Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

Late at night.

Northwest Military Industry Research Institute Guesthouse.

The cold wind was howling outside the window.

The lights in the room remained on.

Lin Jian'an sat at the table, his gaze fixed on the system panel.

The bright red warning was particularly glaring.

[Major risk of technical data theft detected!]

[Danger Level: A!]

[The target has already begun operations!]

[Theft is expected to occur within 24 hours!]

Lin Jian'an slowly narrowed his eyes.

Military documents were stolen.

This is no small matter.

Especially since this is also a military research institute.

It involves many technologies, and even relates to the development of future equipment.

Once it flows out.

The consequences could be disastrous.

Moreover, the system has given it an A rating.

This indicates that things are definitely not simple.

Thinking about this...

Lin Jian'an immediately opened the detailed information.

next second.

New content is emerging.

[Target area locked...]

[Locked in place!]

[Target Location: Materials Research Center]

[Suspects: 3]

[Danger Level: High]

See here.

Lin Jian'an felt a slight jolt in his heart.

Three people?

And they were even staff members of the research center?

Things were more serious than he had imagined.

If it's just a regular theft.

It's simply impossible for them to access core information.

This means that someone here has the necessary permissions.

Even their positions are not low.

Just then.

There was a sudden knock on the door.

dong dong dong.

"Jian'an, that's me."

Shen Weidong's voice came from outside the door.

Lin Jian'an got up and opened the door.

Shen Weidong walked in.

He was also holding a stack of documents in his hand.

"Are you asleep?"

Lin Jian'an smiled.

Do I look like I'm asleep?

They both laughed at the same time.

After an afternoon and half an evening of communication.

The relationship has grown much closer.

Shen Weidong placed the documents on the table.

"This is the latest data I've compiled."

"See if this works."

Lin Jian'an opened it.

The system immediately started scanning.

next second.

A large number of analytical results have emerged.

have to say.

Shen Weidong is truly a talented individual.

Many design ideas received high praise from the system.

No wonder he will become a leading figure in the field of materials science in the future.

I watched for a while.

Lin Jian'an suddenly asked:

"Engineer Shen."

"Who in your research center usually has access to the core data?"

Shen Weidong was stunned for a moment.

"Why are you suddenly asking this?"

Lin Jian'an certainly couldn't mention the system notification.

I thought about it.

I made up a reason on the spot.

"Military projects have a high level of secrecy."

"So it's a habit to learn about it."

Shen Weidong didn't suspect anything.

He said seriously:

"The highest authority rests with me and Director Wang Deshan."

"Secondly, there are several project leaders."

"Go further down."

"Ordinary researchers can only access a portion of the data."

Speaking of it.

He suddenly frowned.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Jian'an looked at him.

"What came to your mind?"

Shen Weidong remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he said in a low voice:

"Something has definitely been off lately."

"What do you mean?"

"Some of the data has been moved."

"At first I thought it was a researcher organizing documents."

"Thinking about it now..."

His expression slowly changed.

Lin Jian'an's heart stirred.

It seems the system message was correct.

The information has been targeted.

Just then.

The system prompted again.

[A crucial clue has been discovered!]

[Target individual exhibits unusual activity!]

Location: Archives Building

[Time: 22:47]

boom!

Lin Jian'an stood up instantly.

coming!

Shen Weidong was startled.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Jian'an offered no explanation.

He said directly:

"Engineer Shen."

"Take me to the archives building."

"Now!"

……

Ten minutes later.

The two arrived at the institute's archives area.

This place is usually heavily guarded.

However, Shen Weidong has advanced privileges.

The journey was smooth and unobstructed.

I just got downstairs.

The system prompted you to refresh again.

The target remains inside.

[Operation in progress]

Lin Jian'an's eyes turned cold.

Sure enough, there was someone there.

"Engineer Shen."

"Are there any people working here at night?"

"No, that's normal."

"Unless it's a special project."

"No one has applied to work overtime tonight."

The air fell silent instantly.

The two exchanged a glance.

At the same time, they became aware of the problem.

Someone has entered the archives room without permission!

next second.

Lin Jian'an rushed straight into the building.

Shen Weidong followed closely behind.

Third floor.

Database.

The corridor was eerily quiet.

Only the emergency lights emitted a faint glow.

Just then.

Suddenly, a rustling sound came from ahead.

someone!

Lin Jian'an did not hesitate at all.

They charged straight through.

boom!

The door to the archives room was suddenly pushed open.

The people inside were clearly startled.

The documents in his hand were scattered all over the floor.

"who!"

The other person suddenly turned around.

When you see who it is.

His face turned deathly pale instantly.

After Shen Weidong saw the other person's face clearly...

He was completely stunned.

"Zhao Zhiqiang?"

The air seemed to freeze.

Because this person is none other than someone else.

He is the deputy director of the research center.

Zhao Zhiqiang!

I am responsible for some project management on weekdays.

They belong to the core management team.

Nobody expected it.

The person who stole the data in the middle of the night was none other than him.

Zhao Zhiqiang's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Trying to remain calm.

"Engineer Shen?"

"Why are you here?"

"I……"

"I'm organizing the data."

Upon hearing this...

Even Shen Weidong was so angry he laughed.

"Organizing top-secret files at 11 PM?"

"Do you take me for a fool?"

Zhao Zhiqiang's face grew increasingly grim.

His eyes kept flickering.

They are clearly trying to find a way to get out of this situation.

But just then...

Lin Jian'an had already looked down at the ground.

The system scan was completed instantly.

[Copying equipment discovered]

[Filming equipment discovered]

[Transfer records discovered]

[Completeness of Evidence: 92%]

Steady!

The perpetrator was caught red-handed.

There's no way they can escape.

Lin Jian'an picked up the miniature camera from the ground.

"Director Zhao."

"Is this also for organizing data?"

boom!

Zhao Zhiqiang's face turned completely pale.

His lips started to tremble.

This moment.

He knew he was finished.

But the next second.

An accident happened.

Zhao Zhiqiang suddenly turned and ran.

"Stop him!"

Shen Weidong shouted.

Lin Jianan was prepared.

After the body has undergone systematic strengthening.

Its speed far exceeds that of ordinary people.

He took a few quick steps and caught up with them.

In the stairwell.

Zhao Zhiqiang fled for his life.

But the two sides got closer and closer.

They were about to be caught.

Zhao Zhiqiang suddenly pulled out a dagger.

"Don't come any closer!"

This scene caused everyone's expression to change drastically.

Nobody expected it.

The other party was even carrying a knife.

However, Lin Jian'an did not stop at all.

The moment the opponent swung their knife.

His body suddenly turned to the side.

Then he kicked out.

boom!

Zhao Zhiqiang was sent flying two or three meters.

It slammed heavily against the wall.

The dagger also fell to the ground.

Before he could even get up...

Lin Jian'an had already rushed in front of him.

He pushed him down with his backhand.

The whole process took less than ten seconds.

Clean and neat.

The security personnel who arrived later were dumbfounded.

"Holy crap..."

"That skill..."

"Even fiercer than a scout!"

soon.

The security department took over the site.

The entire research institute was completely shaken.

One o'clock in the morning.

The conference room was brightly lit.

Director Wang Deshan personally presided over the investigation.

A pile of evidence was laid out on the table.

Filming equipment.

Documentary film.

Transfer records.

There are also a large number of secret documents.

Ironclad evidence.

Zhao Zhiqiang kept his head down.

His face was ashen.

Wang Deshan slammed his fist on the table in anger.

"explain!"

"Who ordered you to do this!"

"Who should we hand over the data to?"

Zhao Zhiqiang remained silent.

He absolutely refused to speak.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

Just then.

A system notification suddenly appeared.

[The target's psychological defenses collapsed]

[It is recommended to continue applying pressure]

Lin Jian'an smiled.

Then he slowly began to speak.

"Director Zhao."

"Do you think that if you don't say anything, everything will be fine?"

"It's actually meaningless."

"We'll find out sooner or later that the information was leaked to us."

"At that time."

"The principal offender has no chance of becoming an accomplice."

boom!

Zhao Zhiqiang's body visibly trembled.

Their psychological defenses began to crumble.

Lin Jian'an continued:

"Do you still have elderly people in your family?"

"And children."

What outcome do you think they hope to see?

"Resist to the bitter end?"

"Or should you confess voluntarily?"

Every single word.

It all felt like a hammer blow to my heart.

at last.

Zhao Zhiqiang broke down.

He slumped into the chair.

I said…

"I'll tell you everything..."

The meeting room fell silent instantly.

Everyone was staring at him.

The next half hour.

An astonishing secret is gradually coming to light.

original.

This wasn't the first time Zhao Zhiqiang had stolen information.

Over the past few years.

A significant amount of technical information has already been transferred.

And his online presence.

It turned out to be a foreign trade equipment company.

On the surface, it's an import trade.

In fact, it has been collecting domestic industrial technology intelligence for a long time.

Upon hearing this...

A chill ran down everyone's spine.

Wang Deshan was furious.

"You bastard!"

"Absolutely outrageous!"

Shen Weidong's fists were clenched so tightly they turned white.

Because many projects failed.

It's very likely that all of these are related to data leaks.

And all this.

It turned out to be one of our own people who did it.

As the investigation deepens.

The security department quickly launched an operation.

Before dawn.

All relevant personnel have been taken into custody.

The entire chain was uprooted.

At that moment, a system notification sounded.

【Ding! 】

[Rank A Hidden Mission Completed!]

[Military data leak successfully prevented!]

[Reward: 25000 points!]

[A premium security technology package is being awarded!]

[Reward: 1 clue about a special talent!]

[Military prestige has significantly increased!]

boom!

A large amount of rewards have been credited to your account.

Lin Jian'an was in a great mood.

But the next second.

The last prompt made him pause slightly.

[Unlocking Information on Special Talents]

Name: Gu Changfeng

Age: 28

[Occupation: Precision Mechanical Design Expert]

Location: Shanghai Stock Exchange

[Status: About to leave the company]

See here.

Lin Jian'an's eyes lit up immediately.

Another top talent!

And it's in the field of mechanical design!

This is exactly the kind of person that Hongxing Machinery Factory will need most in the future.

It seems we'll have to wait until the military project is finished.

I must make a trip to Shanghai.

Just then.

Wang Deshan suddenly stood up.

He solemnly saluted Lin Jian'an.

"Comrade Lin."

"Thank you."

"If it weren't for you."

"The consequences would be unimaginable."

Everyone in the conference room stood up at the same time.

His eyes were full of admiration.

Everyone knows that.

Who was the biggest contributor to tonight?

Not only did they help the research institute uncover the mole within its ranks.

Important technical data was also preserved.

This is a great achievement.

This is enough to shake the entire military-industrial complex.

Just as everyone was getting excited.

The military region laboratory, far away in Beijing.

However, the communications project has once again encountered a major setback.

An urgent telegram is arriving at breakneck speed.

The telegram contained only one short sentence.

The review process will begin one month earlier.

[Please have the project team prepare immediately.]

boom!

An even bigger storm.

It is quietly approaching.