Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 480: Hacker Invasion

Xu Xiangbei finally realized the terrifying problem: many of the company’s games are not online, and if the server explodes, half of the company’s foundation would collapse.

"Don’t you have powerful hacker skills to track down this guy?"

Shan Mingzhi looked dejected, shaking his head: "I can’t track him down; this person is a veteran. His mainframe is hidden among tens of millions of computers worldwide, and my skills can’t handle him."

"Is there really no way?"

A glimmer flashed in Shan Mingzhi’s small eyes: "Unless, we find someone to help me."

"Oh, someone whom Director Shan trusts must be no ordinary person. Who are you going to find to help you?"

"The first one is Liu Ningyan who once developed the game Ancient Moon Red Dust."

Xu Xiangbei laughed. When Shan Mingzhi said he couldn’t track that hacker, Liu Ningyan’s name was already on his mind—indeed, great minds think alike—he didn’t expect Shan Mingzhi would also recommend Liu Ningyan.

"No problem. She’s my friend. I can call her right now to ask for help."

Shan Mingzhi’s face showed signs of hesitation: "There’s still another person who needs to help."

Xu Xiangbei laughed easily: "Who? Are you asking me to invite Bill Gates?"

"You need to invite Lei Ziming."

Thud, the pen in Xu Xiangbei’s hand fell onto the table, his smile stiff on his face. Asking Lei Ziming for help is more difficult than climbing to the sky, especially since he himself sent Lei Ziming to prison. Would he still help him deal with a hacker?

Xu Xiangbei tugged at his hair; he was deathly enemies with Lei Ziming, asking his enemy for help felt impossible even to himself.

Xu Xiangbei smiled awkwardly: "Can we find someone else?"

Seeing Xu Xiangbei still smiling, Shan Mingzhi couldn’t tolerate it: "You’re in the mood to laugh? Certainly not. The server was installed by Lei Ziming, he knows what security vulnerabilities exist. In the US, he’s a hacker expert, he must have installed anti-hacker programs, and I know nothing about them, so I need his help."

Xu Xiangbei felt like Shan Mingzhi’s brain was sometimes as immovable as an iron rod, never considering others: "But he’s still in prison, how could he help you?"

Shan Mingzhi was indifferent: "Being in prison doesn’t affect it; he can operate remotely without being on-site."

Last night, in order to save Su Xinyu, he didn’t sleep, and now faced another hacker intrusion, Xu Xiangbei felt his head pierce-painfully.

He leaned back in his chair with closed eyes: "Why don’t you go for a rest first, I’ll think of a solution."

Seeing Xu Xiangbei exhausted, Shan Mingzhi raised his watch, opening his mouth wide, reminding Xu Xiangbei: "Only twenty-four hours, an hour has almost passed, twenty-four hours, mind you don’t accidentally fall asleep, and wake up to a server explosion."

Truly annoyed by Shan Mingzhi, Xu Xiangbei said helplessly: "Alright, I’ll think of a way. I’m more anxious than you. How could I fall asleep?"

Shan Mingzhi returned to his office, still babbling as he left: "Remember not to stay up so late at night in the future."

Xu Xiangbei dialed Liu Ningyan’s number, and Liu Ningyan’s voice was light and happy: "Handsome guy, did you handle last night’s matter?"

Xu Xiangbei forced a smile: "Yes, the kidnapped person was rescued, thanks very much for your help. When can you come to Earth Sea?"

"My thesis defense is in two days. After I pass, I’ll head to Earth Sea."

"The position of chief in the game development office is right for you. Actually, I’m calling about a more important matter."

"More important? More important than last night?"

"A hacker is threatening to blow up our server, and even used remote-enhanced current to injure Shan Mingzhi."

Liu Ningyan exclaimed: "So fierce, using remote-enhanced current for a physical attack, that’s an expert."

Xu Xiangbei asked: "Shan Mingzhi says he needs you and Lei Ziming to work together to protect the company’s game server— is that necessary?"

On the phone, Liu Ningyan was silent for a while: "Possibly, the server of Thunderbird Company was replaced by Lei Ziming. Only Lei Ziming knows its performance parameters and program backdoors. I even suspect, only Lei Ziming could invade the company server and injure Shan Mingzhi."

"Impossible right? He’s in prison, how would he access the computer network?"

"A true hacker expert can do it even with a cellphone. The one who tied the bell should untie it; you’ll need to talk to him."

Talking to Lei Ziming wouldn’t be easy. Xu Xiangbei told Yang Jenny about the hacker attack on the company and the billion-dollar extortion.

This was a major case, Jenny rushed to Xu Xiangbei’s office.

With Jenny’s mediation, Xu Xiangbei and Lei Ziming entered into a video call.

Lei Ziming’s face was brimming with a smug smile: "Dr. Xu, what made you decide to contact me? Perhaps someone wants to blow up the company server?"

Seeing Lei Ziming’s proud, despicable face, Xu Xiangbei really wanted to punch him, severely suspecting that Lei Ziming might be the mastermind behind this server intrusion.

Xu Xiangbei admitted helplessly: "That’s right, a hacker remotely attacked us, injuring Shan Mingzhi. Was it you?"

Lei Ziming raised his hands high, showing an innocent expression with a cold, schadenfreude laugh: "I can only use a phone when my lawyer is present; otherwise, I wouldn’t have any chance to touch electronics. Everyone in prison can vouch for me—you shouldn’t accuse me wrongly. Right now, I’m a model citizen abiding by the law."

Despite having motives, after thinking carefully, Xu Xiangbei realized Lei Ziming couldn’t have the opportunity to commit the crime.

Xu Xiangbei calmly asked: "I want to ask for your help to find the hacker who invaded the company’s server. Name your conditions. What would it take for you to agree to help?"

Mentioning seeking help, Lei Ziming’s eyes flamed, his mouth twitched with excitement: "Xu Xiangbei, you’ve come to ask for my help. Do you think it’s possible? Do you think I would help you?"

Across the screen, Xu Xiangbei could sense Lei Ziming’s raging fury surging, temperatures rising incessantly, prompting Xu Xiangbei to nervously chuckle: "What if I find a lawyer to reduce your sentence? Would you rather stay in prison forever, or have a chance to leave sooner?"

Like a ferocious lion, after his roar, Lei Ziming calmed down significantly, staring at the camera expressionlessly, while Xu Xiangbei also faced him without expression.

The two were like dueling Martial Arts masters, one aiming to find the opponent’s weaknesses, the other stubbornly resisting. Even without physical action, their minds churned numerous thoughts, mentally crushing the opponent countless times.

They confronted each other for a solid two minutes, without speaking a word or showing any emotion, and just when Jenny grew impatient and considered ending the visit, Lei Ziming finally stated his terms.