Chapter 137 Jiang Cheng's Fury!
Jiang Cheng didn't need to think to know that these espionage and fishing boat activities were definitely directed by Samsung.
Every aspect of South Korea has long been infiltrated by Samsung Company, so it's safe to say that the entire operation of the country is inseparable from Samsung Company.
And because the shipbuilding industry was completely crushed by Jade Island, Samsung Company is now equivalent to losing a leg, with only Samsung Electronics struggling to support it. If it is further crushed by Jade Island's flexible technology, the entire South Korea might be facing a catastrophic disaster.
Such an outcome is absolutely something that neither Samsung nor South Korea can withstand.
Thus, the thought of influencing the birth of Jade Island's flexible phone through other means seemed to have become an inevitable choice.
At this thought, Jiang Cheng suddenly realized that he seemed to have underestimated the Samsung Group recently. On the surface, the opponent looked like just a company, but behind it lay a formidable power akin to a nation.
Such an opponent, once it went mad, would be extremely terrifying.
As the saying goes, a cornered dog will jump over the wall. Having already cut off one of its arms, now the other is at risk, so they are bound to take some crazy actions.
He must be careful!
"Have we taken action?" Jiang Cheng slightly furrowed his brow and asked Monica.
At this critical juncture, a slight misstep could lead to major consequences. If it wasn't necessary, Jiang Cheng didn't want to tear his relationship with Samsung, especially since the flexible phone was about to launch, and he didn't want any more disruptions halfway through.
"Not yet. Our intelligence personnel have only strengthened their vigilance and implemented 24-hour tracking and monitoring of these spies. As for the South Korean fishing boats approaching nearby waters, they are being driven away."
Understanding the significance of the matter, Monica didn't act recklessly and specifically reported to Jiang Cheng to let him decide.
"Hmm, let's leave it like this for now. If they don't take further actions, we'll just keep observing. By the way, let our fleet enter a state of combat readiness and always pay attention to the movements of unidentified ships in nearby waters."
Jiang Cheng nodded and instructed.
"Understood, Island Master!" Hearing Jiang Cheng's instructions, Monica acknowledged and then directly left the meeting room.
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Since the last meeting concluded, the four major mobile phone manufacturers in Hua Country had entered a full-speed sprint stage!
In the Future Technology Industrial Park, on the 3D manufacturing factory production line, a series of uniquely styled flexible phones, resembling transparent panels, were being produced by intelligent robots with extremely high efficiency, then boxed up, becoming products ready for official sale.
Meanwhile, at the Bai Gong River Estuary's inland port, a fleet of high-speed transport ships was bustling, making the final preparations for the global unveiling of this epoch-making technological product.
In short, all conditions on Jade Island indicated that the flexible smartphone, long anticipated by netizens worldwide, was finally about to be released globally!
However, at this exact juncture, a sudden unexpected event abruptly grabbed the attention of the world.
On this day, some netizens following Samsung Company's official account discovered that the long-silent Samsung Company suddenly issued a condemnation statement on its official account.
In the statement, it was claimed that a transport ship from Jade Island approached Samsung's supply ship in a dangerous manner in waters 600 nautical miles south of Jeju Island, resulting in a collision incident, ultimately causing Samsung's supply ship to sink entirely, with direct losses to Samsung Company reaching hundreds of billions. It demanded that Jade Island compensate and apologize to Samsung Company!
Once this condemnation statement was released, it immediately caused an uproar on the internet!
Originally anticipating the flexible phone, the netizens' attention was instantly diverted, beginning to focus on this unexpected incident,
Simultaneously, various reports and news started spreading across the internet.
It's known that the relationship between Samsung Company and Jade Island has always been antagonistic. Previous technological confrontations ended with Jade Island's victories, leaving Samsung Company naturally resentful and occasionally releasing negative messages mocking Jade Island.
And today, a collision incident happened between the two sides, which was bound to become a focal point of tension.
Realizing this, the netizens turned into spectators, initiating a new wave of heated discussions online.
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Nanyao Island.
The atmosphere in the combat command center hall turned somewhat solemn!
Navy officers in white uniforms were busily engaged in their duties as telegraphs chimed, consolidating the latest pieces of intelligence, which were finally presented to Jiang Cheng, sitting at the main seat.
At this moment, Jiang Cheng's expression was more serious than ever, even tinged with a bit of anger!
Samsung Company's actions could be said to have completely infuriated him!
He had just read the condemnation statement from the opponent's official account and was extremely angry about the claim that Jade Island's vessel's dangerous navigation led to Samsung's supply ship sinking!
Clearly, the opponent was framing them, aiming to provoke a conflict!
He could see that this framing action was the final decision made by Samsung Company.
Facing immense pressure from Jade Island's flexible phones, the opponent was unable to cope and chose this sharp method to try and resolve the immediate problem.
And if Jiang Cheng guessed correctly, if Jade Island didn't bow to Samsung in the coming days, the opponent would certainly employ even more aggressive measures, possibly deploying warships to demonstrate force.
This kind of shady scheme has been too common in history. When facing economic and political crises, some countries resort to external wars to divert domestic conflicts.
Of course, Jiang Cheng didn't believe that Samsung Company or the South Korean government behind it would go to war against Jade Island. They were betting that Jade Island's military strength was significantly weaker than South Korea.
They fancied themselves able to exert immense pressure on Jade Island, forcing Jiang Cheng to compromise with Samsung on the flexible phone matter—in other words, letting Jiang Cheng offer Samsung an out!
Jiang Cheng saw through their tricks very clearly.
However, he was determined not to make any compromises with this group of shameless people. Moreover, how could Jade Island's real strength be just what was shown on the surface!
Since they insist on courting death, there's no choice but to show them something formidable, bringing these pitiful people living in their self-fabricated world back to reality!