Chapter 296: Lapdog, Licking All
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
France, Germany, Idaily, Spain, India, Brazil, Mexico, Husiky, etc…
All these influential mid-tier countries were all within the partners.h.i.+p application list. However, it seemed like there a few countries missing, like longtime friend Pakistan, strategic quasi-alliance Russia, and some dozens of other countries friendly to the Z nation. Why were these countries forgotten?
Actually, Chen Jin did not let them slip. These countries already requested for partners.h.i.+p ages ago but were all declined by Xing Hai Technologies, leaving behind quite some grudge in them. They even pressured the Z government, hoping that Xing Hai Technologies would open up for cooperative measures. But Xing Hai Technologies only wanted to recruit lapdogs! Could these countries be lapdogs? Could Xing Hai Technologies cut off data services for these Z-friendly countries whenever they wanted to?
Doing business with acquaintances was the most difficult. There better be no money affiliation between brothers… once it comes to money, there goes the friends.h.i.+p. For that reason, Xing Hai Technologies was not quite willing to do business with these “friendly countries.” Hence, they authorized the “Intelligent Learning Machine,””Virtual Factory,””Work a.s.sistant,” and other core technologies (which was simplified and weakened) to the country, allowing the country to set up a company themselves that would specifically deal with those friendly countries including Pakistan, Russia, and the others. The data service could be provided with the data in the backup data center.
But for unknown reasons, the country still opted for Xing Hai Technologies’ data center. The authority to cut off data services towards those friendly countries was handed over to Xing Hai Technologies.
In this matter, Chen Jin smiled bitterly in a shrug resignation! “Why must Xing Hai Technologies be the bad guy again? Can they show a little courage and responsibility?” He was only a businessman. He would only see benefits in his sight. “Slap whoever harms my benefits, punish whichever dog that is disobedient to me,” this was an easy principle he used in dealing with people.
In a partners.h.i.+p with these “friendly countries”, it wouldn’t be that easy to deal with things if they were the ones to take a slap. They would have to understand the other side’s difficulties and care for their feelings. Towards customers under this category, Xing Hai Technologies’ att.i.tude towards them was to keep a respectful distance. Besides, he would not like to be overly involved in politics, in planning the country’s future, or any other similar configurations, as those were the politician’s concerns. Xing Hai Technologies only wanted to escape from the mora.s.s they were currently in and earn money in peace.
After the first lapdog was basically decided, how would Xing Hai Technologies choose from the pack of lapdogs that swarmed to them? One must know the fact that there was only one spot left.
Inside the conference hall, France, Germany, Idaily, Spain, India, Brazil, Mexico, Husiky… facing diplomats from nearly 50 countries, who exactly would be the better choice?
A very good plan whizzed through Chen Jin’s brain. His avatar said to the diplomats, “There is only one spot left, but there were dozens of partners.h.i.+p applications. It will be impossible for Xing Hai Technologies to satisfy all of you. As of now, we only plan to extend our business into two countries. How about this; 10 billion.” Chen Jin extended his avatar’s finger, “Firstly, pay us a 10 billion dollar margin. Those who are capable of paying the deposit will qualify for the first round of screening.”
There was a diplomat that exclaimed, “What do you want to do with that much money? How is it possible for our country to pull out a 10-billion-dollar guarantee?”
Chen Jin explained, “Currently, the M nation is madly sanctioning Xing Hai Technologies. What if the country that partnered with Xing Hai Technologies suspends cooperation under the M nation’s pressure and cause us tremendous loss?”
Out of words, the diplomats present in the hall called their respective countries. During the call, some diplomats were shaking their heads while some were nodded theirs slightly.
Half an hour later, more than half of the diplomats left the hall, leaving only 16. Chen Jin’s eyes swept across the board. He discovered that Husiky’s diplomatic representative was actually still present. Chen Jin asked him in a strange tone, “Didn’t you leave just now? Why have you returned?”
He returned an awkward smile. “Mr. Chen, I’ve convinced my president.”
Chen Jin nodded. Nonetheless, there were still 16 candidates, and the compet.i.tion was still fierce. The selection process must continue. After thinking carefully, Chen Jin said, “Gentlemen, I’m not deliberately putting you in a difficult spot. But your numbers are still a little high. If n.o.body wishes to withdraw now, I’ll need to announce the second test. Do anyone of you wish to drop out?”
The diplomats were perspiring and clenching their fists. But looking at the compet.i.tors around them, they nodded out of resignation.
Welcome to the second test!
“Gentlemen, the second test is very simple. It won’t require you to spend any money and will cause you no economic burden.”
This statement slightly relaxed the diplomat’s stern expressions.
“Within half an hour, let your country’s highest ruler post three positive sentences about the Z nation on social media. It must be of flattery. Moreover, it must stay on their social media platform for more than 12 hours and not be deleted halfway. Whoever sounded better and seemed more sincere will be given a higher score. The top five on the list will qualify for the next round. The rest, eliminated. Gentleman, I’m not deliberately making you difficult, but I’m affirming your sincerity. True goodwill is from the heart and can clearly be seen at a glance. Pride and prejudice can also be reflected in words. We will look at them with our hearts, identifying the trueness of your hearts to find out who would be the more trustworthy partner. So, give your presidents a call. I hope to see your answers in half an hour.”
Upon listening, the diplomats were all spouting expletives on the inside. What was this outrageous request! It was clearly to make people feel difficult and force them to say something against their heart. But for the sake of obtaining help from Xing Hai Technologies’ core technology, they had no choice but to call their respective country.
“F**k, tell that d**ned Xing Hai Technologies to go to h.e.l.l!”
“I will not speak good words for them even in my grave.”
“Uhm, the Z nation is an excellent country.”
“I like the Z nation.”
“Z nation has a long history and cultural background. There are a lot of things we can learn from them.”
Half an hour later, a total of 10 “test papers” were submitted. But most of their content was rater abbreviated, like “I like the Z nation,””Z nation is a n.o.ble country,” very perfunctory and lacking sincerity. Naturally, Xing Hai Technologies did not give them a high score. Another 10 candidates were eliminated.
The countries that advanced to the final round was: Idaily, Spain, Brazil, Husiky, and Kazakh. Indeed, the ineloquent Germans and prideful French were eliminated in the second test.
The last ultimate test was presented before them.
“The last test is, within half an hour, let the leader of your country publish three negative comments about the M nation on social media… Xing Hai Technologies is currently under severe sanctions by the M nation. We hope to hear some voices of justice. We hope for some voices backing up Xing Hai Technologies. Xing Hai Technologies is very lonely. We eagerly want to know: who in this world are good people? Which country is on the same boat as us? Who is willing to surf the tides and work together with Xing Hai Technologies to create a better tomorrow? Therefore, please unleash your cry of justice, Xing Hai Technologies already has our arms wide open for you,” Chen Jin said while spreading his arms.
The remaining five diplomats almost collapsed, tearing and sniffing! They already endured a 10-billion-dollar margin and speaking out three positive sentences for the Z nation, licking the Z’s boots. But the last ultimate test; criticize the M nation. They were really afraid; they might get beaten to death by the M’s!
But things wouldn’t work out for them if they did not bear the name of a defiler. There was only one limited spot. Moreover, reaching this phase wasn’t easy, they could not bring themselves to give up now. They could only call their countries while clenching their teeth, giving the Z’s an end-to-end bootlick!