Chapter 499 Do you like the academic atmosphere here?

Because anyone who isn't a fool understands.

What exactly the so-called "all measures" mentioned by the spokesperson include.

The spokesperson's voice had just fallen.

The live feed of the press conference was cut off.

The screen turned black instantly.

But on all major video platforms.

Major portals.

Various news clients.

At this moment, servers were bearing an unimaginable torrent of data.

The indicator lights in the server room were flashing frantically.

Data center staff were sweating profusely as they performed traffic diversion operations.

The trending search list was completely refreshed in just a few seconds.

The internet exploded completely after this press conference.

"Right, well said! If you don't release Professor Liu, we'll take you on."

"You foreign devils in Country A, do you still think we are the Eastern Country of decades ago?"

"Damn those stupid foreign devils."

"Why are you detaining our Professor Liu?"

"Do you really think we are easy to bully?"

"We must make them pay the price!"

The Netizens' emotions were completely ignited.

Every character exuded long-suppressed anger.

Even many Netizens who were originally lurking and never posted comments were infected by this unyielding attitude.

They registered accounts one after another.

Joining this storm of public opinion.

Patriotic fervor surged in cyberspace.

The moderators of major forums didn't even need to guide anyone.

All home pages were filled with posts supporting the official decision.

On major short video platforms, there was nothing but the news spokesperson's stern and imposing face.

Accompanied by passionate background music.

It made people's blood boil.

The view counts and likes exceeded 100 million in just a few hours.

Amidst the screen full of passionate excitement.

However, some Netizens were very worried.

After all, after venting emotions, reality still lay before them.

Professor Liu was still over there.

Separated from the Eastern Country by an entire ocean.

And he was forcibly taken away by the CIA, the most elite intelligence agency of Country A.

Under these circumstances, personal safety could not be guaranteed at all.

If the response was so tough.

Wouldn't it trigger a stress reaction over there?

Putting Professor Liu in a more dangerous situation.

In the forums, several in-depth analysis posts on the international situation quickly grew into massive threads.

Various long-winded deductions emerged one after another.

Netizens were discussing anxiously under the posts.

And this was not impossible.

After all, that unreliable leader of Country A did things without any logic.

This leader, who came from a business background, had long shocked the whole world with his various operations since taking office.

Withdrawing from groups, tearing up treaties, and tweeting insults in the middle of the night.

Even making absurd remarks in public that made one's scalp tingle.

Which of these things could a normal head of state do?

If it were those old fox politicians from before.

If it were any qualified politician.

Perhaps under the influence of international public opinion.

They would not have made a move against Professor Liu.

Even to save face, they would find a way out, call it a misunderstanding, and let the person go with dignity.

But that unreliable leader might not.

He never played by the rules.

No one knew what shocking thoughts would pop into that golden head in the next second.

'If that old man has a brain spasm and directly orders to...'

Many Netizens had such a thought in their minds.

Feeling numb in their hearts.

Praying that Professor Liu could return safely.

Some even started a topic online to pray for Professor Liu.

...

Not only were Netizens worried.

At this moment.

On the side of the Eastern Country's high-level officials.

Relevant departments also secretly held several meetings.

The location was in an inconspicuous building in the Imperial Capital.

Security personnel stood in the corridor.

Checks were strict.

No electronic devices were allowed to be brought in.

The conference room was filled with smoke.

The ventilation system was turned to the maximum, but it still couldn't clear the choking smell of tobacco from the air.

Several bigwigs sat on chairs.

Brows furrowed tightly.

The ashtray was stuffed with stubbed-out cigarette butts.

Everyone present had experienced great storms.

Whether it was past international trade disputes or local border frictions.

They could all handle them calmly.

But now.

They were also a bit at a loss.

Because they, through special channels.

Received news saying.

That Professor Liu's arrest was personally ordered by the unreliable leader.

When this intelligence was transmitted back to the country.

Everyone felt that the tricky nature of the matter far exceeded imagination.

You must know.

Professor Liu only researched anti-gravity theory.

This is a frontier branch of physics.

And theoretical research, generally speaking, is for the benefit of the whole world.

After all, corresponding papers will be published.

For the global academic community to explore and progress together.

And applying theory to practice still takes a long time.

There are countless engineering problems to overcome in between.

Theoretically, he shouldn't have been detained.

This also violated the basic principles of international academic exchange.

This is also why Professor Liu went to Country A for academic exchange.

...

A leader in charge of intelligence stood up.

Walked to the front of the conference table.

He picked up the remote control on the table.

Pointing at several photos in front of the projector to analyze.

A clear image appeared on the screen.

The first photo was a machine spraying paint on the ground.

"Everyone, please look, this is the Bird-repelling machine incident that happened not long ago."

The intelligence leader's voice was steady, explaining the logic behind it.

"The Joint Task Force of Country A was tricked into wasting a massive amount of precision-guided bombs by this machine that can draw fake fighter jets on the ground."

He pressed the remote control again.

Another photo appeared on the screen.

It was the interior of the Dead Corner Building, where every screen was a screensaver of a middle-part-haired teenager playing basketball.

"And this, the Little Chicken Wallpaper incident."

"The network of The Black House was completely paralyzed by this rogue software."

The intelligence leader put down the remote control.

These two things made the unreliable leader lose all face in front of the whole world.

Feeling very embarrassed.

The dignity of the superpower was gone.

It became the laughing stock of the global internet.

How could that arrogant leader swallow this anger?

He urgently needed to get back at them.

Plus, the Firefighting Parent-Child Pistol previously displayed in Sanbianpo contained mature anti-gravity technology. And this Professor Liu is a leading expert in anti-gravity; they were also speculating whether Professor Liu's theories on anti-gravity had already been implemented.

Even suspecting.

That the terrifying weapon that appeared in Sanbianpo.

Was secretly developed by Professor Liu.

Because of this.

Country A ordered the arrest of this Professor Liu.

After hearing these words.

Everyone in the conference room had an extremely grave expression.

They were also worried that this unreliable leader, who acts on a whim, would be unfavorable to Professor Liu because of their tough response.

You must know.

Such an unreliable leader who does things without any plan.

They really cannot treat him as a mature politician.

Or even as a normal person.

...

Time passed slowly.

Tea was refilled cup after cup.

But no one had discussed a perfect rescue plan.

A strong attack was impossible, and diplomatic pressure made them fear the other party would act irrationally.

The atmosphere was depressed to the extreme.

The air was quiet.

Only the rustling sound of occasionally turning files could be heard.

Everyone felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

However.

Not long after, the development of events was beyond everyone's expectations.

A confidential secretary didn't even knock on the door.

Pushed the door open and rushed in.

Breaking the oppressive atmosphere.

The secretary was holding a tablet computer in his hand.

Walked to the intelligence leader's side and whispered a few words.

The intelligence leader's eyes widened bit by bit.

Full of disbelief.

Even his breathing became rapid.

...

It turned out.

Just now.

Professor Liu, who was exposed as being detained.

Suddenly applied for a Twitter account.

Posted a video.

Not just Twitter.

This video, with the speed of a viral spread.

Quickly occupied Facebook, YouTube, and all major video platforms in the Eastern Country.

The bigwigs in the conference room all sat up straight.

Staring at the screen without blinking.

The video started playing.

In the video.

The background was a bright room.

With huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

Sunlight was spilling onto the carpet.

The interior furnishings were extremely luxurious.

One could even see an exquisite afternoon tea set on the table.

Where is this an interrogation room for detainees?

It was simply like a presidential suite in a five-star hotel.

Professor Liu was sitting on a soft sofa.

With a smile on his face.

His complexion was quite good.

Even looking a bit more energetic than when he was doing research in the country.

His voice was steady.

Without any tremor of being coerced.

He indicated that he had not been detained.

But was conducting academic exchange here.

In the video footage.

Professor Liu even picked up a teacup and took a gentle sip of black tea.

Appearing extremely comfortable.

And even at the end.

He also faced the camera.

Naturally stating that he really liked the academic atmosphere here.

The video ended here.

A loop button appeared in the center of the screen.

And at this moment.

On the internet, it also exploded directly.