Different World Card Master: Change the World with Cards

296: The person came with ill intentions.Xu Bai picked up the drone’s remote control and maneuvered the drone into flight.

When the crowd below saw the drone take flight, they could no longer sit still. They all stood up and took a step forward to observe. Fortunately, security guards were there to block them; otherwise, they might have excitedly rushed forward to snatch the remote control from Xu Bai’s hands to pilot the drone themselves.

Xu Bai did not demonstrate for long; he quickly controlled the drone to land back on the ground and turned his gaze toward the person who had just asked the question.

”This is the drone I was talking about.”

The other person nodded.

”Thank you.”

”You’re welcome.”

Xu Bai looked at the crowd below, held back by the security guards, and asked, ”Does anyone else have any questions?”

At this point, many people raised their hands, and Xu Bai randomly selected one person to ask a question.

”Hello, Card Maker Bai, I would like to ask, can a drone as small as this one not carry a person in flight?”

This question drew a lot of attention. Their gazes shifted from the drone to Xu Bai, waiting for his answer.

Indeed, being able to fly was the first step, but being able to carry a person in flight was what they wanted most.

Xu Bai did not answer immediately; instead, he took another card out of his pocket.

”Actually, the drone is already capable of carrying a person. This card is called a Manned drone.”

The person who asked the question’s eyes lit up.

”Then can I give it a try?”

Xu Bai shook his head.

”While you may not care about your own safety, I cannot be so careless. To be carried in flight by a drone, one must wear proper protective gear and also possess a certain level of reaction speed to make various maneuvers in the air and avoid unexpected situations.”

”Alright.”

The questioner nodded dejectedly. The current situation was like having a large piece of braised pork placed in front of you, but being unable to eat it due to health reasons—it was truly a pity.

After this questioner finished, the subsequent questioners asked some insignificant questions, which Xu Bai patiently answered one by one.

Those who stayed to ask questions were all interested in this drone; perhaps in the future, when researching aircraft, he could recruit these people to research together.

Ten minutes later, the questions had basically all been answered. Xu Bai scanned the entire venue once more and asked if anyone else had any questions.

Just as Xu Bai was about to conclude this presentation, another person raised their hand. Xu Bai could see a hint of ill intent from this person’s expression, but he still allowed the person to ask their question.

He was a little curious—did this person have some grudge against him? Why did they have such a look on their face, as if he owed them eight million?

Upon standing up, the person leisurely straightened their collar, feigning a very gentlemanly appearance. Anyone who didn’t know better would think they were just asking a normal question.

However, this posture did not last long; as soon as they spoke, they revealed the darkness within their heart.

”Although your drone research is quite good, as far as we know, your latest research is not the drone cards, but surveillance card. I would like to ask, does your presentation not mention surveillance because you don’t want others to be able to create surveillance? Also, many people should have heard some rumors by now that the Card Maker Guild might cooperate with the Government to share information. I don’t know if you support or oppose this proposal? Furthermore, if such a large Card Maker Guild can share so much information, would you be willing to share the information regarding the surveillance card?”

As the voice fell, the people sitting beside him silently moved away to avoid being caught in the crossfire. However, the person saw this and was not angry; he had long anticipated such a scene. He looked at Xu Bai with a smile, waiting for Xu Bai’s reply.

As expected, he came with ill intent.

Even though Xu Bai had prepared himself mentally, he was still disgusted by such a shameless question.

If Xu Bai supported this proposal, he would have to share the information on how he created the surveillance card.

If he did not support this proposal, then the ultimate goal of this meeting might not be achieved.

This was an open conspiracy.

He was now being put on the spot; regardless of whether Xu Bai supported it or not, Xu Bai would suffer losses.

This also effectively created a rift between Xu Bai and the Government, testing whether Xu Bai would choose his personal interests or the Government’s interests.

How would Xu Bai choose?

After asking the question, the person looked at Xu Bai with smug satisfaction, wanting to enjoy Xu Bai’s troubled expression.

But unfortunately, he did not see a troubled expression on Xu Bai’s face.

Xu Bai looked at the people below with a smile, intending to answer the person’s question.

But the person seemed to want to dampen Xu Bai’s spirit in one fell swoop and continued speaking without waiting for Xu Bai to answer.

”As far as I know, the matter of surveillance card seems to be handled entirely by the Tianlong Republic Government. Have you signed any agreements between you? Would what you say violate this agreement, and what if it doesn’t count when the time comes?”

”Do you also need to ask the Tianlong Republic Government for their opinion on whether to release the information on the surveillance card? It’s fine; we are not in a hurry for your answer. You can ask them now.”

The person acted as if he had Xu Bai’s best interests at heart, which disgusted Xu Bai.

After the person finished speaking, the auditorium fell silent. No one present was a fool; they could all tell from the tone that the person was at odds with Xu Bai.

Watching this scene from below, Bai Shan wanted to stand up to help Xu Bai out of the awkward situation, but the person seemed to have been watching him the whole time and spoke before he could even stand up.

”By the way, isn’t Card Maker Bai Shan on very good terms with the Tianlong Republic Government? I wonder if he can answer on behalf of the Government. Does Card Maker Bai Xiaobai need to ask him? Perhaps he will have a good answer.”

Once these words were spoken, Bai Shan could no longer come out to help Xu Bai.

Although Bai Shan was indeed on very good terms with the Tianlong Republic Government and could indeed speak on behalf of the Government, he could not show it directly in front of the members of the Card Maker Guild.

Knowing something in their hearts and making a public statement meant very different things.

Of course, there was another reason why Bai Shan did not continue to stand up.

That reason was...

”Perhaps I can answer your question.”

An aged but resounding voice rang out in the silent auditorium.

The hearts of the people below, which had just been raised for Xu Bai, suddenly dropped, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

The atmosphere just now had made them very nervous; they felt that a fight might break out at any second.

The person asking the question had thought that someone from the Tianlong Republic Government had stood up to help Bai Xiaobai, but upon closer inspection, he discovered that the person in front of him was from the Card Maker Guild.

The person who stood up was an elderly man with thin cheeks. His name was Lu Hong, and he was an Administrator of the Card Maker Guild branch.