Smith had absolutely hated the idea of donating his house.
His failed investment in soft drinks had dealt a major blow to his earning power. It would take him at least two or three years to make that eight million dollars back.
But although it pained him, the guy was pretty clever.
The very next day, he announced on social media that he would donate his house in Beverly Hills.
As soon as he made the announcement, the fans erupted in cheers.
After several days of unrelenting pressure, the old guy had finally decided to donate the house. There was no denying that this was a victory for the fans.
He was pretty efficient, too. By that afternoon, the house was already listed for sale.
Smith said he would donate all eight million dollars from the sale to charity.
After that, people were much less harsh in the comments on Smith's Twitter.
"He kept his word. Now that's a real man."
"Even though you're an obnoxious guy, I have to admit I respect you for this."
And once he announced he was selling the house, his Twitter comments instantly grew by tens of thousands.
It brought him a lot more attention, too.
As Smith read through the comments, he sighed to himself.
At least he had finally done something right. He had lost a house over this, but he'd also gained plenty of attention. And by keeping his word, he would attract some new fans as well.
Compared to losing eight million dollars, that might not seem like much. But little by little, the fans would keep adding up.
Meanwhile, Wang Yi, James, and the others saw the news, too. They all just laughed it off.
They all acted pretty nonchalant, but there was no denying it: rubbing it in