Rebirth: Super Banking System Chapter 2510 - 2348: Greek Central Bank Launches

Three days had passed.

Yantang.

Design blueprints of Yantang Graduate Institute appeared on the official site.

"Stunning!"

"Gorgeous!"

"Somewhat different, yet facilities cover everything needed."

"..."

Folks marveled yet again at money's immense power. The sprawling campus matches the main institute in size. Right beside it stands the brand-new Research Park.

How handy!

By that time.

Blending study and research will outdo typical universities. With Qingyuan Technology companies providing services, industry-university-research integration comes to life instantly.

Flawless!

...

In the same vein.

When pupils from top universities spotted it.

They rejoiced.

"I've decided—I'm applying to Yantang. Not for other reasons, just for this campus."

"+1."

"Missed it for undergrad, I'll grab it in postgrad."

"..."

Yantang University's campus has students across the nation green with envy. Countless top undergrad grads from all over.

Each aims straight for Yantang.

Once resolved.

Hit the books.

Study fiercely—even Tsinghua and Peking University undergrads can't boast much advantage over Yantang undergrads.

They gotta push hard.

Lest.

They fail to measure up.

...

As Yantang Graduate Institute surged in hype.

Greece.

Following over a month of groundwork, the Greek Central Bank kicked off officially. During the press event, Locke clutched a fresh banknote with zeal, telling the press:

"Behold Greece's new currency."

"Greek Dollar."

"From today onward, exchange Euros for Greek Dollars at any bank across Greece. Exchange rate against the Euro stands at one-to-one."

"Starting now."

"Greece reclaims its currency sovereignty."

"..."

Up on stage.

Locke unleashed a rousing speech. After endless efforts, he'd steered Greece 'back onto the right path', breaking free from the Euro's chains.

Elated!

Overjoyed!

Without doubt.

The Greek Dollar's launch severs all Euro links completely—the EU won't be thrilled. But what of it? The prior press conference's spokesman comments.

Sparked a major showdown.

Ever since.

The EU has treaded lightly with financial sanctions. Just like many pointed out: What gives? A bandit lair? Enter freely, exit punished?

Sanctions for leaving?

Evidently.

It struck a raw nerve.

Hence.

The EU has since dialed back financial pressures on Greece. Seizing the moment, Greece bolstered its independence, unveiling the Greek Dollar.

Ahead.

Any EU move against Greece.

Hah!

Just pin it on 'payback for bailing', tying back to old wounds. Like dirt in your lap, guaranteed to rile the EU.

Harboring such schemes.

Locke beamed even brighter.

Delighted!

Brilliantly played!

...

Elsewhere.

Key EU powerhouses gritted their teeth in fury.

"Xie Te."

"Damn."

"..."

They swore endlessly, yet fury lingered. They itched to strike back, but the earlier chaos hadn't fully cleared.

Sanction-free?

Infuriating.

Sanction?

It'd boomerang on them. For the moment, Greece gets a pass. Plus, consortiums insist: Prioritize EU affairs, ditch Greece.

United Kingdom.

Brexit vote already through, stirring massive waves—at this pivotal juncture, no rash moves. Avoid repeating the prior disaster.

Almost impossible to contain.

Meantime.

Gazing at Locke's smug grin on screen.

"Savor it while you can, wonder how long that smile holds."

"Hmph!"

"You'll cry soon enough—that giant welfare drain is bottomless."

"..."

This explains holding off deeper sanctions too. Greece's decades of lavish welfare rested on borrowed cash.

Previously.

EU propped it up.

Today.

Greece shoulders it solo—if economy stumbles, welfare gets slashed hard. EU just watches as locals erupt.

Thus.

Sit back and observe.

Locke!

Let's see you sort the mess. Climbed up one way, tumble down the same. Craving Eurozone reentry?

We'll decide if you get the nod.

...

Back at the press conference.

Intro wrapped.

Journalists' Q&A kicked in.

"President Locke, how did the Greek Dollar get designed and printed in just over a month? Does its anti-counterfeiting stack up to the Euro's?"

Hearing it.

Luo Ke scoffed inwardly.

Plainly.

This query carried barbs, doubting the Greek Dollar's standards, but with prep in place, Locke answered smoothly, "It boils down to our superior efficiency."

"On anti-counterfeiting, it ranks among global elites. Simple: we adopted Myanmar's strategy."

"Digital anti-counterfeiting."

"Next question."

Locke skipped deeper details.

Since.

All there knew it well. Ages back, Asia Dollar banknotes featured digital anti-counterfeiting via unique serial numbers.

Deposits.

Withdrawals.

Verification.

Any bill passing a linked verifier hits the official database, logging it and spotting irregularities.

Every note.

Once bank-deposited, it's tracked. Spotted elsewhere without proper withdrawal, duplicate serials trigger instant alerts.

Or.

In one second.

This serial scans at one verifier, then a minute later at a remote one—alarms blare.

To sum up.

Forging Asia Dollars.

Toughness.

Sky-high, beyond the tech itself—the serial network bolsters fake-busting mightily.

To date.

No reports of successful Asia Dollar fakes in use.

"President Locke, with currency sovereignty restored amid global economic woes, can Greece's finances sustain its welfare setup?"

The next reporter rose and struck deep.

On hearing.

Locke stayed cool as ice.

No choice.

Crowds of media meant such probes inevitable, "We're delving into it, pushing for an ideal solution."

Locke avoided rash vows here.

Welfare.

Must shrink.

Yet.

Extent of cuts needs talks. Matching old levels? Dream on. Diving into specifics invites pitfalls.

Still.

Reporters pressed on.

"Holding past welfare means ramping up Greek Dollar prints, tanking its value—got plans for that?"

"Those are potential scenarios, next."

"..."

Follow-up queries challenged Locke some, but he navigated them deftly. He dodged fine points with reporters.

Right now.

Speak less.

Slip less.

All matters.

Let outcomes prove it. His backers supplied solid 'guidance', securing him against quick public backlash.