"Then I'll have to trouble the Volunteer Association." Lin Yao was only nominally a member of the Volunteer Association and not actually a member of the preparatory group, so he thanked the Volunteer Association for their help through his identity as a representative of Minhong Pharmaceutical.
Lin Yao did not explain the rating system. He already had a plan in mind. He knew that these people might be used in the nationwide rollout of the plan. At the very least, he wanted to create a rule that good deeds would be rewarded, so that people throughout society would be motivated to help others and make contributions.
After finishing our business, we started discussing topics unrelated to work, mainly about the beautiful scenery of Sichuan and Yunnan-Guizhou. We decided to wrap up our work and travel together to enjoy the scenery and create some romantic memories of our trip to the west.
Taking advantage of everyone's inattention, Liu Wei and Sun Yifu sidled up to Lin Yao.
"Ah Yao, do you hire part-time network administrators?" Liu Wei spoke first. Compared to Sun Yifu, who was not very talkative, he was more familiar with Lin Yao.
"Of course, we're not just looking to hire network administrators. We've been looking for a few network experts to help us manage the related work. Are Awei and Ayi willing to stay and help Minhong?" Lin Yao was secretly pleased. He had been wondering how to ask them to stay. The value of these two network experts had already been proven in practice. With their addition, Minhong would definitely operate even better.
“This…” Liu Wei glanced at Sun Yifu, then stared intently into Lin Yao’s eyes. “I’ve discussed it with Yifu. We want to stay and help Minhong, but we can’t be strictly on duty at the office, so it can only be a part-time job.”
"Welcome!" Lin Yao was even more delighted, knowing that the two of them were already seasoned internet professionals, with much experience that even those with formal master's or doctoral degrees couldn't match. Of course, they also had their own work styles and habits, and it wouldn't be appropriate to completely restrict them with a nine-to-five schedule. "You two are officially Minhong's internet experts, don't talk about part-time work. As for the work location and schedule, you can decide for yourselves. Anyway, in the internet field, it's convenient to work from anywhere in the world."
"Thank you all. Ah Yi and I will stay. We should have stable jobs now. Otherwise, our parents at home always nag us, saying that boys shouldn't just drift around like duckweed. We get scolded every time we come home, haha." Ah Wei laughed and patted Lin Yao on the shoulder. Sun Yifu, who was next to him, also had a satisfied smile. He must have encountered the same situation at home. The camaraderie between the three young men made their relationship even closer. Their common hope was that they could work together on important matters in the future.
"Oh, right." Liu Wei suddenly remembered something and said to Lin Yao very seriously, "Yao, I have something to tell you."
"What?" Lin Yao was a little puzzled. Seeing that Sun Yifu next to him also looked expectant and serious, he couldn't help but wonder what could make these two usually casual people so serious.
"My computer and A-Yi's computer were hacked." Liu Wei uttered a shocking statement that left Lin Yao stunned.
Although Liu Wei and Sun Yifu excel at online hype and application, their basic cybersecurity and protection capabilities cannot be lacking; otherwise, they wouldn't have achieved their status in China. Which force has its eye on them? Or rather, which force has its eye on Minhong Pharmaceutical?
Seeing Lin Yao remain calm and composed, Liu Wei felt somewhat defeated and couldn't help but secretly admire Lin Yao's composure and calmness. "It was the light bulb. The light bulb hacked my and A-Yi's computers without destroying any data. It just intruded and left a message. We have been in contact since then."
"Light bulb?" Lin Yao felt a little strange. This name was really odd. It didn't sound like a person's name. It should be an online nickname. He had never heard of it before. Could it be a master?
"China's number one hacker." Sun Yifu sparingly uttered a sentence, his face filled with reverence, which immediately made Lin Yao take him seriously.
"Tell me about this person. I've never heard of him before." Lin Yao immediately became interested. The title of "Number One" is not something that can be obtained easily. Without sufficient qualifications, no expert in the field of the internet will admit defeat to anyone else. These capable people are all arrogant.
“I guess you’re not familiar with this field.” Liu Wei was very good at talking, which was not the style of a network expert who was dedicated to studying technology. Lin Yao once wondered how he learned his skills. “In recent years, Dengpao has been recognized by the Chinese network community as the number one expert. No one can be sure who he is or even whether he is Chinese. They just judge him to be Chinese based on his actions and a few comments.”
"They successfully hacked into the Pentagon, had classified documents about China published on Tianya Forum, turned the tide in the seventh battle between Chinese red hackers and American hackers, fought against IMT, the second-ranked mysterious hacker group in Europe, stole the identity information of several members, causing them to be arrested by security agencies in various countries, and a series of other incidents." Liu Wei knew that Lin Yao was not familiar with these cyber matters, so he picked out a few things that could give him a general idea of their capabilities. "Anyway, they are very impressive. I didn't expect them to contact me and Ayi on their own initiative."
"Oh." Lin Yao was shocked and hadn't quite processed this information yet, so his answer was somewhat hesitant. "What does he want with you?"
"It's probably because he needed help with something. The conversations were brief, and he didn't reveal much information. But he asked us to contact the pharmaceutical experts behind Minhong Pharmaceuticals, without saying anything specific." Liu Wei felt a little regretful. When he contacted his idol before, he couldn't ask for advice at all; the other party only wanted to contact the experts behind Minhong Pharmaceuticals.
"Do you think Minhong's experts should contact him?" Lin Yao felt something was strange. Experts in pharmaceutical production are very different from experts in treating diseases. This number one hacker should be able to find out these basic facts. Could it be that the other party hacked into the website of a foreign pharmaceutical giant and stole important business intelligence to sell to him?
“I think we should get in touch with him. He has a very good reputation in the Chinese internet community and has not done anything to harm China’s interests so far,” Liu Wei said. Sun Yifu, who was next to him, nodded repeatedly, clearly admiring the man’s character.
"Oh, okay then, I can make arrangements. How do I contact them?" Lin Yao made his decision, thinking that it would be good to contact them. Anyway, besides going on the "Medical Forum," he didn't have anything else to do online. He wasn't afraid that the other party would steal any secrets. At worst, he would reinstall his computer first, so that even if the other party hacked in, they wouldn't be able to find any valuable clues. After contacting them, he could reinstall the system and become a new human. That way, he wouldn't have any worries.
"Here's an email address. Contact me every night at 10 PM." Liu Wei handed Lin Yao a note with writing on it, a hint of envy in his eyes. He was still regretting that he couldn't have more interaction with that "light bulb" (referring to Lin Yao).
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Chapter 156 National Interests Above All
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After the friendly meeting ended, Lin Yao and the senior executives of Minhong Pharmaceuticals, without paying attention to Alina and the others who had already returned to the Dynasty Mansion to rest, had a lively dinner with the elites of the Tongzhi Association. Apart from the welcome banquet when Ye Zhaoxian and his group first arrived in Chengdu, this was the second formal dinner gathering.
Despite deciding to officially wrap up their work, the Volunteer Association remained very busy, and they didn't even drink alcohol at dinner, which was quite rare for a group of princelings and their sons.
Drinking affects work, a truth proven by countless martyrs. This is the working principle of the volunteer association members. After a lively meal, they say goodbye on the spot. The volunteer association now has its own cars, a Santana and a Changan Star minivan sponsored and borrowed by Minhong Pharmaceutical. It is indeed quite shabby, but no one minds. Lin Yao doesn't mind at all, as his family has always struggled.
Luo Jimin and Lin Hongmei were going back to the pharmaceutical factory in Ximen. They each had a lot of work to do. Wen Youmin, who lived at the factory, naturally went with them. Wu Jianwei's house was originally in Ximen, near the pharmaceutical factory, so it was on the way.
Lin Yao handed his mother, Lin Hongmei, a small jade bottle. "Mom, there are four pills inside. Tomorrow morning, drink 100 milliliters of water on an empty stomach, then swallow these pills. Do not eat for four hours."
"Oh," Lin Hongmei casually took the jade bottle and put it into her handbag. "What does it treat? Are there any taboos?"
"Women get beauty treatments, and men get kidney health benefits." Lin Yao then made up a story. "Dragon and Tiger Pills" do have these effects, but they are not the main therapeutic effects. He didn't want his parents to know too much about it, lest they be pressed for the reasons. "There are no taboos, just eat later. Also, be prepared to take a shower at any time."
Lin Hongmei was completely confused and was about to question him further when Wu Jianwei rushed over and interrupted, "Nephew, what good stuff is it this time? Is there any for your Uncle Wu?"
Wu Jianwei is a very cheerful and easy-going person. Once you are genuinely accepted as a friend by him, the usual insincere small talk and polite greetings will naturally disappear, and there will be no deliberate flattery. He has grasped the influence of Lin Yao's family and only wants to make good friends with them, carefully restraining his words and actions. However, he does not fawn over them like he would do with leaders of all ranks. At this moment, the smile on his face is truly from the bottom of his heart.
"You're something else, Uncle Wu. Where's the aphrodisiac? It'll keep you 'golden spear' forever." Lin Yao was in a good mood and didn't hold back in front of Wu Jianwei, while also subtly mentioning Wu Jianwei's past ailment, which had now been cured.
"Haha, your Uncle Wu doesn't need these things anymore. Even a twenty-year-old might not be as good as us." Wu Jianwei was quite good at making conversation, so this kind of crude talk didn't choke him. "But as the advertisement says, there's no best, only better. Uncle Wu still needs his share."
Lin Hongmei glared at Lin Yao and spat at him, thinking that this kid had become much more slick after not seeing him for more than a month. She wondered if he had gone astray outside. However, she did not expect that Lin Yao's own strength had improved and he had enough self-defense ability. At this time, his mentality was different. He wanted to enjoy life more freely.
"Youmin and Xiaowu, did you hear that? Meet up tomorrow morning after you get up. No eating, just take your medicine together." Lin Hongmei laughed as she spoke. Who gathers up to take medicine? Isn't that cursing people?
Clearly, the nickname "Little Wu" had been accepted by everyone, indicating that the relationship between the four comrades had become even closer during this period. Wen Youmin and Wu Jianwei readily agreed. They had no intention of joking with Lin Hongmei, a beautiful young woman whose charm and presence were growing day by day. Besides, the idea that "anything produced by Little Lin is bound to be top-notch" was deeply ingrained in their minds. If there was something good, of course they would enjoy it; this was a benefit that couldn't be asked for.
On the way home, Ge Yong hesitantly brought up the topic of providing "Dragon Tiger Pills" to the security guards, but Lin Yao brushed it off with "we'll talk about it later," which immediately weighed on Ge Yong and Banan's mood.
Some of the security guards were sent to Yijia for "further training" on a rotating basis. These people were all given "Dragon and Tiger Pills," the effects of which had long been proven. Some of the guards who were not rotated to Yijia Town were eagerly waiting. As soon as Ge Yonggang announced that he was coming back, many people called him directly to ask if he had brought enough "Dragon and Tiger Pills." This shows the allure of this miraculous treasure to the veterans.
Lin Yao's refusal was a recent development. After the meeting, he had a lot of time to chat with his mother, Lin Hongmei, during the banquet. What was supposed to be a casual chat between mother and son turned into a gloomy mood in Lin Yao's heart. Although he remained cheerful and smiling on the surface, he did not let his mother see the fluctuation in his emotions.
Lin Hongmei mentioned something that alerted Lin Yao: the Lanzhou Military Region had sent people to contact his father, Luo Jimin, wanting to obtain the remaining microbial emulsion from Minhong Pharmaceutical after the disaster relief efforts, at the same price as the Shenyang Military Region.
Most importantly, the visitor knew exactly how many 1.4 million bottles Minhong Pharmaceutical had left!
The real reason for Lin Yao's reaction was the leak of business secrets. Lin Yao, who had extracted the catalytic enzyme alone in Ya'an, had kept these things very secret all along. Even the places where he stored and buried them were scattered and well-hidden. Every once in a while, he would have his father, Luo Jimin, go to a certain place to retrieve the goods for production.