Chapter 808： Massive demonstrations

The demonstrations in Paris exceeded some expectations.

Originally, only dozens of people took to the streets to demonstrate.

As a result, a local influential speaker tweeted and called a rally in preparation for a massive demonstration.

3:21 p.m. French time.

City park next to portemaillot metro station.

People from all over Paris are gathering.

The initiator of this demonstration stood on the high platform and was speaking with a microphone.

I saw him throwing his fist upwards and shouting loudly:

"Cancel the antitrust investigation, we need smart thermostats!"

"Against government interference, we need democracy, we need freedom to consume!"

The people below also shouted: "Cancel the anti-monopoly investigation, we need smart thermostats!"

"Against government interference, we need democracy, we need freedom to consume!"

The waves of sound overwhelmed the other waves, and the crowd gathered was extraordinarily excited, and there was even a fanatic look in their eyes.

"Set off!"

Then there was a final shout and the sudden start of France's biggest demonstrations of 2021.

This wave of people walked in the direction of the Arc de Triomphe, some holding signs, some holding a placard in both hands, and some waving their fists empty-handed.

Some even had their faces painted in colorful colors.

Abroad, protests are useful.

Whether or not the situation can be changed depends on many other factors.

But whether it can solve the problem or not, its significance is beyond doubt.

Of course, the people participating in the parade do not have to be serious, and may also have social, athletic, and recreational purposes.

For example, it was pulled by a friend, or it was boring to join in the fun, etc.

The parade is getting bigger and bigger, and there are still people who come to participate in the middle.

By the time we arrived at the Arc de Triomphe, there were nearly 20,000 demonstrators!

Strictly speaking, the next section of the road is the real purpose of this parade: the Champs-Elysees.

As the most romantic country in the world, France has always been famous for its literature and art. Especially, Paris, the capital of France, is known as the capital of romance.

There are also many attractions in France, such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, but there is also a scenic spot that most tourists will not miss, the Champs-Elysees Avenue, which is like a fairyland on earth.

The French for the Champs-Elysees is avenuedeschamps-elysees, and its Chinese source is the Chinese translation of this street by Mr. Xu Beihong after a long study.

This is the most prosperous street in France, not only scattered with many important French government institutions, but also a gathering place for luxury goods.

Almost every luxury brand in the world will open a store on the Champs Elysees.

The demonstrations came to the Champs-Elysees, which quickly attracted the attention of tourists and shop workers from many countries.

In front of this angry crowd, the rushing police could only maintain order on the side, lest some scheming elements be mixed in and cause damage.

The only good thing is that this demonstration was very civilized. No one took the opportunity to loot the shop, and they all shouted in unison:

"Cancel the antitrust investigation, we need smart thermostats!"

"Against government interference, we need democracy, we need freedom to consume!"

In the Chanel store, Margaret, a shopping guide, looked at the parade outside through the floor-to-ceiling windows, a little stunned.

The little sister Zoe on the side came over and said unhappily: "I really don't understand why these people support smart thermostatic clothing."

"That was developed in China. Our Chanel is a local brand. Why don't we support domestic production?"

"Maybe she was bewitched?" Margaret guessed.

But she remembered what she heard her boyfriend brag about last night, and she was worried.

"Zoe, I heard from Gavin last night that he had a friend who snapped up a smart thermostat and threw a party for it. Gavin also attended and tried the smart thermostat, according to him. Great."

"Isn't it just a piece of clothing?"

Zooey sneered, "What high-tech products, isn't he the suit of Iron Man?"

"We are a luxury brand and are separated from the attributes of ordinary clothes. This is a status symbol. I don't believe it can still affect us."

Margaret pointed to the outside and asked inexplicably, "Then why are there so many demonstrators outside?"

Zoe was silent.

How is she going to explain it?

If the smart thermostat has not been released, it may not have such a big impact.

It is mainly due to the first batch of sales of Guanghua University, even if the market outside China is only limited to 500,000 sets.

It can be calculated that even countries such as France and the United Kingdom can have 10,000 or 20,000 sets. (Because of the high price, not many people can afford it.)

Everyone who received the goods praised it.

In particular, Westerners are also happy to throw parties and invite colleagues, neighbors and friends to participate.

Dozens at a time, hundreds by dozens.

In a few days, it is no exaggeration to say that it has spread throughout most of France.

Everyone knows the magic of smart thermostats. Even if the price is high, it is more expensive than Apple mobile phones, but many people plan to buy one or two sets after the global release.

After all, their wages are not low.

Besides, there is another kind of credit card.

Early consumption is a way of life that Europeans and Americans are accustomed to.

Both Zooey and Margaret were silent, listening to the shouts outside their ears.

Feeling apprehensive inside.

You won't lose your job, will you?

Thinking of this, it's really bad.

More anxious than the two of them were the French authorities.

Elysee Palace.

There was a lot of noise in a conference room.

Mr. President is frantically outputting Harvey, the main person in charge of this incident.

"idiot!"

"What are you doing now?!"

"The number of demonstrators has reached at least 20,000 people, and it is still increasing!"

"The police told me that the end of the demonstration is the Elysee Palace. How will this end?!"

Mr. President's head is buzzing now, and he can seem to imagine the shouting outside the Elysee Palace in dozens of minutes.

If this kind of thing happens in his office, his approval rating will plummet.

It's normal to be in a rage these days.

Harvey, the head of the Competition Authority, is in a state of turmoil, but it is at this time that he needs to be extra calm.

After all, it was his antitrust investigation of Guanghua University and the Lushu Group that caused the demonstration.

Harvey said helplessly: "Mr. President, if you agree to the other party's request now, it will wipe out the country's reputation. We can't do that."

"Then what do you say?" Mr. President roared angrily, his blond hair lifted by the gas from his nose.

"What's important now is to appease the protesters first, saying that the authorities will think carefully and hold a parliamentary discussion."

"Then contact the European Commission and see what to do with it."

"Even if we have to compromise in the end, we must bring together a few allies, otherwise only our French authorities will be blamed."

At the end, Harvey gritted his teeth and said ruthlessly: "And, in the end, the lvmh group can be thrown out as a shield to vent the anger of the people!"

It's all this time, and I don't care about the lvmh group.

As the saying goes, a dead Taoist friend will not die a poor Taoist.

As for Arno's anger, let's talk about it when the time comes!

The immediate priority is to keep your position first.

With a gloomy face, Mr. President glanced at Harvey, and arranged in an unhappy manner: "Then let's follow Director Harvey's suggestion first!"

Much to his anger, the organizer of the parade is one of his main contenders for the next presidency.

And it's all down to Director Harvey of the Competition Authority.

As long as the dissatisfaction of the people can be quelled this time, even if they offend some people, Harvey will be removed from the position of director!

...

At the same time, Britain was across the sea from France.

For the large-scale demonstrations that broke out in Paris, riots began to appear in London as the capital.

After all, their Competition and Markets Authority (cma) is also involved.

ps: There should be another chapter in the afternoon, at the latest in the evening.

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