Revolution, Cyber ​​Magical Girl!

"The bad news is that we seized 60% of the market after Ruian Technology went bankrupt, and also acquired 30% of its business."

Hearing what Su Tu160 said, Lu Chaoge didn't understand for a moment.

Is it because they feel they're not earning enough?

But upon closer reflection, considering that the company was almost directly and openly at war with Ruian Technology, the amount it ultimately received, while not small, was certainly not much.

Lu Chaoge pondered, "You mean there are other companies competing with you, and they're reaping more profits from you?"

A glint flashed in SuTu160's eyes on the screen. She nodded, her tone neither confirming nor denying.

Kede Heavy Industry.

After Su Tu160's explanation, Lu Chaoge roughly understood the key points and also understood why Kede Heavy Industry was able to obtain more of Ruian Technology's assets from the Kale family.

Kede Heavy Industry, a local company in District 43, is a long-established enterprise and ranks first.

Compared to Ruian Technology, which has emerged as a rising star in recent decades, Kede Heavy Industry is undoubtedly a veteran in District 43, a century-old brand, and a major military enterprise.

The development of the "Owl" reveals that Ruian Technology's industries mainly cover the prosthetic body market and various high-precision weapons.

However, this company that manufactures prosthetic weapons has very little involvement in the military industry.

It's not that they don't want to enter the market, nor that they lack the technology, but rather that there is currently no large-scale war in District 43 and the surrounding cities, and the military industry market is firmly occupied by Kede, so Ruian Technology naturally doesn't bother to get involved.

and.

"Kede and Ruian have a large number of cross-shareholdings and interconnected industries. You can understand it as their interests being intertwined, making them very solid partners in this interest-based partnership."

Mixed shareholding?

The advantages are sharing technology, channels, and funds, and sharing risks, but the disadvantages are also obvious: risks can be passed on to each other.

However, as a result, Kede Heavy Industry adopted Ruian Technology's industry more quickly than any other company.

As for why Kede Heavy Industry didn't rescue Ruian back then.

The answer is simple.

"Too fast."

The Carle family and Rui'an Technology initially only competed for the cybernetic weapon market. Even though the live stream was very popular, the infighting was ugly, with many people joining the battle, and the dungeon erupted into unprecedented chaos.

Many people died as a result.

But in the eyes of any company, that would only be considered a minor incident.

Kale only wanted to open up the market, but Kede didn't care. They even had some intention of putting Ruian Technology in a bad light. Ruian did care, but that was all. For the Kale family in District 13, it was not shameful to give up a part of the market, and it was far from being a serious blow.

But what happened next was beyond everyone's expectations. HD Real Estate's huge debts after its collapse directly weighed on Ruian Technology, and the stock market seemed to be manipulated by an invisible hand, frantically attacking Ruian, while a series of negative news about debt and taxes broke out.

If that's the case, there's still a chance of recovery. Even after filing for bankruptcy, there's still a high probability of bankruptcy reorganization.

However, AI's breakthrough in overcoming limitations became the final straw that broke Ruian Technology's back.

The world's giants instantly understood the potential changes that were about to occur and began to carry out a series of industrial upgrades, adjust their development strategies, and allocate huge amounts of computing power to respond to the World Federation's actions and implement restrictions on AI.

The final two hours of internet outage completely extinguished all hope for Ruian Technology.

A company can collapse in an instant.

Given the prevailing trend, Kede Heavy Industry was unable to rescue Ruian.

"So, with the disappearance of Ruian Technology, the interests of Kede Heavy Industry and others were also severely damaged. But these things happened too strangely, like a series of coincidences piled up together... Our Kale family was at most the fuse... no, not even the fuse."

"Coincidences may be coincidental, but the fact is that their interests were harmed, so they are very angry."

Su Tu160's words carried a hint of deeper meaning.

Lu Chaoge probably already understood what the other party meant by "bad news".

But he didn't say it directly; instead, he tentatively opened his mouth, seemingly indifferent.

"So, Kede Heavy Industry now sees the Carle family as its rival?"

"An opponent?" Su Tu160 was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled.

"Perhaps so. After all, this news has spread to almost every city. The group chats of the bosses of major companies are all saying: Who exactly is the new head of the Carle family in District 43? He swallowed up Rui'an in just a few days after taking office... Do you think Kede Heavy Industry is scared when they hear this?"

Su Tu160, driven by self-interest, smiled broadly. She seemed to be in a good mood, having reaped substantial profits and gained fame within her family from this battle.

"Well, to get back to the point, although they are considered rivals, it's only one-sided. As one of the world's largest arms dealers, and soon to be a member of the World Federation of Twelve Seats, a single company like Kede Heavy Industry is not worthy of being a rival to the Kale family."

After a slight pause, SuTu160 continued.

"Although the Kale family doesn't take Korde seriously, District 43 is just a branch of Kale. We don't have any intention of confronting such a major military enterprise for the time being, after all—"

She changed her tone and brought up a virtual screen in front of her.

The military strength of Kede Heavy Industry on paper.

What it displays is enough to terrify anyone.

Nuclear weapons are standard equipment, along with four space carrier battle groups and countless ground-based armed combat groups.

And a weapon that stagnated in the last century, during the golden age of human development.

"Space-based weapons," Lu Chaoge said slowly.

Su Tu160 nodded and said.

"Due to the disaster caused by AI in the past, humanity has stopped exploring space and destroyed a lot of related technologies. However, some research and development achievements from the last century are still preserved. Kede Heavy Industry is a company that came from the golden age of the last century. It is not surprising that they have this capability."

He's a veteran.

Lu Chaoge looked up at the screen and said.

"And what about you?"

"Space-based weapons? The Karel family doesn't have any." Su Tu160's voice was tinged with regret.

Lu Chaoge paused slightly.

But then the voice came through.

"But we have railguns."

Yes, that's how it is with senior staff.

Lu Chaoge remained silent, and Su Tu160 also stopped speaking.

The two looked at each other through the screen, but neither of them spoke first.

In the end, Su Tu160 couldn't hold back any longer and looked at Lu Chaoge with increasingly cold eyes.

"Lu, you know what I want to say."

Lu Chaoge looked at her, a slight smile slowly curving his lips as he tilted his head and smiled.

"What, does that mean Kod doesn't dare to attack Kallie, so he can only take it out on me? As I was walking out the door, that space-based weapon just slammed into my head? Or did they manage to deploy their space carriers in the underground city?"

"It's not that bad." Su Tu160 sighed, then leaned back in his chair, looking at Lu Chaoge with a helpless expression.

Her idea is simple.

She just wanted the man in front of her to beg her.

First it was through the screen, then the next step was to be right next to her, then kneel at her feet, then go to the bed... and beg her.

Step by step, I fell into her clutches—well, those were the big hands called love.

Facing the man who almost killed her, the man who brought her countless benefits, the man who perfectly matched her desires...

It's impossible to say that the Su-160 had no ideas.

After all, she believed in self-interest, and Lu could bring her benefits.

But Su Tu160 admitted that he had underestimated the other party. He should have advised the young lady not to destroy that contract back then, otherwise Lu would probably be by his side as a mistress by now...

She understood perfectly that Lu Chaoge and his sister who did the live stream were like brother and sister.

I'll be transferred out of District 43 sooner or later, but I can take them with me.

Send a younger sister to the young lady.

He himself stayed on the land.

What a wonderful life it would be if the four of them had a party together in that magnificent, snow-covered castle in District 13.

Hehehehehehe——

She chuckled softly, shook her head, then stood up from the expensive chair, looking down at Lu Chaoge as if she were looking down at him.

She reached out her hand to Lu Chaoge, her palm open, as if she had grasped everything.

A clear, crisp voice came from in front of him, carrying an air of undeniable authority.

"Lu, join us, join the Carle family, and I will take you to District 13 and bring you a brighter future!"