Hold a press conference
After the carnival, netizens were both proud and angry.
Such a heaven-defying thing actually appeared in one's own country. Who wouldn't be proud?
But the United States wants to rob openly. Who can tolerate this? They are so hypocritical!
"Why? We grow our own produce and we can sell it to whoever we want. Why should they tell us what to do?"
"Sharing? Sure! First, share all your chip technology, aerospace technology, and biopharmaceutical patents. Then we can talk about sharing the YX factor."
"It's hilarious. Typical gangster logic. If they can't steal, they'll just stand on the moral high ground and yell, accusing us of being selfish."
"Sisters and brothers, protect our best vegetable farmers! From today on, if anyone dares to say a bad word about 'Delicious Vegetable Shop', I will be the first to get angry with him!"
The number one trending search is firmly occupied by “delicious vegetable store”, followed by the word “explosive”.
The number of visits to the online store continued to break through in just one hour, and Xiao Zhao and his team urgently reinforced the server three times.
The situation inside the wall is bustling, but the scene outside is quite different.
Countless netizens around the world followed the clues provided by Country M and found the online store.
When they saw the price of 600 yuan per kilogram, instead of being scared away, they believed even more in the authenticity of the video.
However, when they excitedly added the items to the shopping cart and prepared to pay, they all saw a system prompt:
【Sorry, your area is not within the delivery range. 】
At first, people thought it was a system error.
But as more and more foreign users reported this issue online, they finally realized that this store really refused to provide services to foreign citizens, just as the US Secretary of State said.
This completely ignited the anger of netizens around the world.
"This is blatant discrimination! Health knows no borders! We have the right to buy these amazing vegetables!"
"Please, my mother has cancer. I'm willing to pay any price, ten times, a hundred times the price! Please sell it to me!"
"How selfish! The Chinese government is hoarding drugs that could cure humanity and trying to monopolize the profits. Shame on you!"
Soon, netizens began to frantically @ their country's government's official accounts on major social platforms.
"@M Country President, what are you waiting for? Negotiate with China! This is more important than any trade war!"
“@Y country government, country Y needs the YX factor! Please act now!
"@DearChancellorShoals, my tax dollars should be used to acquire this technology, and nothing else!"
This propaganda war carefully planned by Country M was unexpectedly effective.
Now, the eyes of the whole world are focused on the "delicious vegetable store" and the Chinese government.
The phone in Zhou Zhenguo's office never stopped ringing.
Calls came from various departments asking about response strategies.
He didn't answer.
At this point, things are no longer a simple diplomatic friction or intelligence war.
This is an open conspiracy.
This conspiracy forces you to sit at the poker table, and tells you from the beginning that the trump card in your hand is seen by the whole world.
But the problem will be solved after a week.
The atmosphere at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conference was serious.
All the journalists from all over the world who could come came.
Everyone is looking forward to how China will respond.
Spokesperson Lin Lan walked up to the podium. She was wearing a smart dark blue suit, with a calm expression and steady steps.
The audience was instantly quiet, with only the sound of shutter clicks.
"Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon." Lin Lan's voice was unhurried.
"Now let's start asking questions."
There was no opening remarks, no unnecessary greetings, and it was so straightforward that all the reporters were stunned.
A reporter from Country M grabbed the first opportunity to ask questions. He stood up and asked very sharp questions.
"Ms. Lin, Country M has confirmed that a substance called Factor YX has been discovered in China. Does the Chinese government acknowledge the existence of this substance? Are its effects really as miraculous as shown in the video?"
Here it comes.
Everyone held their breath.
Lin Lan's gaze fell on the reporter, and a polite smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"Mr. Reporter, we only heard about the YX factor you mentioned from your Secretary of State's press conference.
I have to say that your country's scientific researchers have a very rich imagination."
She changed the subject: "China is a vast country with rich resources and a long history of agriculture. We have always been committed to cultivating higher-quality agricultural products.
As for a video that has been edited and has an unknown source, it is probably difficult to use it as scientific basis.
We would rather your country make the complete research data public rather than a short video clip.”
He used a small move to achieve a great result. He neither admitted nor denied the claim, but kicked the ball back and questioned the other party's evidence.
The American reporter was clearly unwilling to accept this and pressed the issue, "But the delicious vegetable shop does refuse to sell to foreign citizens. Isn't this a form of discrimination and monopoly?"
Faced with such a resource that could benefit all of humanity, why did China choose to keep it for itself?
The smile on Lin Lan's face remained unchanged, but her eyes turned cold.
"Discrimination? Monopoly? These are very serious accusations."
She spoke slowly, her voice low but every word clear, "I do remember that not long ago, some countries were using national security as an excuse to confidently restrict other countries from obtaining their high-tech products, even including civilian chips and software.
I ask, is this also for the benefit of all mankind?"
There was an uproar at the scene.
This boomerang hit fast and hard.
Lin Lan continued without pausing, "As far as I know, the delicious vegetable shop is just a small online store run by an individual. Its production is limited, and it is currently unable to undertake cross-border mail business.
This is normal business practice in any country.
Perhaps, once our shop owners have saved enough money for postage, or some countries have lifted their technological blockades, we can discuss expanding our business scope.”
"Pfft——" Some domestic reporters in the back row couldn't help but burst out laughing.
These words are simply outrageous. It's almost like saying "You sanction my chips, why should I sell you vegetables?" directly to his face.
But what he said was flawless and reasonable.
The barrage of comments on domestic live streaming platforms exploded instantly.
"Hahahahahahaha, I declare that Goddess Lin is my only sister! I think my lips must be blessed!"
"Translation: I won't sell it to you, get out!"
"That's a killer! He's using the chip issue to slam me in the face. It feels so good!"
"The owner has saved up enough money for postage... Please, let the owner look at us, the children who stayed here, and we'll crowdfund the postage for you!"
Another foreign reporter stood up and asked an even more pointed question: "Who is the operator of this online store?"
Does he have special connections to the government or the military?
Will the Chinese government consider intervening and requiring them to disclose their technology so that it can be shared globally?"
This question touches the core and is what all countries want to know.
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