An abstract trainer who taught Charmander the Incinerate move

Chapter 265 Ultimate Twist: The Super-Hidden Director Mo Zhen! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The setting sun bathed the outline of Sanyo City in a warm, molten gold glow, and Mo Zhen and his group cast long, slanted shadows along the road.

【Oh my god, oh ...

Xiao Mengzi, like a pink jelly, excitedly bounced and twisted wildly on Mo Zhen's shoulder, almost turning into a blurry pink light and shadow.

【Lord Mo Zhen! We've struck it rich! We've really struck it rich this time! Can you feel it? This surging, inexhaustible, dreamlike energy! Hahahaha!】

Mo Zhen walked with ease, his red suit spotless, a calm smile playing on his lips, as if he had everything under control.

He reached out and slapped Xiao Huolong's incredibly elastic belly with pinpoint accuracy.

Its belly was filled with free tree fruits provided by [Fanbingbing] cold chain logistics.

Xiao Mengzi continued to chatter on and on, gesturing wildly with her hands and feet.

[This lineup was absolutely phenomenal, triggering a massive amount of world-building changes. While the feedback energy was mixed, overall it was a steady and positive outcome – a huge win! We not only successfully guided the three monkeys back to their original restaurant business (in the game, these three had to close their gym and open a restaurant because their trainers were too weak), but we also permanently enjoy 30% of their profits! We've won big!]

Mo Zhen waved his hand gracefully, looking completely nonchalant, as if the benefits that would drive any trainer crazy were nothing more than a pittance of pocket money.

"It's nothing, just another commercially successful and critically acclaimed blockbuster. Excellent directors naturally deserve a generous salary and box office revenue share, isn't that just a matter of course?"

The enigmatic smile on his lips appeared particularly profound in the setting sun.

Just then, a clear, cold female voice, tinged with a hint of resentment and a dangerous undertone, crept around Mo Zhen's neck like a chilling spiderweb.

"Director Mo... what a grand production! Such an exquisite script. It's completely fooled audiences worldwide!"

Mo Zhen's body suddenly stiffened, and the composure on his face froze instantly, as if he had been frozen in ice.

Naza suddenly appeared three feet behind him, as if she had always been there, blending into the shadows.

Instead of wearing the glamorous dress she wore for the competition, she changed into an extremely sexy dark purple bodycon dress that accentuated her breathtaking curves in the afterglow of the setting sun. Her long, dark green hair cascaded down like a waterfall, making her skin appear even whiter.

She elegantly crossed her hands in front of her, a playful expression on her face that was neither a smile nor a frown.

"Miss Naz?"

Mo Zhen chuckled twice, subconsciously taking half a step back, only to bump into Xiao Huolong's soft belly and bounce back.

"The competition has ended. How come such a busy person as you, who holds multiple positions as a dojo master and Bollywood star, hasn't returned to Guandong yet? We, a small rural town, really dare not take up any more of your precious time."

Nazi took a small step forward, tilting her head slightly. A strand of dark hair brushed against her full breasts. Her voice was sweeter, yet carried an undeniable stubbornness.

"The affairs of Kanto will naturally be handled by my super-powered dolls. Rather than those boring schedules, I would much rather hear the writer tell the complete script of that wonderful story that is now a legend in the eight regions—[Mo Zhen and Hachiku]."

The story of "Mo Zhen and Hachiku" has been embellished by various media outlets and through its own narrative, and has been transformed into a new era's version of "The Harmony of Generals and Ministers".

In the story, he is a discerning mentor and artist who has a keen eye for talent, a broad mind, and is willing to sacrifice his own reputation to help his rivals; while Hatchuk is a culinary master who endures humiliation, accumulates knowledge and skills, and finally achieves amazing success.

Together, the two created an industry legend of reconciliation and mutual respect.

But as the mastermind and writer of all this, Mo Zhen knew better than anyone what kind of huge dark secret lay behind this glamorous legend.

There was never any "ice king" or "ice king" power, and there was no such thing as fairness or impartiality. Hatchku was the predetermined champion from the very beginning!
The entire Food God Competition, from Mo Zhen's initial attack on Xiba Catering that sparked heated social discussion, to the plot twists in the middle, and finally Hachiku's "amazing comeback", was a global promotion show tailor-made for Xiba Catering's pre-made dishes!

Upon seeing Sabrina's icy blue eyes, which seemed to see right through people, and the almost pathological curiosity deep within them, Mo Zhen knew he couldn't hide anything from this superpowered queen.

He sighed, his shoulders slumped slightly, revealing a hint of helplessness at being forced to confess.

"Alright, alright, as expected, nothing can be hidden from Miss Naz."

He shrugged, his tone becoming much more candid.

"This is all just a marketing campaign. You've tasted Hatchku's ready-made meals yourself, haven't you...?"

That's right, there is no such thing as "Ice Mastery" in this world.

Surely no one actually believes in this stuff, right?
If you believe me, type "1". I have several boxes of imported health supplements from Hezhong...

To put it bluntly, the so-called "Ice Venerable Force" is just a setting that Mo Zhen borrowed from "Battle Through the Heavens". He carefully selected it to perfectly match Hachiku's brand image of "kung fu" plus "freezing". It is just a gimmick for artistic packaging.

Who actually uses ice to cook?!

Naza's delicate eyebrows lifted slightly, a hint of knowing she had expected it flashing in her eyes, but more than that, disbelief.

"Oh? But I remember that Director Mo, you initially used the banner of 'guardian of traditional culinary arts' to criticize pre-made food with all your might. Why, in the blink of an eye, did you spare no effort to write, direct, and act in such a grand show to promote Hachiku and Siba cuisine?"

"Times change."

Mo Zhen smiled, a smile full of a businessman's shrewdness and calculation.

"There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. Any opposing relationship can be transformed into another in the face of sufficient price. Sometimes, turning enemies into friends only requires one... opportune moment."

"Oh, what opportunity?"

Naz's red lips curved into an alluring smile, awaiting his next move.

Mo Zhen spoke calmly, revealing the truth behind it all.

"Just after the stock price of Hachiku's Shiba Catering plummeted, the biggest shareholder behind my boss, Miss Wanlong [Novel Website]—Miss Cattleya, the chairwoman of the Sleeping Beauty Foundation, a capital group from the Sinnoh region—became that opportunity..."

A fleeting realization crossed Naz's icy blue eyes, which quickly turned into a deep sense of amusement.

She is clearly not ignorant of the rules of the capitalist game beneath the surface of this world.

Those ancient capital groups from the Sinnoh region may not directly operate any tangible or visible businesses.

They neither produce a single energy cube nor lay an inch of railroad track. What they are truly passionate about and adept at is investment, the relentless and pervasive penetration and control of capital.

Their tentacles have already silently spread to every corner of the world, like a giant invisible spider web, covering the global economic lifeline.

It is no exaggeration to say that over 90% of the world's well-known listed companies, regardless of whether their headquarters are located in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, or Hozon, have the shadowy presence of these Shennong Capitals at the top of their equity structure.

Those seemingly glamorous "CEOs," "chairmen," and "business giants" who wield great influence in the media are, in essence, mostly just highly skilled employees carefully selected by these vast capital empires, running their businesses on their behalf.

The shares held by these so-called "bosses" are but a drop in the ocean compared to the capital behemoths behind the scenes, woven from ancient families and secret agreements, who truly control everything. They are not even a fraction of the shares held by these behemoth conglomerates.

There are many conspiracy theories and urban legends surrounding these ancient and mysterious Sinnoh capitals, such as the Dark Society and the Alpaca People, which are famous examples.

Regardless, it is an indisputable fact that Sinnoh Capital controls more than half of the world's assets.

Mo Zhen continued to explain, her tone as if she were stating a common business case.

"When I first attacked Xiba Catering and successfully brought it to its lowest point, causing its brand reputation to collapse, its stock price to plummet, and it to the brink of financial ruin... the astute Ms. Jia Deliya immediately contacted me through Wanlong."

Capital's instincts always lead it to the smell of blood.

When Xiba Catering, once a behemoth, was brought to its last breath by Mo Zhen's series of blows, and its valuation plummeted to rock bottom, the Sleeping Beauty Consortium, which had been secretly watching for a long time, immediately bared its sharp fangs.

A "timely help" for Hatchku was quickly launched, but the help came at a price: an equity acquisition agreement.

Under the dual pressure of the Sleeping Beauty Group's powerful capital and Mo Zhen's control over public opinion attacks, Hachiku and his team had little room to struggle and were forced to sign the equity acquisition agreement. The Sleeping Beauty Group successfully acquired a total of 51% absolute control of Xiba Catering at an outrageously low price, completing the complete takeover of this sinking behemoth.

Following this, a "reversal script" meticulously written by Mo Zhen himself was respectfully presented to Hachiku, who was still in shock but had seen a glimmer of hope in his desperate situation.

A grand scheme designed to deceive the entire world has begun.

Naz recalled Gadriya's exaggerated performance on the judging panel, which seemed to have truly shocked her soul out of her body by the "Ice Venerable Force," and couldn't help but show a hint of doubt.

"Could it be... that Miss Cattleya's behavior was also part of your performance?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Zhen couldn't help but let out a sneer, a laugh filled with mockery of the hypocritical mask of the so-called high society.

"Of course! My dear Miss Naz, you don't really think that Sleeping Beauty, who seems so noble and aloof, would genuinely believe that those pre-cooked frozen dishes are some kind of earth-shattering delicacy, do you?"

Indeed, every gasp of surprise that Gadriya exclaimed on stage, every tremor that seemed to be an extreme shock to her taste buds, and even her exaggerated reaction that almost made her faint, were all part of a carefully rehearsed performance.

By taking a couple of bites of industrially produced frozen food and letting out a few pleasurable groans, one can easily fool the enthusiastic audience and investors below the stage, causing the stock prices in one's hands, which had become worthless due to the fraud scandal, to soar to new heights, creating a new wealth myth.

Why not do something that's risk-free and highly profitable?

Capitalists have never been shameless; all they care about is saving face.

It's only when it's discovered that it's considered a shady operation and a disgrace; if it's not discovered, then it's a legendary business saga that people will talk about with great interest!

"And... what about Mr. Shaka?"

Sabrina pressed on, saying that the dragon slayer from the Unova region, a highly respected veteran and powerful figure, didn't seem like someone who would easily cooperate with such a charade.

"Oh, you mean that elder of the Gattuso family? Well, the Gattuso family was one of the early investors in West Brazil Catering."

Mo Zhen casually answered her question, completely exposing the pretense of these upper-class people.

"As a local bigwig in Hezhong, he is naturally happy to see this kind of good thing that can make everyone rich and make the pie bigger and stronger. He is willing to personally step in and cheer for the rise of Hezhong's local brands. By the way... everyone can share a piece of the pie as the stock price rises. We will all be close business partners in the future."

Nazi snorted disdainfully, clearly not expecting that the old man was also an actor.

However, she then revealed an extremely eager look, peering intently at Mo Zhen as she moved closer.

"So... what did they give you in return?"

Mo Zhen paused, straightened the collar of his red suit, and put on a dedicated working-class expression.

"Stop talking, artists need to eat too! I was just dutifully doing my job as a screenwriter and director. Of course, I got some compensation..."

He pointed to Xiao Huolong behind him, whose belly was stuffed full of free tree fruits for life.

"Look, this is a lifetime VIP member of [Fanbingbing] Cold Chain. This means that as long as we are within the Unova region, whether we are in the Misty Mountains or the Blowing Cave, one phone call will bring the freshest tree fruit directly to our door after being flash-frozen and preserved."

Under Mo Zhenna's genius scriptwriting, Xiba Catering's brand reputation underwent a stunning 180-degree reversal.

From a pre-made food fraudster despised by thousands, he has become a pioneer of healthy, delicious, efficient, and innovative "cold concept" catering!
Its stock price soared like it was riding the Rayquaza, breaking through countless historical highs and its market value multiplied several times over.

Although Hatchikul's personal shares were significantly diluted due to the Sleeping Beauty Group's strong investment, his personal wealth and social fame reached an unprecedented peak due to the soaring stock price.

His collaboration with the Sleeping Beauty Foundation brought him both fame and fortune, making him a top-tier superstar who excelled in both the entertainment and business worlds.

Hachiku feels nothing but gratitude towards director Mo Zhen!
He patted his chest and promised that with just one phone call, no matter where you were, he would provide you with unlimited free of the freshest tree fruits!
As Tang Long's level increased, the number of tree fruits he consumed became a terrifying number that was growing every day.

With the help of the Crimson King, the fully unleashed Burning Technique of alchemy turned its belly into a large tree fruit incinerator.

Although Mo Zhen's royalties can cover Tang Long's current expenses, transportation is a major problem.

Now, with Hatchku's full support, all the problems have been solved.

It has to be said that [Fanbingbing]'s cold chain express delivery service is truly advanced. Not only is the delivery accurate and extremely fast, but the fruit is also absolutely fresh after being refrigerated and preserved.

With Fan Bingbing's guarantee, Tang Long can cultivate with the highest quality medicinal materials anytime, anywhere in the Union, and refine the purest Nine Dragons Divine Pill!
The myth of the so-called Ice Venerable Force has been able to continue because of the technology and ruthless skills provided by Dr. Makomo.

Although her "Dreamship Unlimited Energy" project, which she claimed would change the world's energy landscape, is still far from being realized, she has developed quite a few strange and unusual byproducts generated during the research process.

One of them happens to be a special food additive that allows people to experience pure ice...

To avoid being imprisoned by the dodo bird, she tearfully provided all the technical support she could for Xiba Catering.

In this way, Mo Zhen can also be considered to have contributed his technology as equity.

As for the safety of food additives, there is absolutely no need to worry!
The United States Food Safety Committee, controlled by the Gattuso family of Shaka, has already issued the highest level of "safety certification" and "quality assurance" for all of Xiba Catering's products.

Officially endorsed and authoritatively certified, you can eat with confidence and buy with confidence, guaranteed to be problem-free!
As for the Three Monkeys Restaurant owned by the three Tian Tong brothers...

As Mo Zhen said, competition rankings are meaningless; as long as you have traffic, even a pig can fly.

Although the three brothers did not win the championship, their legendary performance in the Food God Competition has made Three Monkeys Restaurant a world-renowned internet celebrity restaurant, attracting a constant stream of people every day.

Countless bloggers and livestreamers flocked to the restaurant, and just as Mo Zhen had said, the line stretched for two miles!

Furthermore, the agreement between Mo Zhen and Hachiku also included a clause requiring the other party to withdraw from the Sanyo City market.

This made Three Monkeys Restaurant the number one restaurant in Trisolaris City, unmatched by anyone else.

As for the other chefs who participated in the competition, they also made a fortune from the online traffic.

Xiao Gang's Rock Serpent Extreme Pack became an instant hit, becoming the top choice for countless middle-aged and elderly women to reminisce about their youth. Of course, some men feeling a midlife crisis also come here to refuel and replenish their supplies...

Meanwhile, Mao's family business, "Aina Restaurant," has become the number one restaurant on the Alola tourist must-try list, attracting a constant stream of tourists eager to try something new.

Everyone wants to know just how terrifying the devilish dish that could make the superheroine Caldera faint is.

She single-handedly boosted Alora's tourism industry.

Meanwhile, Jimmy solidified his title as the top French chef in Carlos, becoming a huge star with fans all over the city.

After one round, it seems that everyone except Batman Pappa, who is being chased all over the world by Dan Yu, is completely exhausted from winning.

As the sun completely sank below the horizon, the last rays of sunlight stretched Mo Zhen and Na Zi's shadows long.

After hearing all this, the ambiguous smile on Naz's face deepened. She slowly raised her hand, and a dangerous purple superpower glow swirled around her fingertips.

"What a... brilliant script! No wonder it's written by my author husband."

With a gentle twist of her superpower, the delicate button tying her skirt on the back fell off and floated in the air.

Mo Zhen was stunned by the scene before her and subconsciously wanted to take a step back, but the fluctuations of superpowers became even more intense, like an invisible cocoon, tightly enveloping the two of them.

Nazi stepped forward, almost pressing herself into Mo Zhen's arms. She tilted her head back, her long, dark green hair falling down. The frozen lake in her eyes had completely melted, leaving only an almost morbid possessiveness and burning passion.

"So, shouldn't you pay me a proper fee to reward my wonderful performance? After all... you wouldn't want others to know the script behind the scenes, would you?"

(End of this chapter)