Chapter 112: The Overwhelming Presence of a Titan

This unexpected response caught everyone off guard.

They turned their heads, somewhat mechanically, to look at Liu Di, their eyes filled with shock.

The sudden sequence of events left them unable to think, their minds growing more and more confused.

Liu Di slightly raised his head, a faint smile on his face.

He adjusted his white shirt and slowly stepped forward.

His figure gradually emerged from the bustling crowd.

Teng Hualong, a man who had experienced countless challenges and even life-and-death struggles, had now achieved great success. He controlled numerous industries, commanded top-tier teams, and his wealth was comparable to a nation's.

His gaze was deep as water, his presence as formidable as a mountain, and his mind was impenetrable.

It seemed that within a few meters around Teng Hualong, there was an invisible aura. Anyone weak who approached would inexplicably tremble, finding it difficult even to move.

Even from several meters away, everyone could feel the indomitable pressure in the air, which seemed to have a faint chill.

Some wanted to move closer to the titan but found themselves too intimidated to take a step forward.

This was the presence of a king, the absolute ruler among humans.

Liu Di, on the other hand, gave a slight shrug of his shoulders and walked leisurely.

He exuded a sense of ease, calmly facing the world, and even a titan like Teng Hualong.

His smile remained unchanging, no matter the circumstance—calm and unyielding.

Liu Di's aura, compared to Teng Hualong's, was much softer and more ethereal.

It lacked the sharpness and dominance of Teng Hualong, yet it held a quietly resilient and unconstrained attitude.

One was forceful, the other ethereal—equally matched.

As Liu Di led the way, A Jia gritted his teeth and stepped forward, following closely behind.

What supported A Jia was a sense of determination and a bond of shared hardships.

The other classmates could only stand there in a daze, filled with awe as they watched everything unfold.

Liu Di and A Jia arrived at the open area, less than two meters from Teng Hualong.

This spot was also not far from the hovering helicopter, whose engines roared and blades churned the air, making their clothes flutter in the wind.

At the top of the 89th floor, with the blue sky as a backdrop, and the entire financial center of the city visible below them, the three stood face to face.

They stared at each other for a full minute, a confrontation of top-tier titans.

This scene inexplicably commanded respect, making everyone feel a solemn admiration.

From afar, the crowd's self-assurance quickly dissipated.

Could they even dream of discussing achievements or future prospects in front of these individuals?

"Teng Zong, I'm somewhat surprised that you've come in person," Liu Di said with a smile.

"I too am surprised to see that Mr. Di San is so young and so distinguished," Teng Hualong nodded slightly.

From afar, the graduates caught onto a few words.

"Di San?"

"Did Teng Zong just say Di San?"

"Quiet, listen carefully!"

The graduates all perked up their ears.

"You can just call me Liu Di," Liu Di said, pausing briefly before continuing, "It doesn't seem necessary for someone like Teng Zong to personally come here just to acquire our small company, The Creator."

"Heh, indeed, it wasn't necessary," Teng Hualong raised his head and said, "Not only was it unnecessary, but I haven't been involved in day-to-day operations for the past three years."

"My group has been developing for decades, with a well-established operational mechanism. Typically, it would be the expansion department of our group handling acquisitions."

"But everyone knows, Teng is a technician at heart, and to this day, I still enjoy delving into research."

Teng Hualong smiled knowingly, his eyes showing appreciation. "Not long ago, I suddenly saw the emergence of the Gemini app, and the core algorithm in it left me in awe."

"Before coming here, I wondered what kind of person could develop such an algorithm."

"And what kind of person could have such insight into human nature?"

Teng Hualong nodded slightly, "Meeting you today, I see that you are indeed extraordinary."

Liu Di's eyes flashed as he nodded, "So, you came here today just to see me?"

"You could say that," Teng Hualong laughed, looking up at the sky. "Although your Creator company is impressive, the acquisition of it is insignificant to my group. Even if I let you develop freely, you would never be able to shake my foundation."

"My group has dominated the Chinese internet for years, deeply entrenched, like a giant ship. If a small boat dares block its way, it will simply be crushed."

This statement of Teng Hualong's was full of dominance.

From his perspective, the nascent Creator was not even worth considering.

His attitude was merely one of curiosity, having taken a break for a while and coming to see something novel.

With this mindset, it was hard to fault him.

After all, he had been a top leader for many years, and his arrogance was far beyond that of ordinary people.

But in Liu Di's eyes, this was disregard.

Without losing his composure, Liu Di said, "My Gemini app may be small, but it's absolutely impossible for Teng Zong to acquire it."

"And I must advise Teng Zong, though your ship is large, turning it around is also difficult."

Liu Di smiled faintly, "Teng Zong, be careful not to make a mistake that could lead to eternal regret."

"Impossible to acquire?"

"A mistake that could lead to eternal regret?"

"Hahaha…"

Teng Hualong shook his head and laughed, "My empire, Tencent, has been growing for 22 years!"

"We employ thousands!"

"We have branches all over the world, are listed on the NASDAQ in Europe, and are valued at over a trillion! We are involved in almost all internet businesses!"

"Communication, entertainment, finance, transportation, livelihood, e-commerce—across various sectors, we have nearly a thousand products!"

"Dominating numerous fields, leading in many sectors!"

"We have billions of users in communications, billions in entertainment, and billions in other comprehensive services!"

"With six major business groups under us, our diversification is vast!"

"Our investment extends to hundreds of offline businesses!"

"We are almost omnipresent and omnipotent!"

"And you think a mere Gemini app could shake us?"

Teng Hualong shook his head with a smile, "Honestly, me listing my group's achievements here to someone like you, a junior, is almost laughable!"

"To put it simply, one word describes my group's current position—monopoly!"

"And one sentence describes your Creator's position—fragile under the pressure of my group!"

Teng Hualong shook his head again, "In the past ten years, countless companies have declared war on my Tencent Empire. But where are they now? All have turned to dust, leaving no trace behind!"

Teng Hualong's words were full of passion and grandeur.

Even the distant students could hear it clearly.

They couldn't help but feel ashamed.

Indeed, Tencent Group was just like that!

It truly had the capital to be arrogant!

Even more, it wasn't just arrogance; it was something beyond description!

Tencent Group had dominated the internet for years!

Its various businesses were leaders in their fields, unshakable!

With its vast user base, no matter which new field it entered, it almost always succeeded!

In recent years, Tencent Group had leveraged its massive capital to continuously invest in new fields, occupying a place in almost every industry.

Any new company that showed potential was inevitably either acquired by Tencent or pressured or even crushed if acquisition failed.

Indeed, under such a powerful empire, competitors found it hard to survive!

Teng Hualong's meaning was clear.

What did your little achievement with Gemini matter?

To me, it's insignificant!

If you don't accept my terms, your fate will be extinction!