Rebirth: Controlled Nuclear Fusion

Part 76：Counterattack

The executives behind Wang Chuanfu were startled when they saw the bald man launching an attack on him. They hurried forward, trying to intervene. However, by the time they moved, the baseball bat was already inches away from Wang Chuanfu's face.

In an instant, Wang Chuanfu sidestepped, narrowly avoiding the blow, and landed a powerful punch directly to the bald man's face. The impact sent him staggering backward, and soon, blood poured from his nose.

The executives behind Wang Chuanfu breathed a collective sigh of relief, only then remembering that he had been a soldier in his youth.

The BYD security guards rushed forward, quickly restraining the bald man. Wang Chuanfu cast a cold, unflinching gaze at the crowd of troublemakers. Not a single one of them dared to move an inch.

At that moment, the media cameras, which had been waiting, rushed over and began capturing the scene. This was exactly the kind of dramatic spectacle they had hoped for. They already had the headline ready: Car Owners Fight for Rights, BYD's CEO Loses Temper and Strikes a Man!

Such a report would undoubtedly tarnish BYD's reputation.

Wang Chuanfu quickly inquired about the situation from the female supervisor, assessing the troublemakers, and then spoke to the crowd.

"Our reputation in Longguo is well known," he began, "so give me two days, and I promise you will have a satisfactory resolution."

Just then, several police cars arrived, and after a brief conversation with a BYD executive, the troublemakers were promptly escorted away, including the bald man.

That same day, news began circulating online, claiming that Wang Chuanfu had assaulted someone. The culprits who had initiated the chaos were conveniently erased from the footage, leaving only the moment where Wang Chuanfu struck the bald man.

The news quickly went viral.

Netizen 1: "I can't believe BYD's CEO would hit someone. I always thought he was a philanthropist, but now it seems he's nothing but a ruthless monster!"

Netizen 2: "Human nature is so deceptive! Wang Chuanfu is truly despicable!"

Netizen 3: "From now on, I'm boycotting BYD's electric vehicles! This is a disgrace to our country!"

Netizen 4: "I don't believe it! There must be more to this than meets the eye!"

Netizen 5: "The photos don't lie! Wang Chuanfu should be arrested!"

Netizen 6: "I think that bald man wasn't innocent either. Maybe Wang Chuanfu was just defending himself!"

Netizen 7: "Wang Chuanfu is a disgrace to Longguo!"

... The internet was abuzz with vitriol against Wang Chuanfu, fueled by the carefully orchestrated narrative spread by the trolls. His family's private information was even leaked.

Meanwhile, Mark, who was behind the entire media campaign, smiled to himself as he watched the online furor unfold.

"Longguo people are just like this," he chuckled softly. "Heh..."

In the face of these online attacks, Wang Chuanfu remained silent, refusing to respond.

The following day, Longguo made a stunning announcement to the world: the nation had developed a lithium iron phosphate battery with three times the performance of traditional lead-acid batteries.

The world reacted with disbelief.

"No way," the world's nations thought. "Longguo's technology has progressed, but this level of advancement? We don't believe it!"

The potential applications of this new battery were vast, and if true, it would lead to a technological leap across many industries in Longguo.

The Western powers, particularly the United States, were deeply concerned, hoping Longguo would reveal proof to substantiate its claims.

However, Longguo refused to respond.

On the third day, BYD announced that it had entered into a strategic partnership with the nation, and their electric vehicle battery technology had already been upgraded.

Shortly thereafter, BYD unveiled a new car model on their website: Longteng.

The car's design was powerful and imposing, but what truly caught the public's attention were the specifications:

Longteng Electric Vehicle

Range: 1200 kmFast Charge: 1 hourPrice: 100,000 RMB

When BYD made the announcement, Longguo went into a frenzy. The news spread like wildfire across the internet.

Netizen 1: "1200 km range and a 1-hour fast charge?! This is mind-blowing!"

Netizen 2: "I'm skeptical! Is this for real?"

Netizen 3: "The country has confirmed it, so it must be true!"

Netizen 4: "1200 km range, 1-hour fast charge—this completely outshines Tesla's Model 4!"

Netizen 5: "The price is unbelievable—BYD is the true conscience of Longguo!"

Netizen 6: "Don't be fooled by BYD! Just days ago, their CEO, Wang Chuanfu, hit someone!"

Netizen 7: "The truth is out! The bald man was hired to stir up trouble. They've already confessed he was sent by Tesla!"

Netizen 8: "I was going to buy a Tesla Model 4, but I'm cancelling it now. Longteng's specs are far superior, and it's only 100,000 RMB!"

The online discussions exploded with excitement.

At Tesla's Asia-Pacific headquarters, Mark was fuming, and his employees dared not speak a word.

"Those deceitful Longguo people! They think they can just cancel their reservations? Dream on!"

Just days after BYD released the Longteng model, their customer service department was flooded with calls—20,000 customers requested to cancel their deposits. Over 80,000 Model 4 units had been pre-sold, and nearly 20% of those reservations were being withdrawn. Mark couldn't stomach it.

Meanwhile, Jesse from the production department handed Mark a phone.

On the screen was a post: "Don't bother asking Tesla for a refund on your Model 4 reservation! Wait until they deliver, then cancel. Let's really make them suffer!" It had already gathered 2.98 million likes.

Mark's fury reached new heights as he read the post.

"These tricky Longguo people!" he hissed, grinding his teeth. "If they actually cancel when the cars are ready, it won't be a loss of just a few billion, but more!"

After calming down, he made a decision.

"Release an announcement: Customers who reserved the Model 4 can cancel their deposits."

"But, sir...?" a concerned assistant began.

"We can't risk a loss of 10 billion in the future," Mark replied. "We'll accept a 300 million loss for now. It's the best we can do."

And thus, Mark, a shrewd leader, quickly took action to minimize the damage. But what he didn't realize was just how much he had underestimated the resourcefulness of the Longguo people.