All three question slots had been used up. Although every reporter below the stage still held their question placards high, Ji Yanzhi's departure brought the event to a close.
Global trending topics had been updating in step with the press conference. With each of Ji Yanzhi's answers, #72HourDeadline#, #HuaguosStanceDealsABlowToAmericanHegemony#, and #WhoWillBackDownFirst# took turns occupying the top three spots.
In stark contrast, the number-one topic on Huaguo's Weibo trending list, marked with a dark red "explosive" tag, consisted of just one word: #Satisfying#.
Close behind in second place was #ShiliGroupJiBrothers#, while the third took a decidedly unexpected turn: #CanRoomTemperatureSuperconductivityChargeAPhoneInOneSecond#.
Ji Yanzhi held a global press conference in the morning, attended a Board of Directors meeting in the afternoon, and met with Wang Mian just before leaving work.
He handed over the data drive he had brought back from the base and waved a hand. "Don't ask a single question. Take it back and look for yourself."
It would have been a miracle if Wang Mian had listened. "What is this? Something good? Am I the only one getting it, or does everyone else have one too?"
Ji Yanzhi drew a deep breath, relying on his upbringing to suppress the urge to curse. "It's what you want most in this world right now."
Wang Mian's eyes suddenly widened, and he froze for several seconds. "You mean... this contains all your assets?"
Ji Yanzhi stared at him coldly, the word Out poised on his lips.
"Just kidding. Don't take it seriously. Go home early, Director Ji. Your humble servant will take his leave." With that, Wang Mian gave a comical curtsy, grabbed the drive, and hurried off eagerly.
Once the door closed, Ji Yanzhi pressed his throbbing temple, then raised his wrist to check the time.
He had originally planned to go straight