Livestream Conflict-solver: The Whole Internet Begs Me for Justice!

166: Being a celebrity is more tiring than fighting with people.Wang Hao, on the other hand, was terrified. How could a socially anxious tech geek like him have ever witnessed a scene like this?

Zhang Ze patted his shoulder and reassured him, ”It’s fine. Stick close to us.”

He then turned to An Yang and Chen Hu.

”Brothers, it’s time to test your acting skills.”

”Remember, we are legitimate businessmen who have just completed a very successful business trip from Southeast Asia, making an outstanding contribution to the friendship between the two nations. All of you, show me the demeanor of an entrepreneur. Understand?”

Chen Hu nodded expressionlessly.

An Yang puffed out his chest and replied loudly, ”Understood! We went on vacation!”

Zhang Ze: ”...”

You should just keep quiet. I’m afraid you’ll cause trouble for me out there.

He straightened his clothes and led the way toward the cabin door.

The moment Zhang Ze’s figure appeared at the cabin door, the crowd that had been waiting outside erupted instantly into a deafening clamor of screams and shouts!

”Brother Ze! Ahhh! It’s Brother Ze!”

”Brother Pingshi! Look here!”

Countless flashlights went off wildly, the clicking sounds merging into a single roar, blinding people to the point where they couldn’t open their eyes.

The reporters, even crazier, thrust their microphones forward.

”Mr. Zhang! May I ask if your trip to Southeast Asia this time is related to the recent local armed conflicts?”

”Brother Ze! There are rumors that you single-handedly took down the headquarters of a criminal organization. Is that true?”

”Brother Pingshi! What is your next business plan? Will Guardian officially enter the overseas market?”

The questions were sharper and more outrageous than the last.

Zhang Ze was furiously complaining internally.

With imaginations like yours, it’s a real waste not to write novels!

Yet, on his face, he wore a genial business smile, waving to the crowd, the gesture exactly like a leader inspecting work.

”family members, calm down, please calm down!”

”Thank you all for your concern and support!”

”Regarding this trip, it was merely a normal business activity. Please do not over-interpret it.”

While speaking official rhetoric, he moved forward with difficulty, escorted by Li Mo and others.

An Yang followed behind, his face flushed with excitement, continuously waving to the fans and muttering.

”Thank you everyone, thank you for your support!”

Someone who didn’t know better would think he was giving an acceptance speech.

Only Chen Hu remained calm throughout.

Just then, a petite but unusually agile female reporter somehow broke through the human wall formed by the security personnel, wriggling like a loach to the very front.

She shoved a microphone, bearing the ”Cutting Edge Hotspots” station logo, practically right up to Zhang Ze’s mouth.

”Mr. Zhang! Is the downfall of ’Black Snake’ related to you? What role did you play in it?”

The scene instantly quieted down considerably.

Everyone’s attention was focused on Zhang Ze.

This question was fatal.

Admit it? The nature of the event would change completely, transforming from a business trip into a cross-border military operation. How could he, an ordinary citizen, explain that? Should he just wait to be invited for tea?

Although it would be fake tea.

Deny it? What about his persona as Brother Pingshi? How would he sell goods in his live streams later? Pfft, how would he uphold justice then?

Ten thousand thoughts flashed through Zhang Ze’s mind instantly.

This female reporter has some skill.

He didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he lowered his head to glance at the microphone shoved against his chest, then looked at the female reporter.

The female reporter did not flinch.

All the cameras, phones, and every device capable of recording footage were aimed at Zhang Ze’s face, waiting for his reply.

Zhang Ze suddenly smiled.

He extended a finger and gently pressed the microphone down, creating a small safe distance.

”This reporter friend, your question is very professional.”

He first paid the other party a compliment.

The female reporter remained unmoved.

Zhang Ze cleared his throat and slowly began to speak, facing all the cameras.

”Regarding the ’Black Snake’ organization you mentioned, I have heard of it. It was a cancer that plagued the local area for many years, committing all kinds of evil and bringing profound disaster to the local people.”

He first righteously defined ”Black Snake,” placing himself on the moral high ground.

”Their demise is a victory for justice, and the result of the long-term, unremitting struggle of the local government and people. We should be happy about this.”

His words were watertight, giving away all the credit.

Unwilling to give up, the female reporter pressed, ”Then what about your Guardian company? As far as we know, you established a branch company there and took over the territory that originally belonged to ’Black Snake.’ How do you explain that?”

Goodness, they even know about this.

Zhang Ze mentally gave a thumbs-up to the reporter’s professionalism.

”Explain?”

Zhang Ze’s expression became serious.

”This reporter, I must correct you. We are not ’taking over,’ but ’rebuilding.’”

”Establishing order on the scorched earth of evil—that is the responsibility of our Guardian. With the support and supervision of the local government, we have established a legitimate security company, providing local employment, maintaining business security, and sweeping away the remnants of darkness.”

”What we bring is investment, employment, and the hope of peaceful development. The role we play is that of a responsible Dragon Country entrepreneur. A builder dedicated to contributing to Sino-foreign friendship under the great ’Belt and Road’ strategy.”

Zhang Ze’s speech was passionate and filled with integrity.

He elevated himself directly from a ”thug” to the level of a ”peaceful constructor.”

The scope instantly widened!

The reporters on the scene were stunned.

This level of awareness is too high, isn’t it?

He can even answer like this?

The female reporter was also dumbfounded. She had prepared a bellyful of questions, but now realized none of them were usable.

He wasn’t talking about fighting and killing; he was talking about international cooperation and economic development.

If you kept pressing whether he eliminated a gang, it would make your perspective seem too narrow and your thoughts too dark.

An Yang, listening from behind, was so fired up that he wished he could applaud Zhang Ze right there.

Brother Ze is awesome!

With this eloquence, he’d be wasted if he didn’t join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!

Seeing the reaction at the scene, Zhang Ze smiled inwardly.

Want to play word games with me? I can talk black into white, and fool a living person until they limp.

Facing all the cameras, he delivered his final concluding statement.

”So, returning to your original question. What role did I play in it?”

”I am a businessman, a bodyguard, a Guardian.”

”My duty is to protect my compatriots, protect my clients, and protect all those who aspire to light and peace.”

”Whether in the Dragon Country or in any corner of the world, as long as darkness exists, the banner of Guardian will fly there.”

”Guardianship, never-ending.”

After speaking, he gave the cameras a signature Ze-style smile.

Perfect!

For this performance, he gave himself a hundred points.

The scene erupted with applause and cheers a hundred times more enthusiastic than before!

”Brother Ze said it well!”

”Guardianship, never-ending!”

The fans excitedly shouted slogans.

The reporters also snapped back to reality. Although they didn’t get the explosive answer they wanted, Zhang Ze’s speech itself was even bigger news!

”The International Responsibility of a Dragon Country Entrepreneur!”

”The Spirit of Guardian Goes Global!”

Explosive headlines were already forming in their minds.

Li Mo and his subordinates seized this opportunity, immediately escorting Zhang Ze and his group, forcefully carving a path through the crowd, and quickly walking toward the exit.

It wasn’t until he sat inside the black bulletproof Red Flag car that Zhang Ze finally let out a long breath.

Damn it!

Being a celebrity is more tiring than fighting people.