Upon hearing this, Coleman's breath hitched: "Hunter, this is too risky. The consequences would be unimaginable if it were exposed!"

"Expose?" Hunter interrupted him, his eyes filled with madness and determination. "Once Tenglong becomes the second Apple, we won't even have the right to sit in this office and vent our anger."

"Doesn't Lu Feng like fighting? Then I'll show him what real war is like."

The wind outside the window suddenly picked up, slamming against the glass with a wailing sound.

Inside the office, only the ticking of the landing clock and Hunter's heavy breathing remained.

Are you planning to notify your superiors?

Coleman took a deep breath, still feeling it was a bit too dangerous.

If this matter is truly exposed, there will be no place for Apple on the entire planet Earth.

“Of course, don’t forget, we’re working for the higher-ups right now. This battle has gone on for a while, it’s time for them to contribute!” Hunter said coldly.

"Well... should we notify Qualcomm and Nvidia? This matter is too complicated, and I don't think it's appropriate for just our company to get involved."

Coleman paused for two seconds, then spoke.

Blocking Tenglong is a matter for the entire Western world, and Apple shouldn't be the first to take the lead at this time.

His words caused Hunter to pause for a moment.

This matter is indeed not just about Apple.

"Okay, we'll do it your way. I'll notify the other companies!"

Hunter eventually agreed to his deputy's proposal.

However, what he didn't know was that it was precisely because of this suggestion that their plan was leaked before it even began to be implemented.

China.

After receiving the message from Bertzaka, Lu Feng immediately summoned Ye Xianshuang, Wen Jingchuan, Zhou Han and others to discuss countermeasures.

"Gentlemen, the situation is now very clear. Apple and other large corporations are resorting to desperate measures. Do you have any good ideas?"

In the conference room, Lu Feng looked around at his generals, hoping they could offer some good advice.

“Chairman Lu, I believe the most urgent task is to ensure the absolute safety of the ‘Heart of the Ocean’.”

"I suggest that we immediately request, through formal channels, that the higher authorities dispatch an elite Marine Corps or special operations unit to be stationed on the island long-term."

"Only national power can form the most effective deterrent, preventing any petty thieves from acting rashly."

Wen Jingchuan pushed up his glasses, his tone very anxious.

If the attack on them was indeed carried out by the US military, then in his view, only the Chinese military could stand against them.

However, before he could finish speaking, Ye Xianshuang's cold voice rang out: "I object."

She raised her head, her gaze sharp as she looked at Wen Jingchuan, then turned to Lu Feng.

“I understand Mr. Wen’s concerns, but ‘it’s easy to invite a god in but hard to send him away.’ I’m sure everyone understands the strategic significance of Ocean Heart Island.”

"Its core secrets, technology, and even its future industrial layout are of paramount importance."

"Having troops stationed there effectively is tantamount to making some control and management details of the island transparent."

"While it may be safe in the short term, in the long run it will make us lose our greatest flexibility and may even make us subject to others in some future decisions."

"Therefore, we must never lightly allow troops to be stationed here!"

Wen Jingchuan frowned, wanting to refute, but after opening his mouth, he seemed to realize the seriousness of the problem Ye Xianshuang was referring to.

Lu Feng, sitting in the main seat, shook his head almost imperceptibly. He had gone to great lengths to build the artificial island so that he would not be subject to anyone.

He would never do something like "inviting a wolf into the house."

“Chairman Lu, since the authorities have this potential problem, why don’t we hire some professional security teams, or even mercenary groups?”

"They are highly professional, and they only care about contracts and money. They can come and go at any time."

"In this way, the problem of it being easy to invite a god but difficult to send him away will no longer be a problem."

Zhou Han followed suit and offered his own advice.

Unlike Wen Jingchuan, who has stayed in China for many years, he has been living abroad for many years, and he is also the Azure Dragon of the Shadow.

They have access to far more channels than Wen Jingchuan.

When faced with similar problems, large foreign companies usually choose to hire security guards or mercenary groups as their first option.

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. After a long pause, he pondered and said:

“Zhou Han’s thinking is more flexible, but... this is China after all, where gun control is extremely strict.”

"I have the ability to solve the equipment problem through special channels, but I cannot trust the large-scale introduction of these international mercenaries of unknown origin who only care about money into our country and place them in our core base."

"Driven by self-interest, they themselves are the biggest variable and security threat. Once they turn against us, the consequences could be more terrible than an external attack."

Hearing this, Zhou Han nodded silently.

Indeed, mercenaries are too risky; it's a double-edged sword.

If someone offers a higher price, the other party is very likely to back out.

Don't talk about professional ethics; he's been in the underworld for so many years and has witnessed far too much betrayal.

So-called loyalty and professional ethics are nothing more than a lack of sufficient incentive to betray.

The meeting room fell silent again, with only the faint sound of the air conditioner running.

It seems that every option has obvious drawbacks, and security and autonomy have become an intractable contradiction.

Time ticked by, and the oppressive atmosphere grew stronger.

Suddenly, a glint flashed in Ye Xianshuang's eyes. She leaned forward slightly and looked at Lu Feng:

“Chairman Lu, perhaps we have fallen into a fixed mindset. We have been seeking ‘external’ power, but we have overlooked the power that you already possess.”

Lu Feng's eyebrows twitched slightly: "Oh? Tell me more."

"Have you forgotten? You possess several powerful weapons."

"They are not only more professional, but their loyalty goes without saying."

"They are absolutely the most suitable candidates to guard the Heart of the Ocean!"

"Furthermore, if you are still worried, you can ask Shanghai for help and have them station special police on the island."

"Shanghai is your stronghold, so you don't need to worry about the problem of 'it's easy to invite a god but hard to send him away' occurring with those special police officers."

Ye Xianshuang's words were clear and logical, untangling the knot in front of them step by step.

It takes both safety and reliability into account.

After hearing the plan, Zhou Han and Wen Jingchuan both nodded in agreement.

Compared to their proposals, Ye Xianshuang's plan was perfect.

Even Lu Feng, who was sitting in the main seat, agreed with the plan.

"In that case, let's proceed according to this plan..."

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