Rebirth: Controlled Nuclear Fusion

Part 77：Want to Run?

After Tesla announced the refund policy on their official website, only a small number of customers actually went through with the refund process. Most chose not to, for those who could afford a 300,000 yuan electric vehicle, an additional 10,000 yuan was hardly a significant amount.

This left Mark feeling quite uncomfortable. He couldn't tell if the customers who hadn't requested a refund were genuinely purchasing the cars or if they were simply plotting a final, devastating blow. If Tesla failed to produce the vehicles and these customers still demanded their cars, Tesla would be in a major predicament, one that could severely tarnish their reputation.

Just as they were worrying over the deposit issue, a sensational post exploded on the internet.

"Tesla's Unseen Crimes in Dragon Country!"

The moment this post went live, it rapidly gained traction, quickly dominating the headlines of major news sites across Dragon Country.

At Tesla's Asia-Pacific headquarters, Jesse looked at the post with a mixture of hesitation and dread. He wasn't sure if he should show it to Mark, remembering the last time he had shared such information, his phone had been destroyed in the process. After much contemplation, he decided to risk it and handed it over to Mark.

Mark, upon receiving the phone, already knew there would be trouble. Still, he took the phone, and the moment he saw the headline, his blood began to boil.

"Tesla's Unseen Crimes in Dragon Country."

Suppressing his anger, he clicked to open the post.

Slander Against Competitor BYD Group:

In [Month/Year], Tesla CEO Mark secretly colluded with material suppliers to falsely accuse BYD...In [Month/Year], Tesla's Production Head Jesse abused his authority to undermine BYD...

The post detailed 18 separate instances, each accompanied by photographic evidence, showing how Tesla had used underhanded methods to attack BYD.

Sexual Misconduct by Tesla's APAC CEO Mark:

In [Month/Year], while in a position of power, he sexually assaulted his secretary (with screenshots and chat records).In [Month/Year], while on a business trip to Kyoto, he engaged in prostitution (with photos).

The entire post was over 1,000 words, listing the numerous crimes committed by Tesla's executives in Dragon Country. Below it, the comments were filled with outrage from Dragon Country's citizens.

Comments from netizens:

Netizen 1: "These sons of bitches from the Beautiful Nation! Not only do they earn our money, but they also treat us like fools, attacking our domestic industries!"Netizen 2: "I can't believe I was ever duped into supporting Tesla. I thought BYD was the problem, but now it's clear who the real villain is!"Netizen 3: "I always knew BYD's CEO, Wang Chuanfu, was a philanthropist. He wouldn't attack anyone unless it was self-defense. The real aggressors were those bastards from the Beautiful Nation."Netizen 4: "We misunderstood Wang Chuanfu and even insulted him and his family. I regret it so much! I'm now reserving two Dragon Teng electric vehicles from BYD!"Netizen 5: "Throw those Beautiful Nation bastards out of Dragon Country!"Netizen 6: "How dare they cause trouble in Dragon Country? Teach them a lesson!"Netizen 7: "I'm a lawyer, and with this evidence, these criminals should be sentenced. Whoever posted this, contact me! I'll take them to court pro bono and show them Dragon Country's justice!"Netizen 8: "Count me in! I don't know the law, but I have money to fund the case. Let's make sure these crooks face justice!"

As Mark read through the post and the furious comments, a cold sweat drenched his back. His eyes were filled with dread—every accusation in the post was backed by solid evidence, and whoever leaked this information was clearly someone who knew him well.

He scanned the room, looking at his colleagues, but quickly dismissed the idea that it was them. After all, betraying him would be a career-ending move for anyone involved. The incriminating information also implicated many of them.

Seeing the comments from Dragon Country's netizens, Mark felt his best course of action was to leave the country immediately. If he were caught, he would certainly face a long prison sentence.

Determined, he rushed out of the meeting room and into his office, where he opened the safe and began packing money into his bag. He then shouted out the door.

"Xiao Li! Book me the fastest flight back to the Beautiful Nation, now!"

Xiao Li, his voluptuous secretary, was nowhere to be found. As Mark called out repeatedly in frustration, Xiao Li finally entered, dressed in a professional outfit that accentuated her curves. But behind her, to his shock, were several police officers.

Mark froze as he realized that Xiao Li was the one who had posted the information online.

"You? You traitor!" he spat, lunging at her, but two officers immediately pinned him to the ground.

Xiao Li looked down at him with disdain and said, "I'm not a traitor. I'm a citizen of Dragon Country. Prepare to face the consequences of your actions under our law."

That day, another news story broke:

"Tesla's APAC Headquarters Involved in Criminal Acts Against Dragon Country's Laws. CEO Mark and Key Executives Arrested!"

The internet erupted in applause.

Comments:

"Hats off to our law enforcement!""Dragon Country is powerful!""Who would dare challenge the laws of Dragon Country now?""They got what they deserved!"

Tesla's headquarters in the Beautiful Nation did not intervene to help Mark and instead issued a sincere apology to Dragon Country, admitting that Mark's actions were personal and not representative of Tesla's values. They also stated that they had failed in their management, allowing Mark to cause havoc in Dragon Country. The apology was a strategic move—they were desperate to maintain their market share in Dragon Country, which accounted for 75% of Tesla's revenue.

After paying a hefty fine of 100 million yuan, Tesla continued to operate in Dragon Country, but their future in the market was dim. Meanwhile, BYD, having capitalized on the crisis, seized 90% of the market overnight.

Wang Chuanfu, BYD's CEO, visited Longke University to personally thank Jiang Fan, whose research on new battery materials had saved BYD from the crisis. In gratitude, Wang Chuanfu gave Jiang Fan 20% of BYD's shares. Jiang Fan, not one to turn down such an offer, accepted the gift.

After Wang left, Jiang Fan received a call from Zhou Huaide, the commander of the northern base. He excitedly asked, "Uncle Zhou, have we secured the ITER magnet material?"

Zhou's response, however, was not what he had expected.

"Ah, Xiao Fan, the ITER magnet material sold to us by the Beautiful Nation was a fake."

"Fake ITER magnets?" Jiang Fan replied in shock.