Chapter 615 Impost
The whistle-blower hadn't anticipated this twist of events. The unfolding of events surpassed all imagination. It didn't take long before certain marketing accounts, unafraid of causing a stir, began reposting the information and even highlighting some highly-liked comments.
[Internet users delved into the issue: Do affluent kids enjoy undue privileges from birth, with even top-tier professionals at their beck and call? Is this fairness?]
[Should top executives acquiesce to the demands of wealthy offspring?]
[The debut of the young master from Old Money ended in failure. How should we perceive the role of affluent parents in grooming their children into prodigies?]
Even international users joined the conversation, tagging the IT tycoon previously speculated to be the anonymous figure. It didn't take long for the individual to respond.
[I'm not the big shot you're searching for, but I've conversed with him online through a friend at Solomon. I can affirm he's a talented young person. I eagerly anticipate his future contributions to the industry.]
With this statement, attention shifted to the remaining suspects. Among them was a prominent figure once employed by Solomon but ousted by Darwin following Anniston's downfall. Despite his reputation as a big shot, he hadn't produced any noteworthy work in the past seven or eight years. However, the team he led had excelled. This figure was Lucas Bennett Thompson, a Chinese American renowned in Silicon Valley.
As the previous suspect denied involvement, Lucas, tagged by many, posted an ambiguous message on his overseas social media.
"I've received my share of dividends. Any recommendations for a family vacation on an island?"
Armie's social media buzzed with news of Solomon AI team's substantial dividends. Suddenly, Lucas, who hadn't been involved in any projects, posted a blog related to the dividends, attracting immediate attention.
[Big shot, it's really you!]
Lucas responded with a shushing emoji.
[I'm curious, how much did you get?]
Lucas replied with a secretive emoji.
[Big shot, what's your take on this prodigy kid?]
Lucas responded, [What prodigy kid? If he's still a kid, he should focus on studying.]
This strengthened the belief that Lucas was the anonymous figure. The news swiftly spread through the internet community.
[Hahaha, the real big shot can't bear it. The wealthy offspring has tarnished his prodigy image. He just called him out online!]
[He didn't admit it, but come on, he's obviously the anonymous big shot, right?]
[Isn't it obvious? He practically said 'I'm the anonymous big shot'.]
On the Chinese internet, Lucas's post quickly trended. Amidst heated debate, Lucas deleted the post. He then swiftly posted another, featuring an AI module advertisement designed by his team.
At Emerald Pool,
Kenny fed Thalassa a piece of fruit, expressing anger. "This person has no shame! He's clearly riding on Charles's popularity. The moment more people show up, he starts promoting his own product... What garbage! It pales in comparison to Charles's achievements!"
Across from them, Charles played an online game with Burl. He cautiously responded to his godmother's comment. "I just solved a few problems. It was the teachers who did most of the work."
"Look!" Thalassa exclaimed. "Look at how humble Charles is, and then look at this jerk!"
"The real issue is why so many people can't see through this jerk's tricks," Thalassa pondered.
Fiona furrowed her brow slightly. She didn't want too many people to know about Charles's exceptional talents at such a young age. She was curious to know who leaked the information.
"I found the person." Darwin walked over and sat next to Fiona. "It was the receptionist from the information department. She claims she had no ill intentions and didn't expect things to escalate like this."
Charles set down his controller and turned to his parents. Fiona immediately relaxed her brow and asked, "Babe, what's wrong?"
"I don't think this matter is as dire as it seems. If she had no ill intentions, then we shouldn't harm her," Charles said seriously.
"Look! Let the jerk see how noble my son is compared to him!" Thalassa was about to slap her thigh again, but Kenny grabbed her hand.
His wife was getting too excited, hitting her thigh hard. It was driving him crazy.
"Son, let Burl be for now. Come talk with me," Fiona said, glancing at the game characters.
Charles had his character commit suicide, leaving Burl confused. Then he walked over to Fiona.
"Does this matter disgust you?" Fiona asked gently. "If it does, Daddy and I can erase it from the internet completely.”
Charles thought for a moment. “Mommy, others’ opinions won’t affect me.”
Charles was considered odd by some.
Whether he was a genius or an ordinary kid didn’t matter to him.
No one’s thoughts could influence his path and judgment.
“I understand.” Fiona nodded gently, kissing Charles on the forehead. “You handle it however you want, and if you can’t, ask Daddy for help, okay?”
“Yeah!” Charles nodded. “Can I go back to playing games now?”
“Of course!”
Charles returned slowly.
After a moment’s thought, he glanced at his godmother and put on his headphones.
His godmother was overly protective. She had been scolding for over an hour.
Charles couldn’t stop her, so he simply put on his headphones and let her scold to her heart’s content.
“Are you really going to let our son handle this himself?” Darwin hesitated as he looked at his wife.
This matter had greatly angered Darwin.
He had already fired the receptionist.
She shouldn’t anonymously submit internal company matters for publication, whether they were related to Charles or not. Her lack of professionalism showed she wasn't suitable for remaining at Solomon.
"Yes." Fiona nodded, then whispered to Darwin, "He and Chicago tend to handle things on their own if they can. They seek adults only when they encounter problems beyond their capacity."
Actually, Fiona hadn't taught them to be this way.
Sometimes, when Fiona tried to intervene, she'd be educated by the children.
Adults did adult things.
Kids did kid things.
At that moment, Thalassa saw something again.
She laughed helplessly and said, "Someone actually asked if Charles knows addition and subtraction. My son has won a special prize in a math competition. I should post it on this idiot's face!" "
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