The Grand Royal Hotel was buzzing with reporters, flashing cameras, and industry insiders. Dozens of banners with Liu Hao Tech plastered the lobby, promoting the launch of his revolutionary AI system—a system he had stolen from Chen.
At the center of it all stood Liu Hao, grinning like a king.
Standing beside him was Lin Yuyan, dressed in a tight silver dress, her hand resting intimately on Liu's arm. Her smile was polished, professional… fake.
She whispered, "I told you. He's gone. A loser like Chen can't survive this world."
Liu chuckled. "He should be grateful. I made his garbage into gold."
But outside, a luxury black car rolled up.
Chen stepped out.
He wore a tailored suit worth more than the camera equipment inside, a silver watch glittering under the lights. The reporters turned at once—his aura commanded attention.
> Ding!
Presence Detected: Host entering Enemy Territory
Skill "Aura of Authority" Activated
Charm and Pressure increased x5 for 10 minutes
Whispers rippled across the crowd.
"Wait, isn't that Chen?"
"The founder Liu Hao kicked out?"
"Why does he look… terrifying?"
Chen adjusted his cufflinks and walked directly onto the red carpet.
Security stepped in front of him.
He smiled.
"I'm not here to cause trouble. I'm here to correct it."
One of the guards hesitated, then instinctively stepped back under Chen's overwhelming aura.
The crowd parted as Chen entered the main hall. On stage, Liu Hao was beginning his speech.
"…this product will change artificial intelligence as we know it. And today, I—"
"You mean my product," a clear voice interrupted.
Liu Hao froze.
Everyone turned.
Cameras clicked rapidly as Chen calmly walked up onto the stage.
"Chen?!" Liu Hao's voice cracked.
"You're trespassing!" Lin Yuyan snapped.
Chen ignored her and raised his phone.
> Activate: System Projector Mode
Loaded Files: Patent #7884-CHEN-AI, Full Source Code Backup, Audio File: 'Liu Hao Confession'
A projection burst behind him, displaying irrefutable proof. Chen's name was on every file. His voice echoed:
> "You really think I'd ever let you outshine me, Chen? I'll just steal your code. You can't do anything without money."
The crowd gasped. Reporters exploded with questions.
> Mission Complete: Crash Liu Hao's Press Event
+¥500,000 Credited
+Skill Unlocked: Strategic Dominance – (Boosts manipulation, planning, media presence)*
+Reputation Boost: +20% in Tech Circles
+Liu Hao – Loyalty dropped to -100. Life-long Rival status solidified*
Liu Hao trembled. Lin Yuyan turned pale.
Chen leaned into the mic, voice calm but deadly.
"You stole from me. Lied. Cheated. Mocked me. Now watch me rise... 100 times faster than you ever will."
He dropped the mic. The crowd roared.
Outside, Li Qingyue was watching from her car, smirking.
The world was finally seeing Chen.
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