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Shen Dian said nothing more, lifted his head to glance at the big screen, and then announced, âLetâs begin.â
Gu Xiang didnât rush to attack Wen Xinâs computer. Instead, she called up the code page and added another layer of code on her firewall, strengthening her defenses.
While she was busy with this, there was no sign of activity on her firewall.
Curious, she turned to look at Wen Xin, who hadnât made any move to attack.
Wen Xin was leisurely tapping on the keyboard with one hand, her other hand resting carelessly on the table, her long, beautiful fingers moving effortlessly. She seemed indifferent, or perhaps genuinely cluelessâŠ
Gu Xiang couldnât figure out what Wen Xin was doing, but out of respect for her own craft, she didnât let her guard down. She wanted to impress everyone with her skills and secure her spot at Tianye Technology.
Her gaze dropped, and she no longer watched Wen Xin, her fingers rapidly tapping out code on the keyboard, her speed seemingly a testament to her abilities.
Behind her, a group familiar with coding watched the big screen, marveling at Gu Xiangâs skills while perplexed by Wen Xinâs apparent inaction.
âThat woman who got in through the back door is just a pretty face, right? I thought sheâd at least put up a fight, but it seems sheâs just a clueless newbie, embarrassing herself! Now, even if she got in through connections, sheâll be the laughingstock of everyone.â
âIâm actually laughing. If youâre going to get in through connections, at least have some skills. How does such a novice expect to get by in the tech department? Isnât she afraid of being ridiculed to death?â
âIf such a person can get into Tianye Technology, then itâs worth reconsidering whether to join this company or not. If Kenyatta finds out the company sheâs supporting has such people, would she cut ties in anger?â
Not only did the applicants think Wen Xin was incompetent, but Gu Xiang also felt victory was near. Watching the lines of code leap across her computer screen, she smiled, confident her virus had successfully infiltrated Wen Xinâs system. fre enovelkiss.com
She finally allowed herself to relax after being tense the whole time.
Having breached the firewall on Wen Xinâs computer port, she hit the enter key forcefully and looked up at Wen Xin with a confident smile.
At that moment, the screen displaying the flickering code and port numbers plunged into darkness.
Her face paled, and she frantically typed out a string of code in an attempt to salvage the situation.
But the computer remained dark, though the power indicator was on, clearly showing she had been counter-hacked by Wen Xin.
Gu Xiang ceased struggling, her hands falling limply to the desk, feeling icy cold and utterly confused about what had gone wrong.
She stiffly looked up at Wen Xin. Wen Xin was just someone who had used connections to get in; how could she have hacking skills? Gu Xiang was sure, not even the president of the Hacker Alliance had skills like Wen Xin. f(r)eenovelkiss.com
âYouâŠâ Gu Xiangâs pride wouldnât let her admit defeat, but the fact that she had lost was undeniable, leaving no room for dispute.
âWhatâs going on? The third-place winner of the Black Hat Conference lost to someone who got in through the back door? Is this a joke?â
âIs she really from the Hacker Alliance? A hacker being counter-hacked, thatâs got to be the shame of her life, right?â
The mood behind her shifted from previous admiration to skepticism and some even made snide remarks.
âBeing skilled doesnât mean you can act like this. Why not just take the assessment seriously? Now look where itâs gotten you. Forget another chance at assessment; if this gets out, the Hacker Alliance might just expel her, right?â
Wen Xin stood up and looked around at everyone before her gaze settled on Gu Xiang, raising an eyebrow, âYouâre quite talented, but in front of me, your methods are simply not enough!â
âAlso, let me clarify something for you all; Iâm not here to apply for a job, and thereâs no issue of me using connections. Please focus on your interviews and assessments. I have other matters to attend to, so Iâll be leaving now.â
âLittle Miss Wen, let me see you outâŠâ Shen Dian watched Wen Xin pick up her bag and stride confidently out of the conference room, quickly following her out.
After seeing Wen Xin off, he wiped the sweat from his forehead. That was exhilarating; he was really worried that the usually short-tempered Wen Xin would chase everyone out in a fit of anger.
However, it seems today the big shot was in a really good mood, not only did she not lose her temper, she even kindly clarified the rumors about herself.
Shen Dian returned to the conference room and saw Gu Xiang still sitting there, dazed. He walked over to her and said in a low voice, âIâm sorry, but youâve failed todayâs assessment, and your challenge was unsuccessful.
Unfortunately, it does not meet our companyâs assessment standards. We look
forward to seeing you again!â
Actually, Shen Dian felt somewhat regretful about Gu Xiang. He had seen her performance, and if she hadnât taken such a self-destructive path, she could have successfully entered the technical department of Tianye Technology Company.
Gu Xiang, with her head down, said nothing. She stood up from her seat, not daring to meet the eyes of those around her. She had wanted to embarrass Wen Xin, but unexpectedly, with her own abilities, she had no chance to resist and was nailed to the pillar of shame.
Wen Xin, carrying her backpack and holding the documents, walked towards President Yuanâs office.
As Wen Xin reached the door of President Yuanâs office, it just happened to open. An elegant and capable woman walked out of President Yuanâs office. Exuding a strong presence, she clearly was a business elite who had been battling in the market for a long time.
Mu Chengxu was momentarily stunned when she saw Wen Xin standing outside the door. Although she was worldly and knowledgeable, this was the first time she had seen such a beautiful girl, with such exquisite features.
âYouâre here. Go inside the office and wait for me; Iâll send the guest out firstâŠâ President Yuan was slightly surprised to see Wen Xin outside his office and immediately told her to go in and wait for him.
Wen Xin just nodded faintly at Mu Chengxu and then walked into President Yuanâs office.
Watching the girlâs retreating figure, Mu Chengxu withdrew her gaze and teasingly raised an eyebrow at President Yuan, âYour little girlfriend? Youâve kept it quite secret, havenât you? There are rumors in the capital that President Yuan is singleâŠâ
Hearing Mu Chengxuâs joking words, President Yuanâs first reaction was that this misunderstanding was too big. He wouldnât dare have any improper thoughts about this young lady; otherwise, Mu Chengxi would surely make him pay a hundredfold.
âMiss Mu, youâve misunderstood. Sheâs just a business partner of mine, and sheâs already spoken for. I wouldnât dare to entertain any improper thoughts..â
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