78: Chapter 78 Who is the Winner?

Not only that, but a lot of the code also had some minor issues.

These minor issues seemed insignificant at first glance, but they would become major problems down the road.

Shen Yan laid out all his thoughts.

"So, you mean her software is riddled with bugs, and it will be scrapped within a month?"

Shen Yan snapped his fingers.

"Exactly, that's what I mean."

He Yunri didn't entirely believe him.

He leaned back in his chair, scrutinizing Shen Yan's face.

"Are you sure you aren't just stalling for time?"

"Although Chen Ling's company isn't large, it's still a listed enterprise. Do you think they are so foolish that they can't even fix bugs?"

Shen Yan wasn't angered by the doubt; he calmly replied:

"They aren't foolish enough not to fix bugs, but if there are too many bugs, even a deity couldn't fix them all."

He Yunri nodded.

After a moment, he brought up another matter.

"Oh right, weren't your company's confidential documents leaked? Have you found the mole yet?"

Shen Yan grunted in affirmation.

"It was indeed my failure not to supervise the people under me properly. That's my problem, and I won't evade it."

He Yunri clicked his tongue.

"When did I say I was going to hold you accountable? I asked if you found the mole and if you need my help."

Shen Yan shook his head and replied, "That won't be necessary. I already found the mole today, it's just that he ran away, and I can't locate him right now."

Hearing this, He Yunri showed an expression of admiration.

"You're quite capable, finding the mole in the company in less than a day."

Shen Yan showed no pleasure at the praise.

"There are only a few of us in our company; finding the mole was quite simple."

"However..."

Seeing his hesitant expression, He Yunri said, "Say whatever you want to say; don't hold back in front of me."

Shen Yan cleared his throat and said, "Although Chen Ling's withdrawn software will collapse within a month, she still got a head start by launching first..."

"To avoid being accused of plagiarism later, I plan to modify the project."

He Yunri understood Shen Yan's meaning.

Regardless of the truth, Chen Ling's company launching the software first was an established fact.

If they later launched software nearly identical to Chen Ling's, they would very likely be branded as plagiarists.

"So, how do you plan to change it?"

Shen Yan replied, "I don't have specific ideas yet. If I do, I will certainly report to you immediately."

Unexpectedly, He Yunri waved his hand and refused him.

"No need to report to me. Do whatever you want."

"I have to leave on a long trip tomorrow, and I probably won't be back for quite some time."

"I hope that when I return, your software will already be launched."

Shen Yan looked firmly into He Yunri's eyes, "Understood. I will not fail your trust."

On the other side, at Chen Ling's home.

"Try this lobster and see if it's good!"

"I already tasted it just now; it's exceptionally delicious."

"Really? It seems I really have a talent for cooking!"

In the kitchen, Chen Ling was flirting with Yang Jin.

Just as they were about to share a long kiss in the kitchen, the doorbell rang.

Chen Ling, visibly displeased at the interruption, walked over to open the door.

"Who is it? Coming to my house at this hour!"

The door opened.

The person at the door was Xiao Xu.

Upon seeing Chen Ling, he immediately dropped to his knees with a thud.

"CEO Chen! I beg you, please save me!"

Seeing him like this, Chen Ling recoiled several steps in disgust.

"Who are you? Do I know you?"

Xiao Xu swallowed and replied, "I... I am an Employee from CEO Shen's company! You told me to steal the company's confidential documents!"

Hearing this, Chen Ling's expression changed.

"Don't talk nonsense here. When did I ever tell you to steal your company's confidential documents?!"

"Hurry up and get lost, or I'll call the police!"

Xiao Xu was completely stunned.

He hadn't expected Chen Ling to turn hostile and deny everything.

"N-No! It was you who told me to steal the company's confidential documents!"

"I'm begging you to save me. CEO Shen has already discovered that I stole the company's confidential documents, and I don't want to go to jail!"

Xiao Xu grabbed Chen Ling's leg, refusing to let go as he spoke.

Chen Ling shrieked in fright at his action.

"Ah! Ah! Get off me! Get off me!"

In the kitchen, Yang Jin appeared upon hearing the noise.

"Bang!"

Xiao Xu was violently kicked.

"Are you alright?"

Chen Ling nestled in Yang Jin's arms and shook her head, "I'm fine. This person is simply a madman. Should we call the police?"

Yang Jin agreed, "Fine. I'll call the police right now and have them take him away."

Xiao Xu, who was lying on the ground, quickly got up upon hearing this, "No! We can't call the police! If you call the police, I will definitely be arrested and jailed!"

Chen Ling rolled her eyes, her tone dismissive, "Whether you go to jail or not has nothing to do with me. I'll give you one last chance. If you don't stop, I really will call the police!"

A trace of hatred flashed across Xiao Xu's face upon hearing this.

"Fine! You don't want to help me, right? Okay, then I'll turn myself in. I'll tell them I sold the company's confidential documents to you, and that you told me to do it!"

"Not only will I tell the police this, but I will also tell all netizens. I will say that your company is a copycat company that plagiarized someone else's idea!"

At these words, Chen Ling's expression changed several times.

After a while, a smile appeared on her face.

"Don't be so anxious. I never said I wouldn't help you. What was your name again?"

Xiao Xu replied breathlessly, "Just call me Xiao Xu. In any case, you must help me with this matter. If you don't help me, then we both die together!"

Chen Ling said with a forced smile, "Alright, alright. There's no need to say such harsh things. Come in first, and we can discuss how to help you properly."

Xiao Xu asked Chen Ling with a look full of suspicion, "Are you really willing to help me?"

Chen Ling replied, batting her innocent, wide eyes, "Since you put it that way, I definitely have to help you. Hurry up and come in."

Xiao Xu let down his guard and walked step by step into the villa.

Moments later, the door was shut.

The sounds inside were completely isolated by the villa's walls.

... At Chenghu Company.

Shen Yan sat in his office chair, gazing thoughtfully at the project proposal.

Although he wanted to modify the project proposal, honestly, he had no idea where to start making changes.

"Jingle-jingle..."

The phone rang.

Shen Yan glanced at it and saw it was a call from the nursing home.

He answered the phone and heard the doctor's urgent inquiry.

"Mr. Shen, are you free right now?"

"Can you come over to the nursing home?"