After Xiang Beiyin and Cheng Dingxiang came out, they went directly to the street where Cheng's Restaurant was located.
There are quite a few people in Cheng's Restaurant, but most of them are foreigners, and there are not many Chinese.
Moreover, many of these people are comparing with other restaurants on the same street, not referring to the situation three months ago. The current Cheng's Restaurant seems a bit deserted compared to three months ago.
"It must be the Star Network that has affected the business! Even the Cheng Family Restaurant has become like this, not to mention the other stores! The Star Network created by Cheng Baizhi has definitely harmed the interests of the entire industry!" Xiang Beiyin said firmly.
Cheng Dingxiang nodded in agreement and looked up at him: "So what then? What do we do?"
Xiang Beiyin did not answer, but just showed a sneer on his face, and then walked towards another old ramen restaurant on the street.
Ever since his true nature was exposed, he no longer pretended to be the gentle and elegant gentleman he used to be. Coldness and viciousness appeared on his face.
Cheng Dingxiang opened her mouth, then closed it again, pursed her lips and followed in silence.
This old ramen restaurant is a classic old store with very good business. Even some very wealthy people will drive here to queue up for noodles.
But now, because it is not meal time, there is no one in this noodle shop.
In the past, even if it wasn’t mealtime, there would definitely be a lot of customers in the store, and when it was mealtime, there would be long queues.
There were no customers in the noodle shop. Although the fragrant soup and noodles were there, only the boss was sitting there, watching TV and cracking melon seeds.
Looks comfortable.
Hearing someone coming in, the boss took a look and recognized the person.
They all lived on the same street, so of course they had seen each other quite often, especially Xiang Beiyin. He had been at Cheng's Restaurant all the time, so he was naturally familiar with the owner.
"Is it you?" The boss frowned slightly.
"Uncle Li, it's me." Xiang Beiyin walked in and sat down on the chair opposite the boss without any hesitation, facing the boss.
"What's the matter?" the boss asked impatiently.
Obviously, he didn't really want to entertain these two people, but since everyone entering the store was a customer, he couldn't help but ask, "Want to eat noodles?"
"No rush." Xiang Beiyin looked around and when he saw the news report on TV that was interviewing Bai Zhi, hatred flashed in his eyes. He immediately looked away and spoke impatiently, "Uncle Li, I see that business in your store seems to have dropped a lot? Is it because of Cheng Baizhi's Star Network?"
Uncle Li frowned even more and stared at him: "What do you want to say?"
Cheng Dingxiang couldn't wait to lay the groundwork for Beiyin, so she stepped forward and said, "Uncle Li, aren't you angry? You were doing your business well, but then Cheng Baizhi caused this Star Network incident, causing your business to plummet. It's not as lively as before. Don't you want revenge?!"
Xiang Beiyin frowned and looked at her, suppressing the disgust in his heart.
Ever since their store went bankrupt, the two of them have been displeased with each other. As the saying goes, "Poor couples have many sorrows," and it is not just that for them. Naturally, they have lost much affection for each other.
But because of various reasons, they were forced to be tied together.
Although Xiang Beiyin was unhappy about Cheng Dingxiang's interruption, he continued, "Uncle Li, it's not that I absolutely want revenge, but her Star Network has indeed harmed the interests of everyone in the catering industry. Don't you want an explanation?"
As long as Uncle Li is willing, he has considerable influence in the old restaurants in Huai City, and he can take the lead and unite the entire catering industry.
Uncle Li looked at him with a strange expression.
But Xiang Beiyin didn't understand what he meant and continued, "Our say as one person or one restaurant may be weak, but as long as we unite the entire catering industry, I believe we will definitely be able to get an explanation!"
Cheng Dingxiang immediately nodded heavily.
In their opinion, if Baizhi's Star Network is promoted, it will inevitably harm the interests of the entire catering industry. Everyone is making good money, so how could they be willing to have their interests damaged?
Therefore, as long as he raises his arms and unites the entire catering industry, these people will definitely be willing to come together to ask for an explanation, boycott Star Network, and bring trouble to Baizhi.
Therefore, at this moment Xiang Beiyin didn’t think he would hear a second answer.
However……
When he finished speaking, Uncle Li suddenly stood up and shouted—
"Hey! Where did this idiot come from?!"
The two were stunned, completely stunned.
Uncle Li: "The Star Network has been popular for a long time. I even bought a helmet. It's only 99 yuan. Teacher Cheng Baizhi doesn't charge any patent fees, and the national price is also very low. Everyone can afford it! Where did you come from? Don't you know that the Star Network is popular? Don't you know that the national promotion also takes the interests of the general public into consideration?!"
He didn't know that Xiang Beiyin and Cheng Dingxiang had been detained for three months.
Before they came, he was also using a helmet, but when it was almost time for dinner, he put the helmet away and planned to go online to StarNet to enjoy the food after the customers left!
"What did you say? The star network has become popular?!" Xiang Beiyin stood up.
"Of course, the Huaxing helmet is still there! You are such a fool. Many people go to Star Network to eat, but why don't we open a store on Star Network? Now I sell on Star Network and in the store at the same time. It's easier than before, but I make the same money as before. Only a fool would unite with you. What do you want an explanation for? What explanation do you want? I'm not grateful enough!" Uncle Li looked at them as if they were idiots.
Although the price of a bowl of noodles on Star.com is small, the quantity is large. Every time he logs into Star.com, he can see comments from netizens across the country. What a proud and proud thing.
Recently, many veterans in their industry have been posting praises from netizens on their WeChat Moments. They look so happy that it really gives Uncle Li a toothache.
But despite the pain, he also quietly learned to take screenshots and post them on his social media...
In addition to selling to the whole country, he can also taste the most authentic food from all over the country. They are in the south, but whenever he wants to eat authentic northern cuisine, he can just go to Star Network!
Because he is old, he can't eat this or that, and his teeth are not good. These things don't exist on the Star Network. If the country did not allow it, he would have hated to open a store and just live on the Star Network!
StarNet is not good?
Pooh!
It was also because his Uncle Li had a good temper. If these two went to another old man’s shop and told the story, they would definitely be beaten up!
He stood up and waved his hands impatiently: "Get out of here right now! You're not welcome in my shop anymore. Really, you two idiots, still arguing and asking for an explanation? Go to the police station and ask for it!"
Cheng Dingxiang was about to retort, but when she heard the word "police station", she immediately stopped talking and pursed her lips.
She had just come out and she really didn't want to go back in.
Xiang Beiyin still stood there blankly, his face full of disbelief.
It's only been three months, how could such a big change have happened?!
He suddenly thought of the past...
After three months of renovations, Cheng Baizhi created the Alien Network. After another three months of closed-door research, Cheng Baizhi launched the Star Network. They were detained at the police station for three months, and after they were released, she unexpectedly launched the Star Network nationwide!
No wonder!
No wonder there are only foreigners in Cheng’s Restaurant!
No wonder there is no business in the store at the moment, but the boss is not in a hurry at all.
No wonder!
Cheng Baizhi! Nemesis!!
Xiang Beiyin covered his chest and almost vomited blood.
At this moment, he heard the voice from the TV——
"Teacher Cheng Baizhi, all industries are paying close attention to Huaxing.com and are very anxious. I'm eager to know when other projects besides catering, such as learning, work, and entertainment, will be developed. Could you please provide some answers?"
"The entertainment industry is in contact with the state, the Academy of Sciences, and others, and should be connected to the Huaxing Network relatively soon. But other projects will have to wait until the country has developed the best plan that benefits the country and the people and will not cause adverse effects before they can be officially connected to the Huaxing Network. But there is no need to rush, it is only a matter of time, the star network era has arrived." Bai Zhi's voice was clear.
Xiang Beiyin looked up at the TV.
Inside, Bai Zhi was the same as before, no, even more confident and beautiful. Wearing gold-rimmed glasses, she exuded a sense of calmness and confidence from the inside out, as if everything could be easily solved in front of her.
Yes.
The country also attaches great importance to Huaxing Network, how could it possibly harm the interests of the entire industry?!
With the country watching, all changes will only be good changes!
Xiang Beiyin felt a surge in his chest and a taste of rust appeared in his mouth. He covered his chest tightly and stared at the TV.
"Yes, it's really exciting. I hope all industries can enter the Star Network era as soon as possible." The reporter joked, "I really don't want to go out to work in the middle of summer!"
Another reporter asked, "Teacher Cheng Baizhi, will you be researching the third generation of the Huaxing Network next? Countries around the world are eagerly awaiting its introduction, and some are even discussing the possibility of introducing the second generation of the Huaxing Network in China. The number of green card applications in my country has increased exponentially this year!"
"Yes, the third generation of Huaxing Network will be released soon, but before that, I will probably upgrade the domestic Huaxing helmets first, and create better nutrient solution and holographic space capsules, etc." Bai Zhi replied calmly.
The reporter smiled.
Obviously, the sharp contrast between the domestic and international situations makes the Chinese people very proud and excited.
"Teacher Cheng Baizhi! You are truly an outstanding scientist!"
Inside the TV, Cheng Baizhi's voice was firm and decisive—
"Let me correct you again. I am a cook, the head chef of Cheng Family Cuisine. Please don't forget this."
The reporters couldn't help but let out a low laugh.
"Okay! Teacher Cheng Baizhi, you are such an excellent chef!"
Bai Zhi smiled, feeling satisfied: "Thank you, you have good taste."
Xiang Beiyin stared blankly, his whole body numb.
At this moment, he finally realized that no matter how much he hated or was in pain, he had no way to deal with Bai Zhi.
Even if he was willing to risk his life to find Bai Zhi and die together with her, but such a scientist is respected by the whole country, can he get close to her and hurt her?
Xiang Beiyin's body shook.
He understood that Bai Zhi had reached a height that he could not even reach even if he looked up, let alone compete with her.
Beside her, Cheng Dingxiang was also stunned.
It's time for dinner and customers come in.
"Why don't you get out of here? Leave now!" Uncle Li continued to shout at people.
The two were kicked out.
Faintly, they could still hear voices talking—
"Why did you come to eat in the restaurant?"
"Oh, StarNet Assistant keeps reminding me to come out for meals, saying I've been using nutrient solution for three consecutive meals. While it's not harmful to my body, coming out is good for my physical and mental health..."
"Hahaha, your assistant is quite nagging? Mine is more aloof."
"It's said that they use big data analysis to identify the most suitable assistants. I think this Star Network Assistant is really smart. With Star Network, nothing seems strange."
"Yeah, what kind of noodles do you eat?"
"It's clear soup. StarNet Assistant has reminded me of this. Sigh."
"It's okay. We can go online later and eat your favorite food."
…
Xiang Beiyin and Cheng Dingxiang stood outside in a daze, feeling a buzzing in their heads as if they had been hit by a hammer.
What Xiang Beiyin thought of, Cheng Dingxiang also thought of.
She reached out and grabbed Xiang Beiyin's sleeve, despair in her eyes: "Do we... have any other options?"
"Is there any other solution? Do you have one?" Xiang Beiyin sneered, "Cheng Dingxiang, the thing I regret most in my life is leaving the Cheng Family Restaurant, leaving... Cheng Baizhi."
Cheng Dingxiang was stunned, her eyes slightly red, and then she gritted her teeth and said, "What's the point of regretting? Does Cheng Baizhi like you? Even if she liked you before, it was because of your cooking skills. Now she has no use for you, she doesn't even think highly of you!"
"Pa——" Xiang Beiyin slapped her in the face.
"Xiang Beiyin, you hit me?! I'll fight you!" Cheng Dingxiang pounced on him.
This pair of true love in the past fought in the street, attracting countless people to point fingers at them.
The fight between Cheng Dingxiang and Xiang Beiyin didn't last long because... Mr. Qian found them.
"What? Do you think that you don't have to pay me back just because you're detained?" Mr. Qian sneered.
"Mr. Qian, we have nothing left. What can we give you back?!" Cheng Dingxiang's eyes were red and her face was full of despair.
"I don't care what you give me in return, you have to pay me back, otherwise... humph." Mr. Qian didn't finish his words, but Xiang Beiyin and Cheng Dingxiang couldn't help but shudder.
Mr. Qian is not a particularly well-behaved person. He is very ruthless and has always been known for this.
"Give it back, we give it back!" Xiang Beiyin grabbed his hair.
"Everyone has hands and feet, and can always make money. You must pay me back part of it including principal and interest every month, otherwise... your hands are no longer your hands." After saying that, Mr. Qian turned and left.
There were only two people left sitting dejectedly on the ground.
They have no money left, and even if they continue to run Cheng’s cuisine, they probably won’t even be able to make back the rent given the current business situation.
Go to Star Network?
Cheng Baizhi is very selfless. She doesn't ask for money for her research on the Star Network and works hard to reduce costs for the general public. But she is stubborn about one thing - except for her authentic Cheng family cuisine, no other food can be put on the Star Network!
Apart from her, the only ones who could cook Cheng family dishes were Xiang Beiyin and a group of senior brothers and sisters, so no one had any objections.
As for them?
Haha, the whole Internet knows what they have done. Just don’t scold them. Who will speak up for them?
Looking for Cheng Xiu?
It's no use. Cheng Xiu has no money now, and he is afraid that Cheng Dingxiang, who is in debt, will drag him down again, so he doesn't even answer Cheng Dingxiang's calls!
Xiang Beiyin scratched his head and said in a hoarse voice, "If only I hadn't left Cheng's Restaurant..."
Cheng Dingxiang's eyes were also dull: "If only I hadn't been with you in the beginning..."
Regret, endless regret.
I feel so upset and regretful!
If they could turn back time, they would never go down this path!
Xiang Beiyin pulled his hair in pain.
Cheng Dingxiang was stunned for a long moment before she murmured, "She clearly doesn't know how to conduct scientific research... How could she possibly promote the Star Network? No! If she doesn't know how to conduct scientific research, then she'll definitely be exposed one day!"
When Cheng Dingxiang said this, Xiang Beiyin looked at her with disgust, as if she was looking at a madman.
Cheng Dingxiang: “…”
Even Xiang Beiyin didn't believe it, let alone others.
The light in his eyes went out.
But soon, the fire in her eyes rekindled.
Fake is fake. Cheng Baizhi doesn't know how to do scientific research, and one day her lies will be exposed, and she will definitely wait for that day!
She's waiting!
Bai Zhi just finished an interview.
The country blocked many interviews for her, but there was no other way. There were so many people across the country and even the world who were curious about her and wanted to ask her so many questions.
So occasionally, Baizhi still has to come out for an interview.
When Baizhi got on the bus, the orderly and the driver were looking at something and laughing.
After Bai Zhi was protected and got into the car, the two of them immediately put away their phones and became serious.
Bai Zhi didn't care and smiled: "What are you laughing at? Why are you so happy?"
The driver was calmer, so there was a hint of hesitation on his face.
But the orderly was still young, and he smiled again when he heard this, chuckling, "Teacher Cheng, netizens are sharing news about foreign netizens again."
"Huh?" Bai Zhi was surprised.
The orderly immediately began to explain in detail.
It turns out that it was because of Huaxing.com and Huaxing Generation.
When Huaxing.com and Huaxing 1st generation were just released three months ago, foreign netizens were shocked. Later, when they heard Baizhi say that 2nd generation was for domestic use and 3rd generation would be sold abroad, they became dissatisfied and started a fierce battle with domestic netizens.
Of course, the domestic victory was overwhelming.
Now that Huaxing.com has been fully rolled out across the country, a lot of domestic feedback has flowed abroad, including some foreigners who have settled in China, who have also shared their experiences and other feedback abroad.
People abroad are particularly envious and are urging China to share its second-generation technology every day.
After all, what is the third generation? Who knows how long it will take?
Among them, netizens from Country M are always particularly argumentative and very annoying.
Just now, Bai Zhi said in an interview that in addition to catering, entertainment will also be officially connected to Huaxing.com. As for the third generation, we have to wait until Bai Zhi studies nutrient solution and holographic cabin first. This is simply a joke in China and drives foreign netizens crazy.
A fight started again, first foreign netizens said -
"Ahhh! I can't stand it. Bring in the second generation. I can tolerate eating and stuff, but the thought of holographic games is driving me crazy!"
"Oh, please ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be more helpful and bring in the second generation!"
"Calm down. China won't be in a hurry to export the Huaxing Network. The Huaxing Network can be used in many other places, including military. If they want to get ahead, they will give us time."
"Ah, I don't care! I want StarNet! Why is it so hard to get a Chinese green card?!"
…
When domestic netizens read the news, they initially felt sympathy and were glad that they were Chinese, but then they had no other emotions.
But just at this time, netizens from Country M spoke out again——
“That’s selfish!”
"It shows a lack of peace awareness and disrespect for other countries!"
"Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you must get tough."
"Yes, our country M has been providing a lot of technology to China over the years."
"China must be required to share its latest technology with the world!"
…
Then, domestic netizens exploded.
In recent years, you have introduced a lot of technology to China, but have you asked for less money from China?
I don’t know how much it costs every year just for various expenses!
So shameless!
Then, Chinese netizens scolded American netizens like dogs.
That's what the driver and the orderly were laughing about.
After listening to this, Bai Zhi tapped her chin with her fingers and nodded: "Yeah, I understand."
"Hmm?" The orderly was slightly startled and asked, "What do you understand?"
"We cannot demand less from Country M for its patent fees."
orderly:"!!!"
He stared at Bai Zhi and asked tentatively, "How much do you want?"
"A lot. It hurts them so much." Bai Zhi curled her lips.
“Will they give it?”
"You don't have to give it to me. Then research the Star Network yourself."
Orderly: "If they were to research it themselves, how long would it take?"
Bai Zhi: "According to their current progress, they will be able to manufacture it themselves in another 60 years."
orderly:"!!!"
He immediately grinned and smiled foolishly, then realized that he was too silly and quickly stopped grinning, but the corners of his mouth remained raised high.
Sixty years, see if you can wait!
The third generation of Huaxing.com was launched half a year later.
In the past six months, people abroad have been going crazy waiting, especially after the introduction of entertainment to Huaxing.com. Countless foreigners have been rushing to China every day, and all kinds of videos have been forwarded on foreign websites, which has stimulated them so much that they can hardly bear it.
Even netizens from Country M rarely showed up later on.
——Because they are waiting too, they won’t be stubborn anymore.
However, with the launch of the third generation, the patent fees are very expensive, especially for the United States. Compared with the cheap domestic prices, it is a considerable expense to use the Star Network abroad, especially for the United States.
They were going crazy and made a fuss for several days, but in the end they had no choice but to accept it.
Even if the country does not want to accept it, the people of their country will urge it to accept it.
There's nothing we can do. Who told them that they can't figure it out on their own?
In fact, if the prices were not as low as those in China, they could actually afford the cost of using StarNet. It's a pity that with the comparison of China, it is very painful.
To an outsider, there is no difference except the huge price difference between domestic and foreign markets and the half-year usage time difference.
But only scientists know how great an impact the past six months have had on China's technology and the technology of other countries!
Now is the era of Star Network, and China has been ahead for a full six months. Not only that, they also created the Huaxing Network!
Therefore, in this era of star network, China is at the forefront.
In the future, they may go even further and become even more difficult to surpass.
In particular, they also have Cheng Baizhi.
That... she calls herself a chef, but the whole world knows that she is a scientist who is so awesome that people love and hate her.
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