This is not my original work; I am merely providing a translation.
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Oh!
So that's the case!
After reading Wang Xiaofeng's message, Chu Tian nodded in understanding. This was indeed a difficult task.
Chu Tian had seen such videos before and knew how quickly they could spread across the internet. Once uploaded to one site, the video could proliferate across dozens of similar platforms in hours. Deleting it entirely would require hacking into every site's servers some of which even Wang Xiaofeng couldn't breach.
But that was only the first hurdle. The second challenge was ensuring the video couldn't resurface. Even if erased from websites, copies stored on personal devices could reupload it at any time. To truly eliminate it, Chu Tian would need to infiltrate every phone and computer that had downloaded the video and delete it permanently.
Chu Tian typed: "4.3 million is a hefty sum, but the job's complexity matches the price."
Wang Xiaofeng: "Exactly. Brother Shadow, are you interested? Since we can't handle it, I'll connect you directly with the client. What do you think?"
Chu Tian: "Send me her contact details."
Ten minutes later, Wang Xiaofeng replied with a QQ number: 68135***.
[Note: QQ is a popular Chinese instant messaging app by Tencent, known for its penguin mascot and trademark "didi" notification sound.]
Chu Tian created a new QQ account under the alias "Shadow," added the client, and left a note: "Hacker's Forum, Shadow." The client username "Black Bastard Go To Hell" accepted immediately.
Black Bastard Go To Hell: "Are you the expert Wang Xiaofeng mentioned? Please, I'm desperate!"
Chu Tian: "Yes. Let's discuss terms. Your husband hasn't discovered the video yet?"
Black Bastard Go To Hell: "No, but he browses those sites. If he finds it, I'm ruined. My prenup leaves me with nothing if he divorces me."
Chu Tian: "4.3 million. Payment upfront. Attempt any tricks, and I'll send the video directly to your husband."
Black Bastard Go To Hell: "Agreed. No games. Just erase it."
Chu Tian opened the video link she sent a 27-minute clip filmed in a hotel room. After skimming it, he traced her IP to confirm her identity. Her husband was indeed a billionaire among China's top 100 richest.
Chu Tian: "Free tonight? Your husband's away?"
Black Bastard Go To Hell: "Yes. I'll stay by my computer."
Chu Tian: "I'll start now. You'll be notified when it's done."
Minimizing the chat, Chu Tian cracked his knuckles and began typing furiously.