Psychics don't die from gunfire

Chapter 131 Recruitment and Ending

Below the long table with a row of microphones, there are people moving around and various cameras.

At the long table, this time the spokesperson of Jade Pharmaceuticals looked serious and spoke passionately.

"Regarding the so-called 'three-phase base plan', the Paloser branch did not inform the head office, and we were not aware of it."

"Yes, that's right, this is not an excuse, this is just an explanation."

"Of course, no matter what, this kind of outrageous and serious violation of laws and morals came from Emerald Pharmaceuticals. It has crossed the bottom line and we will never turn a blind eye. In the future, we will strengthen internal supervision and improve the review system, and will never tolerate such things happening again!"

"At the same time, we will provide compensation to Paloser, including but not limited to infrastructure construction, compulsory medical assistance, educational engineering projects, and job opportunities. Please rest assured that we are a conscientious enterprise, and we are saddened by all this from the bottom of our hearts."

"I understand that many people will scoff at what I just said, and I have no intention of forcing you to believe it. But please, everyone in front of the screen, please at least give Jade Pharmaceuticals a chance. We will prove everything with our actions—"

"how do you feel?"

Leona tapped her index finger lightly, turning off the sound of the screen.

Across a standard white desk, she crossed her fingers and looked at the person in front of her.

“Not really new.”

Glancing at the screen, Song Shi, who was also sitting in a chair, replied, "Cut off the branch, provide compensation, and then use strong public opinion control to slowly eliminate, deconstruct, and cover up the unfavorable information. It's a very standard operation."

Not to mention the entire corporate alliance, even in Palose alone, how many people will still remember the name "Three-Phase Base Plan" ten years later?

Even at this moment, it is so sensational.

"That's not what you say."

Hearing this, Leona shook her head and said seriously, "It is true that Emerald Pharmaceuticals has provided a large amount of compensation. It is also true that this compensation will benefit Paloser. It is also true that it will completely withdraw from Paloser, which it has controlled for a long time."

Four days have passed since the battle at the research institute.

Arnan’s city-wide live broadcast was too sensational at the time. Even though there was a piece of so-called “evidence” circulated on the Internet, few people believed it at first.

But as the incident continued to ferment, and many people in related fields came forward to analyze the data in the "evidence" and confirmed this fact, various media outlets quickly swarmed in like sharks smelling blood.

[Jade Pharmaceuticals] did not disappoint.

Under pressure from the Science Ethics Committee and covert instigation from other companies, they urgently held a public press conference and announced a series of measures including an investigation report, compensation plan, and follow-up commitments.

Up to this moment, the confrontations and criticisms on the Internet are far from stopping, and even tend to intensify.

But in the eyes of some people, the shocking "Three-Phase Base Plan Incident" has come to an end.

——Emerald Pharmaceuticals will completely withdraw from Palose.

Its physical properties such as factories and medical institutions located in Palose will be sold to the Palose City Government at a very low price after the asset audit is completed. The latter will preside over the subsequent development and bidding for the secondary sale. The Scientific Ethics Committee will send personnel to supervise the entire process to ensure that the entire process is fair and open.

As for the original branch staff, anyone involved in the "Three-Phase Basic Plan" will either be dismissed or tried at lightning speed and imprisoned.

This is the punishment for Jade Pharmaceuticals.

After confirming that it had completely fallen into a slump and was unable to recover, Jade Pharmaceuticals swallowed the bitter fruit of its failure with gritted teeth and blood in a frustrated, angry but resolute attitude.

So, that's it.

"It may be a little inappropriate." Leona paused and said, "But, congratulations, you succeeded."

"You have completely driven Emerald Pharmaceuticals out of Plosser. At least here, now, you have defeated a giant enterprise."

"You shouldn't have told me these things."

Song Shi yawned and looked at the other party: "Don't tell me that you haven't turned my information upside down and checked it all. You know, I'm not a member of the Enlightened."

"You should tell them that I was just hired and paid for a job."

Leona smiled slightly and said nothing.

Then she said, "This is what I want to talk to you about next, Mr. Song Shi."

The woman pulled out a data tablet, placed it on the table, and pushed it over.

"Since you are not a member of the Enlightened, are you interested in changing your workplace in the future?"

Song Shi sat up straight, and instead of looking at the data tablet, he looked at the woman with interest: "Is this what you mean, or is this what the Science Ethics Committee thinks?"

"What difference does it make?" Leona asked back, "You don't seem surprised?"

“I’m still a little surprised.”

Song Shi thought for a moment and said, "I thought you would have invited me earlier. Well, let me guess it's because of the murder that day."

Four days ago, when the on-site commander of Emerald Pharmaceuticals was about to snatch the "Fighter" as his personal resume, he and Harold killed him on the spot.

Leona looked a little surprised, then she nodded: "You guessed right, this does play a role."

The woman looked calm.

"Strictly speaking, taking direct action was not the best option at the time. We were confident that we could reject his request. But in that situation, where fighting could break out again at any time, you took the initiative to kill people."

"——Uncontrollable."

Song Shi said the word for the other party.

He leaned back slightly, leaned back in his chair, and pointed to the ceiling: "No one wants to put a time bomb into their team, or watch this bomb make decisions for them."

"Your perception is very accurate."

Hearing this, Leona still kept smiling, and said calmly: "This is also the reason why some people hesitated. I have communicated with them in the past few days, and after the final meeting, I got the invitation." Song Shi raised his eyebrows: "Reason?"

"Your performance at the First Institute was too dazzling."

Leona sat up straight, her expression serious and solemn: "As a second-level psychic, defeating Gabe head-on is incredible, even if he was hit by a second-level 'cursed poison bomb' in advance."

"And as far as I know, your second-ring psionic skills are not fully filled, which means you are not even at the peak of the second ring—not to mention, you are so young."

The woman's words were full of praise and affirmation.

She looked at the young man in front of her, and her highly realistic artificial eyes conveyed a "sincere" emotion.

"You need a platform to display yourself, and we can provide you with psychic skills rituals, equipment, weapons, and scientific and reasonable growth plans—"

Leona raised her index finger and pointed above her head.

"As a psychic, you should have heard the rumor that there is a fifth-ring psychic in the Science Ethics Committee." Leona stared at the young man and said slowly: "I can tell you that this is true."

For the first time, Song Shi's expression became a little subtle.

Then I'm afraid I know more than you.

he thought.

The Fifth Ring of Truth, "Perpetual Loop", by Yvette Gregory.

However, I didn't have much dealings with her in my previous life, nor had I fought with her, but as far as I know, everyone's evaluation of this person's ability has always been "troublesome" rather than "powerful".

Seeing Song Shi's expression change, Leona opened the data tablet and unfolded the electronic contract inside: "We will never be stingy with a talent."

Song Shi took a look at the contents of the contract and found that the terms were indeed extremely generous as the other party had said.

In addition to the regular regulations, including generous salary and insurance, sufficient paid vacation time, and granted job authority, you will also receive a special training program for psychics from the "Scientific Ethics Committee" and enjoy various support resources and scientific growth plans.

"——Song Shi."

Leona called out the other person's name and said in a deep voice.

"If you are willing to join the Science Ethics Committee, then after a year and a half of investigation and evaluation, we will build a new numbered mobile force with you as the center."

Song Shi understood what the other party meant.

This is certainly a "responsibility", but it is also a "power" that cannot be ignored.

With the support of the Science Ethics Committee and an armed mobile force at hand, plus his own psychic powers reaching the third ring by then, even a giant company would have to pay some attention to him.

——However, this also means that he will be firmly bound to the [Science Ethics Committee] and will be inseparable from them from now on.

"Honestly, the conditions are impeccable."

Song Shi stood up.

Seeing this, Leona also stood up. She understood the other party's decision, but still found it difficult to understand.

"Can you tell me why?"

So she asked.

"I can give you a lot of reasons, but you are very sincere, so I don't want to just fool you." Song Shi hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Well, maybe I just don't want to."

".'In no mood'?"

Leona was slightly stunned.

"I am enough to walk the path I want to take." Song Shi said calmly, "If we have to add more people and let everyone move forward together, it will be a torture for both of us."

“One person’s path.”

Leona repeated the word and finally understood what the other party meant.

It really is, it fits the stereotype of a "genius".

"……I see."

She shook her head in her heart, suppressed these emotions, and stretched out her right hand: "Although there is no way to invite you to join officially, but considering the employment, maybe we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."

"no problem."

The two shook hands.

"I don't take bodyguard jobs. As for the other jobs, I think it's quite pleasant to talk to you. I can give you a discount when the time comes."

Leona stood at the window on the second floor, watching Song Shi's back in the distance.

He walked in a direction where Harold and others waved and had been waiting there for a long time - after several requests, they decided to leave the safe house today and return to Palose as soon as possible.

As if he had noticed something, Song Shi stopped, turned his head, nodded slightly at the woman, and then continued walking.

".Um."

Leona nodded.

For some reason, inexplicably, she had an illusion.

Maybe I am witnessing something with my own eyes.

(End of this chapter)