===================== I ate a few bites. Mr. Li also woke up. He looked at me with a hint of appreciation in his eyes: "It seems that you have made a choice." I nodded and said nothing, but my eyes were full of determination. Mr. Li smiled: "Young man, I am looking forward to your performance." The plane began to descend. Through the porthole, I could see the lights of the city flickering, like stars in the night sky. I took a deep breath, my heart full of expectations and challenges. This time, I will not escape again. I closed the computer and put it back in my backpack. The sound of the zipper was crisp and firm. ==================== 4 I pressed the power off button, the screen went dark, reflecting my slightly tired face. I pressed the power off button, the screen went dark, reflecting my slightly tired face. In the past few months after returning to China, I have been like a dormant cheetah. The plane has begun to descend. Outside the porthole, the lights of the city are like scattered gems, silently observing the every move of the prey. Song Corporation, under the leadership of Lin Xin, has long lost its former glory, and its stock price has been falling all the way, flashing a charming light. Mr. Li stood up, adjusted his suit, and said to me: "When you arrive in S City, I will arrange for someone to pick you up. Have a good rest, and when you are ready, feel free to contact me." He handed me a business card, which only had a simple name and contact information, but it exuded a majesty that could not be ignored. I took the business card with both hands, stroking the smooth paper with my fingertips, and a strange feeling came to my heart. I returned to China just to fulfill some unfinished wishes, but I didn't expect to meet the CEO of Future Technology. The gears of fate seemed to have begun to turn. I nodded and whispered: "Thank you, Mr. Li." The plane landed smoothly, and I walked out of the airport with the crowd. The night in S City was filled with calmness. All this was as I expected. In the next few days, I returned to my apartment in a low-key manner and began to collect evidence of Lin Xin's code plagiarism.
Negative news about Song Corporation and Lin Xin has been increasing online. In an effort to salvage the company's reputation, Song's father even issued a public apology. I watched these reports with a faint smirk; they brought this upon themselves.
I opened my computer and began organizing the information I had previously collected. A series of chat logs and email exchanges pointed directly to the conspiracy involving Lin Xin and Song Wei.
This was exactly what I had anticipated. Although Lin Xin had plagiarized my code, he didn't understand its essence; he could only mimic it poorly, ultimately leading to his downfall. I compiled all the evidence into a comprehensive document.
At that moment, my phone rang—it was Xue Qi calling.
"Song You, how have you been lately?" Xue Qi's voice carried a hint of concern.
"I'm doing well, thank you," I replied, my tone laced with gratitude.
"I've fixed those vulnerabilities," Xue Qi said as she pulled a USB drive from her bag and handed it to me. "Also, I've designed a trap. If Lin Xin uses that system again, it will expose the evidence of his plagiarism."
I took the USB drive, feeling the cold metal against my fingertips, overwhelmed by the guilt she had for me and her efforts to help gather evidence.
"I recently discovered some new leads," Xue Qi continued excitedly. "To cover up his plagiarism, Lin Xin modified your code, which caused some vulnerabilities in the system. I'm working on fixing them in hopes of finding more evidence."
I hadn't misjudged Xue Qi; she was a trustworthy friend.
"Thank you, Xue Qi," I said sincerely.
Xue Qi smiled, tears glistening in her eyes. "It's what I should do."
In the following days, Xue Qi and I worked together to perfect the final defense system. In this world filled with betrayal and deceit, her presence was like a ray of sunshine that illuminated my troubled heart.
"Let's work hard together," Xue Qi said firmly.
As time went on, we closely collaborated to repair system vulnerabilities while secretly designing a trap. We took advantage of Lin Xin's unfamiliarity with the code by planting a "time bomb" within the system that would reveal the truth of his plagiarism once triggered.
The crisis at Song Corporation worsened; stock prices plummeted, and partners withdrew their investments. I felt no ripple of emotion within me.
On the day Song Corporation announced its bankruptcy, I made a grand comeback, unveiling a brand new defense system at a press conference.
The system operated smoothly, far surpassing previous versions, and the experts and media present were in awe.
I stood calmly on stage, watching the flashes of cameras below.
"This system was developed independently by me," I stated firmly, my voice resonating with conviction.
Then, I revealed the evidence of Lin Xin's plagiarism to the public. The proof was irrefutable, and the conspiracy involving Lin Xin and Song Wei was completely exposed. Their faces turned pale, trembling like two skinned rats under the gaze of the crowd.
After the press conference concluded, I walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and gazed at the bustling street outside, feeling a sense of tranquility within.
My phone rang; it was my father calling. I hesitated for a moment but ultimately answered.
" You'er..." My father's voice was hoarse, tinged with regret.
I remained silent, listening quietly.
"Can you come back?"
I tightened my grip on the phone, my knuckles turning slightly white.
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