33: Chapter 33 Public Apology

The conference room instantly became noisy.

Sun Yang rubbed his temples and said in a deep voice, “Enough!”

As soon as he spoke, everyone dared not say another word.

“We will do as Shen Yan said. Take out the software you received and compare it with theirs, and then have people from the Technology Department come over to check.”

Lao Bai was a bit unwilling. He walked to Sun Yang’s side and bent down, saying, “Chairman Sun, we have nothing to discuss with these people. Just call the police and have them thrown out.”

Sun Yang glanced at him and asked with a neutral tone, “Are you the Chairman, or am I the Chairman?”

Lao Bai was speechless and walked back to his seat helplessly.

“What are you all still looking at? Hurry up and bring the software over as the Chairman instructed!”

When the subordinates heard this, they immediately complied.

Soon, they brought back the USB drive containing Shen Yan’s software.

After Lao Bai took it, he directly threw the USB drive onto the table like trash.

“Here, your garbage software. Didn’t you want to see it? Hurry up and look, and then get lost after you’re done!”

Shen Yan quietly picked up the USB drive and began to inspect it.

Five minutes later, the people from the Technology Department arrived.

“Chairman Sun, General Bai.”

Seeing them arrive, Sun Yang said to them, “I have two sets of software data here. Compare them and see what’s different.”

Hearing this, Shen Yan immediately handed the backup data he brought and the software data Lao Bai had just given them to the people from the Technology Department.

The people in the Technology Department of a large company are very capable.

Not long after, they discovered something was wrong.

“Chairman Sun, the data, framework, and content of these two sets of software are identical. The only difference is that a virus has been implanted in this USB drive.”

As the words fell, a hint of guilt flashed across Lao Bai’s face.

He cleared his throat and asked, “A virus should also count as a bug, right?”

“Who told you to be so careless as to implant a bug into the software data? Losing the project is entirely your own fault!”

Chen Guangke really couldn't hold back. He slammed the table and stood up, pointing at Lao Bai’s nose and shouting, “Can’t you understand human language? That software data had a virus deliberately implanted in it!”

“If we planted the virus, then the backup data should also have the same virus. But there is nothing in the backup data we brought!”

“This is clearly an internal problem within your Hengtian Company. To put it bluntly, I suspect you planted the virus in that software data yourself!”

Lao Bai became furious upon hearing this.

“What are you talking about? How could I do such a thing!”

Chen Guangke sneered.

“Why not? I see you really want that General Bai to take on this project...”

Lao Bai wanted to continue arguing, but Sun Yang stopped him.

“That’s enough. Let’s put this matter to rest. Since it was a misunderstanding, this project will continue.”

“I disagree,” Shen Yan spoke up without hesitation.

His principle in life was simple.

If others don't offend him, he won't offend them.

If others offend him, he will repay them a hundredfold.

This Lao Bai had been inexplicably targeting him, and today he had to reclaim his dignity.

Otherwise, the other party would always treat him like a pushover.

“Chairman Sun, I recall we are just partners. I am not your subordinate, am I?”

Sun Yang remained silent.

Shen Yan stood up and walked to Lao Bai’s side.

“Lao Bai—no, General Bai, I have never offended you. Why did you try to frame me like this?”

Lao Bai directly pushed Shen Yan away and rebuked him angrily, “Don’t talk nonsense here! When did I ever frame you?!”

Shen Yan wore a sarcastic expression.

“From beginning to end, this software, besides us, only passed through your hands. If it wasn't you, who else could it be?”

Lao Bai pointed at Shen Yan emotionally, “Before I handed the USB drive to the Technology Department, I also left the USB drive on the table. That means anyone could have touched that USB drive; it doesn’t necessarily have to be me!”

Shen Yan nodded. Lao Bai’s excuse was within his expectations.

As long as one wasn't an idiot, they wouldn't admit to this matter at this point.

“Yes, you are correct, but this precisely proves that the mole is within your Hengtian Company. If you don’t give us an explanation today, then... we probably cannot continue our cooperation!”

Lao Bai was stunned for a moment, then burst into loud laughter.

It was already the fortune of several lifetimes for a huge company like theirs to cooperate with a small studio like Shen Yan’s.

Shen Yan actually dared to put on airs in front of them; it was the height of absurdity!

“Fine, if you don’t want to cooperate with us, then don’t cooperate. As if we are begging to cooperate with you.”

“Chairman Sun, let’s stop wasting words with him. Just have someone drive them out, and then claw back the advance payment!”

Sun Yang took a deep breath, then sighed.

“Lao Bai, apologize to Shen Yan.”

Lao Bai turned to look at Sun Yang in disbelief.

“Chairman Sun...”

Sun Yang raised his eyelids and reprimanded with authority, “I told you to apologize!”

Lao Bai’s entire face flushed purple.

“Why should I apologize? What kind of thing is Shen Yan? Why is he worthy of an apology from me?!”

“If he didn't have that connection with you, he wouldn't even qualify to speak to me!”

Sun Yang nodded repeatedly.

“Connection? Since you want to talk about connections, let’s discuss what a connection is. I remember this Bai Yu you brought is your nephew, right?”

Lao Bai’s face stiffened, and he instantly felt much guiltier.

“Although... although he is my nephew, his abilities are outstanding. I believe he can handle this project...”

Sun Yang shook his head while standing up. He walked up to Lao Bai and said, “So I gave him a chance once. I remember the last time he competed with Shen Yan, Shen Yan won, right?”

Lao Bai gritted his teeth and remained silent.

Seeing that he was still unwilling to back down, Sun Yang resorted to harder measures.

“Fine. Since you refuse to apologize, I will thoroughly investigate this. Mr. Shen is right: a virus was implanted in the USB drive within our company. Our company definitely has a mole.”

“I will thoroughly investigate who this mole in our company is. As soon as I find him, I will immediately dismiss him from his post!”

Sun Yang looked directly into Lao Bai’s eyes when he said the last two words.

“Lao Bai, I’ll give you one last chance. Are you sure you really want me to investigate further?”

Lao Bai’s lips trembled, and finally, his legs went weak.

“Chairman Sun... I apologize.”

Sun Yang nodded with satisfaction and stood by, watching Lao Bai apologize.

Lao Bai lowered his head and turned to face Shen Yan.

“Mr. Shen... General Shen, I apologize to you...”

Chen Guangke scratched his ear and lightly flicked his little finger.

“General Bai, what you said sounds like a mosquito’s buzz. We can’t hear you...”