Reckless and Unbridled

On his private jet flying directly from Beijing to Magic City, Zhang Yang gave the two flight attendants a real taste of what it's like to be Ferrari in the air.

As flight attendants, they had naturally flown countless commercial airliners.

But this was truly their first time experiencing such a luxurious private jet, and in terms of sensory experience, it was more than just breathtaking.

Zhang Yang's reputation was naturally limited to the upper echelons.

To put it bluntly, only people of a certain social standing know of Mr. Zhang's reputation; ordinary people naturally wouldn't. In terms of widespread fame, he certainly can't compare to those long-time bigwigs who frequently appear in the news.

The two flight attendants knew Zhang Yang was incredibly wealthy, but they had no idea he had reached such an unimaginable level of riches...

"Zhang Yang, I never knew your wealth was so great..." Liu Chang sat by the porthole, her mouth agape in astonishment.

"Let's not talk about that," Zhang Yang smiled. "Are you all able to adapt to the work environment?"

Both flight attendants nodded quickly.

Joke··

What an amazing environment!

Unlike business jet flight attendants, they were private jet flight attendants, and only needed to deal with Zhang Yang.

Moreover, the benefits are so good.

Isn't it wonderful to have it?

"Okay, since there are no problems, I'll make the arrangements later." Zhang Yang looked at the two flight attendants. "Shouldn't you two get into work mode beforehand?"

Immediately, the two flight attendants realized what was happening.

"Mr. Zhang, would you like something to drink?"

"Are your shoulders sore and numb? Shall I give you a massage?"

Zhang Yang smiled, his head resting gently on the soft fabric, feeling the caress of delicate hands, while looking at the pretty face kneeling at his feet, tilting upwards. It was a unique and delightful experience.

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In late spring and early summer, over the past few months, Cloud Motion's downloads have been steadily increasing, and at the beginning of May, almost unsurprisingly, the total number of downloads exceeded 100 million.

Within a few months, countless users have developed numerous ways to play with Cloud Motion.

With the help of various short video platforms, its popularity has remained high, and it has long been the undisputed beacon of AI in China.

Cloud Sea Technology has a prestigious reputation.

The headquarters in Beijing has grown to a thousand employees, including a research and development team and a sizable operations and marketing team.

Of course, making a profit is necessary.

However, at present, the most important thing is naturally to accumulate a user base, collect user data, and... squeeze out the living space of other AI tools.

A diverse range of ideas is certainly desirable, but that's only true when everyone's abilities are roughly equal.

Our own AI technology reserves are already decades ahead of the world. With such overwhelming strength, why would we waste time on slow, fair competition?

To become the world's most valuable company in the future, a monopoly is essential.

Amidst this rapid and unbridled expansion, Cloud Sea Technology experienced a period of explosive growth.

And each product iteration.

The various functional limitations imposed on Cloud Motion are also being gradually lifted.

For example, there are limitations on the number of characters, and limitations on the length of generated videos... The industry has been amazed by Cloud Sea Technology's R&D capabilities more than once.

Meanwhile, the development of humanoid simulators is also progressing at an alarming pace.

The researchers, empowered by the scientist template, are all industry experts. With readily available technological reserves, they are frantically absorbing relevant technologies, striving to bring the first generation of humanoid simulators to market as soon as possible.

Commercial use is not currently being considered.

Therefore... without any constraints from various factors, we can focus solely on development.

In June, groups of experts began flying to the Gangge Republic.

Such research and development work, far exceeding current technology, is naturally more convenient to keep in his own headquarters... The Gangge Republic will become the headquarters of his future black technology empire.

In June of the same year, Zhang Yang's Honey Badger Security officially left the Gangge Republic, embarking on its journey to become the world's number one private military contractor.

After more than a year of development, Honey Badger Security now has over 5,000 employees.

It includes frontline combatants, bodyguards, and non-combatants.

The services offered have expanded from standard personal security to include military operations, maritime security, logistics and transportation, military training and consulting, and more.

Although it is called a security company, it has long been a private army in the true sense.

In mid-June, the Gangge Republic welcomed a group of domestic guests.

These are the second-generation elites that Zhang Yang had previously befriended in China. Among them are scions of prominent families and super-rich second-generation individuals. In the future, most of them will grow into heirs, pillars, and future leaders of their respective families.

Back in China, what kind of luxury haven't they experienced? This trip to Africa is partly to investigate the market and prepare for doing business, and partly, naturally, to experience the thrills that they can't get back home.

With distinguished guests arriving from afar, Zhang Yang naturally made all the necessary arrangements, and also took the opportunity to let them see a side of himself that no one else knew about.

To put it bluntly, it's about showing off his muscles.

On a vast grassland within the Gangge Republic, an armed helicopter roared through the air.

On the grassland, herds of wild beasts were running wildly.

Africa elephants, Africa, hyenas, black rhinos...

Dust billowed across the ground.

Inside the cabin, however, there was an atmosphere of excitement, even screaming and shouting!

"That was so exciting!"

"Hahaha! This is more interesting!"

A group of pampered young men, accustomed to a life of luxury and privilege in China, had never experienced such a powerful and overwhelming sense of awe before. They all exclaimed with excitement.

"Brother Zhang, this... this is so awesome! It's way more awesome than those yachts and sports cars!"

Standing inside the cabin, Zhang Yang looked down at the boundless grassland and couldn't help but smile.

"Is that satisfying?"

He waved to a few random security personnel in the distance.

A short while later, the men brought over the Vulcan Gatling that had been mounted on the attack helicopter.

This thing is motor-driven, firing 6,000 rounds per minute; when it's fired, it's like a real hail of bullets.

The young masters stared wide-eyed, bewildered as to what had happened.

"Brother Zhang... what's this?"

"Do I need to teach you?" Zhang Yang chuckled, then immediately set up the Vulcan Gatling.

With the roar of bullets flying everywhere, hundreds of bullets per second swept across the wild beasts on the grassland below.

Hyenas, buffalo, Africa.

In the hail of bullets, he instantly turned into a bloody mist, leaving not even a trace.

Faced with this scene, the pampered young men, raised in a greenhouse, instantly turned pale, but then their faces flushed as if they were drunk.

I was so excited I was trembling.

"Brother Zhang, is it legal to hunt animals here?!"

People naturally still have deeply ingrained legal concepts in their minds.

Even though they were in Africa, they couldn't forget the local laws; they had no idea what the essence of the experience Zhang Yang was bringing them was...

"Legal? I don't know, it might not be legal... but it's legal for now, that's what I said." Zhang Yang suddenly laughed. "Who wants to come?"

What's legal or illegal?

If he says it's legal, then it's legal; if he says it's illegal, then it's illegal.

The crowd exchanged knowing glances, their eyes burning with desire as they looked at Zhang Yang.

A short while later, the eldest son of a major energy company in northern China stepped forward and, with trembling hands, helped himself to the Vulcan Gatling.

There are many wild animals below.

From wild elephants to hyenas, they have everything.

Elephants grow to be so big, it's not easy for them. If you ask him to take down an elephant with a single shot, he'd feel a little reluctant.

But··

"Those snarling hyenas are they, right? Damn it, ganging up on us!" He spotted the hyenas attacking the bison below and cursed loudly.

Then...

Da da da...

Bullets rained down.

He was so shaken that his whole body trembled, partly from shock and partly from excitement!

"Damn it, you killed the cow too!"

"You can't tell friend from foe!"

The crowd burst into laughter and playful banter.

It turned out that the burst of bullets had been completely inaccurate, and the bison that were being attacked were also blasted into pieces.

With him taking the lead, everyone else followed suit and tried it.

Men are naturally drawn to thrills; things like racing cars and engaging in extreme sports are essentially about seeking sensory stimulation.

But at this moment, all those movements are insignificant compared to the real guns and bullets rushing towards them.

Bullets, Blood and Fire

With each burst of bullets, a life was extinguished...

On the grasslands, the weak are hunted and killed by the strong.

And now, with everyone aboard the helicopter, standing at the top of the food chain, freely hunting down the beasts below, isn't that also a form of survival of the fittest?

After the hunt, the helicopter landed at a nearby base.

A group of people came to investigate the market.

Near the base is a sizable city with a large population, but it is relatively poor, and its overall appearance is hard to describe.

As soon as Zhang Yang landed, the officers from the base came up to greet him respectfully.

"Arrange for someone to accompany them down there."

Zhang Yang gave the orders as if he were commanding his subordinates.

The officer quickly agreed and jogged off to make the arrangements.

A moment later, several armored vehicles, several off-road vehicles equipped with machine guns, and a squad of heavily armed soldiers arrived to await orders.

The eyes of everyone present nearly popped out of their sockets.

"Brother Zhang... is this... appropriate?" a young master stammered as he approached.

This is the Gangge National Defense Forces, a proper military camp.

Even though the Gangge Republic is backward, the soldiers they've encountered along the way are all heavily armed and exude a fierce aura. To be honest, if it weren't for Zhang Yang, they themselves would have been quite intimidated if they were here.

How could Zhang Yang possibly order around such a legitimate army at will?

It's not uncommon for public resources to be used for private purposes, but to be able to command the army... what?!

They knew that Brother Zhang wielded immense power within the Gangge Republic, but they never imagined it had reached this level...

"Enough talk, let's go." Zhang Yang said with a laugh and a curse.

A moment later, the group, led by a convoy and escorted by military vehicles, headed towards a nearby town.

A group of pampered young masters were truly unable to describe their feelings at that moment.

They've certainly experienced the pomp and circumstance firsthand.

In China, whether traveling in supercars or accompanied by bodyguards, they have experienced grandeur countless times and enjoyed the sense of superiority that others see as them as high and mighty.

However, all of that pales in comparison to the spectacle before them.

A long line of military vehicles led the way.

Armed soldiers followed.

Sitting in the car, looking at the crowds on the road outside, their eyes almost prostrate on the ground, almost Yangwang, a certain feeling instantly welled up inside them.

I'm so satisfied!

This is what true superiority looks like, this is true power looks like, this is true grandeur looks like.

Only now did they truly realize that wealth is utterly insignificant in the face of power and absolute strength.

In China, no matter how much they flaunt their wealth or how extravagant their travels, they still inevitably attract cynical young people who roll their eyes at them as they pass by. But would anyone dare to do that now?

Luxury cars simply signify wealth.

At this moment, the military vehicles traveling with soldiers escorting them signified true class and status. Only then did they truly experience the feeling of looking down upon all living beings from a superior position.

As everyone sighed in admiration, they looked at Zhang Yang with undisguised adoration and reverence in their eyes.

They only had temporary trial vouchers, while their Brother Zhang was the one who truly granted them the temporary trial voucher qualification.

"Take a look and see what business opportunities you'd like to pursue," Zhang Yang said casually. "I'm hoping you'll invest more in businesses related to clothing, food, housing, and transportation; that way, you can have a steady, long-term income."

The Gangge Republic was, after all, his stronghold, so naturally he hoped it could be developed better. Even if it wasn't extremely developed, improving basic necessities like food, clothing, housing, and transportation would be a significant leap forward.

If all you want to do is come here to mine, well, besides making money, you won't contribute a single penny to the local development.

"Brother Zhang, I'm thinking of opening a chain of supermarkets here."

"Okay, good idea. Just come on over, and I'll make sure everything goes smoothly for you." Zhang Yang nodded.

"I'm planning to open an agricultural food processing plant here. I think this place is quite suitable for developing agriculture, and I reckon it'll be very profitable," someone else said.

The group chatted idly, one person saying something at a time.

The first investment is naturally a trial, and it's not a huge investment. But if the initial investment is successful, subsequent investments will naturally come in continuously.

"Okay, sure, let's make a fortune together then," Zhang Yang finally said.

"Haha, Brother Zhang, no matter how rich we all get, it's still not a fraction of what you have." Everyone laughed and flattered him. "By the way, Brother Zhang, I heard you also have a security company here, and it's quite big. Why don't you show us around? We'll definitely need your people when we do business here."

"Preparing so early?" Zhang Yang chuckled. "Alright, it'll be good to show you around."

Amidst laughter, the convoy continued its journey, weaving through the city in its rebuilding phase.

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One day later, at the headquarters of Honey Badger Security Company.

A group of wealthy young men from across the country held their breath, staring at the scene inside the headquarters of Honey Badger Security Company, all speechless with shock.

"These... these are all your men, Brother Zhang?"