Of course, infrasound weapons also have disadvantages.
In fact, given the technology of the early 21st century, it's safe to say that all countries had already mastered infrasound weapons... Manufacturing such weapons isn't difficult, or rather, the biggest advantage of these weapons is their ruthlessness in killing enemies! But their biggest drawback is also their ruthlessness in killing their own people...
In 1986, French scientist Gabriel Gavreau, hailed as the father of sonic weapons, suffered a mishap during his experiments… An unintentional leak of infrasound claimed the lives of thirty civilians within seconds… all dying from ruptured cerebral blood vessels. Two hundred years later, Gavreau's invention, the "infrasound intelligent soldier," was unveiled… If he so desired, this robot, equipped with infrasound weapons, could instantly kill all enemies within a ten-kilometer radius, no matter where they hid, even inside submarines or tanks!
Therefore, scientists are now working on how to control the harmfulness of sonic weapons so that they can replace firearms as a new type of combat weapon, without accidentally harming their own people and civilians, and with controllable power... This "non-lethal sonic weapon" has finally been realized in the future... In fact, a long time ago, the "electronic mosquito coil" used by Chen Xu used infrasound to repel mosquitoes, and its working principle is very similar to that of sonic weapons.
Infrasound weapons require sufficient energy and special hardware to output sound waves at a fixed frequency, and also require special methods to integrate the sound waves into a beam... It's like the kind of secret communication in martial arts novels, where several people stand face to face, but what one person says only rings in the ear of the designated person, while the others standing next to them can't hear it at all.
Based on this concept of secret sound transmission, future scientists will eventually invent a controllable sonic weapon. The conditions for such a weapon can be fully met by Xiaomin's special computer. Therefore, in the future, many special agents or special groups will carry watches with the function of such sonic weapons, which are safe, convenient, and highly lethal.
Of course, this kind of weapon is also subject to restrictions, just like firearms, which need to be regulated. By default, the power of this weapon is kept at a very low level, which means it can cause damage to the enemy but will not be fatal. Moreover, its penetrating power is also very small. There is no need to worry about it continuing to go forward after penetrating one person, and then killing everyone in a straight line of more than ten kilometers like a string of candied hawthorns.
This thing can truly be considered a powerful weapon.
However, after a moment of excitement, Chen Xu scratched his head. It was undeniable that this thing was indeed very good and useful... but the problem was that its usefulness depended on who it was given to. It would be great for the police to use to catch bad guys, but for Chen Xu... who would he use it to get himself into trouble with?
He's just a student, he doesn't have any real-life enemies, and his skills aren't bad these days. At least Chen Xu can hold his own against Nangong Lan for a few moves, and five or six ordinary people would be easy prey for him. So this thing is meaningless to him.
But it's a good thing after all. If I ever encounter danger in the future, it might be a lifesaver! Thinking this, Chen Xu felt that this thing wasn't entirely useless, so he nodded in satisfaction and continued to look for other good things.
Xiaomin continued, "Reward two: blueprints for manufacturing multi-purpose magnetic height-increasing shoes. You can make these shoes, which are most popular among those born in the 1980s, yourself."
Chapter 169 The Power of SMMH (Part 1)
Chen Xu's current height... He measured it and it was actually 1.75 meters?
I remember when Chen Xu first entered university, he was only 1.72 meters tall. Actually, 1.72 meters is not considered short for a boy... but it's not considered tall either. However, most people still want to grow taller. Over 1.80 meters is probably the ideal height for a boy... If you're taller, it'll be harder to find a wife!
Young virgins like Chen Xu had heard from older guys what women valued most these days: looks? No, in terms of appearance, women mostly look at the figure first!
In terms of appearance, unless someone is extremely unattractive, the differences in their looks are not significant, so getting a new hairstyle or similar changes generally won't negatively impact their appearance. As for body type, men generally prefer tall, slender women, and women generally prefer tall, well-proportioned men.
The upperclassmen said that some of their graduating seniors, who were over 1.8 meters tall and had well-proportioned figures, could easily pick up girls in bars with a little dressing up. On the contrary, if someone wasn't in a good enough shape, it would be much more difficult.
Chen Xu really wanted to grow taller, but now that he's 19, he basically knows he has no hope of growing any taller. But unexpectedly, he has grown another three centimeters in the past six months.
Why didn't anyone tell him?
In reality, a three-centimeter difference isn't that significant, and the growth is particularly slow, so Chen Xu himself certainly wouldn't be able to tell. His classmates, who spend every day with him, naturally wouldn't be able to notice either.
There's a saying that goes, "At twenty-three, a sudden growth spurt occurs," which refers to the bone development of boys. Although most people's physique is basically set during puberty, theoretically, male bone development can continue until the age of 23-26!
A person only stops growing after their growth plates close. So, theoretically, there is always the possibility of growing taller before that point.
Chen Xu was unaware that the gymnastics routine he was performing was actually beneficial for bone development. Because girls' growth plates close earlier, generally between 19 and 23 years old, the effects of Guan Yi's routine wouldn't be as significant as Chen Xu's. Chen Xu's consistent practice of these exercises, even though he hadn't done them often enough, was already very beneficial for bone growth.
However, when Chen Xu saw the name "height-increasing shoes," he laughed.
They're just height-increasing shoes. They're already on the market now. These shoes are called "men's high heels," but they don't actually help people increase their height. They just have insoles that make people a few centimeters taller.
Using something like this as a reward? Isn't that a bit too shameless?
However, Chen Xu's feeling changed after reading the content.
"These multi-purpose magnetic height-increasing shoes utilize internationally advanced geomagnetic technology, developed based on research into acupoints in traditional Chinese medicine. The weak current within the shoes can stimulate acupoints to achieve therapeutic and health-preserving effects similar to foot therapy. Simultaneously, it can also stimulate acupoints on the feet to promote bone growth. Furthermore, these magnetic height-increasing shoes, designed for specific groups, can enhance leg strength in a short period through electrical stimulation of acupoints… This method manifests as a rapid increase in the explosive power of the legs. Because of this, such products are strictly prohibited from use in sports competitions."
Chen Xu glanced at the description. The powerful performance of these height-increasing shoes wasn't just about their potential impact on bone development; their special high-tech components could also eliminate athlete's foot, stimulate acupoints, reduce fatigue, and even temporarily increase explosive power... Hmm, it's similar to the shoes in the anime "Detective Conan," but unlike those, these shoes aren't as extreme, instantly increasing a person's leg strength to the point where a soccer ball would fly like a cruise missile. However, they could still add a second or two of cheating to sprinting...
Some people might think these shoes are nothing special. But Chen Xu was moved to tears at that moment!
What a kindred spirit! Truly a kindred spirit! No wonder it's a precious legacy left by my future self!
Because Chen Xu's biggest flaw is... he has sweaty feet!
Chen Xu's feet sweat a lot. It's okay when he wears slippers in the summer, but in the winter, when he wears thicker sneakers, the smell of his sweaty feet becomes quite unpleasant. It's not the kind of pathological night sweats; it's just that his feet sweat easily, and the smell becomes overwhelming when his shoes are stuffy.
However, Chen Xu's daily life was quite good. He had seven pairs of sneakers and changed his shoes almost every day. He also changed his socks frequently, so the sweaty feet were concealed and did not arouse the anger of his roommates. Unlike a certain animal next door, who not only had sweaty feet but was also lazy, he could wear the same pair of socks for three or four days without changing them. The smell was awful; even mosquitoes dared not come near him in the summer!
Although sweaty feet aren't a big problem, Chen Xu was always worried that when he lived with several girls, they might suddenly exclaim, "Ugh, your feet smell awful!" That would really ruin his image!
Infrared deodorization, no more worries... Look, Chen Xu is so excited that he has even come up with an advertising slogan for the other party!
As for the potential boost from wearing them, Chen Xu wasn't particularly concerned. But these shoes… Chen Xu looked at them and thought, "Holy crap, these are high-tech!" The electromagnetic wave emitter and far-infrared rays alone were beyond his capabilities; the technology was too advanced for him to replicate in a short time.
Chen Xu had considered selling the product to the government to produce a pair for himself, but then he thought better of it. The shoes seemed pretty cool according to the manual, so it was best to keep the good stuff for himself first. Hmm, Chen Xu was wicked, hehe.
As for how to produce them, well, let's think of something else. As the saying goes, even a living person isn't afraid of being held back by their own bladder. Chen Xu studied the blueprints; the technology involved wasn't actually that high. As for the miniature electromagnetic wave and infrared transmitters, they could be made now. Hmm, we could try disassembling these things to produce them separately, and then assembling them together later… These shoes are mainly for stimulating acupoints. Hmm, actually, once disassembled, they're not that complicated, so an assembly line approach could be used… Chen Xu realized he was truly a genius!
So Chen Xu thought about who to ask for help, and after much deliberation, he realized that among the people he knew, only a few scoundrels he knew online had the ability and connections. Should he ask his dad? Chen Xu shook his head. Forget it, no rush. He'd ask his dad if he really had no other options.
Chen Xu had considered asking Yi Shuihan for help, but mainly because while Swiss banks offer relatively secure services through bank accounts, the security of physical goods is more complicated. Therefore, he couldn't easily entrust such matters to others.
So what was Yi Shuihan doing at this time?
Yi Shuihan is in a real bind. Zhang Bo has already spread the word within Shanghai's princeling circles: "Within a week, Violet City must be shut down! I want Yi Shuihan to kneel before me, serve tea, and apologize!"
He said it, and he took action; now Violet Company is facing a huge predicament.
First, the banks came knocking, demanding repayment. After all, almost every company of any size has dealings with banks, and smart people use other people's money to make money—using bank loans to generate more wealth is something many companies and businesses do… Don't you see how real estate companies keep saying they want to lower prices, but they can't? Why? It's because most of these real estate companies' money is borrowed from banks. If they sell houses at low prices, they won't make a profit. They can't repay the banks either, because that would mean the banks would lose money, and bank losses mean the country loses money… How could they possibly do that?
Although Violet Company belongs to the software industry, it has also taken out a large loan from the bank... In Yi Shuihan's words, "It's not that you need to take out a loan because you're short of money. Using the bank's money to make money for yourself means you're tied to the bank's chariot, and you still have a sufficient source of funds and can establish a good relationship with the bank."
But once the bank starts demanding payment...
Yi Shuihan gritted his teeth, knowing Zhang Bo was behind it all. He looked at the bank staff; he'd usually been quite cunning with them, but today they were acting so ungrateful. Yi Shuihan felt a surge of resentment. Fortunately, the German company was very satisfied with the data machine tool model, and the payment was quick, so at least there was no fear of cash flow problems.
However, a fire in one's own backyard is not such a simple matter. Since Zhang Bo has spoken up, it's definitely not going to be a minor incident. Because for these princelings, face is the most important thing!
If someone doesn't give him face this time, it means he doesn't have enough influence. In that case, who will pay attention to him in the future? Who will care about him?
He made Yi Shuihan apologize to him... But who should apologize to whom?
However, he felt that Yi Shuihan had offended him and made him lose face. This action was also a demonstration against Huang Anping and his group of self-important princelings who excluded him.
This world is inherently one where the strong bully the weak. Whoever has money and power can act arrogantly. At least a speed of 140 km/h can be reduced to 70 km/h. Netizens can even have their opinions censored online. That's the benefit of having power and money!
Following this, Violet Lily also encountered a series of incidents. First, personnel from China's most mysterious department came to their door to conduct an unreasonable investigation, and the reason was also ridiculous... they suspected that Violet Lily Company was involved in smuggling?!
Isn't it incredibly idiotic and childish to frame a software company for smuggling?
However, now that the young master of the Zhang family has spoken, wouldn't these guys who usually run errands in the government office all obediently follow orders? Besides, these people have done this kind of thing many times before. It's not just Zhang Bo; other princelings have also instructed them to do this kind of thing quite often.
These errand runners are mostly low-level henchmen. They wear the official seal of the government and adopt a bureaucratic attitude, so most people can't do anything about them. But in reality, everyone in the circle knows that getting these kinds of things done depends on luck. If you're lucky, you might run into someone you can easily step on, and doing so might even earn you the boss's favor. But if you're unlucky and run into someone you shouldn't, you'll just be discarded like a pawn.
So, in this incident, the smart ones all kept their distance. Zhang Bo and his group couldn't afford to offend him, but that SMMH guy, with his well-informed online connections and quick thinking, knew that the martial arts expert had caused so many offline disputes recently but hadn't been investigated. He was likely backed by a powerful figure, perhaps even more powerful than Zhang Bo. Therefore, these well-informed and politically astute individuals found excuses to flee. Those causing trouble in Violet City now are mostly young people, eager to curry favor with high-ranking figures… these are destined to become cannon fodder.
The purpose of this group is simply to disrupt Purple Lily's normal work. In fact, it also conveys a message: we are investigating your smuggling, and this is just a warning. We won't do anything else. If you don't know what's good for you, then things will get complicated.
The matter didn't end there. Zhang Bo then hired a group of thugs to cause trouble at Zibaihe Company every few days. Over the past few days, the company's windows have been smashed, company members have been attacked, and even Yi Shuihan came to work with a bandage on her head the next day.
Call the police? By the time the police arrive, those thugs will have already run away. You're lucky they won't countersue you for disturbing official business!
Over the past few days, the members of Zibaihe Company have been in a state of panic. Zhang Bo wanted them to be like this, waiting for Yi Shuihan to completely submit, and then handing over the company... Zhang Bo had done this many times before, and it was second nature to him.
Seeing that Yi Shuihan's only fate was to accept defeat, Huang Anping said privately, "Heh, keep your eyes wide open, the real show is about to begin."
Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xu finally learned what had happened to Violet...
Chapter 170 The Power of SMMH (Part 2)
When Chen Xu heard Yi Shuihan talk about these things, he was also frustrated. Why was he not taken seriously by others? That Zhang Bo even wanted to SM him? Who the hell is this kid? He has such a big mouth like a toad sneezing!
So Chen Xu asked Yi Shuihan to decide how to deal with the kid—steam him or braise him? ... Chen Xu had the confidence to do so. No matter what minister's son he was, Hao Aiguo had already warned him that anyone who dared to mess with him was essentially messing with the entire military. So what if he was the son of a minister?
However, Yi Shuihan gritted his teeth and said, "I know you have a lot of power, but can you not kill him all at once? I want him to see with his own eyes how he failed... You just need to arrange for those departments to stop bothering me."
That kid's ruthless!
So Chen Xu asked him what he wanted to do, and Yi Shuihan replied, "Actually, I don't know either, but our company has gradually developed now. As long as no one causes trouble, going public within three years should be no problem. At that time, I won't have to act according to their whims anymore."
"Three years?" Chen Xu shook his head and sighed. Yi Shuihan could wait three years, but he couldn't. If it really took three years, what would become of him as an SMMH?
However, Chen Xu quite agreed with Yi Shuihan's approach: not to kill the other party outright, but to play with them slowly… Oops, Chen Xu realized he seemed to be getting increasingly wicked lately. Hmm, he needed to reflect on himself. Chen Xu was still very pure, as innocent as a white flower. So, the pure Chen Xu couldn't bear to make that little bastard Zhang Bo suffer too much… even though he had already consulted Yi Shuihan, and if Zhang Bo's abuse of power and forced buying and selling were exposed, Zhang Bo and his father would definitely be in deep trouble!
Because this kind of thing can be a big deal or a small deal. When his father was in power, no one dared to bring this kind of thing up, but once someone dared to bring it up, it meant that his father couldn't protect him anymore. Not to mention this kind of thing, even a fabricated charge could bring down him and his son.
When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down; politics is inherently a terrifying thing.
According to Chen Xudi's plan, he originally intended to hand this matter over to Hao Aiguo. Although the military's information security technicians might not have any real power, what kind of people stood behind them?
Because of SMMH's superior technology, military leaders had already received the news and conducted a detailed analysis... The most important point in the analysis report was that this person's technology was superior to that of the entire world!
The military's analysis is: "The tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind." Given SMMH's current formidable strength, concealing his identity is the best way to ensure his safety and freedom, because even if he joined the national military, he would inevitably lose his freedom. Maintaining his current hidden identity is the best option.
Furthermore, it's certain that SMMH has a strong sense of national belonging, as he has repeatedly acknowledged his Chinese identity to the world and has provided assistance to the military on numerous occasions. His actions also demonstrate a deep concern for the nation's reputation and honor… Regarding the recent "Martial Artist" game, his inability to tolerate such arrogance from Koreans suggests he belongs to the hawkish faction.
Hawks are good, but you have to understand, how many of these bigwigs who hold military power and hold general ranks are actually doves? How many of them are so-called pacifists?
So these bigwigs, along with a group of retired generals—generals whose mere presence in the military could cause a magnitude 7 earthquake—developed a strong interest in this mysterious top hacker after carefully reading the SMMH report, and ordered that any request be granted. In the words of one general: "As long as it doesn't endanger national or social security, we'll grant any request!"
Imagine what would happen if Chen Xu sought out this group of powerful people?
Zhang Bo's influence was completely insignificant in the eyes of this group of people!
Since Yi Shuihan had brought it up, Chen Xu just played along for fun, since classes had been pretty boring lately. He needed to do something meaningful… After all, he was a major shareholder with 30% of the company's shares! He couldn't just stand there doing nothing, could he?
So Chen Xu contacted Organization X via communicator, asking if they had any business opportunities that could benefit his shadow company… Chen Xu's actions also served to show Organization X: "Look, look, I'm not just focused on a few students at Hexie University in real life; I help others too!"
X was still engrossed in the "greatest scam of the century" that Chen Xu had given them. He was extremely respectful when he met SMMH, and judging from their tone, it seemed that they had made some progress... Well, it would be strange if this thing could actually produce anything. Let them study it slowly. I'm not going to keep them company.
Upon hearing that it was SMMH that made the request, X naturally went out of his way to help. Although it was just a small company being helped casually, X took it very seriously. Chen Xu's original intention was simply to have one of X's existing partners collaborate with Violet, providing funding and technology. Then, through official channels, Zhang Bo wouldn't be able to act rashly. However, X's actions escalated the situation infinitely…
Soon, an incredibly exciting piece of news spread through Shanghai's business circles: Cisco would be working closely with Violet Technologies, injecting an initial investment of $30 million and providing technical support, and undertaking the important task of upgrading the Shanghai Municipal Government's network.
Cisco is a world-renowned network provider and an undisputed leader in the network industry. Cisco has long had an office in Shanghai and a significant presence in China, but this is the first time they have made such a large-scale investment. What's even more perplexing is why they would choose to partner with Violet, a small company that is virtually unknown in Shanghai and China. This has left many unaware of the inside story puzzled.
Those in the know in Shanghai's princeling circles immediately distanced themselves from Zhang Bo. Some princelings with weaker backgrounds were choosing between Huang Anping and Zhang Bo, but upon hearing this news, they immediately joined Huang Anping's ranks... because it all seemed to be part of his calculations.
Cisco ranks third in global wealth, behind only Microsoft and IBM. Such a huge pie has fallen into Zilily's lap for no apparent reason, and at such a sensitive time, those who are keen to know what's going on can smell something fishy.
Furthermore, at the subsequent press conference, the CEO of Cisco China personally attended. He told the media that Violet is a company with absolutely strong capabilities, and the reason why people don't know their name is because they don't understand them enough. This collaboration between Cisco and Violet is an honor for Cisco, and the two parties are partners in an equal sense.
This statement struck like a hammer blow, leaving all the media outlets reeling.
Partners?
The entire net worth of Violet Company is less than thirty million US dollars. This kind of cooperation is like an adult cooperating with a kindergarten child!
However, Cisco China's CEO responded with a smile: "Even if he's a kindergarten child, who can guarantee that he won't become Einstein someday? Violet has already demonstrated its potential. So we feel this investment is absolutely correct, and Violet's outstanding capabilities have impressed us. The maturity of the next generation of switch technology is inseparable from Violet's help. We will be the first to test this generation of switches and related internet construction technologies in the Shanghai Municipal Government, which is a milestone leap."