Chapter 616 He Was Insane
Kenny grinned broadly, his cheeks beginning to ache from the prolonged expression of delight.
Kenny enjoyed watching Thalassa's roast, finding it captivating enough to hold his attention indefinitely.
"Isn't this more entertaining than those professional stand-up comedy shows?" he remarked, thoroughly enjoying the banter.
Shortly after, the public relations director called Darwin with a sense of urgency. "Boss, things are escalating. We might need to issue a statement," he reported.
Darwin pondered for a moment before responding, "Just outright deny any involvement by Lucas."
"Understood," came the prompt reply.
Within moments, Solomon's statement denying Lucas's participation in the SolomonAI project spread across the internet, reaching even his international accounts.
As Darwin had predicted.
Solomon vehemently refuted any connection between Lucas and the project, igniting fresh debates online.
The majority of netizens resorted to mockery.
[Solomon knows how to deny Lucas's involvement, but why isn't he addressing the rumor about the CEO's son being the anonymous genius?]
[Hey, if they're denying that the CEO's talented son is the genius, then it's worth taking seriously!]
[Could Solomon please clarify why he allowed the top genius to assist the CEO with childcare?]
[The CEO's son is already an anonymous genius. I've got a complex math problem here to test him with." The netizen posted a perplexing math conundrum.]
Around the same time, Lucas, who was abroad, stirred up trouble once more.
He liked an article detailing how Solomon had hired him with a hefty salary to rejuvenate the Armie IT industry, only to be ousted due to Darwin's envy.
What made it more intriguing was the article's mention of Lucas's expulsion and the subsequent adoption of many of his ideas by Darwin's team, implying their integration into the current SolomonAI.
Despite promptly unliking the article, Lucas's supporters remained collectively outraged, venting their frustration online both domestically and internationally.
Isn't Darwin simply leveraging his wealth to dominate and intimidate his competitors? Why do so many youngsters believe he's a decent person?]
[So that's the truth, Lucas left Solomon's because of Darwin's envy!]
[Shame on him!]
[From now on, I'm boycotting SolomonAI and switching to products from Lucas's team!]
Lucas's actions irked the founders of SolomonAI.
The project leader swiftly mentioned Lucas on social media, questioning the use of his ideas.
This leader, renowned in the industry, had conceived the original architecture of SolomonAI independently several years prior.
Upon meeting Darwin at an industry summit, they discussed the concept, leading to Darwin's investment in the project without hesitation.
SolomonAI provided him with a dedicated team, and despite numerous setbacks, Darwin's unwavering support kept the project afloat.
Even when the project leader contemplated quitting, Darwin encouraged him to persist until success was achieved.
"Who does Lucas think he is, accusing Darwin of jealousy?" fumed the project leader, Sebastian Hartford.
After a few drinks, Sebastian recorded a candid video, airing his grievances and sharing it on social media platforms.
The biggest highlight of the video was Sebastian questioning why Darwin would generously reward their creative team with dividends shortly after the project's launch if he were truly as malicious as Lucas claimed.
Given Sebastian's esteemed reputation and the timeline alignment, many lent credence to his assertions.
Subsequently, more information surfaced about Lucas's past transgressions in China, including allegations of harassment and plagiarism, causing Solomons' stock price to plummet.
Despite the mounting evidence against him, Lucas remained silent on Sebastian's accusations, opting instead for a cryptic social media post, [I can't afford to offend certain powerful figures.]
This cryptic message, though quickly deleted, amused some of the more discerning netizens.
[You're quite audacious, Lucas. If you posted it, don't delete it, and if you liked it, don't retract it. Afraid of Darwin's legal team suing you?]
[Unbelievable. Just a moment ago, I was defending you on Facebook, and now I feel ashamed.]
[Guys, I tried his AI. It's crap. How dare he claim Solomon's team used his idea? I don't even think it's a rumor anymore; it's an insult. If I were the team founder, I'd hire a hitman to deal with him tonight. Lucas is nothing but a fraud!]
[I am speechless. I paid fifty dollars for his premium module only to find it inferior to SolomonAI's free version!]
[Bro, are you here to entertain us? To make such a subpar product and then have the audacity to criticize Solomon?]
Lucas, perhaps overwhelmed by the onslaught of criticism, finally resurfaced online.
[Firstly, I never claimed to be the anonymous genius who could solve problems beyond Sebastian's capabilities. He was genuinely remarkable. When I mentioned dividends, I was referring to those from my own project. It was the netizens who speculated that I was the anonymous genius. Why are you scolding me? Secondly, regarding accusations of me berating Darwin's kid, I merely encouraged him to study hard. Is that considered scolding? Lastly, I know in my heart whether my product is good or not, and I won't tolerate any slander!]
This comment quickly made its rounds on Facebook.
[Lucas can't keep up the pretense any longer.]
[It's absurd. Lucas can't maintain his facade for long, can he?]
[I am speechless. We are all criticizing him for his inferior product and questionable character. No one even mentioned him scolding the kid; Lucas was probably trying to divert attention by bringing the child into it. He's so disgusting!]
Both domestic and international netizens continued to lambast Lucas throughout the night.
The next morning, the child woke up after a restful sleep.
As it was the weekend, he had no school obligations.
However, his friend sought him out.
[My mom said someone's challenging you with math problems on the internet!] Evelyn sent Charles, referring to the math problems posted under Solomon's official blog. [It's pretty easy, I solved them mentally. I don't understand what this person is so proud of.]
Evelyn genuinely puzzled over the simplicity of the questions.
Someone was here to test Charles.
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