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Chapter 171 was disgusting, but he was good at it.

The Japanese were disgusted by Fang Xinghe.

Again.

The show's ratings reached over 17 percent, and with the rebroadcast and the news and newspapers that discussed these remarks frantically the following day, at least half of the Japanese population was deeply affected.

"I am your father."

“From a racial, bloodline, and cultural perspective, China is Japan’s biological father.”

Fang Xinghe's subtext was not subtly implied at all.

The reason why the Japanese people felt only disgust rather than furious is, of course, because of the last two sentences.

"I am the best in the world, and you are second best."

"I'm awesome, and you guys are awesome too."

"Don't even try to associate yourself with Black people, White people, Europeans, or North Americans."

The Japanese themselves wouldn't dare to be so arrogant. Fang Xinghe's arrogance and willingness to take the lead are really exciting.

As a result, the Japanese academic, cultural, educational, and general public were all disgusted – should we acknowledge this father or not?
Some people agree, some people disagree.

Some people agree with half of it, some agree with the whole, and some agree with nothing at all.

Fang Xinghe has once again thrown Japan into chaos.

As a radical left-wing media outlet, Weekly Friday sings praises of Fang Xinghe.

"Although I do not support the theory of bloodline, Fang Xinghe's argument based on race and cultural origins does indeed explain the fundamental reasons why East Asia is so different."

This is not a self-comforting statement about class division based on bloodline, which is common in the West, but a scientifically grounded tracing of national origins.

The Yamato people do indeed possess considerable superiority in many aspects. We are a nation that actively pursues the sun, fire, and civilization. This yearning for progress has created our glorious and splendid civilization today…”

The right-wing media outlet *Shukan Shincho* was furious and retorted:

"Your so-called 'actively chasing the sun' means actively sending envoys to the Tang Dynasty to learn their culture? Is that something to be proud of? We have therefore completely lost the possibility of creating an independent civilization!"

Unlike South Korea, Japan generally acknowledges that its civilization originated in China, with only a few individuals falsifying details.

In ancient historical perspectives, the only difference between the right wing and the left wing was their mindset.

Mainichi Shimbun: "Our independence began with the Meiji Restoration. Before that, we had never shaken off the influence of that super civilization next door, and there is no need to hide that."

Do not summarize Fang Xinghe's thoughts too narrowly. Our national character comes from bloodline, culture, history and environment, and no element of these can be missing.

We extended along the branches of Chinese civilization and eventually took independent steps. Does that mean the path we took before doesn't count?
No, of course not.

On the contrary, understanding where we come from will help us move forward better. Denying history will not bring us any benefits; it will only make us lose vigilance and become arrogant…

Left-wing media outlets have begun to subtly infiltrate and criticize the right wing's attempts to amend the constitution and war history.

The academic community also responded enthusiastically.

Scholars from the fields of biology, genetics, and history at the University of Tokyo have spoken on this matter.

"Fang Xinghe has a very solid academic foundation. Our Yamato people are indeed descendants of the fusion of the Jomon and Yayoi people."

No, no, no, you don't understand. The so-called "crossing to Tang China to borrow blood" and the influx of people from the Korean Peninsula did exist, but they did not have a significant impact on the Japanese gene pool. This kind of small-scale and slow-moving improvement has become extremely rare today.

"More than 80% of the regular chromosomes of Japanese people today are of the Yamato strain, which is very close to that of Han Chinese and Koreans. Therefore, our ancestors were indeed a variant of the paternal gene lineage of the Han Chinese, as Fang Xinghe mentioned. There is no academic dispute about this..."

Damn it! Fang Xinghe was actually right!
But this isn't entirely bad news. Many Japanese people are actually able to accept that they are a branch of the Han Chinese; they don't care much about it and aren't as defensive as Koreans.

The Yomiuri Shimbun therefore wrote: "Many ethnic groups in East Asia are descended from ancient paternal lineages in the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins, which is perfectly true. What is truly important is cultural self-awareness. Modern Japanese culture inherits from the Tang and Song dynasties and has also absorbed some of the essence of Western civilization, and has long since taken independent steps..."

We only need to be proud of ourselves and not think too much.

Some right-wing media figures even raised the banner of bloodline, using Fang Xinghe's platform to stage radical dramas.

"We are a fusion of the oldest paternal bloodline of the Han Chinese. Later, on the closed island, the Yamato people actually maintained the purity of their bloodline and are the continuation of the orthodox lineage of the Yellow Emperor and Yan Emperor on the Chinese mainland."

This purity is rare in the world today, which is why we are the most outstanding nation…

What about Fang Xinghe?
"Fang Xinghe knows nothing about bloodlines! He's an isolated case of mutation. Just because he's good doesn't mean all Chinese people are good. The Yamato race is the best!"

There are quite a few similar cases of mental illness, with some madly trying to separate Fang Xinghe's achievements from his nationality.

"Fang Xinghe's success is the success of all East Asian people, but not China's success. China's environment honed him, but did he like that kind of honing?"

"The Koreans next door are already proving that Fang Xinghe's bloodline originated from the Korean Peninsula. What are we doing?"

"We are trying to determine which dynasty of Chinese people are our biological fathers."

"Well done! Keep it up, you bastards!"

"That kid is really annoying."

+1+2+3……+10086.

The power of the Blackie is growing stronger, and this time Fang Xinghe has offended many people again. Of course, Mantianxing voluntarily regards him as their representative.

"Your Highness Fang Xinghe represents the pinnacle of our paternal genes—so strong, so handsome, so intelligent, so perfect..."

"Won't the child you have with him surely surpass the limits of your family?"

"With his teeth falling, isn't Fang Tonghui getting happier and happier?!"

"No wonder Fang Tonghui is so popular in South Korea. From a bloodline perspective, he does have the potential to undergo a benign mutation..."

"Come on, many of Prince Fang Xinghe's qualities come from his mother. His mother is very beautiful. It's not Fang Tonghui's doing at all."

"In short, worshipping Fang Xinghe will make us better, and that's science."

"No, only being fucked by him makes me better. Anything else will only make me more and more insane."

"Keep your love pure, you beast!"

"Every time I see him, I'm in my luteal phase, I can't stay innocent at all, hahaha!"

"If this were on the official fan cafe, you would already be in solitary confinement."

"So I only go crazy outside, hahaha!"

"..."

The chaos on the Japanese internet is endless, because there is just too much 18+ content.

Even if it's not 18+, the voices that are simply criticizing him are prevalent in the real world.

Of course, disgusting people should pay the price. If a conservative middle-aged person with no political motives wants to curse, then curse him. Curse him at work and continue cursing after get off work.

But even criticism generates buzz.

If you want to criticize, you have to pay attention, right?
As a result, Japan and South Korea have paid more and more attention to Fang Xinghe's NBA journey, and many sports and entertainment media have started to make predictions - will Fang Xinghe be able to get the number one pick?

Everyone is concerned about this because it directly relates to whether our Fang Ge will make it to the NBA.

In the latter part of the program, when Takeshi Kitano asked Fang Xinghe if he would give up studying directing and actually go play basketball, this is his answer—

"If I don't get the number one pick, I won't play in the NBA no matter which team drafts me."

Takeshi Kitano pressed further: "What if you get the number one draft pick? Would you really go play basketball?"

"We'll have to wait and see."

Fang Xinghe appeared very relaxed, which annoyed all the guests.

"I don't understand, what are you looking at?"

"Let's see how much pressure Jordan can put on me, and see if professional basketball is a really challenging job..."

Fang Xinghe spread his hands, declaring like a swagger, "If it's too boring, I won't waste my precious youth on it, no amount of money can change that. I need a solid reason; they have to work harder..."

Fang Xinghe's arrogance is simply astounding.

See? It's not a question of whether I can go or not, but rather that they have to meet my demands before I can go! The choice seems to be in your hands, but actually, I'm the one in charge.

Chatting like this might make you lose friends, but it's also easy to get your fans all fired up.

Japanese baby's breath is making a ruckus, Korean baby's breath is making a ruckus, Chinese baby's breath is quietly summarizing the key points—

When our Brother Fang appeared on the show this time, he only talked about two things.

First, I am the father of the Japanese.

Second, I am the father of the NBA.

After discussing these two matters, China, Japan, and South Korea collectively reached a climax.

what is this?
This is the Chosen S-Class Body!
The era of Chinese netizens collectively creating abstract art has not yet arrived, but thanks to Fang Xinghe's repeated inspirational quotes, some senior members of the "China Starry Sky" and "China Dark Sky" groups have already begun to transform into Fang Xinghe's abstract forms...

But do you think this is the most outrageous thing?
No, there's something even more outrageous—at the end of the program, Takehiko Orimo, representing the JBL Toyota team, extended a coaching invitation to Fang Xinghe!
"Please visit our team and give us some pointers! We beg you!"

Takehiko Orimoto suddenly gave a deep bow, which stunned Fang Xinghe for a moment.

This scene fully demonstrates the Japanese national character of respecting the strong, and also elevates Fang Xinghe to a basketball pedestal that transcends the Asian level.

No one could guess what Takehiko Orimo was thinking.

It's definitely not just for the sake of the show.

But this was a good thing, so Fang Xinghe smiled and happily accepted the invitation.

If someone is cooperating with our grand plan to fleece the people, why not go for it?

……

Three days after recording the show, Fang Xinghe went to the Toyota Motor Corps' home stadium.

A host of media outlets followed suit.

In a training match, Fang Xinghe led the second team to a 1-point loss to the main team, but he personally broke through all five players of the home team.

With the ball in hand, raise your hand and if no one is close to you, it's a three-pointer. If someone dares to come close, just drive in and dunk. If the center dares to block, dunk over the center. If the power forward dares to block, dunk over the power forward. The main idea is equality for all.

30分5助攻5篮板5抢断5盖帽，刷完数据下场的时候，汗都没出透。

During the post-match discussion, he taught his opponent a few tips... which no one could learn.

Only one move, "Dan Jie San," has a tiny bit of learning value.

"Feign a lowering of the body, using a coordinated movement of the shoulders, elbows, hands, and eyes to pin down the defender's center of gravity. Then, in that instant, grab the ball, pull it up, jump to your most comfortable shooting spot, tense your core, and shoot. The opponent will have virtually no chance to contest it..."

Brother Fang didn't hold back at all and taught very seriously.

But the result...

A group of professional players looked utterly bewildered.

Can this keep people pinned down?
Really capable.

When Fang Xinghe demonstrated, he nailed it accurately every time.

He'd just drive straight in if he moved around randomly, then pull up for a jump shot once he regained his balance; his combination of drives and shots left the defenders completely bewildered.

According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese public has finally realized the lower limit of the potential NBA superstar.

Yes, it was obvious to the naked eye that Fang Xinghe didn't put in much effort at all. It wasn't out of consideration for personal relationships, but because his opponent was so weak that he didn't even bother to beat him.

Related news and special programs aired the day after the Takeshi Kitano TV program, further fueling Fang Xinghe's popularity.

The combination of the major racial debate and Fang Xinghe's power has made Japan increasingly restless.

……

"Of course we should choose him!"

At this very moment, ESPN's Hubie once again publicly declared his support.

"You all say that point guards and centers are not on the same level in terms of influence on the court, but have you ever thought that the positional difference between Fang and Kwame cannot negate the difference in their talents?"

"In addition, we must note that Fang has created a huge wave throughout Asia, igniting basketball enthusiasm across the region."

Mike added from the side.

"Your repeated arguments about who has more potential to lead the team, Fang or Kwame, are, frankly, meaningless. Their commercial value is simply not on the same level. Any manager with a brain knows which one to choose..."

After Fang Xinghe began his Asian tour, the American media didn't sit still and started to exploit him again.

Of course, given the arrogance of the American media, they didn't send reporters to Japan and South Korea; they were only following Fang Xinghe's news and roughly knew how popular he was in various places.

This creates a de facto news linkage.

The more popular he is in Asia, the more popular he becomes in American sports, and his explosive popularity in American sports, in turn, influences the enthusiasm in China, Japan, and South Korea.

Since Takeshi Kitano's program was broadcast in an emergency, his popularity has started to rise again.

Meanwhile, the Wizards' business evaluation team finally released its report. The conclusions remain unknown to outsiders, but Paulin, who had remained silent until now, finally made his first public statement.

Previously, in interviews, he had consistently maintained, "I respect all of Michael Jordan's decisions; he is the team president."

On June 10, he changed his tune, saying, "Decision? Of course we have. Who can refuse Star River? He's one of the most special in the entire history of the NBA."

The reporter inevitably had to ask Jordan's opinion: "Was this also Michael Jordan's decision?"

"This is a decision we made together."

Pauline replied meaningfully, "McClour is also part of the Wizards. We're one, friends and family. He knows what I'm thinking, and I know what he wants. I can even endorse some things on his behalf right now..."

Pauline lied; he admitted nothing on Jordan's behalf.

The reporter trembled with excitement: "So, will Mike make a comeback because of Fang Xinghe?"

Pauline shook his finger: "NONONO, that's not within the scope of this discussion. Today we're only talking about SR. He'll be donning the Wizards' jersey, there's no doubt about that..."

In the very end, having revealed nothing in reality, Pauline opened his arms wide and said, "Stay tuned, gentlemen!"

The media is indeed being held back like a pouting mouth.

They were itching to see Jordan's second comeback, but they couldn't report on it extensively. They could only continue to use Fang Xinghe to make some well-founded speculations.

Sports media are different from purely entertainment gossip media. They need to be professional and can base their arguments on facts, but they cannot fabricate stories completely.

Therefore, the headline could only be "Fang Xinghe has already secured the NBA's No. 1 pick in 2001, and the first Chinese No. 1 pick in history is about to be born."

Only at the end of the article, with a hint of anticipation, did the author add: "Perhaps, the one-on-one agreement between Jordan and Fang Xinghe will bring some unexpected changes to the current state of the NBA..."

With the draft just two weeks away, Fang Xinghe once again made headlines in the sports section of American news.

King Chali, Kadokawa, and Kim Jae-hee were so busy that they ran back and forth between the three kingdoms... No, not only the three kingdoms, but also Southeast Asia, where they cleaned the streets and palaces for their new king.

But your Brother Wang really doesn't have time to go.

In the last bit of time before the New Talent Show, Fang Xinghe had to finish shooting his photo album so that he could launch "Fang Xinghe's First Photoshoot" smoothly during the peak of the hype... cough cough cough...

Gen Z kids have no idea how profitable this stuff really is.

Kyoko Fukada's photobook this year is priced at over 170 RMB per copy, with total sales of 50 copies in Japan.

Given Fang Xinghe's popularity, the hype of being the first book to be published, his status as an NBA number one draft pick, and a whole host of other marketing points, the advertising costs could be negligible. Sales were available worldwide, and production costs plummeted with the scale of the business. They only needed to pay channel fees and didn't have to share profits with any party...

So how much money can this thing actually make?

Fang Xinghe didn't know either; he just kept ripping people off, from young girls all the way to madams, from Asia to the world, and then, with the clattering foreign exchange, he went back to China and smashed the stubborn mouths of those trolls...

Money alone doesn't bring him happiness, but spending it brings him immense joy.

With the engine at full power, progress was rapid.

Meanwhile, even the most arrogant high-end luxury brands finally started fawning over them with obsequious smiles...

(End of this chapter)