Justice and Evil

  Cuizhu Hotel, small conference room.

  Zhong Mu Yuan fell into deep thought, two hundred million US dollars every year was no small sum!

  Although Patriot Corporation can still make a profit of $50-60 million every year after deducting various expenses, who would refuse to take the money?

  "Mrs. Mu, two million dollars a year is too much! And the smile detection program has just been developed, it's unknown how long it will take to popularize!" Zhong Muyuan tried his best to pay Shi Lei as little as possible, and was eager to find the shortcomings of the smile detection program.

  "Mr. Zhong, we're all sensible people, why say such unnecessary things? The patent for the smile detection program, except for China, is already owned by Sony. This technology will be fully applied to digital cameras within a year at most. Any digital camera that doesn't have a smile detection program will absolutely be a symbol of being outdated and will unnecessarily lower its market competitiveness. I think no manufacturer would be so foolish, right?"

  Mr. Zhong Mu looked embarrassed, "Ms. Mu, even if what you said is true, this technology will be widely used soon. However, the patent usage fees are not that easy to collect! So, I hope you can consider lowering some standards."

  Mu Shuang was unmoved, "Mr. Zhong, the reason we chose Aiguo Company is because of your connections in the background. If you don't agree to cooperate, we have other options too. From what I know, even within our own city, there are many companies with deeper backgrounds than yours. Although these companies aren't camera enterprises, they wouldn't refuse a cooperation that yields over 5 million dollars in annual revenue, would they?"

  This remark hit Zhong Muyuan's weak point!

  There are numerous companies with a strong background, and it's not just the Patriots. Perhaps other companies, even those that don't understand the basics of the camera industry, but they have enough background to collect patent usage fees!

  Lao Xiao looked at Zhong Mu-yuan anxiously, hoping he would agree. The financial situation of the Patriotic Company was not ideal, especially the funds invested in camera research and development were far from sufficient!

  If we have this big business and invest in the research and development of digital cameras, the strength of the patriot camera system will increase a lot!

  Zhong Mu Yuan is not a fool, he can tell that Mu Shuang was not joking. He hastily said: "This condition, we can agree to. However, we also have a request. If Shi Lei brother develops an even more advanced smile detection program in the future, our Patriotic Party will have the priority purchasing right under the same conditions! And, Shi Lei brother, you need to provide us with assistance and integrate the smile detection program into the Patriotic Party's camera!"

  Mu Shuang didn't speak and looked at Shi Lei instead.

  Shi Ke thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay!"

  After both parties finalized the negotiation content, a preliminary cooperation agreement was drafted. Shi Lei also requested that the formal contract be signed at the campus software competition.

  Zhong Mu-yuan heard about Shi Ke and Chen Ming's bet, and immediately expressed his intention to apply for the position of judge in the campus software competition on behalf of Aiguo Company.

  At noon, both parties who reached a preliminary agreement were overjoyed. Zhong Mu-yuan even called down Ludwig of Leika to join them in celebrating with a big feast.

  Ludwig Wilhelm Ehrard of Leica and technical expert Konrad Kohl, both of whom had agreed to join the Shigu Academy's campus software competition jury at the invitation of Shi Lei, and had not yet formally signed a contract with Shi Lei, so they were still staying at the Cuilu Hotel.

  A lunch banquet, William and Zhong Muyuan, poured high-five liquor to each other, Shi Lei naturally expressed his neutrality with coconut milk. The final result was a double defeat, and both William and Zhong Muyuan crawled under the table at the same time!

  In the afternoon, Shi Lei, who had skipped class several times, was preparing to return to school with Ling Yu Mo for another lesson. However, just as they walked through the school gate, Shi Lei's phone rang.

  Looking at the unfamiliar phone number, Shi Ke also didn't mind and pressed the answer button.

  "Shi Ke, this is Chen Guangliang from the Criminal Investigation Division of Shuanghu Police Station. Come to the police station immediately!"

  Shi Ke smiled and said: "Captain Chen, you still don't give up?"

  Chen Guangliang said seriously: "Shi Ke, I think you don't want me to send Ouyang Xiang to bring you back, do you?"

  "Hmm!" Shi Kei let out a light hum, "Captain Chen, I'll be right there!"

  After hanging up the phone, Ling Yu Mo asked hastily: "Stone Monster, was that a call from the police?"

  Mu Shuang also looked at Shi Ke, a hint of worry flashing across her eyes.

  "Never mind, maybe they just want me to go and make a record, don't worry!"

  Ling Yu Mo nodded, "Stony monster, if there's any trouble, remember to call me. I...I..." Ling Yu Mo hesitated for a moment and didn't say anything in the end.

  Shi Ke's heart skipped a beat, could it be that Ling Yu Mo's family had some sort of official connection? Ling Yu Mo had only mentioned that her mother was the deputy director of the Municipal Hospital, but what if her father was an official?

  "Alright, alright, Xiao Mo, don't worry about Shi Tou Ge, those little rascals wouldn't dare to betray Shi Tou Ge!" Shi Lei turned around and walked towards the Shuang Hu Police Station, with Ling Yu Mo and Mu Shuang behind him, raising his right hand in a wave goodbye!

  Shuanghu Police Station, third floor's Major Crimes Unit, eight young thugs led by Zuǒěr Dīng, squatting in the corner.

  Ouyang Xiang's face was pale, Tao Jun was beside her, telling her what had happened.

  "Ouyang, don't worry, I also believe that the mastermind behind the scenes is not Shi Ke. Captain Chen must have made a mistake, there must be some misunderstanding between them!" Tao Jun comforted.

  Ouyang Xiang nodded, but in her heart, she secretly felt that the mastermind behind the scenes was Shi Lei! Although there was no reason at all, she just knew in her heart that the main culprit must be Shi Lei!

  Shi Ke arrived at the third floor of the homicide department without any obstacles, and saw Ouyang Xiang's pale face. The smile that was originally full of disdain also disappeared, replaced by a serious expression.

  "Ouyang, did you know?" Walking up to Ouyang Xiang's side, Shi Lei hesitated for a moment before asking.

  Ouyang Xiang's expressionless face stared at Shi Lei, her tone carrying a hint of unfamiliarity: "Shi Lei, you're the mastermind behind the scenes, aren't you? Why did you have to capture those people from Wosang Country?"

  Shi Ke smiled lightly and said: "Ouyang, don't you already know this answer?"

  Ouyang Xiang bit her lip, and a mist of tears welled up in her eyes as she said with a tone of grievance: "Why? Why? You tell me!"

  Her tone was nothing like a police interrogation, but rather like an inquiry between lovers.

  Shi Ke's face revealed a bitter smile, "They are not allowed to be tarnished in my heart. I've said before, a man has things he will and won't do. Those little devils' mouths aren't clean, they should be punished!"

  Ouyang Xiang suddenly asked, "What about me?"

  Shi Kei hesitated for a moment, then firmly said: "Even if it were you, I would still do the same!"

  Tao Jun's mouth was agape in surprise on one side, he pointed at Shi Wei with his hand, uncertainly saying: "Shi Wei, the mastermind behind the scenes is really you?"

  Shi Ke smiled and said: "Yes!"

  "Y-you..." Tao Jun was at a loss for words for a moment.

  Shi Ke laughed and said: "Tao Ge, you won't catch me, will you?"

  Tao Jun looked at Shi Lei hesitantly, then glanced at Ouyang Xiang. "Shi Lei, I didn't hear what you just said!"

  Just then, Chen Guangliang and Matsushita Kudayoshi walked into the Major Crimes Unit together.

  "Hey, Captain Chen, what did you call me here for?" Shi Lei asked proactively.

  Chen Guangliang grunted and took out a file folder, throwing it on the table. "Shi Lei, take a look yourself!" he said in a bad tone.

  Shi Ke also ignored Chen Guangliang's bad tone, picked up the file folder and left.

  This file folder was exactly the call record of his mobile phone number. Seeing these records, a cold smile appeared in Shi Ke's eyes.

  "What a pity! The real evidence that could prove your guilt has been deleted by you!"

  The most important records in the file are just the conversation records between Shi Lei and Matsushita Kudayoshi. These records were not deleted by Shi Lei, but could not be deleted.

  Shi Ke and the Canon delegation's business negotiations linked them together. If these few calls were deleted, it would be superfluous and only arouse police suspicion.

  After spending two minutes looking through all the records, Shi Ke tossed the file folder onto the desk. "Captain Chen, what's wrong with these records? Do they prove that I had a conversation with Miss Song Xiaoyu? I've never denied it!"

  Chen Guangliang shouted: "Shi Ke, don't be too arrogant! I know it's you!"

  Shi Ke laughed and said: "Didn't I tell you yesterday? What's wrong with me? There is no evidence to prove that it was me!"

  "You!" Chen Guangliang glared at Shi Lei angrily.

  "Neither human testimony nor physical evidence points to me! Although it's likely that I'm the most suspicious, ask Left Ear Stud if it was me!" Shi Lei spoke in a relaxed tone, without any awareness of being in a police station.

  Matsushita Kudayu secretly sighed, afraid that he couldn't get rid of Shi Lei through legal means!

  Chen Guangliang slammed his hand on the table, "Shi Lei, I will definitely find evidence! I don't believe those little rascals won't spit you out!"

  Shi Ke burst out laughing, "Commander Chen, no need to bother!" Turning around, he looked at Zuǒ ěr Dīng and said, "Zuǒ ěr Dīng, tell me, did I instruct you to beat up those little demons?"

  The left ear stud hastily shook his head, with a flattering tone: "Stone Brother, how could it be you!"

  Shi Ke asked again: "Er Mao, was it I who instructed you?"

  "No! No! Shi Tou Ge, it's that little fatty who provoked us!" Er Mao also spoke up to mediate.

  "Then tell me, is it because I instructed you?"

  The remaining six little rascals collectively shook their heads in denial, "Absolutely not instructed by Stone Brother!"

  Shi Ke's face lit up with a bright smile. "Captain Chen, did you hear that? They said it again, absolutely not because I told them to!"

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