99: Chapter 99 Dare to renege on my debt

Li Ming smiled.

"President Gao, it's not that I don't believe you, but if you could get them to lift the ban, you wouldn't need to seek a partnership with us!"

"President Li, you're mistaken. The predicament Black Fish Technology is facing is different from what Douyin is experiencing. Douyin's predicament comes from the upper echelons of America, while our predicament stems from two fronts—not only the upper echelons of America but also the Western media camp. They are smearing Black Fish Technology, just like they strangled Xiawei back in the day! Therefore, for us, simply lifting the ban is not enough!"

"We can handle the public opinion war, but regarding the ban issue President Gao mentioned—it's not that I don't believe you, President Gao, but could you first explain how you plan to handle it?"

"When facing evildoers, there is only one method: be more powerful than them, powerful enough to destroy them at any moment. Naturally, they wouldn't dare to impose a ban. However, regarding the public opinion war, I can't exactly go and destroy everyone..."

"Haha, America is, to date, still the most powerful country on Earth..."

"Is that so? President Li, are you aware of the special celestial phenomenon that appeared on the moon a while ago?"

Li Ming was taken aback...

Then, his face was filled with shock.

Rumors online claimed that Black Fish Technology was advertising on the moon and even renting out advertising space. If Black Fish Technology really did that, just how powerful are they?

"President Gao..."

"There isn't a single big shot who doesn't fear death. I can't destroy everyone, but if it's only a few people, then I won't have any psychological burden. I wonder if they are afraid of encountering a 'special celestial phenomenon' and dying in an accident?"

Li Ming was amazed.

This Black Fish Technology is going to defy the heavens.

"President Gao, you're domineering!"

"Also, doesn't Douyin also do e-commerce? We currently don't have e-commerce channels overseas. If this matter succeeds, the online sales of Constant Temperature Clothing and wrist machine will be handed over to you!"

Li Ming felt a surge of energy.

This was absolutely the best news in a long time.

What were the wrist machine and Constant Temperature Clothing?

They were black technologies that would change the world.

Constant Temperature Clothing, which claimed that one garment could last a lifetime.

The wrist machine was the pinnacle of smart devices.

"President Gao, say no more. Douyin International Version will definitely handle your promotion perfectly. To be honest, the vast majority of foreigners are quite anti-intellectual; the elites and commoners abroad are simply not of the same species! Believe me, those rumors are nothing at all!"

"President Li, this is a win-win for us!"

"Yes, a win-win!"

"We are both Xia country enterprises going global; looking out for and helping each other is the right path!"

Li Ming got an unexpected surprise from this meal.

On his way back, he felt a bit lighter.

Gao Yuan returned to Linzhou.

It had been a long time since he last came to the Black Fish Technology office building.

As soon as Gao Yuan walked in, he was spotted by the security guard.

A shout rang out: "President Gao is back!"

Although it was already past nine in the evening, to Gao Yuan's surprise, quite a few people came out to greet him.

However, most of them were employees from Salmon Entertainment.

Gao Yuan only recognized Yue Menglong, and after accepting greetings from the group of people...

"Xiao Yue, why haven't you all clocked off so late? We don't encourage overtime!"

Yue Menglong looked a bit apprehensive: "President Gao, there's a problem with 'earth rescue'. We went to Vice President Zhang, but he said the movie is a minor matter and if it can't be released overseas, then it won't be released..."

Gao Yuan knew that the big shots in America had started suppressing Black Fish Technology.

Chips, Constant Temperature Clothing, and the wrist machine had all faced obstruction, so his movie was naturally out of the question.

Originally, Black Fish Technology was a huge hit, which in turn made 'earth rescue' popular. At that time, those overseas distribution companies had come to Salmon Entertainment, proactively asking to distribute and release it overseas.

It had only been two or three days, and they had already reneged.

"Since the contract was signed, if the other party breaches it, they just need to pay the damages!"

Gao Yuan also didn't think it was a big deal. The movie was originally just for advertising. Since he had confirmed the partnership with Li Ming tonight, with Douyin for future promotion, the movie wouldn't be of much use anyway.

Yue Menglong stammered: "President Gao, Vice President Zhang said the same thing, but when we contacted the other party, they just hung up directly. Later, we couldn't reach them at all. I'm afraid... they intend to welsh on the deal!"

Gao Yuan chuckled.

Someone on Earth was actually trying to welsh on a debt to him.

Gao Yuan wasn't short on money now; the key was the issue of face!

Currently, the Constant Temperature Clothing and wrist machine were selling like crazy domestically, not to mention the chips and Photolithography Machine, which were making money faster than a printing press. As for money, if you can't spend it, it's just a number.

But since they dared to breach the contract, then they would do it by the book! This was the minimum cost. Gao Yuan didn't expect them to actually choose to welsh on the debt!

"Which companies are they? List them out for me!"

"Understood!"

Yue Menglong went to prepare the documents, and Gao Yuan went to his office, which was overseen by Jia Jiu and Wang Yibai.

Gao Yuan called out: "Jia Jiu, find a few brothers; we're working tonight!"

These were robots in professional fields. Intelligent robots from a thousand years later arriving in the present—whatever they did was a dimensional strike.

Gao Yuan had always done business by the book before.

Even if he occasionally took shortcuts, it was because their rules were imperfect.

Now that the other side was playing the scoundrel, let's see who could be a bigger scoundrel.

Soon, Yue Menglong listed out the names.

Gao Yuan took a look: MGM, fukesi own company, Paila, Gelun... these were all big companies.

Gao Yuan handed the list directly to Jia Jiu.

"Hack into these companies' websites, empty their accounts, and have all the major theaters under their control show 'earth rescue' tonight. All movie tickets for the audience are to be paid for by these companies. If the money isn't spent, you aren't allowed to stop the screenings! Understand?"

Jia Jiu's expression didn't change at all.

"Understood!"

"How long will it take?"

"In thirty minutes, 'earth rescue' will be screened across America and Europa!"

"Good!"

Some might ask, why not just transfer that money to himself?

First of all, Gao Yuan wasn't short on money. Moreover, this money was actually intended to bribe the theater chains. If the theater chains were only screening the movie without making money, they would probably cut the power after a few screenings.

But now that Gao Yuan was making those companies that breached the contract pay in full, the theater chains not only wouldn't suffer any losses, but they could also make a huge profit. This way, Gao Yuan and the European and American theater chains became a community of shared interests.

At the very least, it could guarantee that the vast majority of theater chains would continue to screen 'earth rescue'!

...

America, it was currently morning.

Millie was surfing the internet when she suddenly saw someone saying that companies like MGM, Gelun, and fukesi own company had all issued notices on their official website homepages.

"Starting today, the sci-fi masterpiece 'earth rescue' is released. You watch the movie, I pay the bill!"

Millie didn't believe it at first. Skeptical, she opened her phone, went into a ticket-purchasing app, and selected the theater closest to her. After entering, she discovered that the only movie showing today was 'earth rescue'!

And the ticket price really was 0! Plus, it even came with popcorn and cola!

Millie immediately got excited. She started placing an order, and it quickly showed that the order was successful!

It really was free.

Millie immediately contacted several friends to go together...

This situation spread throughout America. More and more people walked into movie theaters; even the homeless on the streets started to enjoy this visual feast.

At the MGM headquarters, it was chaos; their official website had been tampered with.