CHAPTER 779: CHAPTER 258: TAKE A STEP BACK AND THE SEA WILL OPEN UP BEFORE YOU

Zheng Xiweng’s originally serious face was almost about to burst into a grin.

Qiao Yu’s greatest skill seems to be the ability to simplify all problems.

Indeed, the explanation is much simpler, and it is the truth. The anger across from them truly seemed inexplicable.

Qiao Yu did plan to cooperate initially, and indeed, he was close to finalizing talks with Google.

These are all verifiable facts.

If the other side was still as powerful as it was twenty years ago, unstoppable by any force on Blue Star, it could surely continue its tyrannical ways.

But unfortunately, it’s no longer twenty years ago. In fact, what many haven’t noticed is that in many diplomatic occasions, the other side is increasingly inclined to discuss things reasonably with Huaxia, even if only a little.

Although this is just a minor change, anyone slightly understanding human nature will know that when someone increasingly unreasonable begins to make even a bit of sense, they are usually less righteous when they lack reason.

Qiao Yu’s reply was delivered at the speed of light across the ocean, reaching the ears of the capital tycoons in a secret meeting room who were still awake waiting for news.

Some of these tycoons were called from dinner parties, some interrupted while listening to operas or concerts, and others rushed from very private matters...

Being urgently called to attend this meeting, interrupting many hobbies and enjoyments, they weren’t resentful, considering they saw and heard the blatant threat—a threat to their wealth in the digital age.

Just now, they unanimously decided that in order to safeguard their wealth, any means could be justified.

But now they’re being told that there was already a plan to cooperate, and an agreement was almost reached before.

The reason the deal wasn’t signed was entirely due to issues on their side, not Qiao Yu’s. In fact, the other party had no intention of conducting such a high-profile test.

Although the tone of the reply from the other side was quite unfriendly, with a hint of "if you want war, then war it is," it still quickly calmed these tycoons.

The matter was too abstract, abstract to the point where the tycoons felt that Microsoft’s decision-making team might collectively lack common sense.

They couldn’t doubt the truth of the matter, as John Martinez, the Google representative negotiating with Qiao Yu, was quickly brought online.

This Google negotiation representative not only confirmed Huaxia’s account was true but also provided full recordings of the negotiation process and the draft contract.

Judging by the contents of the contract alone, one couldn’t say there was no sincerity. The price was not significant, and there was a proposal to collaborate with many companies on the next generation of Quantum Simulation Technology.

Furthermore, they were even willing to help these tech companies train a batch of theoretical talents, allowing them to pursue different technological paths towards the future of the quantum network era.

Apparently, Microsoft felt this was insufficient, thus delaying the contract signing through various means, suddenly releasing their quantum chip in a nearly provocative manner.

As for why it’s provocative...

What tech company announces at 5 AM that they’ll release a new product at 10 AM the next day if not out of provocation?

Not all the tycoons attending the meeting were completely oblivious to this. Some had even previously made a call or two for Microsoft. They clearly understood the progression of the entire event.

But they wouldn’t admit this now. They even criticized Microsoft’s management more harshly than anyone else!

Of course, even if some others had a bit of knowledge, they wouldn’t speak up. It’s a rule of high society.

The power of discourse is in strength, not in the recent foolish actions. At this level, morality is different from common understanding, having flexible standards.

Here, strength is truth. Being invited to this meeting implies having the ability to resolve errors.

The error firewall established over a century isn’t a joke. The media matrix indirectly controlled by these magnates can entirely reshape the narrative once a mistake occurs.

A layered onion-like information sphere forms. At least the core layer can know ninety percent of the truth, the executors only need to understand five percent.

As for the public, an ordinary person receiving even ten percent of the real information is considered innately intelligent.

After all, in this magical land, the rich and the poor can be physically isolated in the same city, yet no one sees it as a problem.

In such a situation, most information accessible to ordinary people is heavily embellished, which is easily understandable.

"What exactly is Bill trying to do? Is he eager to make Microsoft great again?"

"Greedy! Too greedy! Clearly, Microsoft doesn’t want to share quantum technology with everyone. They want to control the future alone."

"Perhaps that’s why Bill didn’t attend this meeting! Ladies and gentlemen, I never mind others’ greed, as long as it doesn’t infringe on our interests.

But there’s no doubt that Microsoft’s greed has severely impacted our interests! We cannot let this situation continue."

Soon, many began to express their opinions passionately.

There is no doubt that Microsoft’s "provocative" behavior this time has outraged everyone.