Chapter 1167
Look at America and Germany. In the Mitchell Family’s opinion, the high-tech industry of both these
countries boomed muchter than Cethos. However, because these two countries progressed rapidly, it
drove the high-tech industry to develop just as quickly as a result. These countries surpassed the
Mitchell Family a long time ago, but it was mainly due to the strength of their countries which provided
better conditions and foundations for the development of the high-tech industry.
On the other hand, the main reason the Mitchell Family was slowly declining was that Cethos did not
ce much importance on them. Moreover, they had to pay all sorts of exorbitant taxes and levies to the
country, which gradually made the high-tech industry within the country into what it was today. In short,
the country did not protect its national industry and even allowed a rival like Michel Tech to enter the
market.
Everybody seemed to have found a reasonable excuse, and the atmosphere of the meeting immediately
eased up. Then, Sandra continued, “Naturally, we suffer from internal problems too. Firstly, we are
suffering from a huge brain drain. As you all know, we have been losing many of our talents over the past
two years. Therefore, the top priority is to bring back all the outflowing talents.”
Everybody nodded in agreement. Plum Technology had poached too many of Mitchell’s Technology’s
employees. Those were the talents that Mitchell’s Technology had trained and cultivated. The loss of
those employees had been a huge blow to thepany.
Afterward, Sandra took out her proposal and passed it around. She was going to save the Mitchell
Family.
A copy of the proposal soon fell into Sophia’s hands. “The carrot-and-stick method? Bringing back the
outflowing talents? Vigorously recruit talents within the high-tech industry… Regardless of their origins,
those that perform exceptionally will be allowed to take on the Mitchell surname.” Sophia was amused by
Sandra’s creativity. God damn! Those that perform exceptionally will be allowed to take on the Mitchell
surname?! Isn’t that just like in ancient times where the great heroes of the country are given a royal
surname?!
When Cooper saw that, his entire expression darkened considerably. How dare they make excuses for
their inaptitude?! The biggest issue with Mitchell’s Technology is that it isn’t making any progress! The
entire world is moving forward, but they’re still fixated on the original but outdated creations! The high-
tech industry has always been changing. Mitchell’s Technology is part of the high-tech industry. However,
it continues using fingerprint attendance systems to clock in when even normalpanies are starting to
use mobile phone apps to clock in! It’s so backward that it doesn’t even seem to be part of the high-tech
industry!
Still, he was relieved that not all of the Mitchell Family was gone. During the New Year’s, Plum
Technology also announced that it was undergoing major changes. It was going to split out the high-tech
business from the mainpany and establish ‘Dragon Technology Corporation’. Dragon Technology
was more or lessposed of the people that followed Cooper when he left the Mitchell Family. More
importantly, it was mainly led by the Mitchell Family although Plum Technology held arge portion of its
shares too.
Cooper was a director at Dragon Technology Corporation. However, the main operation of thepany
was led by Sean, Derek, and Vincent. Besides, arge number of talents were flooding in from Mitchell’s
Technology. They nned to focus on the high-tech industry and vowed to bring back the glory days of
the past. As such, Cooper was merely a name on the director’s board. He practically left everything in
thepany to the youngsters. He felt at ease with them around—with them around, the Mitchell Family
would never copse.
Although Linus did not take on the Mitchell name, he was still Cooper’s son and everybody considered
him as part of the Mitchell Family. As a result, Michel Tech and Dragon Technology signed a series of
cooperative contracts with each other. The authorities were also paying close attention to Dragon
Technology, which seemed to be advancing aggressively.
Cethos used to be a backward country. However, the high-tech industry developed rapidly and the
country became known for it. Unfortunately, Cethos’ high-tech industry had declined over the past 20
years. It had long been overtaken by other countries. Hence, the authorities had high hopes for Dragon
Technology. They hoped that it would advance to the top, bringing the country with it too. Needless to
say, Mitchell Energy and Technology under Cooper’s direct guidance was not to be ignored either. It had
only been established for a year or two, but it was already the country’s pride and joy. Whenever foreign
dignitaries came to visit, they were brought to Mitchell Energy and Technology for inspection.
The children from the Mitchell Family that had an interest in clean energy went with Cooper; those that
were engaged in electronics went to Dragon Technology. Those interested in fashion went to Sophia and
those in the entertainment industry came looking for Michael. It was a perfect arrangement. In that way,
the new Mitchell Family had created something of its own. They were slowly overwhelming the Mitchell
Family of the past and were gaining a reputation as a trustworthy party among the powerful of Bayside
City.
During the New Year’s, Mitchell Energy and Technology made another major breakthrough. They took
another step forward in the clean energy industry, bringing mankind closer to the future. After all, clean
energy was the future! Cooper was truly the dragon of Cethos and the hope of mankind! In the past,
Cethos remained one of the leading countries in the electronics industry for more than ten years because
of Cooper. And now, he was going to make Cethos one of the top leading countries in clean energy for
the next ten years!
As a result, the household became rather lively. Sophia quipped, “Dad, reporters from the News Bulletin
and Focal Point have been camping out at the residential area’s entrance for a few days now. They are
requesting to interview you.”
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Cooper replied, “Not interested.”
Michael said, “Dad, the invitation to the New Year Dinner G has been ced in your study. Whether
you go or not, you should give them a response.”
Cooper replied, “Not free.”
Linus asked, “Dad, this is an invitation for a party at the presidential pce—”
Cooper replied, “Next time.”
Everybody came back with various invitations, but they were all rejected. It was as expected. Whether he
was Fass Michel or Cooper Mitchell, he remained as cold as ever.
Then, Carmen came back carrying a pink and fragrant invitation too. “Grandpa, the kindergarten is
having a New Year’s performance. The teacher says that Daddy, Mommy, Grandpa, and Uncle Linus
have to attend together!”
Thus, the cold and distant Cooper finally took the invitation and read it. However, he did not realize that
his worth among the kindergarteners would not change much just because of all the amazing things he
did.
After appearing on ‘Where Are We Going, Dad?’, Michael became very well-received among the
kindergarteners. The price of a photo with him had risen to 50 apiece, and the price was even higher if
they were hugging in the photo. The business was booming recently, so Carmenunched a ‘Buy 1 Get
1 Free’ activity for New Year’s. And, Cooper was the ‘free’ part of the deal.
However, Cooper’s existence was akin to a god among the adults. Even Callum, who was located far
away in another country, couldn’t help talking about Cooper when he called Sophia to chat. “Your dad is
amazing!”
Sophia was extremely proud. “Of course! My dad is the world’s most amazing father!”
He jealously answered, “Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Look at you… By the way, I’m going back to Cethos in a few days.
Can you help me clean my house please?”
She was puzzled. “Why are youing back? Are you here to clean up your brothers’ mess?”
He replied, “I’ming back to celebrate the new year.”
…
Every newspaper and magazine was trying to get an interview with Cooper. However, Cooper was
extremely indifferent. Aside from the invitation from Carmen’s kindergarten, nobody could get him to
attend their event. Even Maddie, who was rted to Joel, came over to request an interview with Cooper
several times. Combined with Sophia’s mediation, Cooper finally agreed to leave the house for an
interview.
Sophia felt that he had to go out more. She did not want him to keep himself locked up in his studio all
the time. After all, he was still decently young. She wished that he could fall in love again and give her
more younger siblings.
Cooper appeared for the interview at the newspaper office where Maddie worked at. He was dressed
very neatly, but his face was expressionless. Moreover, he was extremely cold and aloof. Although he
answered every single question Maddie threw at him, his words were curt and his replies were short. On
the other hand, Sophia was very talkative. “My dad is single and unmarried. He has no bad habits and no
family history of diseases. He is very healthy. Moreover, he has a gentle nature and is verymitted.
Also, he has no history of being in a rtionship. This is very important! Besides, the picture on the cover
should be refined. Don’t forget to edit the photo to enhance his appearance!”
Maddie nodded frequently in response. Meanwhile, Cooper felt speechless. He felt a sense of déjà vu—it
felt like the get-rich-quick scams all over again.