Chapter 2096 - 2096

Generally speaking, from the capital market perspective, Liu Zhizhong and Mark's intelligent robot project is still very promising.

Capital is omnipresent and constantly influences the development of the market and economy.

Lots of people curse capital daily under its rhythm, yet overlook a fact: without capital driving the economy and creating jobs, you wouldn't even afford a meal!

And then, who is the capital that's being cursed controlled and led by, to the point everyone wants to beat it? Haha... Some people really mindlessly follow trends and curse without understanding the logic and cause behind it.

As for Liu Zhizhong and Mark teaming up this time on the intelligent robot project, President Landen indeed personally called Liu Zhizhong.

The two remain old friends without much conflict.

However, Liu Zhizhong promised President Landen that once the intelligent robots are successfully developed, the U.S. will have priority in purchasing, whether they are civilian robots or militarized robots.

As an elderly man in his eighties, he actually cares a lot about U.S. interests.

These interests are even global, rather than personally advantageous.

After receiving a positive response from Liu Zhizhong, President Landen was relieved.

But Liu Zhizhong made a demand: the U.S. must protect Mark's interests in the U.S., without imposing sanctions or penalties; otherwise, the Wale Republic will not adhere to the agreement.

Is such a demand excessive?

Not at all.

After all, Liu Zhizhong's intelligent robots from Wale rely on Mark.

If Mark's fundamental interests and rights cannot be guaranteed, there's nothing to discuss!

And Mi Guo people are always adept at imposing sanctions. As long as they want to target you, they can really find a suitable law for you, making you bow down, haha...

Unlike communicating with Landen and Liu Zhizhong, Plant was truly impatient, personally calling Mark, very upset, with a much lower tone, very different from his usual humorous style in media speeches, rather cold.

"Mr. Mark, do you know what you're doing? I believe no one understands the project's seriousness better than you, right? As a U.S. citizen, you're doing things that harm U.S. interests, and you need to pay an explanation and corresponding price for this!"

Mark is not afraid of Plant but replied, "Mr. Plant, what do you mean by this? As a businessman, do I need to explain anything to you? What cost exactly?"

"Don't pretend to be ignorant! About the intelligent robot project you're doing with the Wale Republic, do I need to elaborate more? If you don't make things clear, you will face severe sanctions, understand? No one understands U.S. laws better than me! Our laws, targeting U.S. citizens, are globally effective and internationally recognized!"

"Mr. Plant, it's too early for you to tell me this now. You've just won the presidential election, not officially become the U.S. President yet. Shouldn't these words come from President Landen?"

"You..."

Plant was choked for words, then sarcastically said, "Mark, you're a genius, but you also have moments of confusion. You can't just think about doing business; you need to consider the country's interests... Your actions severely impact national interests; don't you understand? I'm somewhat disappointed in you; your current approach severely deviates from the principle of U.S. supremacy we discussed before!"

"No, no, no... Protecting personal will and defending personal freedom is the foundation of the U.S. Is national interest greater than my personal interest? The principle of U.S. supremacy is a principle, but do I necessarily have to sacrifice myself for it? To advocate sacrifice for national interest—is this the pursuit of the U.S.? National interest and will cannot be based on harming citizen rights, right? Mr. Plant, I'm just a businessman making legitimate and reasonable investment arrangements, what's wrong with that? If targeting businessmen, Mi Guo treats them like me, then Mi Guo's spirit would no longer exist. No one would aspire for Mi Guo, and its future would lose its luster. As the future president, are you willing to bear such consequences?"

Mark argued rationally, his rebuttal making Plant's eyes bulge.

In the end, he downed a whole glass of no-sugar cola, drinking like a cow as if to swallow Mark along.

His heart was oppressed, somewhat manic, but trying hard to endure.

Putting down the cola glass, he looked at the hamburger in front of him, suddenly losing appetite, directly sweeping it onto the floor with one hand.

Mark listened to the commotion on the phone, knowing he was angry, but wasn't scared and was too lazy to say anything.

Soon, Plant said, "Mr. Mark, I don't want to discuss too much over the phone, I hope you return to the U.S. soon, I need to meet you in person."

Guess what Mark would say?

If placed in the position of that richest man in Dadong, he'd quickly bow and promise to return soon for a meeting. Because if you don't go back for a meeting, you might lose your top position as the richest man and face greater risks.

Once, a richest man in Dadong, despite being called back for a talk, returned immediately, but allegedly, Dadong's chief didn't give him a second glance during the whole meeting, even cut off his speech, not allowing him to continue.

Even the richest man is just crap in front of the top fist!

But Mark, he directly said, "Sorry, sir, returning soon is impossible. I will complete my work in Wale according to the scheduled timeline and then return to the U.S. Of course, after returning to the U.S., I'll arrange time according to work to meet with you once. But any change won't be substantial, we all need to prepare mentally."

Damn...

A richest man telling his country's president to prepare mentally?

Yes, Mark said that, and it seems there's nothing wrong about it, right?

We shouldn't place political power above human rights, should we? Constantly kneeling isn't viable, living, working, and existing in the world while standing isn't better?

Plant said, "Yes, I've already made mental preparations. Mr. Mark, I still hope for a pleasant outcome!"

See, Plant the old dude isn't really angry, haha...

After the call ended, Plant simply cursed "shit," then instructed his assistant to get a new giant burger and another cola, specifically the sugary kind.

The assistant hesitated, worried about his health, paused, "Sir, sugary cola? Are you sure?"

"Don't I look certain? I'm not happy, I need sweets, is that wrong? In the burger, I want two servings of cream, isn't that possible?"