"We at Baojie Group express our regret for the events that transpired in Longguo. We also disavow the actions of Herbert and the other individual.
Given that their behavior has severely violated Baojie Group's corporate culture and deeply deviates from our corporate values, we have decided to terminate their employment.
The actions of Herbert and his associate do not represent Baojie Group, nor do they represent Baojie Group's stance on the Mirrored Realm.
While Baojie Group is undoubtedly pleased with the emergence of the Mirrored Realm, we rejoice in every advancement of technology. The Mirrored Realm may be a small step for one person, but it is a giant leap for all of humanity.
The essence of technology is to serve life and make human existence better. Baojie Group wholeheartedly agrees with Ms. Min, the holder of the Mirrored Realm, when she said: let the Mirrored Realm serve all of humanity, and let longevity no longer be an unattainable mirage!
I believe that the entire world's population of seven billion will cheer for Ms. Min's benevolent act. Baojie Group is even more willing to cooperate with Ms. Min's endeavors to benefit all of humankind!
At the press conference, the spokesperson for Baojie Group delivered these grandiloquent words.
After speaking, they hastily retreated, leaving behind a video that would soon circulate widely online.
Initially, netizens did not notice anything amiss, as Baojie Group's statement was indeed very 'noble and just.'
However, after analysis by discerning individuals, netizens immediately realized something was wrong.
'Everyone, take a close look. The first sentence of the Baojie Group spokesperson is to separate Herbert's criminal acts from Baojie Group. It's equivalent to saying: one person's actions are their own responsibility. Why should Baojie Group bear the infamy for Herbert's crimes? Stop your criticism, or we'll sue you!'
'Poor Herbert and his associate, who worked diligently for the group and risked their lives. In the end, not only did they perish, but they were also cast aside by the group, without even basic compensation.'
'Then look at the Baojie spokesperson's subsequent remarks: the entire speech is filled with notions of technology serving humanity and technology changing lives. On the surface, he wants to use this viewpoint to praise the Mirrored Realm. In reality, he harbors malicious intentions!'
'Because he repeatedly mentioned phrases like 'Mirrored Realm serves all of humanity' and 'Mirrored Realm benefits seven billion people.' He even quoted Ms. Min Zi Qiong to reinforce these phrases. Is he truly so kind as to actively help promote the Mirrored Realm?'
'No! He is actually deliberately creating a misconception. That is, the Mirrored Realm can increase human lifespan, it is humanity's blessing, and everyone is entitled to enjoy this blessing! Ms. Min Zi Qiong's failure to sell the Mirrored Realm at a low price or donate it outright is a betrayal of all of humanity!'
'It's like landlords in a famine year who, instead of opening their granaries to aid the starving, deliberately sell grain at exorbitant prices! Tell me, is such behavior hateful? Is it infuriating? Will it not stir up public anger?'
'Once public outrage is ignited, things become simple. Baojie Group will bribe major international media outlets, publicize this matter extensively, and nail the Mirrored Realm and Ms. Min Zi Qiong to the pillar of shame! By then, the Mirrored Realm will either be sold at the price of bottled water at a loss, or it will be declared bankrupt and quietly taken over by them!'
Whoosh. oΓg
As soon as this analysis was published, the netizens who had initially felt Baojie Group's attitude was acceptable, exploded.
'Holy crap, these businessmen truly have dark hearts! Playing such dirty tricks! The key is that normal people can't even tell!'
'Brother, if you can see through Baojie's devious plan at a glance, you must have done similar things often, right? Just kidding, just kidding. Thank you, brother, for enlightening us. Otherwise, we would have definitely been tricked by Baojie!'
'What is this called? This is capitalism plotting to destroy us! Baojie, such a large multinational capital group, truly kills without a knife. They can crush a newly rising company that has the potential to become an industry leader without making a sound! It's too terrifying, too terrifying...'
'Baojie's move is truly insidious. I just checked, and Min Zi Qiong never said anything like that. But if Min Zi Qiong publicly refutes it, Baojie can immediately slander Min Zi Qiong as having no philanthropic spirit, only wanting to profit from the Mirrored Realm, and being a heartless merchant without compassion for humanity. By then, even jumping into the Yellow River would not cleanse her reputation!'
'I have a premonition that while Ms. Min has successfully defended our Longguo products from foreign giants, she has also offended those foreign giants. Those giant companies are very likely to gang up and target Ms. Min! We must hold our ground and steadfastly support Ms. Min, so that the Mirrored Realm, a leading domestic product, does not suffer the same fate as previous domestic products!'
The above netizens' comments received a large number of likes.
These remarks, like bright warning lights, made everyone who clicked on the video realize: Baojie Group had malicious intentions!
Min Zi Qiong and the Mirrored Realm instantly became the 'perfect victims' in the hearts of Longguo netizens!
Fan loyalty was greatly enhanced.
However, there were also negative consequences.
The biggest negative consequence was that netizens now exhibited a 'the barbarians are always trying to invade' attitude.
They viewed every foreign enterprise with suspicion, believing they were plotting against the Mirrored Realm.
This, in turn, indirectly pushed these foreign enterprises in the opposite direction of the Mirrored Realm.
...........
Min Zi Qiong sat at home, quietly observing the changes in public opinion.
Seeing the public opinion gradually becoming distorted, she couldn't help but shake her head and sigh, "As expected, one cannot underestimate these international giants. They have been immersed in public relations marketing for many years. They have easily reversed some of the disadvantageous momentum of a situation that was initially detrimental to them.
"Most importantly, now someone is taking advantage of the chaos and deliberately portraying me as 'defending national territory and hostile to foreign enterprises.' This has made me an enemy of all foreign enterprises and has indirectly severed any intention of cooperation with foreign companies, even benevolent ones.
"And what will they do next? I am somewhat looking forward to it."
Min Zi Qiong's eyes flickered as she fell into thought.
Who could have imagined that before the Mirrored Realm was even officially produced, and before the company was even established, it would already face so many overt and covert attacks, and flashing blades.
However, the more setbacks there were, the more it illustrated the immense value of the Mirrored Realm. It forced those foreign giants to destroy what they couldn't obtain!
"Is Ms. Min there?"
Unexpectedly, a voice called out from outside the villa.
Judging by the voice, it was somewhat clumsy, as if spoken by a foreigner.
Min Zi Qiong couldn't help but be startled. At such a sensitive time, a foreigner was actually coming to her door?
Were they fearless, or just too bold?
With a deep sense of doubt and confusion, Min Zi Qiong walked out of her room and to the door.
And then she saw a familiar person."