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Silver Wolf snapped his fingers, and the image projected onto the cube turned into surveillance footage from the starport.
To put it more vividly, the place was already as crowded as during the Spring Festival travel rush, and Baizhi's employees were working hard to maintain order.
The arrival of such a large number of spaceships at the same time has completely exceeded the starport's carrying capacity.
The fact that they managed to stay afloat is a testament to the employees' capabilities.
Meanwhile, a familiar eco-spaceship docked at the starport, and a group of employees from the Interstellar Peace Corporation forcibly cleared a path for them.
Toppa has come here again.
Silver Wolf retracted the projection. "This woman is most likely here to congratulate you on your first opening. Are you ready to release that big news?"
"Of course we're ready. It's time to show our masterpiece to the entire universe."
Bai Zhi was also a little excited, feeling the joy of this miracle being born in her own hands.
"Very good, very energetic!"
Silver Wolf gave a thumbs up.
Then, Bai Zhi stood up and ran straight to her office.
Upon arrival, Bai Zhi spotted a red figure.
"Miss Bai Zhi, good afternoon. With so many tourists, it seems this planet is destined for great things..."
Toppa greeted Bai Zhi warmly.
"You can't say things like 'thriving'..." Bai Zhi quickly stopped Toppa from continuing.
"Huh?" Topa tilted his head. "Why?"
"Because people might give me bad reviews on social media review apps."
Topa: ?
Is this situation true?
Topa was a little confused, but then he suddenly realized, "I understand. You people from the Immortal Ship have this kind of culture of humility, right? You can't make promises you can't keep, or you might get cursed or something."
"Uh...you can understand it that way too."
"I understand, I understand. But with so many tourists this time, I suspect that the planet doesn't have enough staff, so they brought some company employees to help maintain order."
"Thanks, Toppa, this help came just in time."
"It's nothing, it just helps to increase the popularity of this place, and it's also part of the company's strategy."
Speaking of the company's strategy, a hint of worry resurfaced in Toppa's eyes. She had also received news that a huge city had suddenly appeared in the sky above Pinocene.
She wasn't sure if this would affect the company's plans.
However, she quickly put aside her emotions, smiled again, and said to Bai Zhi, "Would you like me to officiate the welcoming ceremony for the first batch of passengers?"
"I still have some decency that I can use to let tourists feel our sincerity."
Toppa suggested to Angelica.
"I appreciate your kindness, but I'll handle the welcoming ceremony for the first group of tourists," Bai Zhi said with a smile and confidence.
"You've come? Isn't this a bit too much?"
Topa was somewhat worried; could Angelica dahurica really be such a thing?
"It's mainly to announce something, Toppa. Could you please bring in some more reporters? I need them to record what happens next."
"Of course, no problem, but what exactly is it you want to announce...?"
Topa was curious about what could make Bai Zhi so mysterious.
It's impossible that she built that city in her dream.
Haha, there's no such thing as a lie. Topa was amused by his own thoughts.
Chapter 553 I Just Have More Friends
"You'll know right away."
Bai Zhi gave a "stay tuned" emoji.
"Well, then I'll wait for your surprise."
Topa smiled slightly. As a company director with extensive experience, there weren't many things that could surprise her anymore.
However, something that even the Venerable Dragon King called a surprise must not be a simple wonder.
This gave her a slight sense of anticipation.
"The reporters are ready. Should they be sharp-tongued or tactful?"
Inside the lavish press reception hall, Toppa pressed his earpiece, nodded slightly, and then turned to Bai Zhi to speak.
"It seems the company has a good grasp of public opinion."
Bai Zhi said this half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Hehe, Miss Bai Zhi has served as a deputy general, so she should know that so-called freedom of speech is nothing more than a puppet manipulated by higher-level forces."
"These freedoms cannot overcome the company's capital, nor can they overcome its overwhelming power."
"Talk is just talk, not real cannons. Words can't replace weapons."
"Moreover, the company's belief is preservation, and it must hold onto certain forces of public opinion, otherwise it will affect many places and cause damage to originally peaceful areas."
Topa didn't hide it; only ordinary people would place their hopes on this so-called freedom.
But whether it's Bai Zhi, the Dragon Lord, or these company executives, public opinion is something they can easily manipulate.
The positions Bai Zhi held, and these basic things, should have been mentioned by someone before; they are just common knowledge.
"Let's get a bit sharper then, and ask some challenging questions."
"No problem, I'll arrange it right away."
Toppa nodded, then pressed the earpiece and said a few words.
"I feel like I've troubled you so many times this time. You're a senior executive in the company, is it really okay for you to serve me like this?"
Bai Zhi picked up a cup of tea, took a small sip, and said.
"Hehe, you underestimate your own value. The company never does business at a loss. For example, this time with Pinocone, we might need your help."
Topa hesitated for a moment, then whispered something.
"Hmm, is there anything I can help you with?"
Bai Zhi asked noncommittally, "Having received benefits from the company, it wouldn't be a problem to lend a hand if it's not too much trouble."
The main reason is that the company's resources are so useful, with assets all over the universe, making it convenient to go anywhere. It truly lives up to its reputation as a global giant.
"As you know, we have some ideas about Pinocchio, so we pay close attention to that place and have made some arrangements. Just now, a projection of the city appeared in the sky there."
"You want me to help the people who infiltrate in, in case the city projection affects them, right?"
Toppa paused for a moment, then nodded firmly. "That's right, we suspect that might be Pinocchio's backup plan."
"We have not yet discovered the origin of that city."
"You've confirmed it's this request, right?" Bai Zhi revealed a sly smile.
This favor from the company is surprisingly easy to repay.
"Um…"
Toppa took a deep breath and confirmed.
Although Sand Gold is indeed very adventurous, and she finds that style of behavior somewhat unacceptable, this time it was truly for the company's benefit. As one of the Stoneheart Ten, she still had to consider how to help her colleague.
With Bai Zhi acting as the messenger, even if there's a real problem with the gold dust, rescuing it shouldn't be a problem.
"Then I'll take care of that problem for you. At least that city is definitely not Pinocchio's backup plan."
Bai Zhi could barely contain her smile.
Why are you so certain?
Topa felt something was off. Bai Zhi's expression, as if she already knew everything, made her feel uneasy.
Could it be... that angelica was behind it?
But reason told her that this was impossible. The technology of the Immortals was more focused on biotechnology, and their research on memory-related matter was not particularly strong. Moreover, their environment did not have as rich a concentration of memory matter as this star system.
"You'll know soon."
Looking at the reporters surging in, Bai Zhi smiled and said something.
Toppa felt a pang of regret; that ominous premonition was growing stronger.
"Dimensional Hub is holding a live news broadcast... Interesting."
Inside the Chaolu Mansion, Sunday stared at his phone, having already sent some people to try and find out the reason for the city projection above his head.
Even if he couldn't find out, he wasn't too worried. As long as he could carry out the plan, bring back the power of order, and resurrect Taiyi, whatever strange things were, they were nothing but clay and earthenware.
Now, he is more concerned about the competition for talent between the neighboring dimensional hubs.
Therefore, he specifically set up special attention for related things.
On the phone screen, a reporter approached Bai Zhi and asked:
【Lord Dragon Lord, greetings. I'm from the White Horse Daily. Are you here to directly compete with Pinocchio?】
Bai Zhi glanced at the reporter and replied, "That's right. I've always had the idea of starting a small business, and I happen to have a lot of friends who are willing to help me."
[Your strategy seems quite similar to Miss Robin's collaboration with the Harmonious Music Festival. Is this plagiarism?]
"Miss reporter, the reporter next to you is also holding a microphone. Do you think he is plagiarizing you?"
The reporter glanced awkwardly to the side and said nothing more.
The male reporter mentioned by Bai Zhi immediately handed over the microphone.
【Lord Dragon Lord, I am from the Helver Report. What are your thoughts on becoming the successor to the Immortal Ship General?】
"Hmm... if I'm not mistaken, I'm looking with my eyes. Next, please pay attention to the questions posed, and stay on topic."
[Are you confident you can compete with Pinocchio? How can a purely natural landscape defeat Dream City? Isn't this a bit too reckless? Is the funding from Luofu Immortal Ship?]
After the reporter raised the question, Bai Zhi immediately perked up and finally got to the point.
"I wonder if this reporter has ever heard of this saying."
"What?"
That is, if you can't beat them, join them!
Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Toppa's unease intensified.
She felt that some absurd scenarios that had flashed through her mind might actually come true.
"Do you mean to invest in Pinocone? But as far as I know, Pinocone's shares have never been sold to the public."
The reporter was still somewhat puzzled.
Bai Zhi smiled and said, "Then why can't I also build a magnificent dream world?"
Chapter 554: The announcement shocked the world.
"boom!"
When Bai Zhi said those words, the entire venue fell silent. Everyone, including Topa, subconsciously held their breath for a few seconds.
Then I wondered if I had misheard.
Over the years, the profits generated by Pinocchio, this money pit, have been coveted by countless financial giants, including the Interstellar Peace Corporation, which holds the right to issue universal currency credit points.
Has no one tried to build a new Pinocchio?
The answer is yes, of course they exist, but without exception they all failed.
Building a dream city in the ocean of memories has stumped everyone; they lack the ability to make their dream creations take root.
"You...you're joking, right?"