Chapter 171: One stunning feat that astonishes all; you cannot refuse to submit

Netizens were all excited, but aside from Ma Baba's Weibo, the authorities had not yet spoken, and what everyone heard were just rumors; the final truth remained to be confirmed by an official statement.

Over the next two days, Xiao Ming took several kids abroad to play for two days, and only on the third day did he return to the country.

To their surprise, the netizens also didn't know where they got the news, but knowing that Xiao Ming and company would return that day, they had just stepped out of the airport when they were surrounded by Xiao Ming's fans in an impenetrable crowd.

"Welcome, national father-in-law, bringing home the national treasure!" Outside the airport, the fans shouted a unified slogan, holding various fan signs, whose display was even more impressive than that of a current top movie star.

Good thing the Xiao Ming family had made preparations in advance; they all bundled themselves up tightly, and as soon as they left the airport, bodyguards escorted him into the car.

They went straight home.

At that moment, the netizens also received the official's definite news.

Official Weibo: "Welcome back our Wuxingguo's national treasure to the motherland."

Upon seeing this Weibo post, the netizens exploded again.

For tens of thousands of compatriots, these treasures are the culture left by ancient ancestors, the pride of the motherland; seeing these treasures return, everyone felt as excited as if they had seen loved ones return.

These treasures also represent the nation's dignity; if they cannot be brought back, when future generations learn of this history, what will their feelings be?

Now it settled, Xiao Ming spent a thousand gold to realize this dream of the people, and he did so splendidly.

That day, after receiving the official news, netizens again posted various words of admiration for Xiao Ming.

"He lives up to being my male idol—astounding everyone with a single feat, and no one can refuse to accept it."

"Fifty-two billion, wow—our national father-in-law is simply handsome to the point of being stunned."

"I heard that at this auction, our national father-in-law fiercely slapped the faces of those foreigners on the auction floor—just imagining the scene feels satisfying."

"Never mind other things; now our national treasure has returned, so our descendants can see the relics left by our ancestors—what a great joy in life."

"National father-in-law, strong! I am utterly convinced."

At first, the tone was roughly the same.

As they spoke, the tone suddenly shifted, and a group of netizens with other ideas appeared.

"I think, since it's a national treasure, Mr. Xiao should hand it over to the state and place it in the national museum for the people to visit."

As soon as this comment appeared, the netizens who supported Xiao Ming immediately became unwilling, and they spoke up in criticism.

"Sir, could you please use some brains when you speak?"

"Bring brains? Does this kind of person even have brains? Even if they do, it's probably just bean dregs inside—this was bought with real money, you say donate just donate? If you're so capable, why don't you go to the auction and show your skills?"

"This guy is just talking big without any real effort, saying nice things but when it comes to actual work, where are you? Now you come out spouting nonsense, you're a Monday-morning quarterback! contempt."

"Exactly, exactly—it's something they bought with their own money, how they handle it is their own business; why should you teach them?"

"I also agree—talking big without effort, they can fork out 5.2 billion US dollars, but those who say donate, how much have they contributed? Hurry home and don't embarrass yourself here."

Public opinion is always surprising; there are rational people, also double-standard people, and once a voice differing from others appears, that sort of person gradually comes forward.

"This is a national treasure—how can it become private property? Although I greatly admire that big shot Xiao's act of spending a thousand gold, I think, since it's a national treasure, it should be donated to the state."

"Agree to donate the national treasure to the state; since you're so wealthy, doing something for the country is also appropriate."

The number of people voicing this opinion is growing; some even added a hateful tone while speaking, making their words increasingly unpleasant.

……

Early morning, having just returned home, everyone felt quite tired and did not immediately go back to work, instead choosing to rest at home for a day.

After breakfast, Xiao Ming and Xiao Yunzhe played chess in the garden, while the other few girls were happily swinging on the garden swing.

Xiao Yuchun then blocked the swing, scrolling on her phone; when she saw the news about Xiao Ming bringing those several treasures back to the country on the hot search list, the swing came to a stop.

Upon seeing the remarks of those netizens who talk big without effort, Xiao Yuchun instantly exploded with anger.

"Dad, these brainless netizens are also too shameless."

She, while angrily telling Xiao Ming, flipped through the comments: "There are actually netizens saying that we should donate those treasures to the state because they are national treasures."

"Moreover, some say, since you have money, you should do something for the country; I really want to blast open these people's heads to see what's stuffed inside—when they spent money, where were they? Now they come out saying these things, truly shameless."

Xiao Ming waved his hand, and Xiao Yuchun immediately passed the phone over; upon seeing those online messages, he let out a slight sigh and fell silent!

If it were nobles or such, he probably wouldn't bother to take it to heart, but since netizens spoke up, he couldn't ignore it—the power of the internet is, in today's society, a very strong force.

If he handles it poorly, he might thereafter attract blackening, causing immeasurable losses to his enterprises.

"Dad, you spent so much money to buy those—you wouldn't just donate those few treasures, would you?" Xiao Yunzhe appeared somewhat calmer, but thinking of how his father had spent so much money to buy back those treasures, only to donate them outright, he still felt a pang of heartache.

Xiao Ming waved his hand: "You guys don't need to worry about this; I'll handle it well."

That very afternoon, Xiao Ming, in the name of Minghui Group, issued a statement via Minghui Group's official Weibo.

The main content is that Xiao Ming donates the celestial-blue-glazed sheep zun, and the other two pieces he will place in his personal museum for public viewing.

Moreover, no fees will be charged.

After this news came out, netizens exploded again.

Those who understand can see that Xiao Ming's move is simply brilliant.

That was bought with his own real money, and now he has already donated the most valuable piece, leaving only the other two; no one can find any fault with that.

If anyone still wants to stir up trouble, they also need to consider whether they might provoke this big shot.

Xiao Ming's statement had just been released when netizens immediately clapped and cheered, not waiting for those Monday-morning quarterback netizens to speak; the other netizens took the initiative first.