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Chapter 1520 Storm of Public Opinion
In fact, when Suning was studying and living in the United States, he got along quite well with his female assistant Kelly. This time, he naturally needed to do his best to play the role of host.

First, she took Kelly on a tour of the entire research center. Seeing the three skyscrapers that have now been put into use, Kelly, the foreign woman, was naturally very shocked.

Kelly hadn't paid much attention to Suning's news in recent years, so this time he was given a mission in a critical situation. "Mr. Zhuang, is this large area owned by your research center?"

Suning gave Kelly a brief introduction, "Yes! It covers a total area of 50 hectares. The skyscraper is primarily rented out as office space, and it has become Shanghai's financial center. The research center's projects are also very complex, and the equipment here is world-leading, on par with MIT's research equipment."

"Oh! My God! Mr. Zhuang, you are really amazing. No wonder you don't care about the treatment in the United States." It was not until then that Kelly understood why Suning chose to return to China.

"Kelly, this isn't about the salary. The main thing is that I can realize my dreams here and also maximize my abilities."

"That's true! The Chinese market is indeed the largest market in the world, and it's also very convenient for you to open up the market."

"Yes! Kelly, many universities across China have heard that you're in Shanghai and want to invite you to give lectures. It's too late to hold a welcome banquet, so we're holding a farewell banquet for you at the Peace Hotel the night after tomorrow."

"Mr. Zhuang, thank you so much. I didn't expect you would always treat me as a friend."

"Haha, hospitality is a traditional virtue of ours. Besides, we worked together very harmoniously at MIT."

Soon the news that MIT President Kelly was coming to Shanghai spread, and then Suning held a grand farewell banquet for Kelly. In addition, Kelly was also the president of MIT, so naturally many mainland university administrators and scholars praised him crazily.

Many leaders of prestigious schools flew to Shanghai, and there were even some people from Run who thought they had connections with Kelly. Suning was too lazy to bother with them, so naturally the farewell party became particularly lively.

Because she is close to the water and gets the moon first, Kelly chose to give a speech at Fudan University these two days. This is also the only place where she has given a speech in a mainland university. Naturally, everyone in Fudan University was surprised.

After sending Kelly off, the now-retired President Xie expressed his gratitude on behalf of Fudan University. "Professor Zhuang, thank you so much for this. You've really earned Fudan University a lot of respect."

"Principal Xie, you're retired now, but you still come here to watch the fun?" Su Ning couldn't help but look at the old man with amusement.

Principal Xie was still somewhat shocked as he looked at Su Ning in front of him, "I can't help it! It's your fault for making such a fuss."

However, Su Ning explained to President Xie with a gloomy expression, "The research center has attracted international attention, so we won't have peace of mind in the future."

"Oh? Could it be that Ms. Kelly came here with a purpose?"

"Almost! Our research center is about to make a breakthrough in the chip field. The US got the news and sent Kelly here to lobby for them."

"What does it mean?"

"The research center's chip research and development has affected the status of American chips. They want to prevent us from continuing our research and development."

"What? Isn't this too overbearing?"

"Principal Xie, you're also a veteran in the mainland's technology circle. You should be used to this kind of thing."

"No! This is the first time our technology has caused panic in the United States."

"Principal Xie, have you forgotten our two bombs and one satellite?"

"Huh? That's right! Kennedy once said that if he were still alive, we would never be able to develop the atomic bomb."

"So this kind of showy operation has always been their tradition."

Principal Xie immediately understood that Suning needed the support of a powerful force. "Then should we try to get some assistance?"

"Forget it! The exchange conditions offered by the Americans are quite tempting, and I am indeed tempted." However, Suning, who was already satisfied, was somewhat indifferent.

"This...this is not good, right?" Principal Xie was surprised to hear that Suning was going to give up the research on chips.

The world was incredibly complex. If he truly launched a chip, he might be ostracized by some people in mainland China. "President Xie, my research center is completely private. Our primary goal is to make money, and we don't rely on resources from anyone, so we don't need to worry about ideology or morality. Furthermore, our R&D progress won't cause any losses to anyone."

"Ah! That's true! But it still feels a bit regretful."

"This is how the world is! You have to give up something to gain something! Blindly forcing yourself into a desperate situation will only lead you to a dead end."

At this moment, Principal Xie suddenly looked up at Su Ning and asked, "Professor Zhuang, I noticed that you are very insecure."

"Yes! That's why I chose to return to Shanghai. Relatively speaking, I still believe in myself more."

"..."

Kelly soon ended her trip to Shanghai, and Wall Street in the United States also agreed to Suning’s conditions. After all, these transactions could also make them considerable profits.

It’s just that Wall Street in the United States suggested that Suning go to the United States to sign a contract, but Suning refused without thinking. This time he would definitely be put under house arrest, and no one would be able to rescue him.

Wall Street in the United States couldn't understand why Suning was so wary of them, and asked many bigwigs to lobby Suning to go to Wall Street to sign the contract, but they were all rejected by Suning. In the end, they chose to sign the contract in Shanghai, mainly because Suning was too cowardly.

However, after the three acquisitions of the research center were officially announced, they caused a huge sensation. This was also the first time that a Chinese institution acquired foreign companies and projects.

Then, Suning ignored the outside disturbances and immediately launched its own mobile communication brand and PC, and successfully occupied the mainland market and entered the international market.

As for the acquired TSMC, it also gradually moved to Shanghai. Coupled with the huge technical resources and financial support of the research center, Shanghai soon had the production capacity of top-level chips and semiconductors.

……

Nowadays, Suning’s photos often appear on the front pages of major newspapers and magazines. Suning’s history and experience are also well known to the Chinese people. Suning has also become a model of success touted by the Chinese people.

Upon hearing that their eldest son was famous, Zhuang's parents were filled with disbelief. "Ganmei, is this really your eldest brother mentioned in the newspaper?"

"Mom, it's him! He is not only a famous professor now, but also a very rich boss." Zhuang Ganmei responded with the same unhappiness.

Zhuang's parents looked at the photo in the newspaper with confusion, "But...but why has he changed?"

"I don't know! But I heard that he seemed to have had plastic surgery abroad. It seems that he doesn't want to have any contact with us anymore."

"No! Since he is so rich now, why does he ignore us? He is too selfish."

"Mom, forget it! Doesn't Pengfei give you living expenses every month?"

"Humph! What's this little money worth? You're having a hard time at the factory right now, and he has to at least pay for your living expenses. And Zhennan and Zhenbei must be found a good job. At the very least, he has to be appointed as the general manager of Chaoying Company."

Zhuang Ganmei was very sober at this moment and couldn't help but remind her parents, "Mom, have you ever thought about what would happen if my eldest brother refused? What if he gets angry and doesn't ask about your affairs?"

However, Zhuang's parents disapproved and said to Zhuang Ganmei, "Ganmei, how could you be so useless? Can't you contact the TV reporter? Now that your eldest brother's case has been reported in the newspaper, the TV station will surely be willing to seek justice for us."

"Ah? Looking for a TV reporter?" "Yes! Just look for the reporter from Suzhou TV Station."

"Mom, this is really going to break things off, right?"

"What are you afraid of? We barefoot people are not afraid of those who wear shoes."

"..."

In fact, Zhuang Ganmei was also very tempted. After all, seeing how rich Suning was, she was jealous. If she could grab some of the property, it would be great. As for the risks, it was nothing compared to the benefits that could be obtained.

Then Zhuang Ganmei called Suzhou TV Station and contacted a news program on the TV station. Sure enough, the TV station showed great interest.

Soon, these journalists began to report irresponsibly, accusing Suning of being unfilial and heartless. In addition, Suning was one of the world's top scientists, and public opinion immediately formed a huge storm.

Susan was a little panicked by all the negative news. "Professor, many TV stations and newspapers are reporting about you now. I didn't expect your parents to contact the media."

"Let the Ministry of Justice send a lawyer's letter directly to the TV stations and newspapers." However, Suning said to Susan indifferently.

Susan couldn't help but feel worried. "Ah? Professor, will this exacerbate the conflict?"

"Susan, is this something you should consider?"

"Yes! Professor, I know what to do."

Suning really didn't expect that Zhuang's father and mother could think of this trick, but he had an indifferent attitude. He didn't need those so-called false reputations.

When Suning decided to leave Suzhou, he had already made all the preparations in his heart, including never having any contact with these people again.

Then Suning called his nephew Pengfei, "Pengfei, don't give your grandparents a penny from now on. Also, find a new place for your aunt to live, and don't let her go to the Cantonese restaurant for the time being."

"Uncle, I understand, but we can't let them go on like this, right?" Pengfei, who had also noticed the public opinion, agreed without hesitation.

However, Suning sneered and said, "It doesn't matter! We're not a listed company, so we have to depend on the shareholders. Besides, if you don't want me here, I'll find another place. Don't bother with these greedy guys."

"Okay! Uncle, I know what to do. Our company in Suzhou will definitely strengthen security, and strangers will never enter the company's gate."

"Well! This time I'll make them pay the price."

……

Public opinion outside is indeed becoming more and more crazy. News about Suning abandoning his wife and children and abandoning his parents is overwhelming, but Suning is too lazy to respond. Instead, it is believed that Suning is feeling guilty.

Although Suning has asked Susan to send a lawyer's letter to the media in the name of the "Research Center", these daring media have never been sued before, so these media that fabricate stories have not restrained themselves at all, but have become more and more aggressive.

However, when the subpoena from the Shanghai court was delivered to major media outlets, these media people who had been shouting so loudly were completely dumbfounded. They had not expected that Suning was actually going to fight them for real.

Then Suning picked up the phone and called the bigwigs he knew, and soon the public opinion storm was suppressed. As for the media people who jumped the most enthusiastically, they all apologized in the newspapers. The most radical ones were also fired or transferred to remote departments.

Having failed to achieve their goal, Zhuang's parents were dumbfounded. "Ganmei, why hasn't Pengfei sent this month's living expenses yet?"

However, Zhuang Ganmei replied with a look of regret on her face, "Mom, I can't contact Pengfei anymore. It's obvious that he won't give you any more living expenses."

"What? Where is the birch forest?" Mr. and Mrs. Zhuang thought of the birch forest unwillingly.

"Hey! I went to look for Hualin yesterday and heard that they had moved. Even Huang Ling was no longer in the cotton mill community."

"Then find Tunan and Xiaoting!"

"Tunan said he would no longer give you living expenses, and that we went too far this time. Besides, I can't even get through the door of Xiaoting's workplace."

"Where are the reporters?"

"I can't get through on the phone either! I heard they've all been fired."

"What? How could this happen? How did it become like this?"

"Mom, I advised you not to cause trouble in the beginning. As long as Tunan is here, we will definitely benefit from it in the future. But now you have offended Tunan as well."

"I……"

Zhuang's father, standing by, was furious and venting his frustration, "You ungrateful bastards! Zhuang Chaoying and Zhuang Tunan are both ungrateful bastards! Just treat him as if I don't have a son or grandson."

At this moment, Zhuang Ganmei sneered with disdain, "Humph! Dad, you've said this so many times. Even if you don't say you're tired of it, I'm tired of hearing it."

"..."

At this time, Zhuang's father, Zhuang's mother and Zhuang Ganmei were all very regretful, but there is no medicine for regret in this world, and adults must be responsible for their own actions.

In fact, they didn't know at all that Suning was hoping they would jump out on their own initiative, so that they could break off relations with them and completely stop their greed.

"Dad, can you forgive grandpa and grandma for this?"

"Zhuang Tunan, look at me now. Why do you think I'm that Zhuang Chaoying?"

"This……"

"When I decided to leave you and go abroad to study, my relationship with you was severed. That's why I rarely interact with you. Your father died seven or eight years ago, so you can't hold me to the responsibilities and standards of a dead person."

"Dad, I don't understand what you mean."

"I've fostered your grandparents and your uncle's greed. Seven or eight years ago, I realized this and had enough of the impoverished life. So I wanted to succeed step by step and have a better future. Therefore, my choice was to give up your mother and you two siblings. As for your grandparents and your uncle, I didn't even consider them."

"But……"

"Zhuang Tunan, I've actually held back. I believe you know my abilities."

"Okay! I promise that grandpa, grandma, and uncle won't come to harass you again."

"It doesn't matter! They can't pose any threat to me anyway."

……

(End of this chapter)