Chapter 274: Someone You Can't Afford to Offend
Zack looked in the direction of the seat, his emotions churning, his expression growing increasingly respectful.
Norman felt the same, though his thoughts differed from Zack's. He speculated about the background of the Shark Live boss.
"From buying Shark Live, poaching streamers, trending on social media, to sponsoring the 'I Am a Tycoon' program, all of this must have cost tens of billions!"
"Investing such a vast amount in an industry dominated by major platforms requires a level of courage and financial power that even the Anthony Family lacks."
Norman's face grew slightly somber:
"The Shark Live boss must have the backing of a powerful family, or his industry background must rival that of a powerful family."
Powerful families are entities far above the level of the four great families of Oceanbridge City.
Throughout all the regions of Starlight City, there are three or four families like the Anthony Family in each city.
There are over a hundred such families in Starlight City.
But powerful families are rare in Starlight City, with only three: the Green Family, the Stewart Family, and the Turner Family.
These three powerful families are so high above that even the Benson Family, the top family in Oceanbridge City, dares not offend them.
In front of these powerful families, smaller families are like ants; a mere gesture can bankrupt them.
And the Shark Live boss, with his lavish spending and impressive courage, is likely backed by one of these powerful families!
Thinking of this, Norman shuddered, his expression turning respectful.
"Gentlemen, may I ask what brings you here today?"
Nathan looked at the two with a smile.
"Mr. Nathan, we came to ask you something."
Norman immediately put on a fawning smile: "It's about why you kicked the Anthony Family out of the 'I Am a Tycoon' program."
"The Anthony Family's investment in 'I Am a Tycoon' is crucial. It's our attempt to transition from the traditional steel industry to the modern internet economy. The family leadership values this highly."
"But Mr. Nathan kicked us out of the group chat. I'm curious if we did something wrong to anger you! If so, please let us know, and we will certainly correct it!"
"Yes, Mr. Nathan!"
Zack chimed in: "During our investment in 'I Am a Tycoon,' we believe we've handled everything carefully and made no mistakes."
"We're puzzled about being kicked out of the group chat and hope you can clarify!"
"Because... you offended someone you can't afford to offend."
Mr. Nathan stroked his chin.
"Someone we can't afford to offend?"
Zack and Norman were stunned, standing there, racking their brains.
After thinking for a full five minutes, neither could figure out who they had offended.
"Mr. Nathan, recently, the Anthony Family hasn't offended anyone!" Zack said with a forced smile.
"Indeed!"
Norman added: "If it's someone we can't afford to offend, they must have a significant background. The Anthony Family would always show goodwill to such people, not offend them."
"Think carefully."
Mr. Nathan smiled slightly.
The two fell silent again.
"If we've offended anyone, it was a few days ago."
Zack's eyes flashed: "But the person we offended was a poor guy named Noah, a delivery boy. Could someone from the bottom of society be someone we can't afford to offend?"
"And it wasn't really offending him. I just exposed his identity. He is indeed a fraud!"
"Exactly!" Norman agreed:
"Recently, the Anthony Family only offended a delivery boy! Could someone from the bottom of society be someone we can't afford to offend?"
At this, Norman and Zack burst into laughter.
Noah, someone they can't afford to offend?
The more they thought about it, the funnier it seemed.
Hearing this, Nathan's gaze turned slightly cold.
"Mr. Nathan, please stop teasing us!"
Zack grew anxious: "Tell us who we offended, and we'll go apologize immediately! As long as we can resume sponsoring the 'I Am a Tycoon' program, we'll agree to anything!"
"Yes, Mr. Nathan, please tell us who we offended. Don't tell me it's Noah, or that would be too perfunctory."
Norman laughed, half-joking.
Gurgle...
As soon as he finished speaking, the chair in front of them suddenly turned around.
A young man sat there, a playful smile on his face, looking at them.
"Huh?"
Seeing the young man, Zack and Norman were stunned, blurting out:
"Noah, what are you doing here?"
The next moment, their eyes widened as they recalled what Nathan had said earlier.
"The person in the chair is their boss!"
Boom!
Boom!
Realizing this, their pupils dilated as if struck by lightning, leaving them standing there in shock.
Waves of shock surged in their hearts, making their breathing quicken.
"Noah, you... what are you doing here?"
Zack steadied himself, looking at Noah, rubbing his eyes to confirm that the young man in front of him was indeed the poor Noah.
"This is my company. Why wouldn't I be here?"
Noah smiled faintly.
"This is your company!"
Hearing this, Zack and Norman's legs trembled, nearly collapsing.
"You mean, Shark Live is your company?"
Zack's voice trembled, unable to believe it, taking three steps back.
"You're the mysterious Shark Live boss in the live streaming industry?"
Norman asked in disbelief.
"Gentlemen, as I said, the person in the chair is our boss. Do you still not believe me?"
Nathan frowned, speaking coldly.
"How is this possible!"
Zack's face turned pale, staring at Noah, his eyes bloodshot:
"How is this possible! How is this possible!"
"This Noah is just a delivery boy. How could he be the Shark Live boss! I don't believe it!"
He couldn't believe it because the shock was too great for him.
To him, Noah was just a bottom-level delivery boy.
According to Sofia's records, he was a vain person trying to climb into high society.
Zack had always looked down on Noah.
But now, Noah had suddenly transformed into the Shark Live boss?
The gap between the two identities was too vast.
One was in the sky, the other was a humble ant in the dirt.
Boom!
Zack's legs went weak, trembling uncontrollably, feeling as if his worldview had shattered.
"Noah... Noah is actually the Shark Live boss!"
Norman's face also changed dramatically, unable to believe it.
He didn't know much about Noah, but from Zack's words, he knew that Noah was just a bottom-level delivery boy.
But now, this delivery boy had suddenly become the Shark Live boss!
This was the most mysterious figure in the live streaming industry, spending tens of billions on Shark Live.
Such a person might be backed by a powerful family.
The Anthony Family was nothing but an ant in front of him!
