147: Chapter 147 There's More Important Matter

Gao Yuan didn't expect such a sensation upon his return.

In the end, even the mayor and the TV station showed up.

Gao Yuan left People's Park under the escort of a group of police officers.

This was also his first time riding in a police car; even after they had driven quite a distance, he could still see that older sister waving in the background.

"Gao Yuan, remember to come find me!"

Gao Yuan's lip twitched. "Officer, can we go any faster?"

"Sure thing! President Gao, are you going back to Muza or somewhere else?"

"Back to Muza!"

They sped along the road, and it was already afternoon by the time they returned to Muza.

At least the people of Muza had seen Gao Yuan many times, so they weren't as excited, allowing him to return to his old house smoothly.

Just as he sat down, Zhang Baiyi arrived with Lin Mei, Bai Moyu, and the others.

Zhang Baiyi was even carrying some alcohol.

"Old Gao, we're not going home until we're drunk today!"

"I don't drink!"

"How can you not drink? Don't you know how famous you are on the internet right now? The President of America even praised you as the greatest scientist of the 21st century!"

What? A scientist?

Gao Yuan didn't even know that himself.

Zhang Baiyi poured a glass for himself, filled one for Gao Yuan, and then pulled out a bottle of Bordeaux. "The ladies drink red wine!"

Before Gao Yuan could speak, Zhang Baiyi downed his glass in one go.

"Old Gao, I told you following you was the right choice. Now, a bunch of foreign dignitaries are scrambling to meet me to discuss cooperation with Black Fish Technology! I never would have dreamed I'd see this day. I don't even look twice at the prime ministers or premiers of those small countries anymore. Our Black Fish Technology is truly incredible!"

"Old Zhang, you're getting ahead of yourself!"

Zhang Baiyi's eyes widened. "Shouldn't I be? I'm your right-hand man! You have no idea how excited I was watching you blast Neon. It was amazing, truly amazing! Hundreds of kilometers of sea were boiling, with steam everywhere. Those islands of Neon were like soaked rice crackers—they just fell apart! It's just a pity you attacked so fast. I had so many 'teachers' in Neon... if only there had been a chance to save them! After all, they were the ones who accompanied me through my youth!"

"And your warship is parked on Daqing Mountain. The state has sent a special unit to surround it from a distance. No one is allowed to enter, and they can't even fly over it!"

Gao Yuan really didn't know about any of this.

He had been in a hurry to burn the Eight Great Capitals before; now that he was back, the situation was just beginning to ferment.

Lin Mei looked at Gao Yuan with a face full of admiration.

Bai Moyu was also somewhat excited. She poured herself a glass of wine and raised it. "Come, a toast to Black Fish Technology, a toast to Gao Yuan!"

"Cheers!"

Lin Mei had never drunk alcohol before, but given the circumstances, she still poured half a glass and held it up.

Several wine glasses clinked together.

"Refreshing!"

Zhang Baiyi downed it in one gulp, his face turning red.

"Don't drink like that. I'll have Jiji and Shuishui bring over a few dishes!"

Gao Yuan said.

"Who needs food? Conversation is enough to go with the wine... By the way, Xu Lin is expected to return in a few days. Everything is going smoothly in America; no one dares to cause us trouble now! She said she's coming back to report her work to you!"

"It's good that she's coming back."

The few of them chatted there...

However, the world was not at peace.

America was in full retreat. In various hotspots previously suppressed by America, the sparks of war were already appearing. Religious and territorial conflicts would always be the primary contradictions on Earth.

Unless there was only one nation and one government on Earth.

In New York, America, Xu Lin looked at the reports. The American market had been unexpectedly smooth over the past few days. The Consortiums seemed to have had a change of heart, beginning to fully cooperate with Black Fish Technology's pace. The President of America frequently showed goodwill toward Gao Yuan in televised speeches.

Now, many Xia Country enterprises were beginning to expand into America.

Besides Douyin International Version, during this time, Little Green Book had also become popular in America.

There were also Weixin, Bibi Taxi... all beginning to seize territory.

Everything seemed to be going well.

However, the American stock market was a sea of red. With the collapse of American hegemony, the capital markets took the hardest hit, and the purchasing power of the US dollar continued to decline!

Inflation began to rise sharply in the American market.

In the Red State, Donghuang was giving a speech.

"America has now fallen into being a semi-colony of Xia Country. Our markets and our industries are fully open to Xia Country. Look at the major app stores now; four out of the top five apps are Xia Country software! Our President has become a spokesperson for Black Fish Technology!"

"America belongs to the Americans, not to Xia Country! If I take power, I will abolish all agreements with Xia Country, revitalize American industries, and vigorously develop American technology!"

"Awaken! If this continues, America will become worse than Indie. Make America Great Again... support me!"

The people below began to shout.

"Support Donghuang! Take back the Presidency!"

"Anne, abdicate!"

"Only Donghuang can save America!"

...

The surroundings of Xia Country were quiet. The countries of the South Seas were keeping their heads down, tacitly accepting the maritime boundaries declared by Xia Country!

Gao Yuan was too ruthless, and that Space Warship was too fierce. One shot could destroy a nation without exception, even wiping out the land itself. Who would dare to stir up trouble!

When Gao Yuan woke up in the morning, his head hurt a bit. Zhang Baiyi had dragged him into drinking heaven-knows-how-much yesterday. Although food was served later, he had already been dazed...

He didn't even know how he had fallen asleep.

Gao Yuan raised his hand to see what time it was, but he touched someone's body. The owner of the body let out a soft, sweet murmur.

Gao Yuan sobered up instantly.

Why was Lin Mei sleeping next to him?

He looked at himself, then at Lin Mei...

Holy crap, what happened last night?

He slowly turned around, wanting to avoid this awkward moment, only to see Bai Moyu sleeping soundly on his left.

*Hiss...*

Gao Yuan wriggled out from under the quilt, picked up his clothes from the floor, slowly put them on, and walked out.

Just as he stepped out the door, his foot felt like it had stepped on something, followed immediately by a scream.

Looking down, he saw Zhang Baiyi sleeping by the door... he had just stepped on his hand.

"Why are you sleeping here?"

Gao Yuan asked.

Zhang Baiyi rubbed his eyes, and then his face contorted as if he were constipated. "Why does my whole body hurt?"

"Nonsense, who wouldn't hurt after sleeping on a stone floor like this all night?"

"True... Where did you sleep? Where are Sister Lin and Sister Moyu?"

"How should I know? Come on, let's go grab a bite at the Muza morning market. I'm starving!"

Gao Yuan dragged Zhang Baiyi away...

Inside the room, Lin Mei and Bai Moyu woke up. They tacitly said nothing, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

...

After the meal, Zhang Baiyi finally remembered the serious business and called Qin Tiejun directly. "Director Qin, I need more raw materials. Same as the previous order, no limits, the more the better!"

Qin Tiejun had been waiting for Gao Yuan's call. The main reason was that the combat power displayed by the Space Warship was too strong. They had held meetings all day yesterday to study what weapon Gao Yuan was using. Finally, after Zhong Guoqiang and the others studied every detail, they concluded it was Antimatter.

Antimatter—that was even more shocking than Nuclear Fusion, hailed as the ultimate fuel for humanity. Qin Tiejun didn't even dare to call Gao Yuan casually now, fearing he might make a bad impression. But now that the call had come through, he breathed a sigh of relief.