Chapter 8 If He Wasn't So Proud, He Wouldn't Be the Demon King 1
Ji Feibai's invention caused a sensation. The host on TV said excitedly: "The concept of the work designed by this 18-year-old boy is brand new, completely surpassing the existing robot technology. His extraordinary use of nanomaterials..."
The entire Hanamachi Research Institute was excited about Ji Feibai's achievement. This celebration party was prepared for him. The usually empty and deserted hall was covered with a red carpet. The lights were turned on for the first time. The shiny floor reflected the dazzling light. A standing microphone was erected in the center of the stage. Everyone was wearing a well-dressed dress. Many of them I had never seen before. It seemed that all the researchers at Hanamachi Research Institute were present. Most of them were young people under the age of 20. One after another, they raised champagne glasses to congratulate Ji Feibai.
The whole auditorium became a huge music box, and everyone felt joy and happiness. This emotion overflowed and made people dizzy.
Ji Feibai was obviously the center of this music box. All the music was played for him, in harmony with his every smile and every move.
He was wearing a white suit today, and his short hair was carefully groomed, making him look very handsome. The high-spirited smile on his face made him look even more energetic. At this moment, his every move was extremely elegant. If you only look at him with your eyes, Ji Feibai is really a perfect nobleman.
Director Xia Kun, the investor of Hanamachi Research Institute, was wearing a silver-white suit, with his hand on Ji Feibai's shoulder, praising him from time to time. The two of them looked harmonious, like a pair of like-minded father and son.
Happiness, excitement, envy, admiration...the celebration party was filled with these emotions.
Xia Senshi and I were like two earthlings who had accidentally entered an alien planet. We had no idea how to react, and it seemed as if no one had noticed our arrival.
I stared at the nano lizard robot on the screen that was exactly the same as the one in Xia Senshi's design, and was so shocked that I couldn't speak.
How could this be possible? Xia Senshi's design was kept completely secret. Until yesterday, he was still testing it in the woods by the sea. And I believe that this design was completed entirely by Xia Senshi alone. How could it become Ji Feibai's work?
Could it be that...
My thoughts were in a mess. I subconsciously tried to grab Xia Senshi's hand, but found that his slender hands had already been clenched into hard fists, which were icy cold.
My heart skipped a beat. In this situation, Xia Senshi must be the one who feels the most uncomfortable, right?
At this time, the melodious piano music in the hall lowered its volume slightly, and the director walked to the center of the hall and held the microphone.
I saw that the director's eyes clearly swept over Xia Sen, but he seemed not to see him. He directly cast all his concern on Ji Feibai and invited him to the stage with applause.
"Today is the most important day for our Hanamachi Research Institute. The new work of our rising star Ji Feibai is a major innovation in the industry..."
Everyone laughed in agreement.
Only Xia Senshi and I were trembling slightly, and I could no longer tell whether my hands were colder or his hands were colder.
" Yesterday, everyone watched Ji Feibai's new product launch conference. The response was huge and unprecedented!" The director said with a beaming face, and patted Ji Feibai's shoulder respectfully, "Everyone who can enter the Hanamachi Research Institute is a genius. I believe that the next celebration banquet held here will soon be held by everyone present here!"
The whole audience was shocked. Everyone surrounded Ji Feibai, raised their champagne glasses high, and their eyes were shining with passion.
But in my eyes, these smartest people in the world are being fooled.
At this moment, Ji Feibai, who was in the center of the spotlight, suddenly glanced towards the door and immediately spotted Xia Senshi and me.
Ji Feibai and Xia Senshi seemed to be exchanging glances in the air. I couldn't see Xia Senshi's expression, but I knew that his back was straighter than usual. But Ji Feibai was clearly standing on the throne of victory. He twitched the corners of his mouth in contempt and raised his chin slightly. The action was so obvious that more people looked at Xia Senshi.
The director handed the microphone to Ji Feibai and said, "Feibai, as a role model, please say something to the younger generations at Hanamachi Research Institute!"
Ji Feibai took the microphone without hesitation, and a strange fire ignited in his dark brown eyes. His voice was no longer as gentle as before, but instead had an arrogance and sharpness that could not be hidden. This made me begin to doubt whether the person standing on the stage was really the gentle Ji Feibai?
"On this joyous night, I feel that it is superfluous to say other high-sounding words. I just want to speak my mind." He paused and continued, "It is undeniable that Hanamachi Research Institute did provide me with a platform and gave me some help. But I want to say that it is just a small springboard for me to take off. Now its mission has been completed. I will leave here and move on to a better and higher platform."
The crowd fell silent instantly. No one seemed to react to what Ji Feibai said. Their smiles were still frozen on their faces. Especially the director, who had not yet stopped clapping.
Ji Feibai raised his chin. From Xia Senshi and I's perspective, we could fully understand that this was a complete demonstration against Xia Senshi.
"I am about to leave Hanamachi Research Institute. This is an irreversible decision. How should I put it? Actually, I am very grateful to Mr. Xia Kun for his concern for me. However, I really despise the arrogant character of some people here. It makes me feel sick! I believe many people will have this feeling, right?"
Ji Feibai's words were obviously directed at Xia Sen. When he looked at Xia Sen with a provocative look, many people also looked over.
I couldn't help but stand in front of Xia Senshi, trying to help him block some unfriendly gazes.
Lie! He's lying!
Xia Senshi gently put his arm around my shoulders and put me behind him.
The director's usually calm voice also trembled a little: "Fei Bai, do you know what you are saying?"
Ji Feibai smiled contemptuously, without even looking at the director: "Yes, I'm talking about Xia Senshi. Do you think you are the strongest in the world? Why do you never take others seriously? Does everything in this world belong to you? Then I will show you, everything I want will be mine! I, Ji Feibai, can easily defeat you, and everyone will cheer for me!"
The whole audience was silent, the atmosphere was as heavy as a piece of black gel, and everyone 's expression was frozen in shock. A joyful celebration turned into a disaster that was hard to look back on.
Only Ji Feibai's voice echoed: "I have applied for a patent for my robot, and two famous foreign institutions want to buy my invention. Soon, I will be able to set up my own research institute. And you, Xia Senshi, you have nothing, what can you compare with me?"
After Ji Feibai finished speaking, time seemed to have been silent for a century. During this time, the whole audience was silent. No one thought that his heart was filled with such vicious resentment. But at this unexpected moment, he was fearless and completely released it, like a poisonous snake spitting out its core, making people tremble involuntarily.
I used to think that he was a gentle and elegant boy...
There were whispers from the audience, and everyone's eyes were cast towards Xia Senshi. The director frowned, as if he was considering whether to stand up for his son.
When I looked up at Xia Sen, even at this moment, his broad back was still straight, just like usual. I believe his gaze would not change either, it must still be so firm and proud.
When his clear voice sounded, everyone stopped talking at the same time.
"Congratulations, Ji Feibai." Xia Senshi even smiled. His voice was calm and clear. Such a peaceful congratulation made everyone's eyes widen in surprise. "However, I don't think there is much advantage in releasing the results before the press conference. After all, the official press conference of Hanamachi Research Institute will be held in a week. Who can predict what will happen then?"
Oh my god, he could still be so calm even now? One week...what could change in one week?
"Hahaha..." Ji Feibai laughed wildly, walked over aggressively, and said arrogantly, "I am really impressed by your ability to brag. Well, let's wait and see what you can show at the press conference of Hanamachi Research Institute in a week. My new team and I will definitely come to show your support."
Xia Senshi's tone did not change at all: "I can't say anything else, but I can guarantee one thing, that is, you will learn what humility is on that day."
"Aren't you the one who should learn to be humble the most, Xia Senshi?"
"Humility doesn't work for me."
"Then I'm even more excited. You've failed completely, so will you still be so stubborn? A flower like you who grew up in a greenhouse has never experienced failure. Once you're hit, you'll collapse, right?"
