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Chapter 428 - 428 428 Insane Hatred!

428: Chapter 428: Insane Hatred!

Fierce Competition!

428: Chapter 428: Insane Hatred!

Fierce Competition!

It’s on fire!

It’s insane!

Wu Jie had been following the online public opinion dynamics on the plane.

The new feature released by Dashenpai indeed caused the chain reaction Tang Xiao had anticipated.

Firstly, a large number of internet streamers on various websites paused their broadcasts.

With Dashenpai’s “mirror to demons” like AI Beauty Identification Feature, who would dare to stream if they knew they were short, ugly, or fat?

However, some were pleased while others mourned.

The genuinely handsome guys and beautiful girl streamers were now wildly gaining fans, with their follower count skyrocketing.

Even if they were suspected of having plastic surgery or wearing makeup, their popularity still soared!

Secondly, Dashenpai’s data exploded.

The number of user downloads, online or active users, paying members…

All the indicators were in the green.

During working hours, there were already fifty million people online at the same time.

The majority were using the AI Beauty Identification Feature.

Such data was truly terrifying!

This made Wu Jie consider making the feature time-limited and chargeable.

One cent per minute.

Although the fee seemed insignificant, it would undoubtedly work like a money printing machine, bringing unprecedented huge profits to him!

But Wu Jie didn’t do it.

Causing enough controversy and seeing all data indicators turn positive was enough for him.

Finally, he found himself in a predicament.

Internet celebrities dared not to broadcast…

Netizens dared not post on their social circles…

Many people’s “male gods and goddesses” saw their images shatter and collapse…

Many went mad deleting their Weibo posts, social circle updates, and even their photo albums…

Too many people suddenly saw what was truly hiding behind the deformities of beauty filters…

It made many active on phones and computers no longer see beauties as beautiful or hunks as handsome…

The AI Beauty Identification Feature had completely pushed Wu Jie into the eye of the storm.

Some criticized Wu Jie as anti-human; just to show off his company’s impressive technology, he had ruthlessly destroyed people’s desire to pursue beauty, which was utterly devoid of morals and integrity!

And there was a huge number of such people.

Some clamored to uninstall Dashenpai, others accused Wu Jie of being unscrupulous, while even others called for a complete ban…

Of course!

There were also those who admired Wu Jie, praising him for being innovative, bold, thick-skinned, and powerful!

But these people were after all the minority, like how in this age where men increasingly appeared effeminate, straight guys and real men were becoming less common.

People could praise and admire men for being beautiful, pretty, and cute, so naturally, they could accept the deformity from beauty filters!

If one’s attractiveness was lacking, use beauty filters!

If one’s temperament was lacking, use filters!

If one’s body was lacking, transform it!

Many preferred the false beauty; although not real, it indeed looked good.

The new feature Wu Jie released was like a poisonous needle, bursting many people’s false dreams of beauty.

So…

Wu Jie became a target for insurance salespeople!

Anyone with a bit of sense could see that Wu Jie had incited public outrage!

Just like wealthy women who could wear makeup or even get plastic surgery, what about the poor ones?

How would they continue to post on their social circles?

Continue to flaunt their beauty shots?

Therefore, some wished they could meet him with a knife, hoped to hack him to death with chaotic slashes, wished various accidents upon him…

All kinds of curses and abuses came pouring down like a torrential rain.

Wu Jie felt that if he returned to China and stood in an open desert, he could probably be drowned alive by the spit of countless people.

But…

What’s there to be scared of?

The more controversy, the easier it is to catch fire!

As long as it’s legal and compliant, and money and energy points are earned without committing crimes like murder or arson, what’s there to fear?

Instead, one should be happy.

Three billion energy points in three years?

Following the current trend, Wu Jie felt he could achieve that in just one or two months!

Moreover, the Dashenpai APP software was already available in multiple language versions.

Once it explodes in popularity in other countries, even more people will hate Wu Jie.

There are over seven billion people in the world!

Even if only one-tenth of them hated Wu Jie, that would already be over two billion in one go!

Not to mention, among these seven hundred million people, there are top-tier billionaires, the middle class, and ordinary citizens, as well as high-profile elites and celebrities.

The average energy points from their hatred would be at least in the teens.

A long road lies ahead!

Wu Jie truly hoped that Dashenpai would quickly catch fire worldwide so that more people would hate him!

But for now…

The most urgent matter is to assist Tang Xiao.

The East African SAM project, worth seven billion US dollars!

Everyone wanted to bite into this chunk of fat meat!

And only companies among the world’s top 500 could finally qualify to enter the bidding.

Among them, several ranked even higher than Tanglong Industrial Group.

These international giants were established earlier, had deeper technological foundations, more diverse patents, and stronger overall strengths!

In comparison…

Tanglong Industrial Group’s advantage lay firstly in lower costs, allowing for competitive pricing.

Secondly, it has multiple recent successful cases in Africa, with project experience and widely acknowledged quality.

Lastly, there were the background relationships hardly anyone knew about, which also acted as a trump card-like weapon.

That was the current president of Aseyah, who had studied in China when he was young, and was a student of Tang Pingde.

Of course!

This connection wasn’t difficult to verify.

Therefore, Wu Jie had successfully duped Jack Entro with the security contract for the project.

Jack was clearly aware of this background relationship, which is why he was confident that Tanglong Industrial Group would surely win the bid.

But was that really the case?

Wu Jie closed his notebook and entered the temporary meeting room that had been set up in the business cabin to listen in.

This private jet was strictly for business, it was nothing like Yuan Shikui’s luxurious and extravagantly furnished one that not only had a luxury bedroom but also a bar, dining room, and lounge.

From stem to stern, the group’s aircraft had only four sections.

Cockpit, passenger cabin, business cabin, and rest compartment.

Although the rest compartment had beds and a bathroom, they were set up as simply as a hotel room would be.

Every time the jet was used, the linens and bath products would be replaced, so any of the high-level officials could sleep and rest.

The passenger cabin wasn’t much different from a regular commercial airplane’s cabin, only the seats were a bit more comfortable, and the space between them was slightly more generous.

The business cabin appeared to be more spacious, but in reality, when meetings were not being held, the chairs would be lined up along both sides of the aisle.

During a meeting, a table would be set up in the middle and the chairs on the sides adjusted to an upright position.

Just like now.

Tang Xin was in this makeshift conference room, convening the bid team for the East Africa SAM project to discuss strategy.

Winning a bid was no easy task.

On paper, it appeared to be based on the bidding requirements, a fair and open competition in terms of technology, business, and reputation.

But what was the reality?

In the end, it would depend on the owner’s opinion!

After all, the one paying the bills was the boss!

After listening in for a while, Wu Jie realized that the problem was a tricky one.

Even the president’s connection was not 100% reliable!

Firstly, because the US$7 billion for the project was actually sourced from international bank loans for infrastructure construction.

Therefore, the bank’s shareholders had a certain say.

They might forcibly demand that the project be given to a particular company.

Secondly, the situation inside Aseyah wasn’t very stable either.

The latest opinion polls showed that the current president’s support was waning, while the popularity of the opposition was on the rise.

Last but not least, for Tanglong Industrial Group to successfully execute the project, they must use products from other companies, such as chips.

If these critical components were cut off by someone, how would they bid then?

Earning money is hard; swallowing bitterness is worse!

Ordinary people tend to think that being a CEO is glorious and that they live a life of luxury.

But the truth?

For the development of the group, they must toil and think hard, considering and solving all sorts of problems.

Those who were selected to join the bid team were, of course, the elite talents of the group.

Together, they brainstormed and developed contingency plans for the three major issues.

After the meeting.

Once the table was removed, the flight attendants began distributing boxed meals and mineral water.

Compared to the opulence of Yuan Shikui’s private plane, Tang Xiao’s corporate jet treatment was truly ‘plain’.

But it was clear that nobody minded.

After having their fill, everyone found their own space to rest and gather strength.

And Wu Jie naturally joined Tang Xiao in the rest compartment to sleep.

After all, this direct flight was almost ten thousand kilometers long and would take a full twelve hours.

Without rest, how would they have the energy to engage in fierce competition upon arrival?

The bathroom on the plane was really small!

Wu Jie felt that even taking a bath required minimized movements; a little carelessness, and he would bump into the tempered glass.

Taking a bath together…

was too much of a stretch!

Besides, the employees had gone to rest, and Tang Xiao was still sitting on the bed, studying her laptop intently.

After washing up and lying on the bed, Wu Jie saw Tang Xiao still frowning and deep in thought.

He said with concern:

“It’s time to rest!

All this hard work for a project, is it worth it?”

Tang Xiao sighed lightly:

“I have no choice but to work hard!

Do you think making money is as easy for me as it is for you?

By merely duping someone, you can make quite a lot!”

Wu Jie chuckled awkwardly: “Me, duping?

I have always persuaded people with reason!”

“On the other hand, don’t tire yourself out during your period!

It’s just a US$7 billion project, is it worth wearing yourself out over?”

Tang Xiao hesitated for a moment but eventually closed her laptop and placed it on the bedside table.

“Why do I have to try so hard?

Because this project not only offers high profits, but it’s also politically significant!”

“If the group wins the bid, it would be a moment of pride for our country, proving our capability in high-tech fields!”

After pausing briefly, Tang Xiao suddenly asked:

“By the way!

Has your God Shot’s new feature gone live?”

Wu Jie smiled: “Of course it has!

Just as you predicted, the netizens have mixed opinions, successfully sparking a major online debate!”

Tang Xiao snorted with a chuckle, picked up her phone, connected to the Wi-Fi, and browsed for a while.

“Such an uproar!

It seems that calling you overseas was a very wise decision!”

“Otherwise, you might have died from various ‘accidents’, given that you’ve really ruffled some feathers this time!”

Wu Jie laughed: “Don’t scare me.

All those spouting nonsense online are just keyboard warriors.

Anyone who harbors a killing intent over the AI Beauty Identification Feature must be crazy!”

Tang Xiao smiled faintly and put down her phone, then glanced at Wu Jie.

“There’s something I’m curious about, can you answer me truthfully?”

Wu Jie’s eyebrows rose, thinking, could it be about last night’s absence?

“What is it?” Wu Jie asked gravely.

Tang Xiao smirked awkwardly:

“Last night I talked a lot with Xin’er.

She said that I’ve fallen for you, but I feel that it’s actually her who has.”

“What about you?

If you also like her, and I don’t want to compete fiercely with her, we might as well get a divorce sooner rather than later!”