After the divorce, the aloof CEO begged me not to withdraw my investment.

"Knock knock knock."

A knock on the door broke the silence of the office. Liu Qingyi looked up and saw her assistant, Xiao Li, standing in the doorway, looking slightly nervous.

"President Liu, there are a few people outside... who say they want to discuss cooperation with you." Xiao Li's tone was somewhat hesitant.

A hint of doubt arose in Liu Qingyi's heart. Who could it be at this time? "Let them in."

Three men in suits walked in, their faces bearing formulaic smiles, but their eyes flickered with uncertainty.

Liu Qingyi recognized one of them as the vice president of Xingyao Technology, while the other two were people she had never seen before.

"Mr. Liu, congratulations! I heard that your new technology has made a breakthrough."

The vice president of Xingyao Technology spoke first, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible sourness.

Liu Qingyi smiled slightly, maintaining a polite demeanor: "You flatter me, it's just a little progress."

“Mr. Liu is too modest,” one of the strangers chimed in. “We’ve come to discuss the possibility of cooperation with your company. We are very interested in your new technology and are willing to pay a high price to purchase it.”

Alarm bells rang in Liu Qingyi's mind. These people were up to no good.

She asked calmly, "May I ask which company you all work for?"

The two unfamiliar men exchanged glances, and one of them said, "We are representatives of 'Global Technology'."

Global Technology, a company known for its aggressive business tactics, is notorious in the industry for its "plundering and extortion." Liu Qingyi immediately understood their intentions. This was no cooperation; they were clearly coveting her technological achievements.

She took a deep breath, trying to control her inner turmoil, and said calmly and firmly, "I'm sorry, we currently have no plans to cooperate with external parties on our new technology."

The vice president of Xingyao Technology sneered: "President Liu, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit."

We know your company is currently facing financial difficulties, and this cooperation is a golden opportunity for you. A wise person knows when to yield; we hope Mr. Liu will seriously consider this."

Liu Qingyi felt a chill; these people had even investigated her company's financial situation.

She clenched her fists, her knuckles turning white, and forcefully suppressed her anger: "I've said it before, we have no intention of cooperating. Please leave."

The three men's faces darkened, and the representative from Global Technology's tone turned cold: "President Liu, are you really sure? Some opportunities, once missed, will never come again."

Liu Qingyi met their gazes without flinching: "My decision will not change. Please!"

Seeing that neither persuasion nor coercion had worked, the three men left the office with grim expressions.

The threat posed by the representative of Global Technology loomed over Liu Qingyi's mind like a cold, sinister shadow.

She returned to her seat, her fingertips lightly tapping the table, once, twice, once... the rhythm quickening, as if tapping on her heart.

The office lights cast dappled shadows on her face, highlighting her taut jawline.

“Xiao Li,” Liu Qingyi’s voice was frighteningly calm, “Immediately contact the security department to strengthen security measures on all floors of the company, especially the R&D department and my office. Monitor them 24 hours a day, and register anyone who enters or leaves.”

Xiao Li was startled by Liu Qingyi's tone and immediately nodded: "Okay, President Liu, I'll take care of it right away."

Liu Qingyi took a deep breath, picked up her phone, and dialed her lawyer's number.

"Hello, Attorney Wang, I need you to prepare a legal document for me regarding technology patent protection, as soon as possible." Her voice was deep and firm, each word seemingly carrying immense weight.

"Okay, Mr. Liu, could you please explain the situation in more detail?" came the lawyer's calm voice from the other end of the phone.

Liu Qingyi briefly recounted what had just happened, her tone revealing an unwavering determination: "I will ensure that our technology receives comprehensive legal protection, and any infringement will be severely punished!"

After hanging up the phone, Liu Qingyi's gaze fell on the flashing neon lights outside the window. The city under the night sky resembled a giant chessboard, with each building and street like a square on the board, and she was caught in this silent commercial war.

Liu Qingyi rubbed her throbbing temples, a wave of exhaustion washing over her.

She quickly gathered the company's core team members, and the atmosphere in the meeting room was somber.

"Everyone," Liu Qingyi's voice was firm and powerful, "Global Technology's actions have shown their ambition; they want to steal our technological achievements, and we absolutely cannot let them succeed!"

"President Liu, what should we do?" Technical Director Li's voice carried a hint of anxiety.

"We must seize the initiative!" Liu Qingyi's gaze swept over each team member. "Immediately activate the emergency production plan, apply the new technology to product manufacturing, and launch the product to the market as soon as possible!"

"But, given the rushed production, can the product quality be guaranteed?" Marketing Director Manager Wang raised a question.

"Quality is our lifeline, without a doubt!" Liu Qingyi said firmly. "But now, speed is equally important! We must seize market share before Global Technology can react!"

Inspired by Liu Qingyi's determination, the team members all expressed their commitment to giving their all.

In the following days, the entire company went into high-speed operation.

The R&D department was brightly lit, and the engineers were working day and night to carry out the final debugging.

The production workshop was bustling with activity as workers worked overtime to produce new products.

The marketing department is working diligently to develop a promotional plan...

Liu Qingyi only sleeps a few hours a day, but she is like a tireless machine, leading her team to strive towards their established goals.

Finally, the new product was launched as scheduled. Thanks to its groundbreaking technological innovation, it quickly gained market recognition, with sales soaring and market share climbing steadily.

Global Tech's conspiracy ultimately failed, and their attempt to acquire technology through illegitimate means was severely punished by law.

Liu Qingyi stood before the floor-to-ceiling window of her office, overlooking the brightly lit city, a faint smile playing on her lips. She knew she had won this battle, but she also knew that this was just the beginning, and many more challenges awaited her in the future.

Inside the study, the scent of sandalwood wafted through the air, and outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city lights shone like scattered stars. Ye Feng stood before the enormous window, twirling an antique jade thumb ring in his hand—a heirloom passed down through generations of the Ye family, symbolizing the family's honor and responsibility.

"Grandpa, eldest uncle, second uncle..." Ye Feng's voice was low, with a hint of barely perceptible fatigue, "I called everyone here today to talk about the future development of the family."