Did You Destroy the World Today?
Chapter 46: Blackmailing Me?

Find Bai Mo.

Shouldn't have brought the Zhurong rover back.

And the most crucial point.

I've been to Mars??

Wait, I went to Mars, Jiang Xingye also went to Mars.

By that logic, we went to Mars together.

We went to Mars together, I came back but she didn't, so goddammit, was that when the divorce happened??

So what exactly happened on Mars? What happened to the Zhurong rover?

If the Zhurong rover was brought back by "us," but ultimately appeared as "under official control," that means perhaps I didn't personally retrieve the rover, only provided technical support or participated in the cooperation for its retrieval?

Getting closer to the truth.

Lin Xu glanced at his bracelet - the number had directly jumped from "3" when he entered to "1."

Just like his previous experience, this thing wasn't directly tied to the number of "entries." Being severely injured and expending massive energy in the Bracelet World would also accelerate the number's depletion.

Regardless, there was definitely no entering the Bracelet World again today.

He updated the clues in his documents, then lay back down on the bed.

Shut down, sleep!

.......

Early next morning, Lin Xu was awakened by a call from Ren Jian's secretary.

He finally didn't call personally this time.

But what the secretary said over the phone instantly jolted Lin Xu awake.

"Student Lin Xu, the Chairman has arranged an investor meeting this afternoon."

"This meeting mainly aims to explain the company's recent acquisition of Donghua Chemical Fiber Factory, and may involve some technical details and future planning specifics."

"The Chairman invites you to attend to ensure smooth communication."

"The meeting is scheduled for 2 PM. Please be punctual."

An investor meeting??

Lin Xu was stunned.

He'd never attended something like this before!

What was he supposed to say?

Explain his plan to them? Explain that he's building a space shuttle to escape the apocalypse?

What a joke!

Lin Xu frowned deeply, instinctively wanting to refuse.

But he quickly realized he truly had no grounds to refuse.

After all, he was the one who pushed forward the acquisition, provided the technology, and tied key personnel relationships to himself. If he didn't go, how would Ren Jian handle those investors?

With his incomplete technical documentation?

He had to go!

Not only go, but do this well!

Counting on Xu Jin was impossible - that guy's Asperger's made him utterly unsuitable for such scenarios.

All he could do now was quickly familiarize himself with the technical documents or make further additions.

Lin Xu checked the time - only 10 AM.

Four hours until the meeting.

Enough time!

Without hesitation, he briefly replied "Confirmed attendance" before lying back down.

This time, he stuck to plan and headed straight to Donghua Chemical Fiber Factory, straight to the office storing the two material-related documents.

After an hour, Lin Xu exhausted his bracelet's last usage opportunity.

He transcribed the memorized materials into documents - now the completeness of the entire material set had reached over 70%.

Enough.

Even if some questions couldn't be fully explained, he could always use Xu Jin as a shield.

As for anyone doubting his professionalism?

I was never professional to begin with!

Lin Xu instantly relaxed.

He ate a quick meal, thoroughly reviewed the technical materials, then took a taxi to the company with his laptop.

By the time he arrived, it was past 1 PM. He'd just sat down at his workstation when the executive secretary called.

"Student Lin Xu, the Chairman wants you in his office to align on meeting content beforehand."

"Coming right away."

Lin Xu didn't even have time for water before rushing to the Chairman's office. When he entered, Ren Jian and Chief Engineer Chu Xu were already waiting.

"Student Lin Xu, have a seat."

Ren Jian still had the tea set before him. He pushed a freshly brewed cup toward Lin Xu, who didn't stand on ceremony - taking it and downing it in one gulp.

"Boss, what's the situation?"

Lin Xu asked breathlessly.

"Two situations."

Ren Jian didn't mince words, answering directly:

"First, we didn't notify investors in advance about acquiring Donghua Chemical Fiber Factory - time was too tight, my thought was to push this project forward quickly."

"Of course, this operation was compliant. After board discussion, theoretically no prior notification was needed."

"But the investors are very unhappy with our move."

"They're newly secured investors after all, with not insignificant funding - about 200 million RMB."

"This money originally had no designated usage, but clearly, investors were banking on our Test Vessel No.3."

"Now we're pouring large sums into a chemical fiber factory - their skepticism is understandable."

"Understood, we need to explain to them."

Lin Xu nodded.

"Exactly, but that's just the first situation."

"The second is they brought in an expert."

"They believe even if our investment is genuine, we couldn't possibly develop the two materials I described to them."

"This expert wants to assess the authenticity of our documentation - he's demanding we show him the technical documents."

"What the hell?!"

Lin Xu was dumbfounded.

"These are confidential materials! The factory isn't built yet, equipment not installed, no trial production conducted, processes not fully optimized."

"We haven't even filed patents yet, and he wants our documents?"

"Is he crazy or is that so-called expert crazy?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Lin Xu spoke with ironclad certainty, leaving no room for doubt.

Even as just a technician unfamiliar with business rules, this situation was obvious - these investors were setting Tianqiong Technology up.

If they really handed over the documents, similar products and processes might flood the market next day - then what would Donghua Chemical Fiber matter? What would he matter?

Seeing Lin Xu's reaction, Ren Jian shrugged helplessly.

"I expected this response."

"But this situation is truly tricky for us."

"You know our investors are quite powerful."

"If we can't meet their demands...they may withdraw their investment intent."

"...This is pure blackmail."

Lin Xu was getting his first taste of capital market darkness.

Such demands truly represented the height of shamelessness.

Using a company's lifeblood as ingredients, even before the knife falls, it's already on capital's menu.

Lin Xu took a deep breath, then said:

"Regardless, let's talk first."

"If negotiations fail..."

"I'll think of another way!"

As these words fell, Ren Jian's face immediately lit up with joy.

That's exactly what I wanted to hear!

Still putting on an act?

For small companies like ours, capital's blackmail is indeed significant.

But for you? Is this even an issue?

A confident smile appeared on Ren Jian's face. Lin Xu didn't know where this confidence came from, but somehow felt...

There was something indescribable about it...