Society would not stop because of the appearance of a single person.
People's lives continued as usual for the sake of learning, work, family, or... for the sake of completing their lives quickly and dying peacefully.
Half a month had passed since Transdimensional Review's twelfth official livestream. At this time, Transdimensional Review's existence was no longer a secret. In fact, even its popularity had visibly subsided.
Of course, due to Transdimensional Review's uniqueness, it was still the hottest topic on the internet and the media all over the world.
There were also a considerable number of organizations and individuals that used Transdimensional Review as their core, forming a chain of interests that could not be underestimated.
Some ruthless individuals had even obtained the copyright of every livestream and sold it at a high price to film and television groups, music companies, and game studios...
Driven by profits, the first batch of movies with Chen Yu as the protagonist had already been released, and the box office had been gratifying.
Chen Yu and Little Peach were also the most frequently cosplayed characters in many of the major anime conventions held around the world.
As for Bilibili, Lego, Nintendo, and China Railway Construction, the companies that had a close relationship with Chen Yu and had proven their outstanding future, their stock prices had risen steadily.
As for Shell Oil, Alliance Power, and other energy companies, many of them had declared bankruptcy on the day of Transdimensional Review's twelfth livestream, let alone their stock prices.
Human society indeed hadn't changed much, but a global reshuffle had quietly begun.
However, the culprit behind all of this — Chen Yu — did not care about this at all.
Instead, he teamed up with Little Peach and prepared to harvest the world's leeks...
"How much money do we have left?"
"150 million."
"Take out 50 million and purchase Apple's phones, tablets, and laptops in batches."
"Are we still going to set the receiving point at Light Island?"
"No need. Find a nearby warehouse."
Shaking his head, Chen Yu pointed at the screen and said, "But we'll still disguise ourselves as Light Island's supplier and negotiate with Apple for shipping. We'll need to include shipping, go through an online contract, and find a reliable law firm."
"The price of the latest phone has already dropped to 3,500 yuan. Will Apple still give us more profits?"
"Of course!
We just don't want to negotiate on the spot. Otherwise, it's not impossible for the price to drop below 3,200 yuan. "
While typing on the keyboard, Little Peach asked in confusion, "Why are all electronic products dropping in price so much?"
"Because I can get my batteries back immediately."
Shrugging, Chen Yu said, "Although I didn't tell the various countries' governments the exact date, they must have expected it and have begun to consciously cut their losses.
After all, once the energy supply was full, wired transmission would quickly become obsolete. High-power, wastage-free, long-distance wireless charging technology would become the mainstream.
In order to maintain its technological lead, Apple had to clear its inventory and upgrade its production lines.
What's more, there were also supernova explosions and damage to electronic components. The large companies clearly had insider information. "
"Won't the consumers be the ones who suffer in the end?"
"That's right. That's why we're robbing the rich to help the poor.
He left a large number of electronic products that he bought at a low price in the warehouse, and then announced that the two new batteries would not be put into the market for a hundred years!
Let all the companies suffer for nothing, and then … "
"And then sell the phone to Apple at a high price?" Little Peach's eyes glowed with excitement.
"… and then sell the phones to the people at a high price."
Little Peach: "..."
"…"
After a moment of silence, Chen Yu suddenly picked up a book and rapped it on Little Peach's head. "Are you retarded?
It would be strange if Apple would buy it back at a high price. "
"Aren't consumers still suffering a loss?"
"Nonsense. The current global situation is so bad that it is impossible for all companies and governments to rise. They don't even know how to do business. They can only maintain their lives by bullying ordinary people."
"Oh!"
"Oh my ass. Hurry up and buy it. Once it's done, I'll take you to Antarctica for ice cream."
"Mhm, mhm."
Little Peach hurriedly nodded. She then swiftly typed on the keyboard, paid the deposit, and completed the purchase order with Apple. "Mr. Chen, what about electronic equipment that is more important than daily products like phones and laptops?
For example, lithography machines, high-precision CNC machines, and so on. Why don't we buy some as well?
And sell them to the country? "
"They're too big, and it's inconvenient to buy them. Moreover, industrial facilities don't really need wireless.
After the supergiant explodes, it will take at least a few decades for the gamma rays to reach Earth. Hence, there is no need for the various countries to carry out comprehensive upgrades.
For us, the price-to-performance ratio isn't very high. "
"What about the remaining 100 million dollars?"
"Do you even need to ask?
Buy the stocks of various oil companies!
We are now the traders of the human economy. There is no risk at all, so just buy them all!
Wait until I decide to release the batteries to the public, then buy them short! "
"I see!" Little Peach clenched her fists excitedly. "There's such a method?
You're amazing. "
"You flatter me. After all, my mother is a financial genius. I naturally won't be too bad.
Now that the oil market has nearly bottomed out, we only have one chance to make a fortune... "
After giving out instructions, Chen Yu ate the apple core and walked out of his bedroom. When he saw Chen Erke and Chen Sanke fighting all over the room, he nodded in satisfaction.
"What cute and mischievous little sisters."
After arriving at the bathroom and washing his hands, Chen Yu shut the door and sat on the toilet. After a moment of silence, he lowered his voice and said, "Pikachu, come out. We should have a good chat."
"..."
There was no response from the bathroom.
"Stop hiding. The floor is full of dog fur."
As soon as Chen Yu said so, the light above the washing machine flashed, revealing the husky's bespectacled head.
Picking up a bookmark and inserting it into the book titled "The Ottoman Empire," the husky took a drag of its cigarette and asked, "Boss Chen, what's the matter?"
"'History of the Hausman Empire'?
Didn't you only study science knowledge in the past?
Why are you interested in history now? "
"That's because history also contains fascinating philosophical wisdom.
Since ancient times, the arts and sciences have always been inseparable. "
"Ling Dog," Chen Yu corrected.
"Okay, Ling Dog." Removing its glasses, the husky exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Whatever you say, Boss.
Why are you looking for me? "
"I heard you cheated Little Peach's money..."
Before Chen Yu could finish, the husky interrupted, "I won, not cheated."
"Don't talk to me about that.
With that idiotic Little Peach, I would cheat even if I had the chance. "
"... Fine, I cheated.
Please continue. "
"I heard you used the money you cheated to start a company?"
"Who did you hear that from?"
"That's right.
Who did you hear that from? "After pondering for a moment, Chen Yu nodded and said," I just heard it. "
"You heard wrong, then." Waving its paw, the husky said, "I opened three companies."
"... Why do you want to start a company?
What are you doing? "
"What's wrong with starting a company?
Any great person must have their own career, "the husky said solemnly.
"Great dog."
"You're... Yes, great dog.
Dogs are the same. "
Putting down its thick book, the husky looked at Chen Yu with its wise eyes and said, "You didn't come looking for me to ask these boring questions, right?
Let's get straight to the point. I still have an unfinished paper on the structure of graphene materials. "
"You've already started writing a paper?!" Chen Yu was shocked.
"Is there a problem?"
"Is it fine for a dog to write a paper?"
"I feel offended."
Putting on its glasses again, the husky squinted its eyes and asked, "Which country's laws prohibit dogs from publishing papers?"
"..."
"Which country's laws prohibit dogs from researching advanced technology?"
"..."
"This is racial discrimination. If it were an outsider, I would've sent a lawyer's letter long ago."
"..."
"What kind of look is that?
Which country doesn't allow dogs to send lawyer's letters? "
"..."
"Mr. Chen.
If it looks like a dog, it might be a human.
If it looks like a human, it might be worse than a dog. "
Exhaling a puff of smoke, the husky said earnestly, "Times have changed. You can't maintain your old ways of thinking."
"..."
"Forget it. I'll just get straight to the point."
Extinguishing its cigarette, the husky looked at Chen Yu and asked, "Benefactor, is there something you don't understand?"
"Yes, Master..."
"Is it related to your identity being exposed?"
"Crap!
You really guessed correctly?! "
"Is there even a need to guess?"
Rolling its eyes, the husky said, "If not for the fact that you don't even have someone to discuss countermeasures with, would you have come looking for me?"
"I have no choice." Sighing, Chen You said, "After all, there are very few wise people in the world. I, too, feel lonely at the top."
"... Do you still have the Special Omega-3 Concentrated Lipids that can increase an animal's IQ?"
"No. What's wrong?
You still want to eat it? "
"I'm not eating it. What I mean is... Find an opportunity to make one for yourself."
"It's useless for humans." Crossing his legs, Chen Yu said, "Otherwise, do you think I wouldn't eat it?"
"I suddenly realized that your greatest strength might be your self-awareness."
"Many people have said that before." After casually replying, Chen Yu straightened his back and said in a serious tone, "Let's get to the point.
My identity must have been exposed. Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a thorough assassination attempt against me.
Can you infer which country is most likely to discover my identity? "
"That's simple."
Pulling out a phone as if performing a magic trick, the husky waved the phone in front of Chen Yu and said, "Through some of the official websites of various countries, I should be able to figure out the truth.
Some time ago, I heard from Little Peach that you guys were attacked, so I looked into it. It's been a long time since I got the results. "
"Why didn't you tell me, then?!"
"I didn't mention it because I saw that the protection you arranged was pretty good.
Moreover, I thought Little Peach would've investigated such a simple matter long ago. "
"... She didn't even manage to find out anything..."
"So, is the [Concentrated Lipids] effective on robots?
Give her one. "
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Tell me the results of your investigation. Which countries are involved?"
"Netherlands, Cambodia, East Bengal, South Africa, Nigeria, Buganda, Rwanda..." Under Chen Yu's incredulous gaze, the husky spat out the names of 21 countries.
"H-There are actually 21 countries that have discovered my true identity?!
How is this possible?! "Chen Yu was shocked.
"You misunderstood. Only these 21 countries haven't discovered my identity yet."
Chen Yu: "..."
…
(Note: I went to the hospital for a checkup during the day. Dizziness, sweating, chest pain, breathing difficulties, and nosebleeds (Due to excessive bleeding, I developed a superficial rhinitis) caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart... Learn from your mistakes. Don't, please, please don't commit suicide by staying up too late.
I've been in the industry for two years, and I've been sleeping in the wee hours of the morning every day. I've finally found my identity...)
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