Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: Chapter 296: A Little Sneaky Delight_l

Chapter 439: Chapter 296: A Little Sneaky Delight_l

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After his grandfather’s passing a few days ago, Harrison Clark didn’t allow anyone to bother him, saying that unless the sky fell down, no one should disturb him as he wanted some peace and quiet to himself.

So he hadn’t been involved in the affairs of the company and the research institute recently, but when just now he saw Julia Lambert looking uneasy, he figured that something serious must have happened, or else Julia wouldn’t be like this.

Julia Lambert nodded, “There have been some unexpected developments.1‘

“Alright, tell me.”

After listening to Julia’s report, Harrison Clark sat in his chair, hands clasped, expression calm.

He waved his hand, “It’s nothing serious, just some petty tricks that won’t affect the big picture.”

After the person who had asked Avril Green to pass on a message was clearly rejected by him, they took action.

During the eight days he had been in mourning, Summit Ventures had suffered consecutive attacks.

At first, some harmless gossip were revealed.

For example, the true identity of the rich second generation was exposed, claiming that his rise to fame was due to lavish packaging and the manipulation of people’s hatred for the rich, completely denying his efforts just because he was wealthy.

Lucy Haywood was also called out for her previous wild accusations about wanting to have monkey children with Harrison Clark, which had not come true yet.

The matter of Harrison Clark and Carrie Thomas co-renting a place was brought up again for hype.

In addition, some seemingly credible people came forward, claiming that the works created by Harrison Clark were actually theirs from many years ago, and that they had accidentally lost the manuscripts or had them taken by students. No one could write several songs in a single day with such high quality; human inspiration and talent have limits.

When something seems too incredible, an alternative explanation is needed.

He wasn’t creating; he was just transposing.

These articles, with their insinuations, subtly hinted that there must be some secrets behind Harrison’s terrifying productivity and that it didn’t follow the norms of creation.

They didn’t aim for everyone to believe it and to be swayed into their narrative, but some would still believe, causing Harrison’s perfect image to be damaged.

As for whether his reputation could be cleared and when it could be restored, that would have to wait until the lawsuit was resolved.

At the same time, some ambiguous lawsuits also appeared, causing copyright disputes for his artists and the songs he had sold, which were taken off the shelves in various channels.

The plaintiffs were well aware of the “truth”; they knew they were falsely accusing Harrison.

But what did it matter?

They didn’t expect to actually bring him down.

What’s fake can’t become real, and what’s real can’t become fake.

It was the process, not the outcome, that others wanted.

Once these kinds of lawsuits started, it was hard to predict how long they would last; it wouldn’t be surprising if they dragged on for a year or so, and it wouldn’t be unreasonable if they took five or six years.

The impact on the Summit Research Institute wasn’t significant, with only a few residents involved in the relocation required for the expansion causing trouble.

These people suddenly had new opinions on the previously well-negotiated demolition compensation agreement and started making a fuss online.

Various negative situations have emerged one after another in these eight days, making even experienced individuals like Julia Lambert somewhat overwhelmed.

With Chris Owen handling things on the other side, things were going relatively well, but the situation was still not as smooth as before.

The adversary’s actions were swift and aggressive, seemingly unstoppable, but they always managed to maintain an air of control.

Experienced and ruthless.

Seemingly having everything under control, fearless and fierce as if they were in control.

As the situation was very serious, Julia Lambert, as the general manager, was under the most pressure. Seeing Harrison’s calmness, he felt somewhat helpless, “But…sigh…”

This was why he didn’t want to return to the country in the first place.

Of course, he had mentally prepared himself for this before returning, but he had thought that there would be no similar troubles this time, only to find that they had still come.

However, Harrison’s composure gave Julia confidence, so the pressure in his heart was no longer as heavy.

At this time, Rainer also came over, and he was even more indignant than Julia.

Rainer was a pure academic who detested these tactics.

Rainer slammed the table, “These people are the stumbling blocks of civilization, hindering progress! Sooner or later they’ll be criminals! No, they’re criminals already!”

Harrison laughed, “Don’t be so worked up, it’s the same everywhere—vying for interests. From a certain standpoint, acquiring more resources and redistributing them according to one’s own position as the strong is logical. It’s just that people have cognitive biases and live in the illusion that they are the strong, including both of us and those in the United States.”

“If I were born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I might have become like them. I just happen to be born ordinary and have enough self-awareness, so I never let myself get lost in that illusion, no matter what. You two don’t know how hard it is to resist getting lost in the desire for power.”

Rainer and Julia both nodded slightly, having their own epiphanies, feeling relieved at the same time.

In fact, they were fine on their own, but they were most afraid that he too would fall into hatred and be blinded.

If Harrison, the helmsman, became emotionally driven and made irrational decisions, that would be the biggest crisis.

Harrison patted their shoulders, “Julia, Rainer.”

“Hmm.”

Harrison smiled, “Would you feel more at ease if I told you that I saw all this coming before I released ‘Madman’s Conjecture Collection 2.0’, even before I went to Boston?”Rainer and Julia Lambert exchanged glances, feeling both surprised and that it was within reason.

“In the development of civilization, many things have their own reasons for existence. Whether good or bad, they all have a stage of significance. However, no matter how advanced civilization becomes, the nature of competition will always involve a struggle for resources. Uncontrolled competition results in negative consequences, but controlled competition can also have some benefits.”

“Zooming out to the entire civilization, an individual’s decision can influence the overall situation. The complexity of human nature makes it difficult to control and mistakes will inevitably happen. For example, the situation we are facing now perfectly proves that the world is not black and white. Society is like a muddy mix of black and white, and no matter how many people it devours, it will eventually flow forward along the river of time.”

“The negative impact that our opponents have caused us will last for about three to five years, but it won’t be detrimental since we’ve already completed the initial capital accumulation. Summit Ventures has been moving too fast and it’s time for a period of consolidation and hibernation. In the field of technology, I’ve already paved another way in Boston. As for the entertainment industry, disputes and lawsuits over music copyrights are of little consequence. Carrie Thomas and Avril Green’s songs can top the charts, as can other people’s songs. Worst case scenario, everyone can just switch to singing English songs.”

“No matter the situation in our country, within the next two years, I will use facts to show others that no one is irreplaceable. I believe such a warning would be sufficient. By then, these obstacles will disintegrate on their own, and Summit Ventures will seamlessly integrate into the global economy, where East and West collaborate, leading to greater growth.”

Harrison Clark rarely spoke so much with these two invaluable assistants.

He didn’t care a lot about the opinions of others, but it was necessary to properly control the mindset of these two people.

His words were not baseless fabrications.

As early as before his return, his speculations with Star had already revealed the predicament he is facing today, as well as the brightness of tomorrow. Backing down?

Impossible.

In any place, he would not allow himself to become a tool for others to profit from.

He would calmly bear the losses while accelerating the pace of progress on another path.

Once he has “suffered” here, business at the Summit Research Institute North America branch and the Summit Ventures North America branch will proceed smoothly, making rapid breakthroughs and progress.

Of course, in the end, everyone will inevitably find that he is the only real winner.

And then, after his death, people will find that he is not the only winner, that in fact, everyone is a winner.

“Okay, I understand what you mean.”

Julia Lambert nodded.

Rainer also said, “Well proceed methodically and do our jobs well.”

As soon as the conversation ended, two people entered arm in arm.

It was Carrie Thomas and Avril Green.

Both of them were carrying big and small bags, laughing and talking happily, proving that they had actually been shopping.

After entering, they handed their bags to the waiter, and then took off their hats and sunglasses, just in time to see Harrison Clark and the others sitting in the corner.

They walked over, side by side.

“Are you alright?”

Carrie Thomas sat down beside Harrison Clark and looked at him with concern.

Harrison Clark smiled, “Do I look like there’s anything wrong with me?”

Avril Green also sat down, “As long as you’re okay.”

Carrie Thomas didn’t ask any more questions.

She didn’t want to discuss some matters and knew that Harrison Clark wouldn’t want to show weakness in front of others.

She planned to ask him when they were alone later.

Since using “Dreamwalking in Virgo” to lift his spirits, Carrie Thomas had become quite full of herself, a self-proclaimed master of psychological advice. Carrie Thomas couldn’t help but think of Avril Green’s suggestion during their shopping spree.

She was slightly puzzled.

She wasn’t worried about Avril Green trying to steal her man, as she and Harrison Clark had nothing to worry about in the first place. She felt that it would be an unfair sacrifice for Avril Green.

As Carrie Thomas was lost in thought, Avril Green casually asked, “What were you all talking about just now?”

Julia Lambert and Rainer looked at Harrison Clark, who didn’t try to hide anything. “We talked about the recent issues encountered by Summit Ventures and the Research Institute.”

Avril Green’s expression became slightly tense, “What did you decide?”

“There’s no decision. We’ll work methodically, and I won’t provoke anyone, nor will I bow down to anyone. Let time deal with the problems; time can resolve many things.”

Avril Green paused for a moment, not surprised by his response, but still feeling worried. “Alright, I’ll try to think of a solution.”

“No need, no need. Just take care of yourself,” Harrison Clark said, waving his hand. “You really don’t have to worry about me.”

“Alright.”

After some casual conversation, Harrison Clark noticed that there seemed to be some secret between Carrie Thomas and Avril Green.

However, as the two of them were not willing to discuss it, he didn’t want to force it out. No matter what it was, he would find out by going to the future and flipping through historical records.

They couldn’t hide any secrets from him.

He even felt a little smug thinking about it..