After exiting through the Exit of an office building, Qian Kai realized that the few tails he had managed to shake off seemed to be less concerned about him than he had anticipated. They were not following him closely at all.
To be cautious, he had entrusted Zhang Liang to act as a decoy. Perhaps something on his end had drawn attention, or maybe that enigmatic boy had made some arrangements of his own.
However, as he recalled the information received from Hive Security Company, his expression grew serious. Just as he had entered civilized society, a sudden gap in information left him feeling heavy-hearted. After learning about the newly emerged news, his Heart felt burdened with anger towards those who released the virus.
Now, he could only hope that the miraculous boy isolated in the hospital would receive some news.
"Damn it!" A furious voice erupted from the room where Yang Xiaoyou was being quarantined.
The air around him seemed to twist, radiating a visible wave of energy outward.
The sophisticated electronic medical devices in the room were greatly disturbed, making loud crackling noises, with some even appearing to short-circuit.
Standing on the balcony, Yang Xiaoyou had a glint in his eyes that flickered with countless binary codes. He was clearly suppressing his anger, exuding a dangerous aura that made Liang Wuxuan, who was quietly observing him from a distance, raise her eyebrows in concern.
It seemed she had figured out that Yang Xiaoyou was using some special means to communicate with others and had likely received some extremely frustrating news.
A satellite phone attached to the bottom of the balcony was blinking intermittently.
As the light in his eyes gradually dimmed, Yang Xiaoyou stepped back inside, his face now radiating a chilling coldness.
With the help of some medical equipment and drugs from the hospital, his external injuries were healing at an almost constant rate. If all went according to plan, he would soon be ready to initiate his intended actions.
At the same time, he utilized some previously prepared methods to directly contact Nobunaga Hideyoshi. However, before he could even begin arranging things here, he heard an incredibly infuriating piece of news.
Shortly after reports of the Virus Incident emerged from Greenland Nook, some Western media outlets began circulating rumors suggesting that this incident might have been caused by Hivemind Security Company.
Moreover, the situation has escalated, particularly with the Hive Security Company stationed in Iceland. Right at the onset of the virus outbreak, there were core members of the Hive Security Company on a flight from Iceland to Nuuk.
They have been spreading misleading information that is both ambiguous and highly deceptive, using media tactics to highlight certain aspects, distort others, and conceal parts of the truth, guiding the public towards their desired narrative.
Although many discerning individuals can see through these tactics, it is undeniable that a greater number of people are left with doubts in their hearts.
In fact, some Western countries have already witnessed public protests condemning the Hive Security Company, equating it with certain terrorist organizations that allegedly obtained virus samples through special channels and are conducting research in secluded locations.
As the Director, Nobunaga Hideyoshi has been inundated with phone calls during this period. Various factions, nations, and companies have been inquiring and questioning through both formal and informal channels.
This is why the Hive Security Company has grown increasingly powerful, backed by the formidable Blackwater Security Company. Their foundation is solid, and without concrete evidence against them, even some governmental departments have only adopted a relatively mild approach in their inquiries.
However, despite this, the rampant spread of such news can still put the company in a passive position.
As for the media's war of words...
Well, while the Hive Security Company has achieved its current success and can confidently deter most factions from crossing boundaries without solid proof, they are simultaneously at a significant disadvantage in terms of media public opinion while striving to develop their specialized business.
Their intelligence system has benefited from Hank's existing resources, but they cannot simply pick up ready-made media narratives. The Hive Security Company's operations have always relied on word-of-mouth within their circle. At most, they collaborate with some media outlets during peak times to promote their reputation.
Such purely commercial interactions do not pose much of an issue; however, when it comes to current political tensions, they find themselves powerless.
Several partners maintaining good cooperative relationships with the Hive Security Company—HLI Company, P Company, and certain relevant departments of the Chinese Empire—are also struggling in terms of media presence.
P Company has risen too quickly to make a significant impact, while the Chinese Empire has been thoroughly vilified by Western media. If they were to shout support now, it would likely backfire.
The only entity that could somewhat assist is HLI Company; however, their efforts are limited to engaging in verbal disputes through some media outlets and are not on a comparable scale.
Only through indirect messages from Fia have they learned that behind this commotion lies an organization’s shadow.
The Foundation, a massive and established organization that permeates various industries, also wields significant influence in the media. Yet, they have turned the tables and unfairly placed the blame on Hive Security Company.
Upon receiving this news, Yang Xiaoyou could hardly contain her fury.
She understood the organization's intentions; their elaborate scheme was not primarily aimed at taking down Hive Security Company but rather to create chaos.
Choosing Hive Security Company as the scapegoat was strategic, especially after the complete annihilation of the Dark Organization's core Elite. There was a vague sense that it was indeed people from Hive Security Company who were behind it.
This incident stemmed from actions taken by their own people in private. On the surface, they could only swallow their anger, but what was truly alarming was that the Dark Organization had released a Virulent Virus.
If Hive Security Company managed to react first and expose the situation, they would find themselves in a passive position. Thus, they decided to strike first and shift the blame. Even if Hive Security Company tried to drag the organization down with them, it would turn into a messy case with no clear evidence—no one could hold anyone accountable. After paying a certain price to share the burden, they could successfully extricate themselves.
After all, the victims in this matter wouldn't put in much effort; as long as there was some past reason or excuse along with a reasonable compensation, they could brush it off.
However, regardless of the other party's true intentions or plans, this incident ignited Yang Xiaoyou's already simmering anger over Hades' death.
Since they wanted to stir up trouble? Fine, then let’s plunge into chaos.
The Only Evolver Chapter 508: Stirring Up Trouble has been updated!
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