Courtyard House: Initial Donation of 50 Million

The three-axis CNC machine tool and the 20000-ton hydraulic press, both developed under Wang Huanbo's leadership, were successfully developed one after another. The latter, in particular, marked a major breakthrough for China in the field of ultra-heavy equipment manufacturing, greatly improving the production capacity and quality stability of the Hongxing brand automobiles. This series of brilliant achievements, like the most dazzling stars in the night sky, were impossible to ignore. The winds of international competition were quietly pointing towards this seemingly ordinary courtyard house in southern Beijing and the rumbling steel rolling mill.

The first to sense the "value" was the KGB, the deepest-covering and most tightly organized force. Moscow developed a keen interest in this young Chinese scientist who had risen like a comet, especially his "unconventional" advanced technical capabilities in the fields of precision machinery and heavy equipment. A secret order was issued from Lubyanka: at all costs, find out the source of Wang Huanbo's technology, the details of his research and development, and his future plans; and try to win him over or obtain the core technical information he possesses! The task fell to Anna (pseudonym), a seasoned "Swallow" spy who was lurking in Beijing, using her identity as a teacher at a foreign language institute as cover. This blonde, blue-eyed, and charming female spy was fluent in multiple languages, well-versed in psychology, and adept at using her charm to approach her targets. She quickly mobilized resources and began collecting all public and private information about Wang Huanbo, studying his personality, hobbies, and social circle, looking for a breakthrough.

Almost simultaneously, the intelligence agencies of the island forces that had retreated to Taiwan and were constantly dreaming of "counterattacking the mainland" also received orders. They viewed Wang Huanbo's achievements as a threat to the "free world" and a key target for demoralizing the mainland. The intelligence chief ordered: investigate Wang Huanbo's activity patterns and find opportunities to "sanction" him (assassinate) or sabotage his research projects! A team of experienced operatives, utilizing the remaining covert network, began infiltrating Beijing, targeting Nanluoguxiang and the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

In addition, spies from some remnants of Japanese militarism that had not been completely eradicated after the war and had remained dormant for many years were also stirring. Filled with resentment and fear of China's industrial progress, they viewed Wang Huanbo as a thorn in their side and also plotted their own sabotage operations.

In an instant, an invisible tension filled the air around Wang Huanbo. The pressure on the Nanluoguxiang Police Station (Hongxing Outpost) increased dramatically. Station Chief Li Weiguo (former reconnaissance company commander of the 38th Army) keenly sensed the anomaly and strengthened surveillance around Wang Huanbo's residence and commute route. Plainclothes police officers were on 24-hour shifts, rigorously questioning any suspicious individuals approaching No. 95 courtyard and the steel mill. But their adversaries were experienced professional spies, operating with extreme secrecy.

Wang Huanbo himself, aided by his enhanced intuition from the [Super Soldier Serum], also sensed a faint unease. The feeling of being secretly watched flickered in and out. He became even more cautious, minimizing unnecessary outings, sticking to a fixed route to and from get off work, and being escorted by a police station jeep. At the factory, he tightened his grip on technical data, locking core blueprints in a safe after reviewing them, and setting up a simple password and physical alarm system known only to him. Meanwhile, he secretly maintained the two M1911A1 pistols in his system space and stocked up on ammunition, just in case. The demonic sword Thousand Blades, which had already recognized its master, was even more connected to his will, able to be summoned at any time with a thought.

However, even the most meticulous plans can have a flaw, or perhaps it was the opponent's deliberate machinations that allowed the crisis to quietly approach.

The first to bare their fangs were the Taiwanese agents. Finding a direct assault and close-quarters assassination too difficult, they shifted their focus to sabotaging Wang Huanbo's research and development achievements, aiming to damage his reputation and national morale. They set their sights on the 20000-ton hydraulic press, which had just been installed, tested, and was undergoing trial operation! If this "motivational machine" were destroyed, the political consequences would be catastrophic.

An agent disguised as a purchasing agent from out of town used a forged letter of introduction and a large sum of money to bribe a weak-willed deputy head of the logistics department, thus gaining access to the factory. He pretended to be a tourer, figuring out the location and security situation of the hydraulic press workshop. Another agent, skilled in demolition, managed to obtain a small amount of explosives and detonators, preparing to create a "production safety accident."

That night, under a dark and windy sky, two shadowy figures stealthily crept to the outer wall of the hydraulic press workshop. Just as they were about to cut through the barbed wire and sneak in, a low shout shattered the silence: "Who goes there? Halt!" It was a police officer on night patrol from the local police station! It turned out that Chief Li Weiguo had increased the frequency of unscheduled patrols in key areas, and they had just stumbled upon this!

"Bang! Bang!" Desperate, the agents drew their guns and opened fire! Police officers quickly returned fire, the gunfire alerting the factory's security department and nearby armed police patrols! After a brief gunfight, one agent was killed, and another was wounded and arrested. Explosives and factory maps were found on them. A surprise interrogation revealed the sabotage plot of the Taiwanese agents!

When the news reached Wang Huanbo, he broke out in a cold sweat! Fortunately, the police station was vigilant; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable! Factory Director Yang and Secretary Wang were even more terrified and immediately ordered a comprehensive safety inspection of the entire factory and upgraded security measures. This incident also served as a wake-up call for everyone: the enemy's desire to destroy us remains undiminished, and the struggle is severe and complex!