Things didn't end after the phone call at noon. That afternoon, the TV station from Jiangling District came again. The host was a young and tall female reporter. She wore bright lipstick and her earrings sparkled under the sun.
She looked pretty, but her questions were sharp.
"Leader Xie, what's the motive for this investigation?"
"It's just a business competition between two companies. Do you need to treat it so seriously?"
"When will the verdict be out?"
… ….
The investigation team couldn't answer the questions directly. They could only answer with "crack down on illegal market activities, maintain a fair and just competitive environment, and promote the harmonious development of the regional economy".
When they returned to the hotel that night, the other members of the investigation team were very angry.
"The reporter from the TV station must have been invited by Nutshell."
A young member of the team complained, "Because in her questioning, she always leaned towards the shell."
"That's normal."
Xie Tianxin said calmly, "If I had a company that was suddenly restricted from selling its products, I would definitely use my connections to mediate."
The other members were surprised to find that Leader Xie seemed to be biased towards Nutshell as well.
Xie Tianxin didn't tell them the content of the phone call at noon. She only called for Nutshell and New Era in the morning of the 8th of the next day.
After briefly explaining the investigation, Team Leader Xie Tianxin suddenly changed the topic. "Yesterday, I received a call from one of the leaders of Jianye. Actually, we didn't talk for too long, but during the greeting, she tactfully expressed that she hoped that I could focus on a certain company."
Hong Shiyong heard this and turned to look at Kong Jing. He couldn't help but smile.
"I want to emphasize discipline again."
Xie Tianxin's face darkened. "Don't show off your connections because I don't care at all!"
After the meeting, Kong Jing walked out of the door and found Hong Shiyong waiting outside.
"Manager Kong."
Hong Shiyong touched his belly and said, "You guys are really brave. Leader Xie repeatedly warned against this taboo, and you guys actually dared to talk to her."
"CEO Hong, you should do your own thing first."
Kong Jing didn't intend to talk and walked straight to the parking lot of the district government.
"I know you guys are anxious."
Hong Shiyong quickly followed behind and said with some emotion, "I never thought that Nutshell would be mass-produced after only two rounds of stability testing. If it weren't for this, I would definitely have fallen into the pit you guys dug. But now, Nutshell can only watch helplessly."
Kong Jing's expression was calm as she drove away in her Passat.
After lunch, two hours after Xie Tianxin had sternly emphasized the "problem of discipline", his phone rang again.
This time, the call was from the chief editor of a famous legal newspaper in Jianye. His message was simple. He also hoped that the investigation team would take more care of the New Era Electronics Factory. If there was a chance, he would come out for tea.
Xie Tianxin sneered and hung up the phone.
At night, Xie Tianxin took out the investigation report of the past few days. She put on her reading glasses and carefully sorted through the report.
On the morning of the 9th, the investigation team summoned Kong Jing and Hong Shiyong.
During this short meeting, Xie Tianxin said straightforwardly, "Yesterday, another very powerful public figure contacted me. This is my last warning. I hope your company will take care of itself."
Hong Shiyong glanced at Kong Jing, shook his head, and sighed.
"Nutshell is also panicking. He lost a bit of his judgment. It's obvious that this Leader Xie is someone who abhors evil. You're still using your connections to pressure him."
Hong Shiyong felt a bit sorry for his old rival. The best thing to do now was to do nothing and wait patiently for the results.
After returning to the New Era Electronics Factory, Hong Shiyong first went to the R&D department to check on the progress. As the replacement for the Blu-ray LCD screen had been found, it only needed a short stability test before it could be mass-produced.
"CEO Hong, we can start the production around the 15th," the R&D department head said.
New Era's R&D department head said.
Hong Shiyong calculated in his mind. This kind of investigation wouldn't announce the results on the spot. Usually, it would go back to the original unit and be stamped. In total, it would take about two weeks.
At that time, it would be around the end of April. New Era and Nutshell should have finished preparing their supply and were on the same starting line again.
Who would have thought that this bizarre battle of speed would end in a draw after both sides showed their skills.
"It's really not easy. After the MP4 is sold, your department will take the credit."
Hong Shiyong praised the R&D department head. He also called the newly promoted deputy captain of the security team, Zhang Weiyu, over. "Xiao Zhang, you'll have to work hard these two days. You'll guard the R&D department and stand on the last shift. Don't let anyone suspicious come near."
"Yes!"
Zhang Weiyu saluted seriously. Hong Shiyong nodded his head in satisfaction and left.
… ….
At noon on the 9th, this was the second time Xie Tianxin emphasized the "problem of discipline". He deliberately put his phone in front of him to see if anyone would help New Era put pressure on them.
Probably because the warning was effective, there were no disturbances at noon.
"If you don't listen to my advice, I'll immediately leave with my team and announce the results when I return to the unit."
Xie Tianxin thought silently.
Actually, after so many days, he already had some clues about the situation, including the speed battle between Nutshell's MP4 and New Era's MP4.
The two products were indeed very similar, but it didn't prove that Nutshell was copied from New Era. After analysis, the real source could be the Newman MP4.
There were still some details that needed to be confirmed. Xie Tianxin estimated that he would be able to go back in three or four days. After discussion, the final conclusion was that it would take about two weeks.
At night, the investigation team went to the Confucius Temple. After returning to the hotel, Xie Tianxin was about to take a shower when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.
"Who are you looking for?"
Xie Tianxin opened the door and asked.
It was a young man who looked like a university student. He was tall and had a roguish smile on his face. He was carrying a bag in his hand.
"Hello, Team Leader Xie."
The young man said politely, "I'm an employee of New Era's electronics factory. CEO Hong said that since it's rare for you to come to Jianye, as the host, we shouldn't be too stingy. He specially sent me over to give you some local specialties."
After saying that, he took out a box of wrapped mung bean cakes from the bag and handed it to Xie Tianxin.
Xie Tianxin didn't take it. She said indifferently, "CEO Hong is really polite."
"Yes, yes."
The young man didn't seem to understand sarcasm. He quickly nodded and said, "CEO Hong said that two days ago, he asked a lot of friends to invite Team Leader Xie out. But Team Leader Xie is always too busy."
"Yes, I know."
Xie Tianxin pointed at the mung bean cake and said, "Young man, I guess this isn't a real mung bean cake. Is it a stack of red banknotes?"
"Ah?"
The young man raised his head in surprise. Xie Tianxin seemed to have guessed correctly.
"Please go back and tell CEO Hong."
Xie Tianxin suddenly took out her suitcase and packed her clothes one by one. "In view of his hospitality, I don't want to disappoint him. So, I decided to end the investigation early."
"Team Leader Xie is leaving?"
The young man suddenly panicked. "Did I do something wrong? Please tell me. If you really can't do it, please leave some room for me. I can even stay tonight …"
"Get lost!"
Xie Tianxin roared. The young man was so scared that he ran away.
The next day, on the morning of the 10th, there was supposed to be a short meeting as usual. However, Hong Shiyong and Kong Jing waited for a long time and still didn't see the investigation team.
"Manager Kong."
Hong Shiyong joked. "Did you find some connections again? Team Leader Xie doesn't want to see Nutshell anymore."
"Really?"
Kong Jing said casually, "Maybe she doesn't want to see New Era."
Hong Shiyong shook his head. "Nonsense. In Team Leader Xie's heart, we are just obedient children."
Not long after, the leader of the district government came. He was also puzzled. "I just sent someone to the hotel where they stayed. I heard that they checked out last night and left."
"What's going on?"
Hong Shiyong was also puzzled. "The investigation isn't over yet."
… ….
After returning, Kong Jing didn't sit around like a fool like Hong Shiyong. She suddenly mobilized all the resources of Nutshell Electronics Factory.
The assembly line was running 24/7. Three Shentong trucks stopped at the entrance of Nutshell Electronics Factory. The sales manager, Cui Zhifeng, who had been "frozen" since he was poached, seemed to have started to contact New Era's distributors.
When the news reached Hong Shiyong's ears, he immediately had a bad feeling. It seemed that they were preparing to send out the goods.
However, both companies were banned from selling to the public.
"Did I miss any key points?"
Hong Shiyong anxiously paced back and forth in his office.
In the afternoon, Hong Shiyong finally got the answer. The district government sent him the conclusion of the third party organization.
Nutshell didn't copy New Era's idea. The ban on sales has been lifted.
— Team Leader of the Investigation Team: Xie Tianxin
"F * ck you!"
Hong Shiyong hurried to the window and saw the Shentong trucks full of Nutshell MP4 leaving Industrial Avenue.
"F * ck, this is bad!"
… ….
(Sorry, I accidentally fell asleep. When I woke up, I revised the previous chapter. This chapter is still considered an extra chapter.)
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