Chapter 2146 - 1968: The World’s Attention
Chapter 2146: Chapter 1968: The World’s Attention
It was already night in Huaxia.
Europe and America.
The day just broke here, and the cabinet members’ news was at its end, with four stepping down, and two of them already arrested and to be prosecuted.
The onlookers felt quite refreshed.
However.
The good mood didn’t last long.
"Yesterday, a total of thirty-six unmanned supermarkets officially opened in Huaxia, with more than 150,000 people experiencing it on the first day, and it is expected to exceed one million within a week."
"Smart recognition."
"Fast payment."
"Unmanned restocking."
"..."
After reading.
The Western people felt helpless.
"It’s him again."
"Damn it."
"Can’t he just take a break?"
"Unmanned supermarket? I really want to try it, I heard last year that Tang Qing was going to do it, didn’t expect it to be so fast, just a few months, and that’s even considering their Chinese New Year."
"I like this kind of efficiency,"
"Why is there only praise? Aren’t there any issues?"
"There are."
"What?"
"Taking cash, you can’t use it."
"What else?"
"No staff, you can’t enjoy the service of a manned store."
"..."
An unmanned supermarket where you still want people, and want cash, how is that any different from a regular supermarket? Soon, this became a joke.
"Thirty-six stores? Isn’t that a loss?"
"Not a loss."
"And in the long run, there’s profit to be made, these stores are mostly assets of Jinghua Real Estate, rent-free, so whatever they sell is profit."
"Just need to cover the research and development costs."
"..."
As for Tang Qing, most Westerners are envious, seeing him as a lucky guy who seized the opportunity of smartphones to leap into a world-class tycoon.
A net worth of over three hundred billion dollars.
God.
Too much.
Six times that of the third place, the impact of the economic crisis, Bill Gates’ wealth had shrunk significantly, the once richest man, is now only one-sixth of Tang Qing’s worth.
Too fast.
The speed of Tang Qing’s rise has exceeded their expectations, becoming one of the richest people in the world in just a few years, above billions.
His strength.
Is already comparable to a general consortium.
Of course.
Merely in terms of wealth, far from having the influence, since the major consortiums’ power is not only in the economy but also in steering the direction of Europe and America.
Therefore.
They still have a sense of superiority.
Look.
What use is your money? Ultimately just... the spirit of victory, indeed a good remedy for the injustice felt in the heart, then followed by some complaints.
"Why are we so slow?"
"Aren’t we a developed country?"
"Where’s the innovation?"
"Weren’t we supposed to be technological leaders?"
"What about the big companies?"
"The dreamers? Where did they all go?"
"..."
A series of questions.
Shortly after.
Were revealed by their own.
"Firstly, can’t be widely spread, likely to cause large-scale theft, too many homeless people on the streets, it’s much easier than robbing a regular store."
"..."
"Secondly."
"Still the initial problem, our electronic payments haven’t taken off, nowhere near Huaxia’s level where you can scan to pay almost everywhere."
"We have the technology."
"But."
"It’s being suppressed by capital."
"..."
Mobile payments appeared more than a year ago, Asia is booming, while Europe and America are still the same, looking pretty backward.
Don’t even talk about the elegance of swiping cards or writing checks.
How elegant...
Indeed, quite elegant.
Humph.
You mobile payments are all soulless.
...
Just as the unmanned supermarket was gaining heat and everyone turned their eyes to Asia, another piece of news made a splash across media outlets worldwide.
"Today."
"The city loan project issued by Myanmar to India, after more than a year of construction, has been completed, and will be handed over to the Indian side for use on May 1."
After reading.
Most were stunned.
What?
So fast?
Could it be shoddy work, time has passed so long, in this modern society where information generates at an astonishing speed, a year ago feels like ages ago.
Next.
The media released a video.
Shot by UAV.
"Is this..."
"Really?"
"So pretty."
"This is probably the best-constructed place in Indian city development." Someone sighed, when water purifiers were previously introduced, each country did a special program.
Mostly introducing global water resource pollution.
Thus.
India had the most coverage, deeply etched in everyone’s memory. Additionally, the media ’forcefully’ explained why the situation is like this.
Therefore.
Filthy.
Chaotic.
Poor.
Almost touching their souls.
"Really nice."
"If it can be maintained, next time when visiting Myanmar, I might cross the border to see this place." As for other Indian cities, forget it.
"..."
Countless people praised: Beautiful.
Planning.
Architecture.
Transportation.
Ancillary facilities.
Sanitation.
Greening.
...
All impeccable, suddenly, the world’s attention was focused here.
...
India.
Small city.
It’s still night here, brightly lit, compared to typical Indian cities, this new city has a complete lighting project, unique in India.
At this moment.
Not many cars on the asphalt roads. All are conducting final examinations, to be handed over to the Indian side tomorrow, and after tomorrow, 200,000 to 300,000 people will flood in.
Now.
Undergoing city ’stress testing’.
Water.
Electricity.
Internet.
These are the most crucial, such tests have been done for almost a month, relative to a city’s operation time, this test isn’t long.
Streetlights.
House lights.
Billboards.
All that can be lit is brightly lit.
Tap water.
Firefighting.
Irrigation.
All water that can be turned on is turned on, this doesn’t waste much since electricity can’t be stored on a large scale, and will operate 24 hours in the future.
As for water?
Through drainage pipelines, it can be reused, likewise a 24-hour operating ’city service,’ this time is meant for use.
Street side.
A shop, most of them were actually open.
People inside.
But not open for business.
Only after today, they will open, these shops are almost completely decorated, the shopkeepers are quite excited, can’t sleep at night, just staying here.
At the door
Looking at the dreamlike city environment.
"So bright."
"Yeah."
"There used to be frequent power outages, and power restrictions, because there wasn’t enough, but here it’s equipped with enough generator sets, can fully ensure 24-hour electricity."
"Is this what a modern city is, it’s really great."
"Indeed."
"Probably, this is one of the most beautiful cities in India, or even no need to say one of."
"I think so too."
"..."
Those who got shops are mostly wealthy Indians, who directly paid in cash, this is not surprising in India, the wealthy are really wealthy.
The poor, really poor.
A small fraction are relocations compensations, it can be said, everyone has high hopes for this city, with this environment, this urban construction, many feel it was worth buying.
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