Chapter 147 The Domineering President’s Father 26
When Xiao Yihuang called, he had just hung up the phone for less than a minute. The other party was the Smith family from Country M, who were very interested in the highly flexible bionic robot newly developed by the Xiao Group.
Bionic robots have long been a popular field, but with today's technological advancements, they still face significant challenges in terms of highly precise control, environmental and object perception, and motion structure. For example, household intelligent robots are only suitable for use in the home environment; their shortcomings become apparent once they are no longer in such a simple environment. Another example is the recently developed marathon robots developed in other countries. While they can reduce power consumption and enable long-term, high-load operation, they still lack terrain perception.
The difference between robots and humans is that the human brain is sensitive and can flexibly perceive and respond to various complex environments and feedback. Even if it is not as omniscient as a robot, it is not so rigid.
Therefore, when the research institute under the Xiao Group overcame the various shortcomings in the field of contemporary robotics and developed a comprehensive and perfect robot, in addition to only obeying the two procedures of the binding person and not violating the law, it can be flexibly used in various environmental operations, especially high-voltage electricity and mining operations. These functions can reduce the safety risks of humans in the workplace and completely rewrite the irony of humans carrying heavy loads while robots write poems and paint for them.
This product has not yet been officially launched on the market because once this robot is put on the market, the probability of unemployment will increase significantly, which may easily cause social unrest, which goes against the original intention of research and development.
Xiao Yan’s philosophy is that robots can only replace human labor and provide convenience in daily life, rather than bring harm to human society. If this is the case, they might as well be destroyed.
The Xiao Group is already in contact with the country. Until a solution to the problem is found, this robot will not be put on the market indefinitely.
Of course, there is not only the Smith family of Country M, but also the royal family of Country F, as well as old families and various forces in various countries.
These old families have capital per person and do not consider the dangers at all. They only care about their own interests. As for what will happen to the lower classes, this is not something they need to consider.
Labor costs abroad are high, but according to information they've heard, this robot's lifespan could reach over a hundred years. Isn't that cheaper than labor costs? While purchasing robots in bulk would be expensive, robots require no rest and can operate 24/7, without the need for food or sleep. There's no need to worry about work-related injuries or labor laws. Regular maintenance is all that's needed, and the investment is quickly recouped, with endless benefits.
Purchasing was not their original intention. They wanted to completely control all channels for Xiao Group to be listed in their country, and use this as a threat. If Xiao Group does not agree to cooperate with them, the robot of Xiao Group will not be able to be listed in their country.
These old-fashioned families abroad are not ordinary upper-class capitalists. They can influence the political affairs of various countries. For example, the Justice Party advocates peace, environmental protection and social justice, and enjoys decision-making power in political affairs. The Smith family is a member of the Justice Party. Once restricted, it will be difficult for the Xiao Group to go public in Country M.
In order to force the Xiao Group, they used the fact that the Xiao Group was anti-human and anti-social to create momentum, and extensively publicized the harm that the latest robots developed by the Xiao Group would bring. This was also their open conspiracy. After all, once robots entered the market, they would indeed cause turmoil in society.
For a time, Xiao Group's overseas subsidiaries and major industries were faced with an all-round boycott. At the same time, they discovered that Xiao Group, a Country Z enterprise, had actually infiltrated so many industries in their country.
There are people who truly resist to solve the hidden dangers, there are also people who want to get a piece of the pie, and there are not too many people who buy for free.
These people had beautiful ideas, but Xiao Yan had already prepared a solution. When the product was developed and entered the trial period, he ignored the opposition of shareholders and temporarily suspended overseas business, allowing overseas employees to take paid leave. He also informed them that if they wanted to return to China, the group would provide free air tickets. Those who did not want to return to China, please pay attention to protect their personal safety.
In addition, the Xiao Group also hired mercenaries and armed forces from various countries to protect the Xiao Group's subsidiaries, put an end to zero-yuan purchases, and applied for the help of the resident ambassadorial group.
Under the absolute suppression of force, no zero-yuan purchases have taken place so far. Those who are interested have no choice but to protest in the streets before the national policy comes out.
Domestic leaders also greatly appreciated the Xiao Group's communication with them at the first opportunity. Faced with the pressure and threat of boycotts and sanctions from various countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded with strategies. After all, Country Z is no longer the country that was bullied and had to cede territory and pay compensation. Today, Country Z has already entered the top three countries in the world. If anyone wants to fish in troubled waters and bully their people, the country will not sit idly by.
At the same time, the Xiao Group also held a press conference, stating that the new robots have complex procedures and are difficult to produce, so the current production volume is very low. Even if they are put on the market, priority will be given to domestic high-risk jobs. It also stated that until a national response plan comes out, the new robots will not enter the market indefinitely.
Under the deliberate instigation from abroad, there are netizens in China who support the Xiao Group, there are also the walking five million, and there are netizens who are truly worried about losing their jobs. There are all kinds of opinions. In addition to issuing announcements and notices, the Xiao Group also patiently responded to netizens who hold opposite opinions. Anyway, the overseas employees are now on paid leave, and except for the relevant staff who need to be on duty, they are not short of manpower.
After hearing the purpose of Xiao Yihuang's visit, Xiao Yan was very pleased that his son finally wanted to seek help from his family when he encountered problems, instead of being foolishly cheated of money like before.
"I know about this. If the circumstances are consistent, her brother will receive appropriate assistance."
Xiao Yan sent a string of phone numbers to Xiao Yihuang: "Here's the number. Ask the girl to leave her phone number and address. Someone will come to investigate tomorrow."
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yihuang explained the situation to the young woman and comforted her, "Don't worry. In a situation like your brother's, there's a high chance he'll get help."
As he was speaking, the sound of sirens came closer.
Just as the young woman had thought, the lack of surveillance footage and any clues, not even knowing the group's appearance, greatly increased the difficulty of the investigation. However, since the group mentioned the Xinghai Club, the police also planned to investigate there.
Accompanied by two female police officers, the young woman returned safely downstairs. She hesitated, "Thank you, officers, for bringing me back. Excuse me, but could you just take me here?"
The young woman explained, "My father is very strict with me. If he saw you, he would definitely think I was embarrassing him..."
She repeated what she had said to Xiao Yihuang before and successfully gained the sympathy of the two police officers.
Family disputes are difficult to resolve. Even if they temporarily resolve each other's problems, parents and children still have to spend time together. Once they are gone, the other party's parents will retaliate even more severely. In this situation, it is far more difficult to resolve than when a husband abuses his wife.
Domestic violence is unacceptable, and couples can still choose to divorce, but how can children sever ties with their parents? Not to mention that the other party has a seriously ill younger brother, and it is impossible to leave their original family and live in another city.
The officer patted the young woman's shoulder reassuringly. "Cheer up! If you encounter any difficulties, you can contact us." She left her contact information. "Don't worry about bothering us. The police's mission is to serve the people and protect their personal safety. Which hospital is your brother in? We'll visit him tomorrow."
The young woman was moved by their words, and felt an indescribable bitterness and sadness in her heart, but she could no longer turn back.
If she were alone, she would choose to turn herself in. The fact that she had violated the law was an indelible fact. If she went to jail, what would happen to her brother?
The young woman lowered her eyes, suppressing the complicated thoughts in her mind.
She took a deep breath and smiled gratefully: "Thank you."
When she got home, her father looked very unhappy, the house was in a mess, her door was wide open, and from the pillows scattered at the door and the clothes on the floor, it was clear that her father had lost again in gambling.
Facing his daughter's eyes, the man did not feel ashamed at all. Instead, he was very angry and asked, "Where is your salary this month?"
A deep sadness emerged in the young woman's heart.
Her father gambles, she sells her body and gets addicted to drugs. Is this kind of life worth continuing to live?
People always seek benefits and avoid harm. She thought about the predicament she could not escape in this life and the passive situation she could not turn back. Then she thought about the young man who was deceived but had good intentions, and the justice of the police officer just now. She fell into a fierce struggle.
When the man saw that she didn't say anything, he became angry for a moment. He was submissive in front of outsiders, but he was tough in front of his family and children.
He stepped forward and gave her a sudden push. The adult man had great physical strength and easily grabbed her hair. Severe pain emanated from her scalp. His action was full of humiliation. "I'm asking you a question!"
"Don't tell me you have no money! Your colleagues told me. You went out with someone last night. Where's the money?!"
What made the young woman feel the saddest was not his action, but his words, which made her feel as if her heart was falling into the abyss and her body was terribly cold.
She silently took out a few hundred dollars. There was no transaction record for the cash, which was a common trick used by those customers to avoid being tracked by the police.
The man loosened his grip and counted the bills, still unsatisfied: "Why is it only this little?" He rolled his eyes, softened his tone, and told his daughter something her parents shouldn't have said: "I know a big boss. His family owns a company. Although he's a bit old, he's also very generous. You're old enough to get married and have a family. If you follow him, you won't have to work so hard."
He concealed the other party's violent sexual fetish and portrayed her as the perfect choice of partner in an attempt to gain benefits from selling his daughter.
The young woman's hair was disheveled from the violence she had just endured, covering the expression on her face.
For the first time, she had the intention to kill her biological father.
What was the point of living for such a person? How could such a person deserve to exist in this world? Why had she been born to face endless oppression? Why did he have complete control over her life?
Anyway, she is already rotten and cannot escape the abyss of sin. Rather than letting such a rotten person live in this world, what's the harm in adding one more crime?
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