Don't Back Down

Previously, when we were in the provincial capital, three people from the Paranormal Research Society, an affiliated institution of Miskatonic University, went to the provincial capital and had some friction with the Wallfacers.

However, this will not significantly affect the relationship between Miskatonic University and the Wallfacer Organization.

after all,

The Paranormal Research Society is just one of its subordinate organizations.

This organization can be considered Professor Swanson Amis's personal academic research society, and its actions do not represent Miskatonic University. Swanson and his subordinates may even be subject to disciplinary action from the Miskatonic University's Disciplinary Department.

Although the Three Great Academies act in a rather strange way, they have always stood on the side of humanity and advocated for the maintenance of peace and stability.

The US's actions this time have a clear political purpose: to prepare for its global hegemony.

Therefore, they need to unite in order to resist this behavior.

The University of Michigan and its foundation play an important role in the organizing committee of this expo. In addition, there are masters from other forces. The American forces have created this situation through various means in order to undermine the prestige of the established forces.

But how exactly do we stop them?

Everyone was clueless.

It's supposed to be an expo for friendly exchanges, but everyone knows the truth.

This expo was essentially an arms exhibition, inherently carrying a sense of intimidation and provocation. This means that anyone wanting to cause trouble must possess a sufficiently tough stance.

But unfortunately, none of them really had much confidence.

Guo Changshi sighed, "Confidence can't be built up by shouting a few slogans or saying a few empty words."

That requires real, hard-fought battles!

After discussing for a while, Guo Changshi and several directors of the Artificer Association said, "This time we are not fighting alone. The American Faction will definitely send its forces to test each other, find weaknesses, and target them one by one. What we need to do is to skip the challenge qualification that no one has, and break the opponent's plan. So next, we need to study the characteristics of the American Faction's forces so that we can counter them."

He took out stacks of documents from the side and prepared to distribute them.

Just then,

Li Yao raised his hand and asked, "Can I speak?"

Guo Changshi was waiting! He immediately said, "Speak!"

Li Yao thought for a moment and said, "According to the rules of the expo, I think it would be too troublesome to target them one by one."

Those selected into the top twenty only have the qualification to challenge those ahead of them, but not the right to challenge those behind them.

Those not ranked can challenge freely.

This means that works on the list are at a disadvantage.

It's estimated that the American Faction also realized this, which is why they didn't want to be on the list and planned to break in directly from outside the list!

As a result, the works on the list will likely face a barrage of competition from American studios.

Because they can send cannon fodder to figure out the depth of each work and adopt targeted tactics.

Therefore, Li Yao said, "I might as well take first and second place and become the champion."

Zhuge Feng, Yun: "But there's a problem here... Your two works are separate, one offensive and one defensive, each occupying first and second place respectively... Isn't that a bit difficult?"

This is indeed a problem.

Li Yao looked at Guo Changshi: "Since it's all my booth anyway, can't we collaborate on one of the two works?"

This is a bit shameless.

But at this point, what's the point of saving face?

Guo Changshi said, "Alright!"

"There's another problem: even if you can only be number one, they can still be number two or three."

The question was posed by a craftsman from the Lu Family.

Li Yao asked, "The deepest trench in the world is the Mariana Trench, but do you know what the second deepest trench is?"

The man was stunned. "The Tonga Trench."

Li Yao: "And what about third?"

The man said, "The Sun Island Trench."

Li Yao: "Can you tell me how deep they are in meters?"

The person. "..."

This touched on his area of ignorance; he didn't even know the exact depth of the Mariana Trench.

Li Yao sneered.

You think you can handle me?!

After a moment of contemplation, Guo Changshi said, "The Tonga Trench 10,882 meters deep, and the Sun Island Trench is 10,682 meters deep."

Li Yao: "???"

Are you just bored and have nothing better to do than write this down? Or does Old Guo have a problem with me? Li Yao simply pushed the documents aside. "Fine! You're good! You guys handle this."

I won't bother with that.

"You guys play by yourselves!" Guo Changshi was a little flustered. "Are you a dog or something? You can get so impatient so easily!" He quickly pulled out his phone and waved it. "I just looked it up on Baidu! Don't worry, I understand what you mean! The American Faction is definitely aiming for first place. If they hold onto first place, this matter is in the bag!"

Thinking about all that is pointless! "But can he hold out?"

Someone said sourly.

Li Yao knew that everyone had been quite restrained in competing with each other so far, so he said with a smile, "Then let's give it a try. If I can't do it, then you guys can."

Anyway, judging from what you've said, you must be pretty capable?

The person fell silent again.

Guo Changshi immediately adjourned the meeting. Before leaving, he pulled aside an older director and said, "Was that Sun Zhongde's grandson who just spoke? Be careful in the future when you use him. He's not ambitious enough."

The director nodded, indicating that he understood.

Guo Changshi's words essentially determined that person's future in the Artificer Association.

After explaining this matter,

Guo Changshi called Li Yao back, and only after everyone had left did he ask, "Do you have confidence?"

Li Yao waved the documents in his hand. "I haven't even finished reading these, how can I say anything? If you don't have confidence, then don't go?"

Whether you're confident or not, you can't back down in a situation like this! Just go for it! You might lose the fight, but you can't lose your composure.

These words left Guo Changshi speechless. He clicked his tongue and chuckled, "You have a good spirit, well done!"

Li Yao laughed and said, "That's right, so you see how much money I get for winning a game?"

Guo Changshi: "???"

Why are we suddenly talking about money?

Li Yao: "Look, the National Football Team team spent so much money to hire a foreign coach, no matter what. Our Artificer Association can't be stingy, can it?"

Guo Changshi: "Pah! Pah! Pah! What National Football Team National Football Team?!"

"Here's what I'll say!" Guo Changshi spread his five fingers. "Win one game, and I'll give you this amount!"

Li Yao's eyes lit up. "Fifty million! Master Guo is so generous!"

Guo Changshi was immediately bewildered. How the hell did you figure out that it was fifty million?

I clearly meant to say five hundred thousand! He pulled his hand back. "Just kill me then!"

Li Yao: "Then give me a straight answer!"

Guo Changshi was conflicted.

After giving Li Yao such a setup, isn't saying 500,000 too stingy? He stammered, "Five... five million?"

Li Yao: "Alright!"

I, Boss Li, am straightforward! After finalizing the matter, Li Yao went back. Even after Li Yao walked out of the conference room, Guo Changshi was still a little confused.

Did he get scammed again?

Damn it, he never learns! Why were you playing riddles with that guy? Just count off! Thinking of this,

Guo Changshi felt a tightness in his chest!

This is the second update, marking the 100th day of updates. 100 days may not seem like much, but it's been three and a half months. Thank you to all the partners who have been with me until now. I hope you enjoy reading this, truly.