A splash...
The big-nosed reporter's words undoubtedly hit a nerve with everyone present.
Netizens watching the live broadcast were even more enraged.
Ever since the West gained global dominance, Long Country had been repeatedly suppressed.
Accusations of Long Country being "thieves" were endless. Even now, with Long Country achieving self-sufficiency and innovation across multiple industries, it was still slandered as a thief by Western media.
When asked for evidence, they claimed it was the inherent nature of Long Country people, questioning if evidence was even needed.
This was undoubtedly the most hateful point for all Long Country people, their absolute bottom line.
And now, a big-nosed reporter, on Long Country's soil, in front of Long Country people, had uttered these words.
Instantly, many hot-tempered individuals slammed the table and rolled up their sleeves, ready to teach the big-nosed reporter a lesson.
However, the big-nosed reporter remained unfazed, raising his head and declaring, "I am a BBC reporter. If you dare to hit me, I will write today's events into a news report and inform the entire world! Let's see who is shamed then – me or you Long Country people!"
At this, the few audience members who were about to act lost their nerve.
They could only stand frozen, unsure whether to advance or retreat.
The atmosphere in the venue became extremely eerie.
A suppressed rage simmered, like a volcano on the verge of eruption, its terrifying aura filling the entire hall.
The big-nosed reporter, clearly sensing something was amiss, quickly explained, "Actually, I've always loved Long Country culture. I could have stayed at the London headquarters, but I volunteered to come to Long Country. Not just because I like it here, but because I believe this place will surely become the economic center of the next era!"
These words immediately eased the atmosphere considerably.
"However, liking it or not, as a reporter, I need to maintain the most basic principle of seeking truth. I admit I was a bit emotional just now and insulted the people of Long Country. I apologize to the people of Long Country."
With that, the big-nosed reporter broke free from security and bowed deeply to the audience.
The Long Country people, always "polite and courteous," found it difficult to stay angry after witnessing the big-nosed reporter's actions.
After bowing, the big-nosed reporter continued, "I didn't originally intend to attend this press conference, but yesterday I received an anonymous email. The email revealed that Thunder Labs is merely a sham, a laboratory selling dog meat by hanging a sheep's head. It also included a video, showing Thunder Labs purchasing samples from foreign laboratories! It even provided the manufacturing dates and inspection reports of the foreign lab's samples!"
"All the evidence is on this USB drive in my hand. If General Manager Min truly has confidence in her product, she shouldn't be afraid of me presenting the evidence! After all, as you said – the innocent are clear!"
Boom!
The venue erupted.
Min Ziqiong's cousin's expression turned extremely flustered, his eyes darting around as he stammered, "I... I have confidence in my product... but that doesn't mean I have to accept all doubts..."
"If everyone comes to question me, what else can I do?"
"Security, what are you waiting for? Get him out of here quickly!"
It had to be said that Min Ziqiong's cousin's behavior, an attempt to conceal rather than cover up, quickly aroused the suspicion of a large portion of the audience.
The few individuals who had been resolutely standing by Min Ziqiong's cousin and wanted to teach the big-nosed reporter a lesson now intercepted the security guards and shielded the big-nosed reporter.
Their patriotism was not wrong, but they absolutely would not allow their patriotism to be exploited as a tool for making money!
"Let him present the evidence!"
At this moment, an old man in a Zhongshan suit stood up from the front row of the audience.
The old man's face was grim, his eyes flashing with displeasure, and he said in a deep voice.
Upon seeing this old man, both the security guards and Min Ziqiong's cousin immediately dared not to obstruct any further.
The reason was simple: this old man was the evergreen tree of Jiang Hai!
The former leader in the field!
Even now, he wielded immense influence, with countless disciples and former associates everywhere.
Let alone the security guards, even Min Ziqiong's cousin could not afford to offend him!
With the old man's permission, the big-nosed reporter quickly walked towards the main stage.
He inserted the USB drive and pressed play.
The next second, a video appeared on the large screen in the venue.
The video showed Min Ziqiong's cousin!
He was carrying a box of cash, conducting a transaction with several foreigners.
After the transaction was complete, Min Ziqiong's cousin also opened the goods in his hand for inspection.
It was unmistakably a vial of Life Essence Liquid!
Both its color and appearance were identical to Qionghua!
"It's real!"
"How could this happen?"
"I feel my faith collapsing... It turns out what Big V Xiao Yang said was true, our Long Country has no achievements in the field of life sciences, only swindlers!"
"Min Ziqiong is a swindler, and her cousin is also a swindler! They are a bunch of swindlers!"
The audience and netizens in the live broadcast exploded.
Everyone condemned Min Ziqiong's cousin's actions with both sorrow and anger.
"After the video, there's a production certificate and an inspection report. If General Manager Min can provide an earlier production certificate or inspection report, I am willing to admit I was spreading rumors!"
The big-nosed reporter looked at Min Ziqiong's cousin and said.
Min Ziqiong's cousin's body shook violently, and he slumped to the ground with a thud.
He couldn't understand how such a seemingly flawless plan had such a major flaw!
How could a perfect marketing campaign go so wrong?
His eyes flickered to the large screen, and as if understanding something, he shouted, "I get it, I get it! Damn Eden Garden Laboratory! You took my money, and then you threw me under the bus! You turned around and exposed our transaction video to the reporter!"
"You don't want our Long Country's life science technology to develop! You want to destroy our Long Country's life science industry from the root!"
In the past, Min Ziqiong's cousin's words might have resonated with the audience.
But now, even if what Min Ziqiong's cousin said was true, and even if Eden Garden Laboratory had such intentions, the audience remained unmoved.
Because they had been deceived once, they no longer trusted Min Ziqiong's cousin.
Or rather, they no longer dared to trust anyone in Long Country's life science field!
Swindlers!
All swindlers!
"Alas!" The evergreen old man from Jiang Hai sighed deeply and stood up, preparing to leave.
He had come with great hope this time. If Jiang Hai could truly give birth to a world-leading laboratory, he could mobilize his connections to secure preferential policies for Jiang Hai.
But he never expected to come with high spirits and leave in disappointment.
Jiang Hai had not only failed to become Long Country's pride but had instead become Long Country's laughingstock!
"I knew all you Long Country people were swindlers!" At this moment, several foreign reporters in the media area stood up, cursing, and began packing their belongings to leave.
The audience, upon hearing this, fell into silence.
They lacked even the courage to refute.
Many people's eyes showed a hint of despair, a sorrow greater than death.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a group of people suddenly burst in from outside.
The leader walked directly in front of those foreign reporters and said coldly, "Who says all Long Country people are swindlers?"
"Sit down! Watch closely!"
"In ten minutes, I will make you apologize for that statement!"