Cutting-edge technology: I handed myself over

Chapter 56: Parting on Unhappily

There are too many reasons why the Anssa Consortium lost to the Squid Consortium, and it cannot be explained in a short time.

There are only two ways for the Anglo-Saxon consortium to turn the tide today: either the Anglo-Saxon consortium absorbs the University of the East, or it overthrows the United States and rebuilds.

The former is definitely impossible, so there's no need to consider it.

As for the latter, the Anglo-Saxon Group is tied to the fate of the United States. Overthrowing the United States would actually be overthrowing the Anglo-Saxon Group itself, so it's not even worth considering.

Therefore, after Zhou Luming finished speaking, David couldn't help but sneer, "You think you can help us with just a few technologies? How naive!"

"If that's the case, then why are you all staying to listen to my nonsense?"

Zhou Luming retorted, "You know perfectly well that even if you tell Lionel and the others that you haven't reached any cooperation agreement with me, they won't believe you, and they won't let up their encirclement and suppression of you. Why are you still staying?"

"..."

David and the others were silent for a moment before speaking: "If you just want to escalate the conflict between us and Lionel and his group, then I can tell you that it doesn't matter whether you're involved or not."

So, if you don't have anything else to do, we don't need to waste our time here.

When it came to serious matters, Zhou Luming's expression turned earnest: "Would you like a territory that is safe, resource-rich, well-equipped, and completely under your control?"

"..."

Zhou Luming's words immediately made David and the others' eyes light up.

What Zhou Luming described was their long-awaited escape route: to break free from the United States' mess and completely escape the Squid Corporation's encirclement while preserving their own wealth and personnel.

However, on the other hand, this plan is actually less reliable than either annexing Tokyo University or overthrowing the United States.

First, there's the security issue: they do have a large, reliable, and militarized private security force, but at best, their security force can only deal with some ragtag soldiers; they could never defeat a real regular army, or even some mercenaries.

Furthermore, their so-called large numbers only apply to businesses.

Secondly, there is the issue of territory: there are indeed many territories on Earth that can be used to establish a country.

However, those territories were all located in remote, desolate places with no resources and no infrastructure.

In places like that, let alone rapid development, even survival is a problem.

This combination is the main reason why the United States has not yet fallen apart: whether it is the Anglo-Saxon Group, the Squid Group, or other interest groups, they all need the military protection of the United States.

Without the military protection of the United States, they can't even bully others; it would be a miracle if they weren't bullied themselves.

So, after a brief moment of excitement, David and his group calmed down and sneered, "What, is Dongda University willing to give us a piece of land with resources and guarantee our safety?"

"Whether you're joking or doing it on purpose, I'll only listen to this kind of talk once."

Zhou Luming looked at David with undisguised anger and murderous intent, and said coldly, "If there is a next time, I don't mind killing you all with Lionel and the others first!"

Also, get the situation straight: you're the ones begging me, not the other way around.

When it comes to money, there are conglomerates in this world that are much richer than you.

In terms of military strength, you are utterly insignificant.

"You're the one spouting nonsense and fooling us."

Zhou Luming didn't continue to argue, but instead stated directly: "The Moon and Mars!"

"...Pfft~"

Seeing that David and the others couldn't help but laugh, Zhou Luming immediately said something and turned to leave: "Go check out the Tushita Palace Project at Dongda University. After you've finished, I'll wait for you to come find me."

Also, starting today, you will only have one week.

If you don't come looking for me within a week, then don't bother coming back.

"..."

David and the others did not stop Zhou Luming. Instead, they exchanged a glance with slightly furrowed brows, and then hurriedly left the banquet hall with different expressions.

At the same time, Zhou Luming went alone to an elderly man with a white cloth covering his head: "Chief Asud, peace is with you."

Fahd bin Muhammad al-Assoud, the head of the al-Assoud family, is one of the highest-ranking officials in Saudi Arabia, holding a prestigious position and wielding significant influence over the country's governance.

"Mr. Zhou, may God grant you peace."

After exchanging greetings, Fahad tentatively said, "Oh, right, congratulations Mr. Zhou on closing a big deal."

"I wanted to close the deal, but unfortunately, they didn't want me."

Zhou Luming gave a wry smile, feigning disappointment, and then got to the point: "Forget it, let's not talk about those unpleasant things."

Chief Asud, I'm quite interested in your country's The Line project. Would it be possible for us to discuss it?

Saudi Arabia has five major mega-projects: The Line, The Mukaab, NEOM (the entire project), Kingdom Tower, and King Salman Park.

Among them, the most famous, the most attention-grabbing, the most desirable, but also the most laughable, is the City of the Future.

未来之城的标籤十分亮眼：耗资巨大；整体呈170公里长、200米宽、500米高的镜面线性形态；零碳排放；容纳900万居民、提供38万个工作岗位；垂直分层的「五分钟生活圈」；全面全自动化管理；100%可再生能源供给；无道路无汽车，但有20分钟穿越170公里的高铁；颠覆人类传统居住模式、实现科技与自然共生的标杆；等等。

Based on those labels, anyone with a modicum of common sense would know that the City of the Future is nothing more than a PowerPoint presentation and is simply impossible to achieve.

However, the country of Sha refused to believe this and insisted on starting construction despite the limitations of current technology.

As expected, several years later, this future city, which Saudi Arabia had placed high hopes on, was declared indefinitely suspended due to lack of technical support before even laying its foundation. It became a prime example of people being foolish and rich.

However, the fact that Zhou Luming, this scientific genius, now expressed interest in the City of the Future piqued Fahd's interest: "Can you solve all the technical challenges of the City of the Future!?"

"Zero carbon emissions, ultra-high-speed transportation, and a 5-minute living circle are things I can't solve."

Zhou Luming shook his head, then said confidently, "However, I can still build a future clean and high-tech city according to the scale you have given me."

"So, interested in collaborating?"

"..."

Fahd did not answer Zhou Luming immediately, but instead began to think seriously: Would you dare to betray the Squid Consortium?

We absolutely have to dare!

The premise is that the gains must outweigh the losses from offending the Squid Consortium.

Will the gains from the future city outweigh the losses from offending the Squid Consortium?

If we can build a futuristic, clean, high-tech city of the future that is of the right scale, then it should be possible.

However, after offending the Squid Consortium, the Squid Consortium will definitely not stand idly by and watch the City of the Future be built; they will definitely use all means to stop the construction of the City of the Future.

So, Fahd sighed slightly: "I'm sorry, we have already announced that we will no longer continue building the City of the Future."