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Chapter 206. Press Conference Scene

"Why did Sister Jiang suddenly stop?"

Jiang Jianxin walked over to Xie Yan and heard the girl with pigtails ask in confusion.

Just now, Jiang Jianxin not only stopped walking, but her expression also became serious. She couldn't help but wonder if there was something wrong with the press conference that she hadn't noticed.

Jiang Jianxin moved her lips slightly. She actually wanted to tell Xie Yan about the mind-reading ability inside, but now that they were already in the mind-reading range, saying it would be like revealing someone's secrets in front of them—especially on their home turf.

Just as she hesitated, her intuition gave her a new suggestion:

Don't tell her he can't understand the thoughts of a fool.

The idea that fools can be all-knowing has a basis. If the voice of a normal person is clear and articulate, the voice of a fool is a tangled ball of yarn, mixed with a distorted worldview of extreme idealism and incoherent ramblings.

In other words, even if Xie Yan stood there without moving and listened to him, Lin Xin'an would still have to show a bitter and resentful expression on his face, like he was listening to an English listening comprehension exercise—what is this little girl thinking about?

Relieved by her intuition, Jiang Jianxin turned to Xie Yan with a smile and said:

"It's nothing. I lived a poor life when I was in seclusion. I had never seen such a tall building before. I was shocked."

Xie Yan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Upon entering the building, the first foyer to the left of the lobby is the venue for the press conference. Black Pupil Pharmaceuticals invited 50 powerful individuals, but due to the traffic blockade of Rose and insufficient personal schedules, only about 20 actually attended.

The press conference venue was decorated in a great atmosphere, with spotlights on the stage and uplifting background music playing from the speakers. Jiang Jianxin noticed that there were nameplates on the back of the chairs in the hall, so he only needed to sit down according to the nameplate.

Her title of "Sword Master" was posted in the middle of the second row. Xie Yan was one seat next to her, with an empty seat in between bearing the title of "Emperor".

After Jiang Jianxin took his seat, Xie Yan simply sat down in the [Emperor's] seat and said directly:
"Empress Christine isn't coming this time either, let's sit together."

Jiang Jianxin nodded.

Christine and Xie Yan were both powerful figures and had a good relationship. The staff from Black Pupil Pharmaceuticals didn't say anything, so she and Jiang Jianxin sat down next to each other.

The second row of the press conference was occupied by the top experts from each of the various factions, while the first row was occupied by the internal experts of Black Pupil Pharmaceuticals.

When Jiang Jianxin and Xie Yan arrived, the first row was empty, with most seats vacant. As the show was about to start, the two of them slowly walked out from backstage and sat in the first row.

The first one to come out was Feng Shiman. He was still wearing a cherry blossom pink shirt with a white trench coat over it. His long curly hair was draped over his shoulders, with a strand falling in front of his forehead, making him look lazy and carefree.

He glanced at the audience and easily spotted Jiang Jianxin, but he didn't wave or greet him, and the latter acted as if he didn't recognize him.

Feng Shiman sat in the first row, slightly to the left, leaning back in his chair with one hand supporting his face. His expression was blank. The nameplate behind him read "Lord of the Sky".

The other was an introverted and shy girl. Jiang Jianxin was surprised to see her because this person's temperament almost matched all her stereotypes about people.

She looked thin, with a white blindfold tied between her short, ear-length hair. She walked slowly with a cane, and years of leaning forward and using the cane had made her somewhat hunched over.

When she appeared on stage with her white cane, the entire venue fell into a sudden, deathly silence.

The sounds of conversation, rising and falling, were cut off as if by a sharp blade; even breathing became cautious. Jiang Jianxin could clearly feel the fear that had solidified in the air. "Clatter..."

The girl slowly walked to the center seat in the first row and placed her cane against the chair.

Soon, staff from Black Eyes Pharmaceuticals came forward, pulled out a small table next to her seat, and poured her a paper cup of water.

The girl thanked them politely in a soft voice:
"Thank you for your hard work."

Jiang Jianxin happened to be sitting behind her chair. She glanced at the many empty seats in the first row and whispered to Xie Yan next to her:
"Why are there only two Black Pupil Pharmaceuticals here?"

Xie Yan stared warily at the blind girl and replied in a lower voice:
"...These two who have arrived are both heavyweights, enough to keep things in check."

Fearing Jiang Jianxin wouldn't recognize her, she introduced him in a low voice:
"The one on the left is Feng Shiman, the ruthless war tycoon of Black Pupil Pharmaceuticals."

"The man on the right is the blind asylum master, who has a notorious reputation."

"She smiled shyly, but it was truly a river of blood."

Jiang Jianxin glanced at the two people in the first row. There were two people between their seats. Feng Shiman tried to lean to the left to sit, while the blind master sat in the middle, drinking water calmly.

—It's clear that Feng Shiman is also wary of this person. Apart from having to keep his butt stuck in the seat, he's trying his best to keep his other body parts away from him.

Jiang Jianxin didn't comment on the two of them because her position was too dangerous. It's said that it's bad to talk behind someone's back, and her current position was truly "behind the scenes," so of course she couldn't risk her life.

She focused her gaze on the black podium at the press conference, where a staff member was already standing and beginning to read the opening remarks.

"Welcome, everyone, to the launch of Black Eye Pharmaceuticals' new product. I am your spokesperson, Xiao Li. Next, I will introduce the main series being promoted at this launch event—'Genius Potion'!"

The dark screen suddenly lit up, and the huge vertical eye logo of Black Pupil Pharmaceuticals appeared on the screen, then disappeared a few seconds later.

Then the advertisement video he had seen on Haidu Commercial Street that day started playing as the opening sequence, and Jiang Jianxin watched it again attentively.

"Ding ding dong dong..."

As the music gradually intensifies, the promotional video transitions to a breathtaking scene:

After a man drinks a genius potion, his account balance grows rapidly, and he becomes a millionaire in the blink of an eye; at the same time, on the other side of the screen, a ragged and down-on-her-luck woman also takes the potion, her muscles suddenly bulge, and she bursts forth with power.

The scene shifts, and she returns to her dilapidated home with boxes of money and food. The low thatched hut collapses behind her, replaced by towering Western-style buildings and skyscrapers.

In the end, the male and female protagonists stand side by side, raising their flags high, and leading the once oppressed people to overthrow the old rulers.

The image freezes, and the slogan of Black Eyes Pharmaceuticals shines brightly on the screen:

"A genius potion—break free from constraints and reshape destiny!"

A reader asked if the book would be free for a limited time in the future. Uh... I don't know either, because whether or not it's free for a limited time is decided by the editors, and the author has no control over it. However, I heard that if there are no other recommendations this month, it will be free for a limited time. But I just downloaded the daily reading guide yesterday, so it's unlikely to be free for a limited time this month.

I'm not busy tomorrow, so I'll post two updates in one go.