The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

A faint, slightly weary smile appeared on Yang Xia's face. He looked at Song Jitian and Sun Zhengming, his tone steady yet carrying an undeniable decisiveness: "Thank you for your concern. Please rest assured, everything has been arranged. After all, this is primarily an internal matter of our Great Zhou Dynasty, and we are capable of handling it properly on our own."

He then changed the subject, expressing his sincerity in cooperation: "Of course, if there is anything that requires Yan Kingdom's full assistance, I will definitely speak up immediately and will not hesitate to be polite, lest I delay important matters."

He paused briefly, his gaze sweeping over the Yan Kingdom flag hanging on the wall, before continuing to explain the current plan: "At this stage, the most crucial assistance you two can provide is to strictly adhere to the plan we previously agreed upon in our execution and preparation. However,"

Yang Xia raised his voice slightly and put forward a bolder idea: "In order to greatly enhance the persuasiveness of the entire operation and make our 'audience' believe it without a doubt, I think that at this critical moment, I should personally launch a live broadcast to the world and vigorously promote this matter."

His eyes gleamed with the brilliance of a strategist: "Only by spreading the news that 'I am being sanctioned by Yan Kingdom' through the widest possible channels can we achieve the most convincing effect. The intelligence system of Xingyun Kingdom will inevitably pick up this 'bombshell news' in the shortest possible time, thus falling into our trap."

Yang Xia explained his thoughts and plans in detail once again. However, when Sun Zhengming heard "start the live stream,"...

When he heard this specific idea, his expression changed abruptly, and a strong sense of unease and worry welled up inside him.

Because in this era, the speed of online communication is beyond imagination, and the chain reactions and influence it triggers are both enormous and difficult to predict precisely, like an incredibly sharp double-edged sword. Sun Zhengming was very clear about Yang Xia's core purpose in starting the live stream—to allow hundreds of millions of netizens in Yan country and even the world to virtually "see it for themselves."

Witnessing his "public arrest" by the Yan Kingdom authorities as the leader of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The entire shocking process.

Once he considered the potential massive public outcry this action might trigger, Sun Zhengming immediately and unequivocally expressed his opposition. He strode up to Yang Xia, his brow furrowed, his eyes unusually serious, even pleading:
“Mr. Yang Xia, I fully understand your good intentions and know that you are willing to take this risk for the benefit of our Yan Kingdom. We are deeply grateful for your kindness. However, please forgive my bluntness, but I believe that this plan to start a live broadcast is too risky and extremely inappropriate!”

His tone grew increasingly urgent: "Public opinion online is like a surging tide; it can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Your live-streaming account already has tens of millions of followers, wielding enormous influence. Allowing such a massive audience to witness your 'arrest' could very well ignite uncontrollable public outrage in an instant! They don't know the truth; they only see the surface facts."

Sun Zhengming became increasingly agitated as he spoke, as if he could already envision the terrifying scenario: "At that time, the angry public might launch a fierce attack on the Yan government, even triggering large-scale online condemnations and offline riots. I... I really can't imagine the consequences! Doing so would not only be of no benefit to our cooperation plan, but would also create enormous trouble out of thin air, and might even completely destroy the deep friendship between the two peoples. Mr. Yang Xia, this matter is of great importance, please, please reconsider it carefully!"

Sun Zhengming poured out his concerns without reservation. His greatest fear was that the situation would eventually spiral out of control and become unmanageable. If it truly ignited widespread public anger, then the entire plan would be difficult to salvage, and might even become a reality, causing a permanent rift.

Yang Xia listened attentively to all of Sun Zhengming's concerns. He showed no displeasure at the objection; instead, he nodded understandingly. He gestured gently with his hand, signaling Sun Zhengming to calm down, before analyzing the situation in an extremely calm tone, as if he already knew everything:
“I completely understand Mr. Sun’s concerns. Your fear that the situation will get out of control and trigger unpredictable public backlash is indeed a risk that any policymaker must consider. However, I would like to ask you to look at this issue from another perspective.”

His gaze sharpened, as if piercing through the fog to the core: "Precisely, this is the most crucial and realistic part of my entire 'ruse'! Just imagine, if things didn't proceed in this most extreme and attention-grabbing way, how could John, the naturally suspicious and cunning leader of Nebula Kingdom, possibly believe it so easily? He has held power for many years and weathered countless storms; he would never be fooled by a little trick."

Yang Xia took a small step forward, his voice lower yet more penetrating: "Yes, we must admit that there are indeed considerable risks involved in doing this, like walking on the edge of a cliff. However, only by throwing out such a shocking and realistic 'bait' can we hope to make the big fish lurking in the deep waters—John—take the bait without hesitation! This is the key to our ultimate victory. Risk and reward go hand in hand, and sometimes behind huge risks lies a decisive victory."

After listening to Yang Xia's clear, insightful, and incisive persuasion and analysis, Sun Zhengming fell into a long silence. The intense internal struggle was clearly reflected in his shifting expression. He carefully weighed every possibility, the pros and cons swirling rapidly in his mind. After a long while, he still felt that this decision was too weighty, and he couldn't possibly make the final decision alone.

Finally, Sun Zhengming raised his head and offered a compromise suggestion: "Mr. Yang Xia, what you said is indeed reasonable. However, this matter is far too important, and please forgive me for not being able to make a decision on my own. I think we should immediately report your live broadcast plan in detail to the Chief, and let him make the final decision. Let's see what his opinion and instructions are. If the Chief thinks it is feasible, I will naturally fully cooperate with your actions."

Yang Xia agreed, nodding, "That's how it should be."

Sun Zhengming dared not be negligent in the slightest. He immediately turned around, walked quickly to Song Jitian, who had been deep in thought and had not said a word, and quietly and clearly recounted Yang Xia's plan to start a live broadcast, as well as all the discussions and concerns between the two sides, in detail.

Song Jitian listened quietly throughout, his fingers tapping lightly on the table unconsciously. His deep gaze was fixed on the distant horizon outside the window, his face revealing no emotion. Only after Sun Zhengming finished his report did he slowly withdraw his gaze and ponder for a moment. He didn't think for long, as if he had already made up his mind.

He raised his head, his gaze first falling on the nervous Sun Zhengming, then firmly turning to Yang Xia who was waiting for the result. His voice was steady and powerful, revealing the decisiveness of a leader: "Go tell Mr. Yang Xia that I have approved this plan. He is fully free to implement this live broadcast plan according to his own ideas."

Song Jitian stood up, his tone becoming even more resolute: "Our Yan Kingdom will definitely mobilize all resources to cooperate fully in putting on this show. Since we've decided to stage a 'self-inflicted injury ruse' that's convincingly realistic, then we must strive for the ultimate effect, making it flawless and leaving no room for the slightest flaw."

He glanced at Sun Zhengming, as if trying to persuade him: "Mr. Yang Xia's thinking is absolutely correct. In this game that concerns the fate of the nation, if we are afraid of risks and dare not take risks, and are hesitant and restrained, then we will never be able to completely lure the cunning enemy. All our previous efforts and sacrifices will become futile and meaningless."

Finally, Song Jitian's tone was resolute, filled with unwavering confidence: "These are special times, and we must use special means and methods! I fully agree with Yang Xia's plan, and I believe that as long as we cooperate properly and plan meticulously, the Xingyun Kingdom will have no reason not to believe us!" Yang Xia and Song Jitian's thoughts were once again highly aligned, reaching a consensus. They both clearly recognized that this seemingly risky and extremely daring plan was actually the most ingenious move to achieve victory in the current situation. Only through this almost self-destructive and extremely realistic method could they cleverly bypass the psychological defenses of the inherently suspicious and extremely cautious John, making him firmly believe that the solid alliance between the Yan Kingdom and the Great Zhou Dynasty had developed an irreparable and enormous rift.

Only in this way could the naturally suspicious John believe that the relationship between the Yan Kingdom and the Great Zhou Dynasty had broken down.

After receiving explicit approval from Song Jitian, the supreme leader of Yan Kingdom, Yang Xia did not hesitate and immediately decided to start the live broadcast. Time had become extremely tight; every second that passed could affect the overall situation. They had to race against time to firmly grasp the crucial strategic initiative in their own hands.

Yang Xia skillfully turned on the live streaming equipment. The moment the camera lit up, fans who had been waiting for a long time flooded into the live stream room like a tidal wave. The entire live stream interface was instantly flooded with a torrent of bullet comments and various gift effects, and the number of online viewers soared exponentially, reaching tens of millions in just a few minutes. The fans were incredibly enthusiastic, and the interactive comments scrolled at a speed that was almost dazzling.

Yang Xia smiled warmly and waved to the camera, his voice filled with the joy of reuniting with old friends: "Dear family members, hello everyone! It's been so long, to be honest, I really missed you all."

He paused briefly, his tone becoming more concerned, "How have you all been lately? I finally managed to squeeze out a little free time, and I immediately thought of coming online to meet everyone and have a good chat."

He adjusted his posture slightly, revealing a perfectly measured weariness in his expression, and continued, "Having just arrived in Yan Kingdom, there are simply too many complicated matters that need to be dealt with immediately. I have to take care of everything from all sides. These past few days have been so busy that I've been completely overwhelmed."

The fans in the live stream were relieved to see Yang Xia appear safely and hear him confirm his arrival in Yan Country. Their excitement was palpable. The chat was instantly flooded with welcomes and greetings.

[Your Majesty! It's wonderful to see you've arrived safely in Yan! A huge weight has been lifted from our hearts!]

On behalf of all the people of Yan, we warmly welcome you! We hope you can personally experience the profound friendship and fervent sincerity of Yan towards the Great Zhou Dynasty!

We sincerely hope that this hard-won friendly relationship between our two countries can last forever; this is the deepest and most unanimous expectation of all of us!

[If there is anything about our hospitality that is inadequate or overlooked in our considerations, we humbly request Your Majesty's understanding and request that you not be displeased or hold any grudges because of it!]

Yang Xia smiled patiently as he read the scrolling comments, nodding in response to each one. While chatting casually with his fans, he never forgot the core task of his live stream. Seeing the atmosphere gradually warming up and the timing ripe, he abruptly changed the subject, a strange expression on his face that was half serious and half joking, and brought up the topic he had prepared long ago:

"By the way, taking this opportunity, I'd like to share some interesting news with everyone—I can now make an exception and sell some special titles from our Great Zhou Dynasty."

He winked deliberately, emphasizing, "But this time, I'm not joking with you all, it's really effective!"

Fans were immediately excited upon hearing "selling titles of nobility".

These four words instantly reignited curiosity, making the atmosphere in the live stream even more heated. The tone of the comments immediately changed, with all sorts of strange, imaginative, and outlandish questions popping up:
[Your Majesty! What are you up to now? Why are you suddenly considering selling titles again? Is the treasury empty? Or is there some other plan?]

Yes, yes! We're extremely eager to know if these titles you're selling are hereditary and can be passed down through generations? This is a crucial question!

That's right! This is a major issue concerning our entire lives, and even our descendants' future generations; we must find out the details!

【Oh, right, Your Majesty! There's one more crucial question! If we purchase this title, will we be considered citizens of your Great Zhou Dynasty, or will we remain citizens of the Yan Kingdom?】

This issue of identity must be clarified beforehand! Otherwise, we ourselves will be confused, unsure of our own affiliation—how disconcerting that would be!

【What if… I mean, what if, Your Majesty, you no longer want to recognize our title, and the Yan Kingdom refuses to take us in? Wouldn't we then become rootless, with nowhere to go? Just thinking about it is terrifying!】

[One last question! We'd like to ask Your Majesty, has this title you've conferred undergone any official mandatory certification? Does it have any so-called 'expiration date'?]

[We can't afford to spend all that money only to find out that the title isn't even officially recognized; that would be a huge loss for us!] (End of Chapter)