All Novel Full Chapter 1142
Chapter 1142: Chapter 1044: Cloud Dream’s “Power Map”_1 Chapter 1142: Chapter 1044: Cloud Dream’s “Power Map”_1 Previously, when “Pacific Rim” sparked a Mandarin-learning craze across the globe, the UK was also affected.
In addition to that, the prime minister was forced to step down and replaced by a female prime minister, thus temporarily ceasing the wave of protests and strikes sweeping across all sectors of the UK.
However, Lincoln did not expect that this was not the end, but simply a brief respite.
“Increase remuneration”, “Improve working environment”, and “Cancel the delay of retirement” — these three fundamental demands cannot be met by the newly appointed female prime minister.
Not only was she unable to meet the demands, she almost accidentally messed up the national pension, infuriating everyone.
The now experienced citizens, without saying a word, once again set off a vigorous wave of protests and strikes.
So, the female prime minister stepped down a second time.
By the way, she holds the record for the shortest term of a British prime minister—just one and a half months.
Afterwards, the next new prime minister took on the emergency task and stepped up to the plate.
In view of the three fundamental demands — “increase remuneration”, “improve the work environment” and “cancel the delay of retirement”, his decision was —
[Allowing Cloud Dream to build a server center in the United Kingdom]
When Lincoln first heard this news from Jerome, he was completely dumbfounded.
He had long forgotten that, at the very beginning, the protests were indeed initiated by the players of Cloud Dream.
Later on, in order to “unite all possible forces,” more slogans and demands were added, uniting more citizens.
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By the middle and late stages, the demands of the players had faded into the background, becoming very marginal, the citizens were really interested in the three core demands.
But now, the first thing this new prime minister does after taking office is to pick up this almost forgotten demand and say she agrees?!
Even Lincoln found this too shameless and outrageous.
But these politicians, they are so righteous, with the appearance of valuing public opinion and making significant concessions.
“So…
do we reject them?” Jerome asked tentatively.
Although, no normal person would likely reject this benefit.
But—
Boss Lin doesn’t seem like a normal person.
From Jerome’s understanding of the boss, he was entirely capable of rejecting something that was beneficial to him just because “he doesn’t like you”.
And indeed, Lincoln was deep in thought.
Jerome suddenly had a bad premonition.
The boss seemed truly intent on stirring things up!
Fortunately, after Lincoln finished thinking, he gave a rational answer: “It’s not about rejecting, a server center in the UK still needs to be built.”
Jerome breathed a sigh of relief.
“However…” Lincoln spoke again.
Just as Jerome was relaxing, he tensed again, “However what?”
“We don’t necessarily have to go along with them and put the server center in London.”
“???” Jerome was a bit confused, “Don’t we usually put most of our overseas server centers in their capitals?”
Lincoln didn’t directly answer this question but asked another one instead: “Is Wales still clamoring for a [Brexit Referendum]?”
Jerome was taken aback, “Yes.”
“Is it intense?”
“Very intense.” After answering those two words, Jerome suddenly had an ominous hunch.
And this hunch was soon confirmed—
“How about we put the server center in the capital of Wales?”
“Capital of Wales?
Cardiff?” Although Jerome found it outrageous, he instinctively started thinking about the related industrial development in Cardiff, and whether a server center could be built.
“So, the capital of Wales is Cardiff?” Lincoln asked curiously, “This is the first time I’m hearing about this place.”
“Huh?” Jerome was completely bewildered.
So you had no idea where the capital of Wales was, but you chose it on a whim just to piss off the British politicians and the new Prime Minister?
“Ah, that’s not the main point.” Lincoln blurred the focus of the topic, “Just tell me if it’s feasible.”
“It should be fine.” Jerome was quite confident.
In the British Isles, the server can be placed anywhere to satisfy the users’ needs.
Cloud Dream’s habit of building in capitals is because they are often the most densely populated places.
If you are chasing the ultimate Internet speed, it’s best to build there.
In reality, in terms of cost-effectiveness, this approach isn’t the best choice—building a server center in the capital is far more expensive than in second and third-tier cities.
Only Cloud Dream, who doesn’t care about money, would always play such a big hand.
Now shifting to Cardiff, costs would be even lower.
As for the government opinion in Cardiff—Wales is currently clamoring for a Brexit referendum.
The authorities there would hardly refuse anything that annoys the opposing side, let alone the significant tax revenue contribution.
It just so happens that the President has softened his stance, and there are no legal issues.
It’s highly unlikely for them to refuse based on the common sense or logic of the situation.
“Let’s do it this way, keep up the good work!” Lincoln cheerfully decided on this matter.
Although Jerome couldn’t help but feel excited on the inside, his face betrayed a sense of resignation.
——The prospect of openly vexing a prime minister of a developed country was thrilling!
His efficiency was impressive; by the time Thursday afternoon rolled around, he’d already confirmed a cooperation plan with Cardiff – for the sake of efficiency, the negotiation was even conducted in the virtual world.
Before Cloud Dream could make an announcement, the Cardiff city government couldn’t wait to officially announce the news.
Undoubtedly, Lincoln and Jerome weren’t the only ones looking forward to humiliating the prime minister.
Unsurprisingly, British media outlets went absolutely nuts!
As soon as the new prime minister took office, instead of focusing on any substantive issues, she shirked her responsibilities and avoided conflicts.
The media had long grown tired of her attempts to placate the public with the insignificant matter of a Cloud Dream server, and criticism had been constant.
The moment the prime minister’s spokesperson announced they were open to the idea of Cloud Dream setting up a server center in London, Cloud Dream had already signed a contract with the Cardiff city government to set up shop in Cardiff.
The implication couldn’t have been more obvious!
Clearly, Cloud Dream didn’t give the new prime minister any face at all – the phrase “non-cooperation” might as well have been written on their foreheads!
[Cloud Dream establishes server center in Cardiff, rebuffs the new prime minister’s evasion tactics with actions]
[Prime Minister’s spokesperson: We welcome Cloud Dream to London, Lincoln: Stay away from me]
[Prime Minister or users?
Cloud Dream chooses users!]
…
Because Lincoln is known for being headstrong, forthright, and having distinct personality traits, the media usually personifies Cloud Dream.
Whenever Cloud Dream committed any action that went against typical business practices, media outlets would always interpret it as reflecting Lincoln’s attitude.
As it would turn out, this is indeed the reality!
Thus, media outlets immediately began extensive coverage – not just in the United Kingdom, but around the world.
Cloud Dream’s British users also reacted passionately.
At this point, the British public was deeply distrustful and resentful towards the new prime minister and her administration.
If Cloud Dream had taken advantage of the situation and accepted the invitation to come to London, users may have understood, but they certainly wouldn’t have been impressed.
Instead, Cloud Dream not only declined to collude with the new prime minister, they gave her a proverbial slap in the face.
It was incredibly satisfying!
Popularity skyrocketed!
Especially among the users and the media in Wales – they immediately began singing Cloud Dream’s praises.
When Jerome saw this reaction, he realised too late: Lincoln might have anticipated all of this?
Not that he was reading into things too much, it was just that Lincoln often stressed: it is essential to consider matters from the players’ perspective and try to stand with them as much as possible.
He really wanted to ask Lincoln, but unfortunately, Lincoln didn’t show up for work that day…
…
At that moment, Lincoln was studying a dynamic world map spread out on a coffee table in the small sofa area of the Spaceship.
He picked up a map pin and stuck it in the Cardiff area.
As he did so, the entire British Isles changed from their original yellowness to green.
He stood up and looked at the map-
On the map, the entire Eurasian continent, except for Persians who declared a ban and India which was deliberately ignored by Lincoln, was in red, some parts of Central Asia and areas that were too impoverished and backward were yellow, the rest were all green.
Looking at Australia and New Zealand, they had long been green.
[South America], Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, all were green.
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About a dozen remaining countries were all yellow, relying on the servers in the above four countries.
[North America]
Mexico was green.
America was red.
Canada was yellow.
The rest of the small countries were all yellow.
Finally, other than Antarctica, there was just [Africa] left.
Over there, only Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa had set up server centers, showing up as green.
Then there were some yellow areas around the Mediterranean’s southern coast and the above three countries.
There are still a lot of countries, even in gray!
——This means that not only are these not servers, but they don’t even have a single console.
Looking at the whole map, it seemed there were many more countries and areas to be covered, but in actuality, there were not many places left where setting up a server was necessary – after all, many of those places did not even have Internet infrastructures.
There are only two places that Lincoln really still needs to conquer:
[Persians] and [America].
——Canada doesn’t count; that country is merely a bonus of [America].