Memory inheritor

Chapter 135 Overture

Director Shi continued, "Besides the 'psychological virus,' this criminal organization also possesses other cognitive intrusion and neuromanipulation technologies, which have created significant obstacles for the investigation of this case."

"When we spoke with Professor Wei yesterday, he suggested forming a research team to tackle these challenges. Because the case is still under investigation, the research content cannot be made public and is unlikely to be disclosed for a considerable period of time."

"We believe that Zhiwei Technology is the most ideal partner, so we came here with this mission to hear Mr. Dai's and your company's opinions."

Dai Songquan smiled and said, "Thank you for your trust in our company. It is our duty to contribute to solving this case."

Then he looked at Wei Hongsi: "Hongsi, since it was your suggestion, why don't you explain your thought process first?"

Wei Hongsi said, "My idea is to put this research within the framework of the university-enterprise joint research and development established with Yuecheng University, so that researchers, technology reserves and equipment resources can be guaranteed."

Dai Songquan nodded: "This framework is indeed very suitable for this type of research."

As a private technology company, Zhiwei Technology needs government support. Being able to undertake key and challenging research projects funded by the government is a direct reflection of the company's technological strength and social value, and is also highly beneficial to its long-term development.

However, excessive government intervention can easily become a hindrance, unnecessarily restricting the company's operations, management, and R&D.

As Director Shi just made it very clear, this research was not commissioned, but rather conducted in cooperation with the authorities. Furthermore, it involves a major case currently under investigation, which has very high confidentiality requirements, so the level of official oversight will inevitably be very high.

Placing this research within the framework of the collaboration with Yuecheng University allows it to operate outside the regular business system, thus limiting its impact on Zhiwei Technology.

Wei Hongsi then introduced the cooperation model between Zhiwei and Yuecheng University to the three police leaders, and explained that the leaders of both parties were Zhou Qihong and Dai Songquan.

Director Liang was very satisfied after listening and said, "We plan to have the Third Research Institute join this research project as our representative."

The "Third Research Institute" he referred to is the Third Research Institute of the National Police General Bureau. This institution is located in Yuecheng and its main research areas include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and electronic data. It is a major research institution for the police in the fields of "non-contact crime" and cutting-edge technologies, and it has a national-level laboratory.

Both parties quickly agreed that the Third Research Institute would lead the research, with Academician Zhou Qihong's team from Yuecheng University and Zhiwei Technology providing academic and technical support, respectively. Wei Hongsi would serve as the project leader.

Although Academician Zhou was not present, there was a framework for cooperation between the university and the enterprise, so General Manager Dai temporarily represented him and communicated with Academician Zhou afterwards, planning to sign a formal cooperation agreement the following day.

After discussing this matter, Yu Zhen informed Dai Songquan about several related cases closely related to Zhiwei Technology.

First, there is Li Yunxiang, who was consciously guided and manipulated by the criminal organization. All her actions, including her death, were orchestrated by the manipulators behind the scenes.

In addition to Li Yunxiang, it was also found that three other employees of Zhiwei were affected by a "psychological virus" and were exploited by criminal organizations.

All three were women, including the female human resources employee who was with Mu Jie when he was arrested.

Finally, there's Xia Yuansheng, the company's vice president. Like Li Yunxiang, he was implanted with carbon nanotubes and became a tool manipulated by the criminal organization.

Dai Songquan, Ji Yongsheng, and Gu Shiming were all shocked to hear this news, especially since the criminal organization had targeted President Xia even before Li Yunxiang.

Wei Hongsi only just realized that the light guide had planted more than one sap in Zhiwei. No wonder Director Shi said "again" it was Zhiwei after seeing the report on Xia's involvement in the case yesterday.

After discussing all matters, Director Liang and his two companions got up to take their leave, declining the offer to stay for a simple meal.

After seeing off the police leaders, Dai Songquan noticed it was lunchtime and said, "Let's go eat and discuss this. Hongsi, you come too."

Wei Hongsi followed the three company leaders to the restaurant's private room. The staff brought in the food and closed the door when they left.

Dai Songquan asked, "Hongsi, do you think President Xia can recover?"

Wei Hongsi pondered for a moment and said, "There is hope for recovery, but I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to return to work."

Although he had never met Mr. Xia in person, it was not difficult to deduce from the police investigation that Mr. Xia's brain had developed serious problems due to repeated indoctrination, inevitably accompanied by multiple irreversible damages.

Even if Xia Zong's "death order" is removed, it's already quite an achievement for him to be able to take care of himself; it would be difficult for him to adapt to high-intensity mental work. If he tries to maintain it, it could potentially cause more serious damage to his brain.

Dai Songquan remained silent for a long time before letting out a long sigh.

Xia Yuansheng was his business partner when they started the business together, and the two had a very good understanding of each other over the years. Until the beginning of this year, some of Xia Yuansheng's ideas began to differ from his, which gradually evolved into a dispute over the company's development direction.

Dai Songquan found this hard to understand; why would a once like-minded partner suddenly change his mind?

He thought it was the influence of other shareholders on Xia Yuansheng, and he had tried to persuade him several times.

Sometimes Xia Yuansheng seemed to listen and support his work; other times he said he was too old and wanted to retire after finishing this year; and sometimes he was like a completely different person, even openly contradicting him during meetings.

In April, Xia Yuansheng said he had health problems and asked to rest at home, which relieved Dai Songquan. He really didn't want to have a falling out with his old friend, and if Xia Yuansheng could just rest until retirement, that would actually be quite good.

It was from that time that he decided to promote Gu Shiming to replace Xia Yuansheng.

It now appears that Xia Yuansheng's unusual behavior was caused by that criminal organization.

This made Dai Songquan somewhat relieved; Lao Xia hadn't abandoned him and was still the same old partner who had started the business together. But he was also more heartbroken; a perfectly good person had just been ruined like this.

Gu Shiming's feelings were also complicated. Over the years at the company, President Xia had always appreciated and taken good care of him. Previously, when President Dai and President Xia had a public conflict, he often felt caught in the middle.

There are rumors in the company that Xia's unusual behavior was caused by him, because Xia is the biggest obstacle for him if he wants to take another step forward.

But Gu Shiming knew that if President Xia didn't run into any problems, he would retire in two more years at most. Gu Shiming wasn't in a hurry for those few years; he was still young, and his current position was enough for him to do what he wanted.