“That’s right. Without physical businesses like us supporting it, the Internet is completely useless. Seriously, it’s almost like anyone can get on the stage and start talking. It’s like they’re not even afraid that their ridiculous claims will be made fun of! ”
“Haha. The older generation like us has seen enough of huge waves like this to understand. I’ve seen my fair share of people like this. They think they’re so successful in the beginning, but they’ll just vanish overnight.”
“Doing business requires true strength and capability. How stupid can they be if they think having the ability to talk and persuade people is all they need?”
People who had been stunned by Jasper’s opinions slowly began to look at him doubtfully as they were slowly influenced by the opinions of the people around them.
Many of them now expected Jasper make a fool out of himself.
After all, Jasper’s words were too sharp and definite, so it only made sense that he would anger the group of people who did not agree with the Internet industry. This was their so-called revenge.
Jasper stood behind the podium as the scathing remarks grew louder. Even so, the man pretended not to hear any of them.
If this was anyone else, they might have walked off the stage in embarrassment after being doubted by everyone.
However, Jasper was different.
As a reincarnated man, Jasper had knowledge of the next 19 years. He knew that what he said was reflective of the genuine future of the world.
Instead of doubting himself, these words of opposition or even direct humiliation only furthered his belief that this was a group of imbeciles. No wonder almost all of these businesses would disappear 19 years later.
Jasper did not feel the need to fight with people destined to be eliminated by the changing of times. Thus, before Jasper walked away from the podium, he said one last thing.
“The truth will not change just because it has little support, nor will it disappear because it’s greatly opposed. Our society isn’t something decided by one person or a group of people.
“I never planned to persuade anyone here today, and whether you choose to believe it or not matters little to me. You can’t affect me, let alone the development of the Internet or the world.
“So with that, I urge everyone present to take a look back to today in five, ten, or even twenty years time. I’m sure who’s right or wrong will be very clear then.”
Jasper then turned and left coolly, walking away from the podium whilst leaving a crowd of people questioning him behind.
Back at the panel, Alban turned to smile at Jasper while the people’s opinions stewed in the crowd. “You’re a promising young man, Mr. Laine, to fight such a large group on your own.”
“Isn’t this what you wanted to see, Mr. Ball? Me cooperating with this show you put on?” Jasper asked calmly.
Alban answered calmly, “Is that necessary, Mr. Laine? You’ve been stating that this is an act ever since we began.”
“The conflict between the Teo and the Haddock Chamber of Commerce has never been reconcilable. I’m sure everyone already knows the goal of this so-called asset forum conference. The fact that you continue to hide, Mr. Ball, makes me wonder if I’ve overestimated you.”
Alban raised his brows at Jasper’s words.
“Alright. If that’s the case, then I’ll get straight to the point” Alban sneered.
“I’m very interested in your electronics company’s MP5 patent rights, Mr. Laine. I wondering if you’re willing to give it up to me.”
Jasper’s gaze immediately fell on Alban when the man said this. Jasper’s ocean-deep gaze focused on the other’s face as if he was trying to see through what the other man’s thoughts.
Despite this, Alban maintained his kind smile, showing no indication ofhis true emotions.
