Very quickly, more and more authoritative media outlets reported on this incident, confirming that the two fugitives had gone to steal something and ended up in the hospital after being stung by Fang Zhao's sea slug.
Authoritative media outlets didn't have so many clickbait headlines. They were more inclined to state the facts, but they were also more convincing.
Following these media outlets' official statements, the public no longer suspected that Fang Zhao had done anything shady. Gradually, more and more people focused their attention on Fang Zhao's sea slug.
"I want detailed information on the same type of sea slug as Fang Zhao's and how to purchase it! The price is negotiable! "a certain Fang Zhao fan excitedly posted on social media platforms.
"Don't bother looking. There's only one in the entire world, and it carries extraterrestrial genes. This kind of species with extraterrestrial genes isn't easy to raise. "
"I found the article on Fang Zhao's sea slug from back in PET magazine. It really was valued at 80 million!"
"I remember this. Fang Zhao's one can even emit light and set fire to a batch of sea slug lamps. Those two thieves were also idiots. If they had stolen the sea slug and sold it on the black market, they could have made tens of millions. As professional thieves, all they thought about was eating! "
"That's not exactly the case. I've asked many people. Many people want to raise the kind of sea slug that Fang Zhao raises, but I've never seen anyone willing to secretly raise it on the black market. He doesn't dare raise that sea slug secretly. He has no idea what it eats or how to raise it. Because it's a new hybrid species, he's worried that he might accidentally raise it to death after buying it. Who would want to take the risk of throwing away 80 million? "
"Makes sense. That's why those two fugitives aren't willing to take the risk and just eat a sea slug worth 80 million. Thinking about it that way, it's worth it. "
"Hahahaha, didn't they still end up in the hospital after being stung? Those two idiots! "
"Speaking of which, this incident reminds me of that movie that was released some time ago. It was also about sea slugs."
"Right, right, right. I just thought of it too!"
The topics on the internet kept changing, and eventually, the movie about the sea slug was mentioned. It was about a sea slug with a high IQ that was about to become a spirit. Originally, everyone had just treated it as a relaxing sci-fi story, but now, the incident at Fang Zhao's house had sparked even more discussion.
Thus, very quickly, the direction of the online discussion shifted from the two idiotic fugitives to Fang Zhao's sky-high price of sea slugs, to the possibility of raising sea slugs with extraterrestrial genes and expanding the market, and finally, to whether or not the "fairy-grade" sea slugs mentioned in the movie existed.
Because of this, the box office sales of the Sea Slug movie, which had been nearing the bottom, started to rise again.
Fang Zhao received a call from Tan Min when he got home.
Back when Fang Zhao had been invited to Huangzhou's Corale District to participate in the Corale Film Festival, he had met Tan Min, a diver who had switched careers to become a director, while buying feed for sea slugs. Fang Zhao had seen Tan Min's character and his goal of advocating for the protection of the marine ecosystem, so he had invested some money for Tan Min to make a movie. The story revolved around sea slugs.
Not long ago, when the movie was released, the box office was still okay. It might not be a huge profit, but at least it was profitable and not a loss. After all, it was a small budget, and it wasn't particularly exciting. It could only be considered passable.
But after this incident, Fang Zhao had brought up a wave of talk about sea slugs, and Tan Min didn't let this opportunity slip by. Seeing the box office rise once again, Tan Min excitedly gave Fang Zhao a call.
"A friend of mine said that if we seize this opportunity, we will surely turn a small profit into a big one! We just negotiated the rights to two video platforms. Fang Zhao, when the time comes, I will return you at least three times the money you invested!! And this is just a conservative estimate. Ahem, if we are lucky enough to join the 10 times profit film club, that would be even better. " Tan Min spoke with confidence and his voice was loud and clear. When he mentioned the 10 times profit film club, his eyes flashed with ambition.
Only Tan Min himself knew the hardships of going from a diver to a director. His success this time had been a fluke, but at least he had confidence and confidence. Tan Min felt that his future as a director was still very bright. Tan Min wouldn't be stingy with Fang Zhao, his benefactor. After a wave of marketing using Fang Zhao's popularity and seeing the box office rise again, he hurriedly expressed his stance to Fang Zhao. He wasn't someone who would forget favors at the sight of money.
Fang Zhao laughed when he heard Tan Min's words. "You don't have to pay me back. I will donate all the money I earn from this film to the Marine Environment and Ecology Conservation Foundation. You are familiar with such organizations, so it will be easier for you to handle them."
On the other end of the line, Tan Min paused and asked tentatively, "All... all of it?" That was a lot of money.
"All of it," Fang Zhao confirmed.
After confirming that Fang Zhao's intentions weren't to launder money or put on an act, but that he had really decided to donate, Tan Min was suddenly moved. He started to reflect on whether he had been blinded by the profits before his eyes. When he had first switched from a diver to a director, it had been to show people the charm of the ocean and to urge people to protect it. Now, he had almost forgotten his original intentions.
"I... I will donate too!" Tan Min choked.
"You don't have to. You still have to save up some money. This is just the beginning. You still have to prepare for the later works," Fang Zhao said calmly.
Tan Min's heated mind had been doused with a basin of water. He had to face reality.
That's right, he couldn't compare to Fang Zhao. Fang Zhao was someone who would donate tens of billions of dollars at a whim!
After ending the call, Fang Zhao went online to check on the status of Tan Min's film and helped to forward it. Then he once again pondered the burglary at his house.
The police's main focus was on the two fugitives. As for details, such as the hybrid sea slug's method of stinging and other details, they had only asked cursory questions. When they found out that the sea slug could open its own tank, they had only been surprised for a while.
An 80 million dollar new breed with extraterrestrial genes... Strictly speaking, it could be considered a new species. It was a little special, but it made sense.
Even so, Fang Zhao still had to stay in Yanzhou for two more days to cooperate with the investigation. The police suspected that someone was targeting Fang Zhao. The two fugitives hadn't picked their targets randomly.
The police in charge of investigating the incident had also asked Fang Zhao who he had offended. Were there any suspects? The clues they had obtained from the two fugitives were limited.
Fang Zhao really couldn't think of anyone. He had offended a lot of people and stood in the way of a lot of people. He had incurred the jealousy of many.
"No matter what, boss, you have to take care of your own safety!" Nanfeng said anxiously. "Also, boss, it's best if you move. You can't stay here anymore. Many entertainment reporters in Yanzhou have their eyes on this place. The residents downstairs have a few excuses to visit. Since you have already been exposed, boss, you should move to a more private place with better security. I have already contacted a few friends to find out about suitable districts in Yanzhou. Luckily, boss, you haven't graduated from advanced studies, so you don't live here. "
Nanfeng suggested that it would be best to choose a detached villa to avoid being secretly photographed by the people upstairs and downstairs. For example, after the people downstairs found out that Fang Zhao was staying here, someone had installed a remote control camera the size of a fly to secretly take pictures. They even said they were just taking pictures of the city scenery. Bullsh * t!
"There's no rush. Continue asking around," Fang Zhao said.
At this stage, this place wasn't suitable for living, but he wasn't in a hurry to find a place. He still had to return to Huangzhou in two days to continue his studies.
As he was speaking, Nanfeng received a new message. Because Fang Zhao didn't have a manager, as an assistant and temporary liaison, he could basically be considered half a manager. If others couldn't contact Fang Zhao, they would contact Nanfeng.
Seeing Nanfeng's odd expression, Zuo Yu asked, "What is it now?"
Nanfeng glanced at Fang Zhao and said, "Looking for boss to endorse."
"Endorse what?" Zuo Yu was curious.
"Black woks."
“？？？”
Nanfeng showed the photo to Fang Zhao, Zuo Yu, and the others and explained, "The photo of Boss's kitchen that was previously leaked was the one where the two wanted criminals took out the wok and seasonings and tried to cook 80 million … cough, the one where they tried to cook our sea slug. The brand of the black wok has been found. Now, the manufacturer wants Boss to endorse their wok.
"Endorse?" Nanfeng looked at Fang Zhao.
"... No," Fang Zhao replied.
As he spoke, Fang Zhao also received a call. Looking at the caller, Fang Zhao smiled and answered.
"Naz? Long time no see. "
The caller was the owner of Space, a nightclub in Qi'an City where people drank and listened to music. He was also one of the world's top three speed-strumming masters, Natiwuzi. "Naz" was a form of address only used by close friends or family members. Later on, Natiwuzi had also let Fang Zhao call him that.
"I heard you ran into some trouble over there. Come over to have some fun? No need to worry about harassment from entertainment reporters. " Natiwuzi said unhurriedly, "I remember you saying you were interested in antiques. I also just obtained some Old Era items. Come over to take a look?"
After saying so much, Natiwuzi was itching to find someone to play the guitar with.
Fang Zhao wanted to avoid the entertainment reporters and was also interested in the Old Era items that Natiwuzi had mentioned.
"Zuo Yu, you come with me. Yan Biao and Nanfeng stay at home," Fang Zhao said. Yan Biao had been the one driving the previous time. Now, it was Zuo Yu's turn.
"Boss, I will go too!"
"Zuo Yu alone won't be enough."
Nanfeng and Yan Biao said at the same time.
"No need. You guys keep an eye on those two." Fang Zhao pointed at the sea slug that had been locked back in the water tank and glanced at Curly Hair, who was guarding the shelf.
Nanfeng and Yan Biao wanted to persuade him but kept quiet. They had no choice. Having met a boss who could fight and run better than them, they felt like they would just be decorations. Persuading Curly Hair made them feel weak.
After Fang Zhao and Zuo Yu left, Yan Biao sat on the sofa and pondered for a while. He looked at the time and kicked Nanfeng, who was sending a message. He raised his chin and pointed at Curly Hair, who was squatting in front of the shelf.
"This dog, Curly Hair, has been squatting there ever since he came back. I think he can gaze at the shelf for an entire day. No, it should be this dog's one-sided gaze. "
Nanfeng glanced over and said nonchalantly, "He is helping Boss guard his belongings. Besides the 80-million-dollar sea slug, the items on the shelf are the most valuable. All good dogs are like that. They are silent and loyal guards and won't let outsiders steal a single brick or tile from the house. "
"Is that so?" Yan Biao didn't believe it. He felt that Curly Hair's eyes were filled with passion when he looked at the shelf.
Another hour passed.
Curly Hair was still squatting in front of the shelf. He didn't even touch the dog food that Yan Biao had placed beside him.
Yan Biao glanced at the shelf and thought about what Nanfeng had said. Then, he observed Curly Hair and smiled silently.
This little fella is rather interesting. Look at how he is guarding his belongings. Will he chase you to the ends of the world if you steal one of the items on the shelf?
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