Chapter 1138: A Bunch of Clowns

In the office.

“Have they all left?”

Xu Shaochen reclined lazily, peering at Ye Ling.

“They have left, but they discussed something at the door. Could it be…”

Ye Ling’s expression showed worry, fearing those people might play dirty.

Hearing this, Xu Shaochen smirked disdainfully: “A bunch of ants plotting against an elephant at its doorstep. Ridiculous.”

Ye Ling’s eyes sparkled looking at Xu Shaochen. So domineering, she adored it and was about to lose herself.

“Ding ding ding…”

Suddenly, the phone on Xu Shaochen’s desk rang.

Ye Ling, quick-witted, swiftly stepped forward, handing the phone to Xu Shaochen with both hands.

Xu Shaochen took the phone, noticing it was an international number, and laughed.

It should be from Wang Zhanhang.

“Old Wang, is that you?” Xu Shaochen said after answering the call.

“………”

The other end was silent initially, then Wang Zhanhang’s gloomy voice came through: “Xu, don’t celebrate too soon. This isn’t over. You’ve made my hatred for you deepen.”

“What a coincidence, I wanted to say the same. This isn’t over. You might start a war, but I decide when it ends.”

Xu Shaochen said calmly. Wang Zhanhang’s tricks were used, now it was his turn to counterattack.

“Your arrogant tone is truly laughable.”

Wang Zhanhang replied with a contemptuous tone.

“Kiddo, let your dad talk to me. You’re out of your league unless your dad suddenly drops dead and you take his place.”

Xu Shaochen’s words were sharp, influenced by Huo Xiao.

Speaking of Huo Xiao, he hadn’t visited this cheap daughter for a while.

Xu Shaochen decided to visit her later.

Then, he hung up on Wang Zhanhang.

Listening to an annoying man’s voice is no match for watching a movie with his cute daughter.

“Damn!”

Far away abroad, Wang Zhanhang smashed his phone in anger upon hearing the busy tone, shattering it.

He still had many threats unsaid, which frustrated him.

In the afternoon, Xu Shaochen left the company and went to Huo Ying’s house.

“What brings you here?”

Seeing Xu Shaochen, Huo Ying was surprised yet excited.

“Oh, you’re about to cook? I guess I came at the right time.”

He glanced at Huo Ying in an apron, pinching her cheek jokingly.

“Little dad.”

Huo Xiao ran over upon hearing Xu Shaochen’s voice, clinging to him like a koala.

“You two chat, I’ll cook. It’ll be ready soon.”

Seeing this, Huo Ying left them alone, heading to the kitchen.

“Alright, get down. You’re not a child anymore. Aren’t you embarrassed?”

Xu Shaochen patted Huo Xiao, but let’s not mention where.

Blushing, Huo Xiao got down but still clung to his arm: “It’s been so long since you visited. I thought you forgot us.”

“It’s almost year-end, been too busy.” Xu Shaochen joked, lying smoothly.

That night, Xu Shaochen stayed over at Huo Ying’s place.

Staying over but of course, not idle. Otherwise, it would be a wasted visit.

Anyway, the noise from Huo Xiao’s adjacent bedroom kept her awake all night…

……..

Next morning, Xu Shaochen woke refreshed.

“Stayed up all night?”

During breakfast, he noticed Huo Xiao’s panda eyes.

Huo Xiao glared at him, then suggested: “Mom, let’s rebuild the wall with better soundproofing.”

Huo Ying blushed deeply at her daughter’s words, embarrassed.

“Ding ding…”

Xu Shaochen’s phone rang again, it was Yuxiu calling, so he answered: “Hello, what’s up?”

“Boss, check the online news fast.”

Yuxiu sounded urgent.

“Which news?”

Xu Shaochen asked, puzzled.

“Oh, open any app, it’s trending everywhere.”

“Okay, hanging up now.”

Xu Shaochen opened a browser after hanging up, immediately seeing news about Tianyu.

He clicked an article, which criticized Tianyu entirely.

The focus was on Tianyu being too selfish, aiming to monopolize the industry, risking it for their gain.

It claimed the gaming industry needed diversity, and only competition could produce better games.

Tianyu’s actions were said to ignore industry prospects for monopoly.

In essence, not selling VR technology was a mistake.

Many comments below also criticized Xu Shaochen and Tianyu.

“Tianyu is ambitious, wants monopoly. It must be curbed before cheap, poor games dominate the market.”

“Exactly, industry diversity is best.”

“Resist Tianyu’s monopoly…”

These were obviously hired trolls, misleading the public.

After reading, Xu Shaochen sneered. He expected some tricks from those guys. Alas.

Pity, their plan would likely fail.

Xu Shaochen contacted the government official he met yesterday.

Soon, Dragon Country’s top media, Dragon Country Daily, released a statement.

The statement thanked Xu Shaochen for sharing VR technology with the state and his support for national development.

After this announcement, the internet buzzed as those who mocked Xu Shaochen were embarrassed.

Supporters of Tianyu felt vindicated, speaking more confidently online.

“Where are those calling Tianyu selfish? Show yourselves, you clowns.”

“Exactly, such hearsay mongers are disgusting.”

“Definitely hired trolls stirring things. Jealous fools.”

Simultaneously, Tianyu issued a statement, reserving the right to pursue legal action against the malicious defamation by certain media.

After this, Dragon Country Daily’s official account forwarded it, a clear signal.

Then, some ill-intentioned people began panicking.