30: Chapter 30 Technological Counterattack: Leaving the Counterfeiters with Nowhere to Run!

Inside the Xingchen Mechanical Workshop.

Chen Xu put down his phone and looked at the modular production line.

Chen Yi and Chen Er were operating the machines, while Chen San was organizing parts on the side.

The movements of the three were smooth and fluid.

Chen Xu stood where he was.

Simple performance advantages had limited effect in the face of the low-price onslaught from knockoffs.

Consumers could not distinguish between the real and the fake.

Even if they could, they would hesitate due to the price difference of over a thousand yuan.

He had to fundamentally distinguish "Storm" from the "Storm" knockoffs.

Chen Xu sank his consciousness into the system.

A blue interface unfolded in his mind.

He opened the technology library, requirement:

"An industrial logo that cannot be cheaply copied and has extremely high recognition."

The interface refreshed.

A technology blueprint named [Microstructure Lithography Badge] popped up.

Price: 50 technology points.

[Effect: Through multi-axis laser micro-carving and composite metal plating technology, a unique light-and-shadow microstructure is formed on the metal surface. Under different lighting, it presents a dynamic flowing light visual effect. The cost of imitation is extremely high.]

Chen Xu's eyes lit up.

Technology gap.

Dimensional reduction strike.

"Redeem!"

He immediately confirmed.

[Redemption successful, 50 technology points consumed, host's current balance: 50 technology points.]

A data stream flooded into his brain.

Precision control parameters for laser focal length.

The ratio formula for metal plating.

The arrangement pattern of the micro-scratches.

Chen Yi clearly also received the blueprint information.

He put down his tools and walked over.

Chen Xu pointed to the empty space at the end of the production line.

"Add a laser lithography module here."

"Understood."

Chen Yi walked toward the small machining center in the corner.

Chen Er and Chen San immediately followed.

The three started working.

Chen Xu did not disturb them.

He sat down at the computer, opened the CAD software, and began designing the badge style.

It was still the Xingchen logo.

But this time, he wanted to make it come alive.

Chen Xu's hands tapped on the keyboard.

The interior of the pentagram was composed of fine radial scratches.

The outer ring was covered with textures similar to a circuit board.

Every line and every node had been precisely calculated.

An hour later.

The design was complete.

After saving the file, Chen Xu stood up.

Chen Yi and the others were making fast progress.

The main frame of the laser lithography module had already been built, and they were now installing the multi-axis laser emitter.

"Boss, we need another two hours here."

Chen Xu nodded.

"I'll send you the designed pattern."

...

Two hours later.

Chen Yi turned off the power to the machining center.

"Boss, it's done."

Chen Xu walked over.

The newly added laser lithography module was embedded at the end of the production line.

Silvery-white casing.

Inside was a complex optical system and fine-tuning mechanism.

"Let's test it."

Chen Xu handed the titanium alloy sheet to Chen Yi.

Chen Yi took it and fixed it onto the module's workbench.

He started the equipment.

Hum—

A low humming sound rang out.

A beam of extremely fine blue laser shot out and landed on the surface of the metal sheet.

The laser began to move.

The speed was extremely fast.

Fine scratches began to appear on the surface of the metal sheet.

From the center outward, it was like the light of stars spreading.

The texture of the outer ring gradually took shape.

Those lines, under the laser's scorching, emitted a faint golden luster.

Five minutes later, the laser stopped.

Chen Yi took off the metal sheet and handed it to Chen Xu.

Chen Xu picked up the badge and held it up to the fluorescent light overhead.

He turned it gently.

The next second—

Chen Xu's pupils constricted slightly.

The pentagram inside the badge came alive.

Light flowed from the center outward.

The outer ring texture presented varying layers of depth at different angles.

Cyberpunk.

Precision industry.

Technological aesthetic.

"Perfect."

Chen Xu gripped the badge tightly.

This was not just a LOGO.

This was the totem of "Storm".

It was an impassable chasm between the genuine product and the knockoff.

It was even more so a slap in the face to Wang Fugui.

You want to copy the casing?

Fine.

But can you copy this?

Chen Xu looked at Chen Yi, Chen Er, and Chen San.

"From now on, all newly produced 'Storm' vehicles, in the most conspicuous position on the car body, must have this 'heart of xingchen' badge engraved."

"Understood."

The three said in unison.

Chen Xu took out his phone and dialed Huang Dashan's number.

"Brother Huang."

"Boss Chen?"

Huang Dashan's voice was filled with exhaustion.

"Tomorrow, I will send you fifty new-style vehicles."

"New-style vehicles?"

Huang Dashan was stunned for a moment.

"Yes, new vehicles with a brand-new anti-counterfeiting badge."

Chen Xu's tone was filled with strong confidence.

"You post an announcement, saying that from this day forward, all genuine 'Storm' vehicles are equipped with the brand-new 'heart of xingchen' anti-counterfeiting badge."

"Those without this badge are all counterfeit products."

Huang Dashan was completely stunned.

"Boss Chen, this..."

"Trust me."

Chen Xu hung up the phone.

He walked to the production line and pressed the start button.

The robotic arm began to operate.

The conveyor belt moved slowly.

The first "Storm" vehicle equipped with the "heart of xingchen" badge began production.

Chen Xu watched the production line as it started to run.

In his mind, he was already simulating the situation to come.

Wang Fugui thought he could crush "Storm" by copying the casing.

Little did he know that every "storm god of war" he sold was just promoting "Storm".

Once the "heart of xingchen" came out, all the consumers who bought the knockoff vehicles would realize they had been deceived.

By then, Wang Fugui's reputation would completely collapse.

And "Storm" would thoroughly make a name for itself because of this crisis.

Wang Fugui, thank you for advertising for me.

...

The next day, early morning.

At the entrance of Huang Dashan's shop.

Chen Xu's delivery truck was parked there.

The cargo hold opened.

Fifty black "Storm" vehicles were neatly stacked inside.

But this time, on the side of every vehicle's body, a silver badge was embedded.

Huang Dashan walked over and stared at the badge.

The badge was not large, but the workmanship was exquisite.

The pentagram inside, the texture of the outer ring.

Huang Dashan took out his phone and turned on the flashlight.

The beam of light shone on the badge.

The light inside the pentagram flowed from the center outward.

The texture of the outer ring shimmered with a faint gold under the light.

That kind of iridescent visual effect left Huang Dashan speechless.

He turned off the flashlight.

The badge returned to silver.

He turned it back on.

The light surged again.

"This... what kind of technology is this?"

Huang Dashan's voice was trembling.

"Microstructure lithography."

"The cost of imitation starts at at least five figures."

Huang Dashan looked up sharply.

"Five figures?"

"Yes."

Chen Xu nodded.

"A knockoff factory like Wang Fugui's can't make this."

Huang Dashan fell silent.

He looked at the few "storm god of war" vehicles displayed at the entrance of several nearby shops.

He turned and walked quickly into his store.

He opened the computer.

He logged into the social media platform.

On the store's official account, Huang Dashan typed a message:

[Important Notice!]

[From this day forward, all genuine "Storm" electric vehicles are equipped with the brand-new "heart of xingchen" anti-counterfeiting badge!]

[Those without this badge are all counterfeit products!]

[We ask all consumers to recognize the genuine product and be wary of being deceived!]

Below the announcement, he attached nine high-definition pictures.

They were exactly the effect pictures of the "heart of xingchen" badge under different lighting.

The pentagram was flowing.

The texture was shimmering.

Post.

Huang Dashan leaned back in his chair and let out a long breath.