One or two rounds of Flight Chess didn't consume too much time, at least not for Jonas. Such relaxing entertainment is indeed not suitable for prolonged periods. Once it extends too long, it deviates from its original purpose of relaxation. After all, who relaxes only to end up with a sore back and aching waist? Miss Celine, as she claimed, was truly proficient in various theories, demonstrating no less than ten techniques in just two rounds of Flight Chess. But theoretical mastery is limited to theory alone, despite understanding much, one may still encounter some unfamiliarity in practice...
Miss Celine was quite stubborn, persistently asserting that she would become more proficient later... even persuading Jonas to play a few more rounds of Flight Chess with her, confidently claiming she would defeat him without leaving a piece intact. However, considering Miss Esmé waiting outside the door, Jonas tactfully declined Miss Celine's proposal and promised to play with her next time she visited.
As Jonas walked out of the ward, he immediately spotted Miss Esmé resting in the corridor. It seemed the waiting time had inadvertently caused the young girl to doze off. Witnessing the girl nodding off with a sleepy look, Jonas couldn't help but feel guilty. Approaching her, he gently rubbed Miss Esmé's head, waking her from her drowsy state.
"Mr. Jonas...?"
"Let's head back to Alté Division. I apologize for keeping you waiting."
"Mm..."
To Jonas's surprise, Miss Esmé didn't inquire about what had been discussed in the hospital room. Yet, her slightly reproachful gaze seemed to betray some awareness. This realization stirred Jonas's heart.
—What a fine girl she is...
It's a pity she met me.
It was evident that Mr. Jonas had a very clear understanding of himself.
.......
Weiting Hospital, Erlise District.
Miss Celine looked around the empty ward, feeling somewhat disappointed. Despite the lingering taste in her mouth and the strange odor on her hands and socks, Miss Celine didn't show any disgust. Carefully, she concealed the items imbued with Jonas's scent, even locking them away to avoid detection.
After Jonas had left completely, Miss Celine took great care to freshen up, ensuring no traces of the unusual were left. Donning clean clothes, the young girl returned to bed. Burying herself under the covers, she blushed belatedly with a hint of self-awareness.
Her behavior had been somewhat unusual. Upon reflection, even Miss Celine herself found her actions too bold. But upon further thought, if hesitation lingered, perhaps she might not even get a sip of soup after her sister finished her meal. Thus, Miss Celine found solace in her audacious behavior.
Lost in thought, the girl suddenly felt thirsty. Emerging from under the covers, she reached for a glass of water on the bedside table. However, to her surprise, the glass floated in the air, as if drawn by an unseen force, landing directly in Miss Celine's hand.
This abnormal event momentarily caught the girl off guard, causing the glass to tilt slightly upon landing, spilling its contents onto the bedsheet. Staring at the glass in her hand and the dampened sheets, Miss Celine's mind struggled to comprehend.
—What just happened?
......
Unaware of the series of paranormal events that occurred in the ward of Weiting Hospital in the Erlise District after his departure, Jonas, after retrieving relevant data on Miss Celine's condition, once again contacted Mr. Nide.
It must be said that these so-called media figures, who wielded considerable influence on online public opinion through forums, had their own tricks... Jonas had barely sent the relevant data when this seasoned media figure understood Jonas's intentions.
Articles about Miss Celine Nora began to surface again on the Sentence Forum. However, this time, the information emerging on the forum wasn't about Miss Celine Nora's tragic childhood with the "Black War God" Esmé or news of Miss Celine Nora's deteriorating condition... but rather about her improving health.
It's worth noting that such a condition is nearly incurable... but the various revelations now offered a glimmer of hope for a cure.
This sparked a new wave of discussions on the forum.
And this impact accompanied the burgeoning fame of Miss Esmé, the "Black War God".
If people on the internet are most concerned about others' tragic experiences, then undoubtedly, what they most want to see is a change in those tragic endings.
Fulfilling both these conditions ensures a continuous flow of traffic.
By adding some miraculous elements to the story, such as 'an incurable disease being cured by love', the entire event would reach the peak of attention among numerous idle netizens.
Now, it wasn't just the Sentence Forum; various other large and small information platforms swarmed in like dogs smelling blood... When it came to detecting hot topics, perhaps no one was clearer than them.
As a result, news of Miss Celine's gradual recovery under the medical technology of the Weiting Consortium spread almost throughout the entire Internet of the Twenty-Fifth District.
And as the initial platform for information dissemination, the Sentence Forum also raked in massive traffic.
Discussions about Miss Celine's condition flooded the forum.
Jonas casually clicked on a related post, finding the reactions of netizens as he anticipated.
'[Invincible Flame Tyrannosaurus]: The Weiting Consortium rarely does good deeds, but they actually managed to save someone this time.'
'[Jungle Dwellers, I'm leaving if you don't come]: Shouldn't we be more concerned about when the Weiting Consortium obtained such high-level technology? I remember Ellisene muscular dystrophy is an incurable disease, right?'
'[Oriental Phoebe, don't chase]: It seems to be the latest technology developed by the Weiting Consortium, nanomedical micro-machines and such... Wasn't the Weiting Consortium always at the forefront of medical technology in the Twenty-Fifth District? It's normal for them to make breakthroughs in curing incurable diseases, right?'
'[The famous V]: Didn't expect these corporate suits to have a conscience. They actually dared to spend such a huge cost to cure their employees' family members of terminal illnesses.'
Seeing the public opinion aligning with his expectations, Jonas couldn't help but smile. Not only did it promote the new project of nanomedical micro-machines, but it also inadvertently established Jonas as someone who cares deeply for his employees. This two-birds-with-one-stone effect was even better than Jonas had anticipated.
The Weiting Consortium itself was at the forefront of medical technology, so any product or project they released would naturally be influenced by the Consortium's professional prestige.
With the addition of real-life cases, the project of nanomedical micro-machines garnered attention even before its official release.
Promising to cure terminal illnesses, providing non-invasive surgery without side effects, and other gimmicks filled people with anticipation for this new product.
Through this opportunity, Jonas also secured a considerable amount of funding. Instead of monopolizing the entire cake by himself, he preferred to share a portion of it and then establish himself as the rightful owner of the project through the benevolence he extended. After all, in the original situation, Jonas, as a mere participant, would find it somewhat inappropriate to claim the lion's share... In such situations, simply promising benefits to others would push them to place you
where you originally aimed to be.
Subtly, Jonas replaced Mister as the head of the project, yet the party involved remained oblivious.
Mr. Mister, situated in the Smerlica District, couldn't help but applaud Jonas's series of actions. Not only did he resolve the funding problem he was previously troubled with, but he also achieved maximum publicity with minimal losses.
Even Mister couldn't help but admire the rising tide pushing the previous wave. He even developed a vague sense of being the predecessor.
Gazing at the scenery outside the panoramic glass window, Mister couldn't help but cross his legs, sipping tea from his cup as he watched the discussions sparked by the project he was in charge of, feeling a sense of contentment.
Setting aside their opposing roles, after this incident, Mister's fondness for Jonas increased significantly.
Although in the near future, he would curse Jonas as a despicable person.
But at present, Mister considered Jonas a reliable companion.
......
So, what is the 'reliable companion' Mr. Jonas doing now?
After determining the conspiracy behind the upcoming Chamber of Commerce weeks later, Jonas had a preliminary idea.
To solve the problem at its root, he must know what the other party fears.
And the only way for Jonas to take the initiative... undoubtedly lies with Miss Riquelle, who has walked into the trap of her own accord.
To be honest, in a sense, if it weren't for Miss Riquelle's gift of heads from afar, Jonas might really have encountered some trouble by attending the meeting unaware.
But now, with Miss Riquelle's presence, there was no doubt that the difficulty of passage decreased sharply.
Therefore, to express gratitude for Miss Riquelle's contribution...
Jonas summoned her to his office...