He waved his hand, and all the nearby waitstaff left.

After the door closed, only Yi Anguo and Xu Zizai remained in the spacious room.

"You called me over so urgently, it must be important?"

Xu Zizai looked up at Yi Anguo briefly and said, "Tell me, what exactly is the matter?"

Yi Anguo produced the data from the recent attacks.

"This is the data we just collected. According to its contents, our Microelectronics Group has been attacked by Singapore's national security agency."

Xu Zizai was stunned.

"How is that possible? We've always had trade ties with Singapore. How could such a thing occur? Has there been some misunderstanding?"

Yi Anguo shook his head and said, "I initially thought it was impossible too. But our tech staff have detected signals from hackers in Singapore more than once. There is no doubt that the hackers are domestic."

"I've come to see Minister Xu today mainly because I hope Minister Xu can show us a way forward. After all, it's an issue between two countries, and I don't want to really cause a rift."

If it were just about the group, Yi Anguo would have taken a hard stance already. But since it's a national matter, he can't disregard it.

"You've always been our pride."

After a moment of thought, Xu Zizai sighed toward Yi Anguo's direction.

"I must admit, without you, the domestic economy couldn't have recovered to this level. You are our country's most renowned economic magnate."

"I've heard that your Microelectronics Company has never been profitable. Is it still not the right time?"

If help is to be provided, then the whole story must be understood.

Yi Anguo nodded and said, "High-tech research doesn't yield results overnight. It may not be time yet, but we've been using funds from other areas to compensate for shortcomings here. Still, I believe if we continue to develop, the Microelectronics Group will thrive, eventually filling multiple technological gaps domestically and freeing us from Western countries' technological monopolies and blockades."

The development of the Microelectronics Group is crucial for them.

Yi Anguo specifically looked at Xu Zizai and said, "I guarantee that the products of the Microelectronics Group will definitely be world-leading, just that our technology isn't mature yet."

Xu Zizai nodded and said, "So you're looking to leverage national power to warn the Singaporean authorities?"

Yi Anguo did not refuse and nodded, "That's exactly what I mean. Or if you want to leave this matter to me, I'll publicly announce Singapore's wrongdoing and question why they treat us this way."

These words indeed carried a sense of boldness.

Hearing this, Xu Zizai couldn't help but chuckle, "No wonder people say not to provoke you. You really don't tolerate any loss or grievance!"

Yi Anguo slouched in the chair, saying, "Actually, I've been quite accommodating. If it were my old self, I would have retaliated by hacking them back."

"Considering Singapore's recent favorable attitude towards us, and the shared aspects of our economic ties, I haven't taken direct action against them. Otherwise..."

He finished with a sardonic smile, "Otherwise, I would have exposed their vile behavior by now."

Xu Zizai raised his glass, saying, "No problem, since you say so, I'll follow your wishes. I'll make sure their authorities pay attention, but signals coming from there don't necessarily mean they are orchestrating it, so I'll need to investigate further."

Matters of national importance are not trivial; no one can afford to be careless.

"Looking forward to a good result from you," Yi Anguo said.

Their glasses clinked together.

That night, the two of them drank quite a lot, even calling each other brother before parting.

The next day, Xu Zizai promptly reported the matter, requesting the national security department to take stern action.

Within merely three days, they presented the evidence to Singapore's national security agency minister.

Xu Zizai boldly stated, "We are negotiating with you because we don't want you to think we are overbearing."

"The evidence clearly shows hackers hiding in your country. If this has nothing to do with you, you must quickly apprehend the hacker to prove your innocence."

Singapore's security department minister was quite surprised.

"We're in the midst of business trade relations, how could we attack your Microelectronics Group? Moreover, who isn't aware of President Yi's capabilities?"

President Yi's might already sends shivers down people's hearts.

Even if Singaporeans were foolish, they wouldn't provoke them directly.

"That's your internal problem then."

Xu Zizai was very frank.

"Your internal issues need to be solved by yourself. We can't help, but please provide us with an explanation as quickly as possible."