Chapter 277: On TV!
"Dad, 'I Am a Tycoon' is starting in ten minutes!"
In the living room, a seven or eight-year-old boy shouted towards the kitchen.
"Really? We mustn't miss the premiere!"
A man wearing an apron and holding a spatula came out of the kitchen, smiling.
"Lele, if you were given ten million, what would you do?"
"I'd buy toys, of course!"
The boy grinned, showing his white teeth. "I'd buy all the best toys! But enough talking, Dad, let's watch TV!"
"Alright!"
The man sat on the sofa with the boy, watching TV together.
Similar scenes were happening all over Eagleland.
Millions were waiting for the premiere of 'I Am a Tycoon.'
At Summit Retreat Oasis, in Larry's villa.
Larry, Sarah, and Daniel sat on the sofa, waiting for 'I Am a Tycoon' to start.
"I've heard about this show before. They randomly select an ordinary person, give them ten million, and turn them into a tycoon. Then they record the process and broadcast it."
Daniel smiled. "And it's airing on Oceanbridge City Satellite TV. The production team probably selected someone from Oceanbridge City. Why wasn't I chosen!"
"If I had ten million, would that useless Noah dare to boss me around every day?"
Daniel sighed, feeling like he had missed out on ten million.
"Dad, there's no need to sigh."
Larry smiled mysteriously. "You'll definitely enjoy watching TV in a moment."
"Oh, really?"
Daniel was puzzled, sensing there was more to Larry's words.
...
At Noah's villa, Lisa had already finished work and was lying in Noah's arms, watching TV together.
Tick-tock, tick-tock...
Time flew by, and it was eight o'clock!
A dazzling opening sequence appeared on the TV, and a host emerged.
He was wearing a floral shirt, looked to be in his thirties, and had a Rolex Green Submariner watch on his wrist. He appeared wealthy and gave off a playboy vibe.
Holding a microphone, he stood in front of a large screen, smiling as he spoke, his voice captivating and penetrating.
"If you were given ten million, what would you do?"
"Would you travel the world, buy a villa, or a luxury car?"
"Would you go on a honeymoon with your beloved or date beautiful women?"
"Would you read books and work out to cultivate your mind and body, or indulge in a life of debauchery?"
"Would you buy various luxury bags or your favorite toys?"
As he spoke, images appeared on the screen behind him.
A plane soaring through the blue sky, a passport in hand.
A luxurious villa, a property deed.
A flashy luxury car.
Rows of bookshelves filled with books.
Two wine glasses clinking together, with people dancing to music in the background.
Rows of dazzling gold bars, shining brightly.
...
These images stirred the viewers' emotions.
Each viewer had their eyes glued to the screen.
"Having money is great!"
"Yes, with money, you can have everything!"
"Money isn't everything, but it solves 99% of the world's problems!"
"That's right, most of the issues we face fall within that 99%."
"We need to work hard to make money!"
Viewers in front of their TVs had various thoughts.
"Everything I mentioned can be achieved if you become rich!" The host continued.
"Becoming rich is the dream of the vast majority of people."
"But in this world, 99% of people are ordinary. They drive ordinary cars, live in ordinary houses, wear ordinary clothes, attend ordinary schools, and eat ordinary meals."
"'I Am a Tycoon' makes ordinary people extraordinary!"
The host's voice rose.
"'I Am a Tycoon' makes ordinary people become tycoons! 'I Am a Tycoon' lets you experience the life of a tycoon!"
"Welcome to the variety show 'I Am a Tycoon,' sponsored by Shark Live! Now, let's introduce the protagonist of our first episode!"
The screen changed, and a man appeared on it—it was Larry!
Next to him were some brief details.
"Larry, male. Occupation: Construction Engineering. Annual salary: Thirty to fifty thousand."
"Thirty to fifty thousand?"
Noah frowned. Larry's salary was at least three hundred thousand a year, likely between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand. This data was quite inaccurate!
But the lower the salary, the more relatable it was for the average viewer.
After all, the audience was mostly ordinary people.
"Larry!"
Lisa's mouth dropped open, surprised to see Larry.
She quickly understood.
Although Larry had money, it wasn't enough to buy a villa in Summit Retreat Oasis.
Suddenly buying a villa was most likely funded by the 'I Am a Tycoon' production team.
...
In another villa.
"Larry, is that you?"
Seeing the screen, Daniel's eyes widened, unable to believe Larry was on TV.
"It's me!"
Larry smiled proudly. "I was one of the ordinary people selected by the 'I Am a Tycoon' production team and successfully received ten million."
"Ten million! That's a lot!"
Daniel was stunned. It was an unimaginable amount.
"Dad, let's keep watching. There will be even more exciting things to see!"
Larry smiled mysteriously.
"Alright!"
Daniel had many things to say but took a deep breath, held back, and continued watching TV.
The following scenes were simple.
Larry successfully received ten million from the production team, then bought a BMW 7 Series and a villa in Summit Retreat Oasis.
This process thrilled the viewers.
If they were given ten million, many would buy a villa and a luxury car!
Because these were things they usually wouldn't dare to dream of, and suddenly having money would naturally lead them to do so.
"So that's why Larry suddenly had the money to buy a villa in Summit Retreat Oasis. It was the 'I Am a Tycoon' production team's money."
Daniel realized.
After buying the villa, Larry started sending invitations to relatives for a housewarming party.
At this point, a character named Noah appeared.
He was the Wilson Family's live-in son-in-law. According to Larry's description, Noah was a useless person who lazed around at home.
The key point was that he was very concerned about saving face.
When he received the housewarming invitation, he acted very nonchalant.
"This Noah sure knows how to put on a show!"
"Yes, look at his expression, so calm. He's really good at pretending!"
"If my brother-in-law bought a villa, I'd be shocked. This Noah, say what you will, but he's great at controlling his facial expressions!"
...
In front of TVs across Starlight City, North China, South China... millions of viewers saw Noah and began discussing him disdainfully.
After the invitations were sent, the climax of the first episode was the housewarming party!
Because this housewarming party was meant to embarrass Noah!
