Wanjie Hotel: Iron Man is not allowed to charge

Chapter 143 The Iron Hotel: First and Second Apostles (7K views, please vote)
As John pressed the confirm button, the onlookers held their breath once again.

The robotic arm flipped again and slowly circled Helen once. Everyone immediately saw that Helen's previously pale and weak face turned rosy.

Helen, lying on the bed, also showed a look of surprise on her face.

"Oh my God!"

"I feel like I'm at least ten years younger!"

"That's amazing! That's incredible!"

Helen sat up from the treatment bed, babbling incoherently. She touched her liver in surprise, and when she found that the pain that had caused her so much suffering day and night had completely disappeared, she burst into tears of joy.

"Congratulations!"

Wenming patted John on the shoulder. John, a strong man, had tears in his eyes. He went up and hugged his wife, looked up at the roof, and tried hard not to cry, but he couldn't help it.

Finally, he lowered his head and kissed Helen on the top of her head, then turned to look at Wen Ming beside him: "Boss, I owe you."

"We're allies, aren't we?"

Wen Ming smiled happily, then turned to look at Arthur not far away: "Arthur, before I explain the truth of the metaverse to you, I want you to experience this amazing device first."

"I?"

Arthur looked at the Johns, who were in a state of ecstasy, and his voice trembled slightly: "Boss, this machine really can cure all diseases."

"Not all of them, but any ailment that has been recorded in the database can be treated."

Come on, give it a try.

If it's treatable, I'll have Bruce help build one so your mother can get treatment too.

Wenming pulled Arthur to lie down on the treatment bed: "Relax, and tell me how you feel after it's over."

Harley stood to the side, her eyes fixed on the machine in amazement. She had already learned from the others what illness Helen, who had just been cured, had.

She also saw the test results with her own eyes.

To be honest, if Arthur hadn't brought her to this magical hotel, she would have suspected that she was in the middle of a health scam, or a charlatan's sermon to swindle money.

She even wondered if everyone was going to sing hymns together later.

How could there possibly be an instrument that can cure all diseases?

Bruce, on the other hand, was filled with anticipation. Was Arthur's illness finally going to be cured?

Will the clown then disappear completely?

"Om-"

Just then, the robotic arm in the treatment chamber began scanning Arthur.

"drop--"

The host monitor immediately displayed more than a dozen lines of text.

[Unknown Citizen]

Gelastic epilepsy

Neurotransmitter Imbalance

Fatty liver

【…】

Should treatment be sought?

Wen Ming quickly tapped the healing button with his right hand.

"Om-"

The robotic arm flipped again and slowly circled Arthur. In no time, the frown lines on Arthur's face visibly smoothed out.

His gloomy expression lightened at that moment.

"Boss, have I been reborn?"

Arthur sat up in disbelief, holding his face in his hands, feeling his mind clearer than ever before and his body more relaxed than ever before.

It was as if the heavy stone weighing on my soul had been completely removed.

This feeling was like receiving a baptism of holy water, plunging him into ecstasy.

"In a sense, your body's genes and cells have indeed received a rejuvenating treatment."

Wenming knew that Arthur's education level was not high, so he tried to explain in plain language. He was not sure if Arthur would continue to be the Joker after his physical illness was cured, but at least he would no longer have to suffer from the torment of his laughing epilepsy.

However, Arthur's next move stunned Wen Ming and made everyone on the scene cover their mouths.

"Boss, you are my savior!"

Arthur got off the treatment bed and knelt down, his face full of piety and worship: "I told you, the Iron Hotel is my paradise!"

After saying that, he was about to lie down in front of Wen Ming's shoes.

"No no no!"

Wen Ming knew he had made a mistake and quickly stepped forward to help Arthur up: "This is just a medical device that can only treat your illness."

"No, this is a miracle!"

Arthur smiled happily: "Boss, you've saved me so many times!"

Wen Ming was completely speechless. He hadn't expected Arthur's thought process to be so peculiar. Didn't the medical pod just completely cure his brain?

"Qinghou, go and give him a beginner's guide, so that he can fully understand this world."

Seeing that Arthur wouldn't get up no matter what, Wen Ming had no choice but to call Qing Hou for help. Qing Hou smiled and whispered in Arthur's ear, "Want to know your savior? Come with me."

Arthur was overjoyed and immediately got up from the ground: "Boss, I'll be back in a bit. Harley, let's go together."

"No, I want to take another look."

Harley's eyes were filled with strange colors.

She was well aware that Arthur suffered from gelastic epilepsy and paranoia, and she even provided him with free psychotherapy once.

She was fully aware of how much Arthur admired Wenming.

However, what she just witnessed once again overturned her understanding.

Others might not understand what neurotransmitter imbalance is, but as a psychiatrist, she knows it all too well: it's one of the causes of paranoia—neurobiological factors.

In just a few minutes, Arthur's illness was cured?

Seeing that Harley wasn't going, Arthur didn't force her. Instead, he followed Qinghou out with great interest, and as they walked, he asked in a mysterious low voice, "How many people has the boss saved?"

"Besides Helen, you are the first," Qinghou whispered mysteriously.

Arthur's expression immediately became even happier and more devout: "Then wouldn't I be his first apostle?"

As for Helen, Arthur selectively ignored her.

I'm the first one!
Qinghou shook her head violently: "You are not, I am."

"why?"

Arthur looked at Qinghou with a puzzled expression. Qinghou's face was full of pride: "I am a life created by the boss!"

"Walter?"

Arthur's face was filled with shock and ecstasy: "The boss really is a savior!"

Qinghou whispered again, "The boss is preparing to save more poor people in the universe who are tormented by illness, completely free of charge!"
We must protect a boss like this!

"Of course, you are the First Apostle, and I am the Second Apostle!"

Arthur raised his chin, hands in his vest pockets: "I will make the boss's glory shine all over the world!"

"No, it's scattered throughout the entire universe!"

Qinghou led Arthur into the conference room and began showing him a PowerPoint presentation: "After you watch this presentation and these two movies, you will understand just how great the boss's ideals are!"

A look of piety flashed in Arthur's eyes as he sat upright in his chair and began to watch the beginner's guide PowerPoint presentation.

Boss, I want to listen carefully to your teachings.

……

"Next, who wants to try it?"

After Arthur left, Wen Ming breathed a slight sigh of relief and then looked at the others.

As a result, everyone raised their arms, and even Bruce was eager to try: "I'd love to try too."

"Could I go first?"

Just then, Harley suddenly stepped forward: "I'm a newcomer, and I want to join this great hotel."

Seeing the madness flash in Harley's eyes, everyone present exchanged glances and nodded.

Newcomers always get preferential treatment.

Wen Ming did not object, but instead let Harley lie down on the medical bed.

"Relax, it will be over soon."

Harley gave a bright smile: "I trust the boss."

A few minutes later.

Harley sat up from the treatment bed, her eyes shining.

She finally understood why Arthur had been so frantic and devout just now.

This feeling of complete relaxation is like being under a spell, or drinking from the fountain of youth.

Even though she was very young, this sudden feeling of lightness throughout her body was an experience she had never had before.

As a psychologist, she knew very well that this was not a psychological illusion, but a real physical sensation.

"I...I finally understand Arthur!"

Harley looked at Wen Ming with a look of fervent admiration: "Boss, the Iron Hotel is amazing."

"This is just a medical device. You are highly educated and should be able to understand that most diseases are at the genetic level."

Wenming knew that Harley had "pathological interdependence syndrome," which was not a mental illness that the medical pod could treat. Rather, it was an unhealthy relationship pattern based on inner deficiencies, manifested as a tangled mess of pathological dependence and imbalance.

Harley Quinn's love for the Joker is largely an "addiction".

This kind of unhealthy dependency is common in reality. For example, in families of alcoholics, the alcoholic gains a false sense of control through alcohol, while the caregiver maintains their self-worth by "saving the other person".

This relationship is essentially a two-way parasitic relationship. The person suffering from coping disorder relies on others to achieve emotional compensation, while the person being relied on fills the void by giving. Neither party can establish a genuine emotional connection.

The main cause of this disease is unmet needs in childhood. When children experience emotional neglect or excessive control for a long time, they may develop the mistaken belief that "they can only survive by depending on others."

The most typical pattern is the "control-obedience" pendulum effect.

This dynamic balance is extremely fragile; any behavior that breaks the dependence will trigger a strong withdrawal reaction, leading to repeated collapses and reconstructions of the relationship.

This is why, in "Joker 2," Harley Quinn's faith crumbled rapidly and she left the courtroom in utter disappointment after discovering that the Joker hadn't become the Ugly King she had hoped for.

Because caregivers do not want alcoholics to actually quit drinking.

This is a very pathological parasitic relationship.

This illness is not genetic, but psychological, so the medical pod can't offer any treatment options; at most, it can only help Harley's body reach its optimal state.

To break an addiction, one must break free from dependence on others, and the simplest way to do this is to spend time alone.

The worst thing about this disease is becoming the object of the other person's "addiction".

Wen Ming pretended not to see the admiration in the other person's eyes, and instead tried to explain the scientific principles behind it.

Harley licked her lips and nodded repeatedly: "I know, I understand."

No one knew whether she understood or not, but everyone was already eagerly lining up to experience the amazing medical pod.

Seeing that Harley's eyes were still fixed on him, Wen Ming quickly summoned Qinghou over: "Take her to find Arthur and let's look at the beginner's PPT together."

Queen Qing smiled and led Harley outside. Harley's eyes were full of surprise: "I just saw you fly out of the phone?"

"Yes, I am an electromechanical life form created by the boss, and I can freely travel between the online world and the real world."

After Qinghou briefly explained her origins, Harley's surprise turned into admiration again: "Boss can create life?"

"It's more of a coincidence."

Qinghou didn't explain much, but instead took Harley to the conference room. At that moment, Arthur had just finished reading the beginning of the PPT and was looking at a few rules.

"Arthur, Harley's here too. You don't mind if we take another look at the beginning, do you?"

Qinghou looked at Arthur, who nodded repeatedly and said, "It's alright, I've only been watching for a few minutes. I didn't expect John, Little Wukong's world to be so wonderful. I'm planning to watch it again."

"?"

Harley sat down next to Arthur with a puzzled look on her face. After reading the opening remarks, all her doubts were answered, but the more she read, the more surprised she became. Finally, she opened her mouth wide and exclaimed, "Is Wenming God?"

“Yes! The boss must be God!” Arthur answered Harley’s question with absolute certainty: “In my heart, he is God! He cured my laughing epilepsy.”

"Next up is your movie, Arthur. I hope you can handle it."

The main reason the boss kept delaying showing it to you until now was because he was afraid you wouldn't be able to accept the reality.

The Queen was very fortunate that the medical pod arrived this morning before she could give the Joker and Harley Quinn their first tutorial. She was even more fortunate that all the biological factors that caused their various mental illnesses, such as the imbalance of neurotransmitters in their brains, had been cured.

Otherwise, if the two of them directly watch this beginner's PPT, they might just explode on the spot.

"I think I can handle it."

After watching the beginner's PowerPoint presentation, Arthur's devotion became even stronger, and Harley's face was full of anticipation.

Qing didn't say anything and started showing "Joker 1".

She sat to the side, observing Arthur's reactions. When the movie started showing Arthur as the Joker, being bullied by passersby and having his wages docked by his boss, she clearly saw anger, sorrow, and helplessness on Arthur's face.

When Arthur saw himself kill three well-dressed scoundrels on the subway, his expression was a mix of strangeness, confusion, and joy.

When Arthur discovered that his origins were connected to Bruce, he immediately sat up straight.

Then, as the secret was revealed, his body relaxed a little.

His face showed a mixture of disappointment and relief, but when he saw his mother smothered to death with her own hands, tears finally welled up in his eyes.

When Arthur saw that he had shot and killed his idol, the talk show host Murray, he didn't react much. He sat there quietly, lost in thought.

Harley, standing to the side, was filled with astonishment. She saw that the first half of Arthur's life in the movie was exactly the reality that Arthur had told her. But when she saw Arthur go on a rampage, killing three well-dressed scoundrels, his former boss and colleagues who had bullied him, deceiving his mother, and mocking his idol, her eyes suddenly lit up with a dazzling light.

"Ugly Emperor! Is this another version of you?"

"No, this is the original me, the real me."

Arthur nodded calmly, and then began watching "Joker 2".

Harley fell silent and continued reading.

As a result, the second movie left both of them extremely embarrassed, but it also made Arthur and Harley begin to doubt themselves.

What am I thinking?

Arthur fell into deep thought.

"My feelings for Arthur are not love?"

Harley gripped the glass on the table tightly. She was somewhat incredulous, yet it didn't seem so unacceptable.

If it were me now, would I leave after Arthur confessed?

Harley was also lost in deep thought.

Just then, Qinghou suddenly spoke up: "The movie you are watching is just one possibility in your future destiny."

Both of them looked up, somewhat puzzled.

Immediately afterwards, Qing opened the interface again, and the two of them saw a whole folder of movies, comics, and TV series unfold in front of them.

"This contains all sorts of your lives. You couldn't finish reading it even if you looked for three days. I've downloaded it to your tablets so you can go back and look at it, but you must be careful not to let anyone else find out."

The two of them stared wide-eyed: "There are still so many?"

"Correct."

Qinghou explained, "Your future has countless possibilities, but of all the destinies, the only one that hasn't been drawn into a comic or made into a movie is your current destiny."

In other words, you've met your boss.

Arthur's slightly confused eyes suddenly lit up: "Yes, my fate seems to have changed before I even took that subway ride. I ended up at the Iron Hotel."

Harley realized what was happening: "My original destiny was to meet Arthur after he went to prison, but now I've met him ahead of time, and he saved me. This must be heaven!"

"So, once you come to the Iron Hotel, your future will be full of possibilities. Don't dwell on the past. Follow the boss, and you're sure to have a bright future!"

Qinghou timely offered the two a dose of inspirational words, which was undoubtedly the best stimulant for the two who were starved for love: "Yes, we must work for the boss."

Arthur stood up excitedly. His fighting spirit was not diminished by learning the truth, but rather became even stronger: "Such a magnificent hotel, Harley, we must dedicate our whole being to it."

Harley reacted quickly, immediately asking, "Can I apply for the job as a psychologist at the hotel?"

Qinghou raised her eyebrows: "I'll have to ask the boss about that, but you have to promise that you won't have a romantic relationship with your patients."

Some harsh words can't be said by the boss, so I have to say them.

Qinghou gave herself a thumbs up.

Harley immediately understood what the Queen meant: "Don't worry, I definitely won't make that mistake again."

The group walked out of the meeting room chatting and laughing, only to run into the cheerful Little Wukong.

When Goku saw Arthur, he excitedly jumped into Arthur's arms: "Arthur, I've collected all seven Dragon Balls. I'm going to make a wish to Shenron to cure your... disease."

"what?"

Arthur was stunned for a moment, then his heart was filled with warmth once again, and his eyes unconsciously filled with tears again: "Thank you, thank you."

This is truly my paradise!

There's a savior boss, and there's also an angelic little Wukong.

My world isn't all gray after all!
"Why be so polite? Aren't we friends?"

Little Wukong rubbed his crab head with one hand and laughed loudly, "Now that you're cured, you can do your stand-up comedy even better."

"No need to waste the dragon's wish!"

Previously, Goku had told Arthur about the dragon's wish, but Arthur had always taken it as a fairy tale and hadn't paid much attention to it.

After seeing the beginner's PowerPoint presentation, he realized that the dragon's wish was actually real.

He was moved to tears, and at the same time, his admiration for Wen Ming grew even stronger: "Boss, you healed me, so you don't need to waste your dragon wish!"

"Wen Mingzhi cured you?"

Little Wukong was stunned for a moment, then clapped his hands and said, "Wen Ming is amazing! Even more amazing than Shenron!"

"The boss is a savior!"

Arthur nodded emphatically. Harley, who was standing next to him, had already heard Arthur introduce Goku and knew about Shenron's wish.

Back then, she listened to it as a fairy tale, just like Arthur did; now, her eyes see it in a different light.

Little Wukong is right.

The boss is more powerful than a dragon.

If he could encounter such a divine dragon in his hotel, what else couldn't he encounter?

Harley trembled with excitement.

Will my boss be my savior?
definitely is!

"Could it be that the medical pod has already been retrieved?"

Upon hearing that Arthur's illness had been cured, Bulma immediately became excited: "Blue Queen, right?"

"That's right, the medical pod is in the underground hospital. Everyone has already tried it out, and the results are very good. The boss is waiting for you to go."

Qinghou replied with a smile, and Bulma immediately rushed excitedly towards the elevator: "The medical pod that can cure all diseases, I must study it carefully. Did you get the blueprints back?"

"Yes, not only do we have the blueprints, but we also have all the gene banks. The test results just now prove that the genetic map of humans in the multiverse is consistent, with no additional differences."

The only species that might require further investigation are aliens like Goku and mutants like Wolverine. These genetically different races are probably beyond treatment.

However, the underlying principles have been established. All that's needed is for Dr. Maya Hansen and Rebecca to conduct in-depth research, which should also solve the treatment problems for Saiyans and mutants. Furthermore, this would aid in the research progress of the Extremis virus…”

Before Qinghou could finish speaking, Bulma had already disappeared into the elevator. She shrugged and looked at Arthur and the others: "Arthur, are you going back with Harley, or are you staying here for another day?"

"I need to go back and study these things carefully."

Arthur held up his tablet: "I can't let my boss down."

Don't put too much pressure on yourself.

The Queen smiled and nodded, looking at Harley. Harley also indicated that she wanted to go back, but the Queen looked at Goku and said, "This wish doesn't need to be fulfilled. Do you have any other wishes?"

"No, I just want to see what the dragon looks like."

Little Goku said with a grin, "Bulma said her wish has already come true, so let's not waste it."

"Then could you..."

Harley glanced at Qing and, seeing that she didn't say anything, continued, "Can you make a wish related to the boss?"

"A wish related to the boss?"

Little Wukong looked up at the corridor light, a look of confusion in his eyes: "What is Wen Ming's wish?"

"Why don't you go ask the boss?"

Harley encouraged, "Or, ask the boss's closest people, like, Qinghou?"

Little Wukong's eyes lit up immediately: "That's right, Queen Qing, what is Wenming's wish?"

Queen Qing was surprised that Harley would be so considerate as to guide the wish to Wen Ming, which was exactly what she wanted to see. So she smiled and said, "Boss has many wishes, but I don't know if the dragon can help fulfill them."

"Huh? Can I summon Shenron at the Iron Hotel?"

Little Wukong suddenly asked.

Qinghou paused, her brain racing, and quickly came to a conclusion: "There is a 77% probability that it is possible, because the Triangle of Light from Tomb Raider was also synthesized at the Flatiron Hotel."

"If we can summon it here, it will definitely help Wen Ming fulfill his wish. Let's go find Wen Ming!"

Little Goku patted Arthur on the shoulder: "Arthur, let's go together!"

"Okay, I also want to see the dragon!"

Arthur immediately became excited as well.

The Iron Hotel has witnessed so many miracles; I even saw the magical dragon that Little Goku mentioned. I had to see it for myself.

Harley got excited too.

With the help of the dragon, will the boss become even more powerful?

Qinghou pressed the elevator button and led the group down to the underground hospital. By this time, all the time travelers from the Iron Hotel had already experienced it, and each of them stood to the side, looking radiant and chatting enthusiastically about their changes.

“Maria, I feel like Howard is staring at you like you’re going crazy.”

"I feel your skin has become firmer, and all your freckles have disappeared. Tony will absolutely go crazy when he sees this!"

"Him? He wouldn't even glance at me. He's busy dating his Iron Man suit and the cover girl right now."

……

"Rebecca, this medical pod can make people grow bigger?"

Maria and Pepper were admiring each other's breasts when Perkins looked down at his own breasts and then quietly asked Rebecca in surprise.

Rebecca was also looking at her own breasts. With a happy expression, she explained, "It's not about making you bigger, but rather treating you at the genetic level to bring you to the size you were originally meant to be."

During the growth process, people are affected by various acquired factors, which prevent us from reaching the size we should have reached.

Height, weight, and body shape can all be restored to your optimal state through genetic treatment.

If you look closely, Malena's size hasn't increased much; it's just that it's become firmer, so it appears larger.

Her figure was already perfect, and now she'll probably charm even more people.

At this point, Rebecca suddenly pointed to Marcus, Charon, and the others who were even more excited, and whispered, "Men are happier about this."

Perkins gave a knowing smile, then nudged Rebecca's shoulder with his elbow: "Do you think the boss will get even bigger?"

Rebecca's face turned red instantly: "How should I know? I've never seen it before."

Perkins leaned close to Rebecca's ear and whispered, "Want to give it a try? You're the boss's medic, why don't you give him a check-up?"

Rebecca blushed instantly. She turned and walked towards Bulma's side, only to hear Bulma say with a troubled expression, "Will everyone become really big if this happens?"

Bulma looked at Perkins, Rebecca, Laura, and Malena, who were already quite large but had now grown even larger, and her sense of crisis rose again.

Wen Ming shook his head and said, "This is repaired according to genes. If the genes are not large, no matter how much treatment you receive, it won't work. This is a medical pod, not a cosmetic pod."

Furthermore, the changes caused by natural aging cannot be reversed.

"That's good."

Bulma breathed a sigh of relief, picked up her tablet to look at the blueprints, and kept clicking her tongue in admiration as she looked: "This design looks very sophisticated. Let me see the principles behind it..."

Just then, Little Wukong shouted, "Wenming, I want to summon Shenron here and grant your wish!"

"Walter?"

Wen Ming, who was studying the blueprints together, looked up in astonishment.

What the hell?

(End of this chapter)