Chapter 72: The Move

Grand has a spy.

Lu Yu didn't hold back and stated his thoughts outright.

"What? What spy?" Chen Qiao looked bewildered.

Chen Qiao naturally knew what a spy meant, but… he couldn't grasp Lu Yu's statement at that moment.

To be frank, in this era, so‑called corporate espionage hasn't emerged yet, at least not as a "profession".

Consequently, no one thought it could be done this way.

"Someone inside Grand is causing trouble."

"Uncle Chen, don't you think the situation is developing beyond your control?"

"Actually, when I asked Uncle Chen to set up an Office for me, I already anticipated that the Technology Department would have objections."

"I also figured out a countermeasure, but I've been too busy lately, so I haven't done anything."

"I didn't expect things to have escalated to that level already."

"Someone behind the scenes must be fanning the flames."

Lu Yu analyzed.

The situation really developed too fast~!

The Technology Department staff had just begun to feel discontent, yet in such a short time they escalated to the point of confronting Chen Qiao.

Calling it a coincidence just doesn't hold up.

Chen Qiao isn't a fool, so he quickly grasped the crux.

His brows knit tightly.

"The head of the Technology Department has been with me since Grand was founded, and the deputy head has followed me for several years; they both have a strong sense of belonging to Grand."

"Therefore, they shouldn't betray Grand."

"As for the rank‑and‑file technicians, they… don't have the ability to incite all department heads."

Chen Qiao began to analyze.

Lu Yu smiled and said, "If we could spot the spy at a glance, he wouldn't deserve to be a spy."

"Besides, we don't need to waste effort looking for him."

"He'll come out on his own."

Chen Qiao looked puzzled.

But Lu Yu had no intention of speaking further.

Chen Qiao just…

"From now on, Xiao Yu, go ahead and do as you wish!"

Chen Qiao was helpless; that was all he could say.

Lu Yu gave a slight nod, his mouth curling faintly.

That's somewhat interesting.

Originally, the gaming industry only required technical skill and game knowledge, but who would have thought it also demands insight into human nature?

…

That night, in a corner of a certain quiet bar.

All of Grand's department heads gathered together.

They all wore worried, frowning faces.

"Director Chen, why do you trust Lu Yu so much? He's just a kid!"

"All these years, how have we walked step by step with Grand? Have you, Director Chen, forgotten?"

"Director Chen wouldn't think that because Lu Yu made a 'Plants vs. Zombies', he can lead Grand forward, would he?"

"Frankly, I'm now full of disappointment toward Grand and Director Chen. Grand's internal structure is falling apart, and externally we face a formidable opponent like Mr. Qin; Grand… how should we proceed from here?"

The department heads discussed, their tones filled with despair.

It's really… too difficult!

Wang Xin was also present; he occasionally spoke a few words, but didn't continue to sow discord.

At this moment, he really didn't need to do anything.

Things were already heading toward the worst direction; any extra action from him might raise suspicion or even alter the original course.

A spy strikes only when the time is right!

…

After finishing with his colleagues, Wang Xin went to a certain Club.

"Mr. Qin, congratulations." As soon as he entered a private room, Wang Xin walked toward Mr. Qin with a smiling face.

"Wang Xin, you did very well."

"These years, my investment in you has indeed been worthwhile."

Mr. Qin also rose from his seat and handed Wang Xin a cigar.

"Grand is on the brink of collapse; Mr. Qin will probably soon dominate the domestic gaming market."

"Truly a cause for celebration."

Wang Xin smiled, took the cigar, and said.

Mr. Qin gave a slight nod.

In the domestic gaming market, without Grand, is there any other contender?

And the domestic gaming market is so massive.

Mr. Qin can already foresee the future.

He will become the nation's number one in games.

But actually none of this matters.

The important thing is, he will receive benefits beyond imagination!

……

The next day, Lu Yu arrived at the Computer Lab on time.

It wasn't until the afternoon that Lu Yu finally completed the task assigned by Professor Chen.

He stayed in the Computer Lab until six, helped his classmates a bit, then left Mo Du Electronic Technology University and went to Grand.

Grand's technology department staff had already gathered in the conference room.

This was Lu Yu's arrangement.

Lu Yu had planned to go straight to the conference room, but didn't expect…

Chen Qiao pulled Lu Yu into his Office.

"Little Yu, something's wrong; a big incident happened this afternoon."

"Mr. Qin has officially launched their online game project and even released some game content."

"The game Mr. Qin is developing is called 'Heaven Dome'."

"It's an online game where you level up by fighting monsters and can also PvP."

"This mode isn't very rare abroad, but it has never appeared in our country before!"

"People online now say this game could reshape the domestic gaming market."

Lu Yu listened quietly, nodding occasionally.

There was no surprised expression on his face.

After all, most online game modes are like this.

If Mr. Qin brought a battle‑royale or a game like LoL, Lu Yu would actually be surprised.

After all… that would be a game that spans a generation of the industry.

"Also, most importantly… Mr. Qin just posted an announcement that they're recruiting technical staff."

"The recruitment notice even specifically mentions that candidates with game development experience are preferred."

"The conditions Mr. Qin offers are exceptionally generous!"

"I… I feel Mr. Qin is targeting Grand's technology department."

While speaking, Chen Qiao pulled out a chart.

The chart compared Grand's and Mr. Qin's compensation.

Coincidentally… every item of Mr. Qin's compensation is exactly one‑half higher than Grand's!

That's why Chen Qiao made this speculation.

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, a little surprised, but only a little surprised.

"Got it, let's go to the meeting," Lu Yu said, nodding lightly.

Chen Qiao was momentarily stunned.

He had brought Lu Yu here to talk, said all that, but Lu Yu…

…seemed as if none of it had happened.

How can Lu Yu be so calm?

Could it be… that all this is still under his control?

How could that be possible?

Holding his doubts, Chen Qiao still followed Lu Yu.