Reversal

Anthony's call request appeared on the big screen.

At the same time, since Chen Ming did not accept the call immediately, the netizens seized the opportunity to condemn Chen Ming.

[Since you said that you didn't plagiarize, why don't you take the call?]

[He's probably feeling guilty and doesn't dare to.]

[There's a price to pay for plagiarism. Just go to prison and study the law.]

[Hahaha, the plagiarist has been exposed, right?]

[I love this kind of plot. A genius has fallen. Hehehe, Mr. Anthony is indeed the best!]

[...]

The host looked at the call request on the screen and felt like he was caught in a dilemma. He did not know whether to accept it or not.

He could not help but look at Chen Ming worriedly.

Of course, the host was also a little curious. How would this genius react to resolve this situation?

Chen Ming raised his eyebrows slightly, looking calm and relaxed.

"Accept Mr. Anthony's call."

As soon as he said that, the netizens who had been clamoring about Chen Ming went briefly silent.

They had not expected Chen Ming to dare to accept the call request.

Could it be...

That Chen Ming had not plagiarized?

All kinds of doubts sprouted in their hearts, but the truth was about to be revealed, so they all tacitly shut up and waited for the truth.

Everyone was glued to their screen as the host clicked the button to accept the call.

A bearded foreigner appeared on the big screen. He was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, and it was obvious that he came prepared.

Before the host could say anything, the foreign expert began to introduce himself in not-so-fluent Chinese.

"Hello everyone, I'm an expert in energy research, Anthony."

The netizens were all waiting for the show to start.

Chen Ming had made so much money using energy polymer blocks. Watching the downfall of a famous and successful person was always entertaining, so how could they miss this show?

Chen Ming was not interested in making friends with this kind of person, so he did not bother to greet Anthony.

The host noticed the awkward atmosphere and immediately raised his microphone.

Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Anthony again.

Anthony used his broken Chinese to criticize Chen Ming.

"People like you breach the ethics of scientific research. You blatantly stole my research results and used them to make money. You're despicable!"

"The energy polymer blocks that I'm researching not only have high energy efficiency, but they're also cheap. I dare say that your pirated version is not even one-tenth as effective as mine!"

"This kind of person should be condemned. I'm willing to sell my perfect energy polymer blocks cheaply for the benefit of everyone!"

As soon as this was said, the netizens were incited to action.

So what Chen Ming sold them was not only plagiarized, but also defective?

[This... I am disgusted.]

[You're heartless! Copying and selling at a high price… Are you dead inside?!]

[See, Mr. Anthony is the kind one! Chen Ming? Ptui! Is this kind of person worthy of success?]

[He's not worthy! Shout with me! Not worthy!]

[Brothers, why do you trust Anthony so much?]

[The truth hasn't been announced yet. Why are you guys jumping the gun?]

[...]

There were still mixed opinions on the internet.

There were also those who insisted on believing in Chen Ming.

However, these people were the minority.

Most people jumped on the bandwagon and believed that Chen Ming had plagiarized.

After a long while, Chen Ming sneered and asked, "How much energy is released from your energy polymer block? What's the energy utilization rate and how much time does it take for it to release energy?"

Anthony was stunned by the sudden question.

How would he know?

However, now that things had come to this, Anthony could only maintain his calm and put up a facade.

"Why are you asking this? Why should I tell you?"

Anthony wanted to stall for time.

Chen Ming would not give him the chance. 

"Please answer."

Anthony had still been shouting just a moment ago, but now he was hesitating.

Moments later, he was pressured into giving an answer.

"My energy polymer block is a perfect energy polymer block. A one-kilogram energy block can release about five kWH of electricity! The utilization rate is naturally close to full, and the time it takes to release energy is also extremely fast!"

"Pfft!"

Chen Ming laughed out loud as soon as Anthony finished his sentence.

"You really dared to spout nonsense."

Anthony was so angered by Chen Ming's sudden words that his face turned red.

However, Chen Ming did not give him the chance to speak again. He raised his microphone and responded to the audience easily.

"An energy polymer block can release 10 kWH of electricity per kilogram. Mr. Anthony is wrong about this. If you have any doubts, you can ask those who have bought the energy polymer blocks from me previously."

"As for the energy release rate… Heh, that can be adjusted accordingly! Mr. Anthony, did you not even know this? You clearly didn't do your homework."

Chen Ming's expression did not change as he exposed the inaccuracies of Anthony's answers. The difference was obvious.

This time, Anthony was on the losing end.

Due to the contrasting information, those who had firmly supported Anthony earlier were now suspicious.

Was Anthony really the original creator?

A creator who was not familiar with his own creation? That was unlikely.

Just as the netizens began to question Anthony, he suddenly took a deep breath and smiled.

"Chen Ming, you only memorized the data of my energy polymer block. I have the patent certificate!"

After saying that, Anthony displayed the patent certificate he had prepared in advance on the big screen.

The big screen was very clear, so everyone could see it.

"This is irrefutable evidence," Anthony said righteously.

He did not notice that Chen Ming was still unfazed by this.

[This time… this is solid evidence, right?]

[Hehe, there's no more doubt. Chen Ming, you're dead meat!]

[I knew it! There's no way he could be a genius. He's a disgrace to society!]

[Anthony is amazing! Exposing a plagiarist personally! I love it!]

[...]

The netizens who had initially believed in Chen Ming now turned the other way due to the evidence presented.

There was no lack of Chinese experts who supported Chen Ming, but now they all looked disappointed.

"Chen Ming, Mr. Anthony has solid evidence. You shouldn't embarrass yourself here."

The one who spoke was a Chinese expert who had initially supported Chen Ming.

The greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment.

She wished she could just scold Chen Ming and leave the show.

Chen Ming, who was in the center of public opinion, ridiculed and despised by tens of thousands of people, did not panic at all.

He simply glanced at the registration date on Anthony's patent and sneered.

It was too fake.

Just as everyone was wondering what Chen Ming was thinking, he took out another patent in front of everyone.

"Mr. Anthony, what a coincidence. I have a patent here too."

Chen Ming pointed to the registration date on the patent.

"It's just that... I registered my patent much earlier than you did."

Chen Ming's eyes were dark and gloomy, and his aura was overbearing.

"I think that this can be considered ironclad evidence."