Star Tycoon

Chapter 211 One World, One Family

The Smiths cannot save everyone.

Their goal remains the moon, not the revival of the beacon.

Before returning to China, Tian Ersan sat down and chatted with a group of people.

In this kind of setting, there are naturally no social butterflies; it's just friends and outsiders.

Of the thirty people, ten were our own people, and twenty were outsiders from all over the world.

Alexander, from Russia, sat on the sofa. He was one of their own, but his official identity was that of a business representative from eastern Siberia.

The area is sparsely populated and has virtually no presence, making it ideal for rocket research.

"The big capitalists on the East and West coasts are still indulging in extravagant spending, the gaps in healthcare and education are widening, transgender people and political correctness are rampant, and corruption is rampant. I hope that my children and I can grow up in a paradise in the future."

Leona replied, "Our hospitals and schools are under construction, but the cost of training medical students is too high, and they all follow the high-end medical route, so it is difficult to rise rapidly in this area."

People nearby suggested, "Wouldn't it be feasible to recruit from all over the world?"

Leona shook her head. "We don't have that many professionals, and now that we're rising, countries are valuing their own talent, so recruiting won't be so easy for us."

The fashionable French noblewoman Charmie looked at Tian Ersan: "Perhaps we can build a hospital in China, where there are plenty of medical staff available. We've made a lot of money from China so far, so it wouldn't be bad to return that money to China."

Tian Ersan leaned casually against the back of the sofa, with Tia, who was in charge of fashion products, sitting next to him.

"I'm too lazy to do this kind of thing, it's too much trouble."

Leona just wanted to transfer Tian Ersan away; she didn't want him to stay here and get in the way.

“I think it’s a good idea. Smith Group can provide medical devices. There are many patients in China, which will also help us train our own medical team.”

"Furthermore, we will continue to provide high-end medical care in Xigua Town. This will be the place where we can all seek medical treatment in the future, while those who need medical treatment or vacation can go to the hospitals in Longguo."

Several high-ranking officials whose ancestors were from China were somewhat embarrassed at this moment.

They were all standing; they didn't qualify to sit.

He also had a bad relationship with Tian Ersan, who rarely attended meetings.

A Chinese national from the "lighthouse" advised everyone: "China will definitely steal our technology and will try to control our operations with their officials and put their own people in our hospitals."

Tian Ersan nodded and said, "I'm not in China right now, and I don't want to make money off the people of China."

Leona simply didn't want Tian Ersan getting in her way. "How about going to Sangguo?"

Tian Ersan frowned. "Why do I have to go and do chores?"

Leanna patiently explained, "People have to work. They realize their self-worth through work. John and I are both busy with our own careers. What about you? Do you think it's meaningful to lie there and sleep all day?"

Tian Ersan was fooled. He wasn't stupid; he just felt that what Leanna said was indeed true.

It's true that playing around with women all the time can get boring.

"That's true." Tian Ersan nodded, pondering what to do.

Leona quickly said, "Sang has many good places, and its aging population is quite serious. You can establish a hospital there to formalize the medical industry in advance, which will be very beneficial to us."

"I believe in your abilities. You're the only one here capable of doing this in the shortest amount of time!"

Leona looked at Tian Ersan with a sincere expression, just as Tian Ersan was annoyed that she was always making trouble. Leona was equally annoyed that he was always making trouble.

The outsiders in the vicinity were unaware of Tian Ersan's abilities.

What skills does Tian Ersan possess?
Internet celebrity? Poet? What else?
The AI ​​company is Li Cuihua's business, and may also have received funding from the Smith Group.

Making milk powder is something that Yi Xiannong does.

After all the calculations, it really seems like this billionaire is actually quite incompetent.

It would be inappropriate to say that he is incompetent.

Basically, everyone thinks this person is capable, and it's reasonable for him to be sitting here.

But thinking about it carefully, I really don't think he's anything special.

Tian Ersan frowned and thought for three seconds, "Besides playing with women, I can't think of anything else I could do in Sangguo?"

Leona told him to go to Sangland and play with women, and not to get in the way of everyone at the Lighthouse.

"Many wealthy people from China have transferred their assets there, and it's very close to East Asia. You can easily recruit enough medical staff there, and you can also carry out education so that the children in Taoyuan County and Mianhua City can receive the best education."

Tian Ersan then realized that he had forgotten to provide some young people with a reasonable education.

"Okay, but my Japanese isn't good, and I don't understand land investment and hospital construction."

Leona suppressed her joy and smiled gently, saying, "It's alright. Kyo Kusanagi's family owns 80,000 acres of land with temples, farmland, and shrines. It's also close to the sea, and there are forest parks and lakes nearby. The environment is excellent."

Tian Ersan glanced at the young man who was looking down at his phone.

Kyo Kusanagi said without looking up, "No problem, take it and use it. I'll have my butler help you."

Depend on……

Tian Ersan said helplessly, "Then how about this?"

Leona nodded and earnestly proposed, "I will arrange for a construction team to build the hospital. We will own 35% of the new hospital, Kyo Kusanagi will own 35%, and the remaining 30% will be yours."

Tian Ersan didn't care about money at all. "It's not the hospital, it's the school."

Leona didn't care about that either. "It's all the same, either one is fine."

After the two of them finalized their relationship, a white man from the metropolitan area asked about something equally sensitive.

"What about Black and Asian people? There are many people, both rich and poor, trying to stay here."

John replied, "The matter of security has been handed over to my father and Leanna's father; they will handle it."

"Those who want to come here to work or travel are welcome, as are those who want to invest in factories. As long as you are willing to abide by the rules here, we will not drive anyone away."

Yakos did not believe that this would go unpunished.

“Those people don’t follow the rules in their own countries, so how can they expect to follow the rules here? They have no sense of collective honor, they don’t participate in community activities, they just pretend they don’t see their neighbors, and sometimes they have no sense of distance at all, trespassing into other people’s yards.”

"If our Cotton City is attacked, will those Chinese help us? They'll just run to the next community and be law-abiding cowards." Yakos looked at Tian Ersan, his attitude very unpleasant.

Tian Ersan said indifferently, "You're right, those who come here are all people without a country."

John comforted him, saying, "Yakos, Cotton Town started with only seventy households. Most of the people here gradually gathered here, including you. We shouldn't discriminate against you. In the development of Cotton Town, Tian Ersan's role is second only to mine and Leanna's."

The white male, Yakos, believed John's words, and then looked at Tian Ersan, who had an indifferent expression all day long.

“I still don’t understand what he did.” Yakos glanced at Tian Ersan, then looked at the others. “I believe this is everyone’s opinion. We need an explanation and to know what he did for us.”

Ignoring the stares of the others, Tian Ersan crossed his legs and leaned back on the sofa.

"Where were you when I initially donated millions? Did you need to build the spaceship, or were my people building it? Forget about my AI and aerospace industry talents, I have at least 10,000 workers in Cotton City."

"If you want to oppose me, don't just rely on words and wisdom; bring something useful to this place as well."

Tian Ersan looked at the elite white man indifferently, "Forget about the money, who here is short of money?"

Yakos, who comes from a wealthy family and attended a prestigious university, is trying his best to refute Tian Ersan.

But after thinking it over, he couldn't find a way to refute it.

There is no shortage of money here.

What's lacking is talent, technology, and resources.

John stood up and said, "Everyone has their own role. We established cotton to reach the universe, but also for a better future."

"To improve the workers' treatment and strive for fairness and justice, I will build houses here for families with many children, and Tian Ersan will develop medical care and education. The rest of us will work with you to develop industry and aerospace first."

Tian Ersan was too lazy to socialize with the Earthlings here. "I'm too lazy to do all this. I don't even have enough time to eat, sleep, and enjoy myself. It's too tiring to be busy with these things."

Tia said proactively, "What we need right now is stable development and to maintain friendly relations with the outside world as much as possible."

"Regardless of which country it is, the attitude we should convey is to develop quietly and be willing to do business with everyone, just like China is now."

"We are not strong enough right now. Without affecting our development or making any mistakes, we should avoid those pointless struggles."

Tia stood up and said, "We live in the same world!"

Leona suggested, "How about we record a song together?"

Tian Ersan grinned, clearly annoyed, and really didn't want to share memories with this group of people.

John Smith smiled.

"I think it's good!"

Tian Ersan sat down helplessly. "Fine."

At John Smith's urging, the heroes of Cotton City and the newly joined elites from around the world soon had a chance to shine.

More than 500 people from over 50 countries sang "We Are One World" together.

Although they are all non-professional STEM talents, there are quite a few women with good voices and female singers.

John Smith and Leanna Smith did not exert any influence; the more than 500 people who sang together were all their own people.

No beautiful female celebrities or singers were invited, nor were any internet celebrities or politicians.

The concept of "One World, One Family" quickly showcased Cotton City's inclusiveness and vibrant vitality to the world!

Construction workers, oil workers, doctors, electronics factory workers, sailors, soldiers, street vendors, stage actors in mascot costumes, clowns being teased by children, Black nurses, miners, truck drivers, cashiers, scientists, Mexican cotton workers who have illegally immigrated...

People like Tian Ersan and Tia, who appear to be high-level elites, are extremely rare, less than one-tenth of the total.

***
On YS, the social media platform of the Smith Group, many people liked and left comments on the song.

Alicia: I used to not believe in the lighthouse dream, thinking it was something that never existed. Now I believe it once existed, disappeared for some reason, and has now reappeared.

Laura: I think so too.

Elena: I love John! More than anything!
Miguel: Down with the capitalists! Long live Smith!!
Rafael: I declare John Smith to be the greatest man in the United States!

***
Despite the continued blockade of recruitment information about Cotton Town by various countries, when John Smith sang with Tian Ersan and the people of Tao County, it was tantamount to announcing to the world that he had admitted many things.

For example, they will accept Chinese people living in the United States and treat them equally, even those who have sworn never to return to China for various reasons.

Corrupt officials and wealthy individuals from various countries are trying to transfer their assets to Cotton City to buy land and farms, financial shares, and luxury homes, hoping to ride on the backs of the people of the United States and make money effortlessly.

Unfortunately, such high-quality resources are simply not available to them. The cotton market only wants talent, not firewood.

Their only options are the East and West coasts, not the Cotton City metropolitan area in the middle.

This place doesn't provide housing for wealthy people, nor does it accept interns from foundations or associations.

Talented individuals on both the East and West coasts have also sensed the situation in their own countries. The East and West coasts are rife with monsters and scoundrels, with all sorts of people with connections occupying high positions in finance and media, making it increasingly difficult for ordinary people to rise to the top, and their social class is beginning to decline.

Driven by self-interest, some capable individuals began to relocate to the central region.

John Smith's strong inclusivity towards immigrants led to a surge in votes for the immigration movement.

Many people believe that if immigrants were brought in to work for the people of Lighthouse, like in Cotton City, it wouldn't be a bad thing.

At this time, the US-led faction was itself a progressive group, mainly composed of tech giants and financial street capital, and had close ties with European interest groups.

These people naturally welcome the Smith Group, which possesses core technologies and financial monetization capabilities and collaborates with European forces. They have long reserved a high-level position for the Smith Group, and the designated next generation leader.

The Marine Corps, a fourth-tier, miserable unit in the United States, consists mostly of low-ranking U.S. citizens who receive the worst equipment and pay while doing the most grueling jobs.

These people from all walks of life—land, sea, and air—are often poor and destitute, and most of them rely on YS to earn money and relieve loneliness. The Smith Group, which provides disaster relief and rescue for the underprivileged and creates jobs for their hometown folks, is undoubtedly the idol leader they look up to the most.

Unlike the army, navy, and air force managed by Congress, the Marines are under the command of the President. In other words, the more capable the President is, the more comfortable their lives will be!

So they openly supported the Smith Group in advance, not afraid at all that the current leader would cut their military spending.

In the entire United States, there is no one left who can suppress John Smith.

Not only do their own people support the Smith Group, but foreign oligarchs and foreign capital also like this beacon of humanity and heroism.

For decades, most countries in the world have wanted to be the beacon of light, but it has refused to serve any of them. Instead, it insists on having a large group of people stand up and challenge it, only to be repeatedly humiliated.

(End of this chapter)