At the time, he thought he was overthinking things, but now it seems that he wasn't at all.
He was certain that Lin Ziming's attitude towards Xia Ran was definitely not that of a normal doctor towards a patient's family.
"Find out as soon as possible who started this online mess."
"I understand." Qin Hao breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Gu Zheng didn't blame him.
But before Qin Hao could catch his breath, his assistant rushed in and brought something.
"President, Mr. Qin, something's happened to the company. We've been hacked, and it seems the hacker's ID is located overseas."
"What did you say?" Qin Hao instantly became agitated. "What? Foreigners would hack into our system?"
Assistant: "I don't know, but it's true that someone from abroad has hacked in. Our company is tracking them down. But it's obvious that this isn't the first time they've encountered something like this; they're very skilled at bypassing us."
"If it weren't for the fact that our company's people are decent, we would have been dumped by him long ago. And... and recently our company seems to have been targeted by a dark force from abroad. Although they haven't done anything real harm to us, they're still causing us trouble from time to time."
Even Qin Hao's expression turned serious after hearing these words.
Their company is clearly being targeted.
Gu Zheng's hand tapped unconsciously, his face terribly grim.
"Take me to see it."
The assistant knew that Gu Zheng meant to check the company's programming department, so he quickly followed Gu Zheng there.
This is no small matter, and he dares not delay it, lest something goes wrong and even tearing him to pieces wouldn't be enough to atone for his sins.
Foreign dark forces—just thinking about it makes you realize how serious the consequences could be.
When Gu Zheng and his team arrived, the programmers and hackers didn't have time to pay attention to Gu Zheng at all; instead, they were operating the computer with serious expressions.
These programmers were all hackers poached by Gu's company with a hefty sum, and they were quite well-known in the industry. The fact that they could all feel pressure at the same time shows just how powerful the person on the other side was.
Gu Zheng watched quietly for a while, then patted the shoulder of the person next to him and said,
"Get up first, I'll do it."
Upon hearing this, the person who was patted on the shoulder immediately stood up and moved aside.
Gu Zheng is also an expert in this area, but apart from his close friends and family, almost no one knows about it.
Gu Zheng said while operating the computer.
"No need to chase anymore. Strengthen the defense system first, and then we can track them properly."
Their company's defense system was hacked. If someone uses it for something, it will be a huge problem.
But this time, the person who hacked their system seemed to be deliberately playing them for fools, and didn't do anything substantial at all.
Even so, Gu Zheng did not dare to be careless and could only lead a few people to strengthen the defense system first.
After finally reinforcing the defense system, Gu Zheng got up, gave up his seat, gave a few instructions to keep an eye on the company's systems, and then left.
Qin Hao and his assistant quickly followed behind.
Once back in his office, Gu Zheng immediately asked Qin Hao to recount everything that had happened while he was away.
Qin Hao knew the matter was serious, so he quickly told him everything.
But neither he nor Gu Zheng noticed anything wrong with what he said.
If there are no problems, then why are we being targeted by foreigners this time?
Gu Zheng had heard of this foreign dark force before; it was precisely because he had heard of it and knew about it that he couldn't understand what they had done to offend them.
As far as he knew, although this group did some questionable business, they were considered good people. They would not provoke others and would even help their compatriots abroad. Now that they were being targeted, how could he not suspect that his company had done something to make them uncomfortable?
Gu Zheng: "Have the program department continue to monitor and track the situation to prevent anyone from having another chance to hack in. Also, get the suggestion from the other party, just in case."
"And don't forget about the things happening online. Take them down immediately, and while you're at it, find out who's behind them."
Gu Zheng calmly instructed Qin Hao and his assistant to do their work, and only after the two left the office did he continue to handle the remaining matters.
But a short while later, Qin Hao came in again.
“Brother, the things posted online have been taken down completely, not a single thing can be found. I had someone investigate, but they can't find out who posted them or who took them down. It's like someone is deliberately going against us.”
"Is that so?" Gu Zheng sneered. "Then keep investigating until you find out who it is. I want to see who doesn't like me, or who thinks I've been too well-behaved lately and wants to give me something to do."
If even Gu Jia can't find out, then someone is definitely targeting him.
Qin Hao could only nod and leave.
On the other side, Lin Ziming looked at the message sent by his subordinate and couldn't help but click his tongue twice.
Gu Zheng is indeed quite capable, and he has many talented subordinates. It's amazing that he discovered his movements so quickly and strengthened his defenses.
But that's good, it makes it more challenging.
From these photos online, he discovered something even more important.
Previously, he only knew that Gu Zheng had a younger brother named Gu En, who disappeared for several years before returning.
But now, looking at Gu En's photo, he realized that she looked very much like Xia Ran.
"interesting."
Lin Ziming chuckled softly, but there was no warmth in his eyes.
He also found out who was behind the photos and had someone deliberately erase that connection so that Gu Zheng wouldn't find out.
He wanted to ask in person why they had secretly taken photos of him and Xia Ran and then released them.
This person either has a grudge against Xia Ran or against Gu Zheng, but as for him, Lin Ziming felt it was unlikely.
He had only been back in China for a few months, and virtually no one in the country knew his identity. Moreover, he did not believe that his opponents would resort to such childish tactics against him.
Because of the previous photos with Gu Zheng, Xia Ran had been paying attention to online trends and naturally saw that someone posted photos of him and Lin Ziming, which were later taken down.
Chapter 307 has no impact.
Xia Ran pursed his lips, his expression somewhat unpleasant, but he didn't dare to make any big movements.
Because the child went back home, he is now staying in his grandfather's ward. There is a companion bed here, which is enough for him by himself.
Things are getting more and more out of his control, and he doesn't understand why everything has turned out this way.
He just wanted to live a peaceful and ordinary life, but now one strange thing after another is happening.
Who is it, and why is they taking his photos again and again? Has he offended anyone?
And who helped suppress this matter?
Xia Ran couldn't understand it, and felt completely exhausted. Finally, it was already dawn when he managed to doze off for a while.
When she woke up, Grandpa Xia had already woken up.
"Grandpa, wake me up when you're awake. I'll go get you some hot water now."
Xia Ran was a little annoyed. He usually woke up quite early, but he didn't expect to oversleep today.
"No rush, take a nap if you're tired, Grandpa's not in a hurry."
Grandpa Xia looked at Xia Ran with a face full of heartache.
If it weren't for his old bones, Xia Ran wouldn't have to work so hard.
"Grandpa, I'm not tired. You lie down for a while. I'll go wash my face and come right back."
Xia Ran got out of bed to wash up, sighed as she looked at herself in the mirror, and then patted her face to make herself look more energetic.
I must not let Grandpa see that I am worried.
Xia Ran came out after washing her face when there was a knock on the door of the ward. Xia Ran went to open the door and was surprised to see Lin Ziming.
Why did you come so early today?
Xia Ran was somewhat surprised. Usually, Lin Ziming would have a deliveryman bring her grandfather's medicinal porridge over, so it was a rare sight to see Lin Ziming bring it up personally today.
“I had time to go to work early today, so I brought it over. This one is for Grandpa, and this one is for you.”
"Thank you." Xia Ran reached out and took it. "Come and sit down for a bit."
Lin Ziming didn't say much, and went straight to sit down by the old man's bedside.
"Grandpa, how are you feeling today?"
Grandpa Xia: "I feel much better, thank you Dr. Lin."
"Then let me take your pulse." Lin Ziming took the old man's hand and carefully took his pulse.
"You also know about traditional Chinese medicine?" The old man was a little surprised.
“Yes, I used to study under an old Chinese medicine doctor.” Lin Ziming put the old man’s hand under the blanket.
"Grandpa, you're recovering well. You'll be able to be discharged in a few days."
"That's good, that's good." The old man's smile deepened. "It would be best if you could be discharged. Staying here every day, you'd get moldy."
"You've been overworking yourself lately, so now's a good time to rest. I had someone order some medicinal porridge for you to help nourish your body and regulate your system."
"That's right, that's right," Xia Ran echoed. "You should take good care of your health now. What am I supposed to do if something else happens to your body?"
Xia Ran picked up a bowl, ready to feed Grandpa Xia porridge, but Grandpa Xia shook his head and said,
"I can do it myself, you don't need to feed me, you should go and eat."
Xia Ran wanted to say something more, but Lin Ziming spoke up as well.
"It's alright, let Grandpa eat by himself, you should eat too."
Xia Ran could only nod in agreement.
After watching Grandpa Xia finish eating, Lin Ziming couldn't help but ask him a question.
"Grandpa, do you know a place called Huai Town in Liucheng?"
Grandpa Xia's expression changed completely upon hearing these words.
"Why...why are you asking this?"
Lin Ziming's expression remained unchanged. "It's nothing. My dad and I have always lived abroad. My dad lived in a place called Liucheng Huai Town when he was very young. He only has vague memories of it."
"He hasn't come back yet, so he asked me to help him find out if that place still exists and if it's still called that place."