Chapter 281
"If we do this episode well, the ratings will soar. It would also benefit you greatly. The director might even treat you like a star, like Larry. Noah, you must seize this opportunity!"
"I'm not interested in being a star," Noah replied. "If I decide to use that million, I'll let you know. Goodbye."
"Wait, Noah, don't hang up! You can't seriously think of yourself as a tycoon, can you? Hello...?"
Before Thomas could finish, the call ended.
"Damn it! Damn it!" Thomas stomped his foot in frustration. "Noah is hopeless! Given a million, he really thinks he's rich! He's even ignoring the show's instructions!"
"No matter what, I need to document this!" He took out his notebook and wrote: "Noah has been completely corrupted by money, forgetting who he is. Given a million, he truly believes he's a tycoon, ignoring the show's instructions."
"Some people, given a million, buy villas and luxury cars, contributing to their family. Some, given a million, forget who gave it to them! Ungrateful! Selfish!"
"It takes all kinds!"
"And this man, with his arrogant personality, doesn't even care about his reputation. I invited him to buy a villa and shoot a video, which could have completely redeemed his image and even turned him into a figure like Larry. Yet he rejected it outright!"
"This shows how stubborn and self-righteous Noah is!"
After hanging up on Thomas, Noah pondered how to secure a logistics partnership with the Winchester Family. He messaged Zack on Facebook, asking if he had explained things to the Edward Family.
Soon, Zack replied: "Noah, rest assured. I personally visited the Edward Family and explained everything. They don't know your true identity."
"I told Miss Anna that the group chat was my doing, with hired people. It was all a setup to frame you."
"Miss Anna believed my explanation and regretted not stopping you at the royal villa to give you a chance to explain."
"Good," Noah replied. "As long as the Edward Family understands."
With the Edward Family clarified, everything else should be straightforward. Noah controlled the Benson Family and could command them at will. The Anthony Family had agreed to speak on his behalf. With three families supporting him, he believed the Winchester Family would agree to the logistics partnership.
Moreover, this partnership would be mutually beneficial.
Ding! Noah's Facebook notification sounded. It was from Nathan, the financial manager.
"Noah, I forgot to mention on the phone. 'I Am the Great Tycoon' achieved top ratings in its time slot, a great start."
"So, all the sponsors have decided to hold a celebration banquet, to discuss the future direction of the show. Journalists will also attend. Noah, will you be there?"
"Yes," Noah replied. "Time and place?"
"7 PM," Nathan replied.
"Alright, I'll be there," Noah said.
"Thank you, Noah!"
...
At 6:55 PM, Noah arrived at a restaurant in Oceanbridge City. It was a well-known internet-famous restaurant specializing in Golden Coast cuisine, known for its delicious food and bustling atmosphere.
Noah parked his car and got out. The night was dark, and the city was lit up with colorful lights. The streets were crowded with people and cars, creating a lively scene.
The temperature was slightly cool, so Noah wore a jacket. He noticed a white Mercedes G350 parked next to his car.
"Hmm?" The car, worth over 1.5 million, caught Noah's eye because of its license plate: A.66666.
"A car from Willow City?" The owner must be someone important to have such a plate.
Beside the Mercedes were other luxury cars: an Audi A8, a Mercedes S-Class, a Porsche Panamera...
Noah stopped looking and walked to the restaurant entrance. The sign above read "Delicious Restaurant" in bold, elegant characters.
Noah stepped inside.
"How many, sir?" the smiling waitress asked.
"I have a reservation in the Super VIP room," Noah said.
"Super VIP!" The waitress's smile widened. She had seen a group of over twenty people enter the Super VIP room earlier.
