Shang Jianyao shook his head at Jiang Baimian's suggestion:
"What I know, he will also know."
Jiang Baimian immediately smiled wryly:
"This is really troublesome.
"The most difficult enemy for a person is indeed themselves."
"I'll observe for a while longer." Shang Jianyao didn't seem discouraged.
At this moment, Genaeva, based on the analysis results, voiced her thoughts:
"This should be a reflection of a dissociative identity disorder.
"Could we use corresponding drugs and auxiliary treatment to directly promote the fusion of you and that you?"
"Uh..." Jiang Baimian, Long Yuehong, and others were a little stunned.
Theoretically, Genaeva's plan made some sense, and it was a method derived from a medical perspective.
But the problem was that it was too scientific and was at two extremes with the seemingly unscientific world of the mind and the space of consciousness, making them seem absurd together.
After a few seconds of silence, Jiang Baimian laughed:
"It's not a bad idea, at least it's logically feasible to some extent."
"But I'm worried it will cause the disappearance of the other eight me's." Shang Jianyao looked serious, as if they were also companions he couldn't lose.
"Let's take another look, there's no rush. Anyway, you've met the you within your mind world faster than most Awakened." Jiang Baimian stretched her body and got out of bed. "Let's go out for a walk and find something to eat."
In the evening, they turned on the radio transceiver as usual to see if the company had any new arrangements.
At 8:06 PM, a telegram came in from Lehman.
This arms dealer from "United Industrial" had arrived at First City.
Jiang Baimian responded simply:
"Let's arrange a meeting place."
Before long, Lehman telegraphed back:
"10 AM tomorrow, 99 Statue Street, Red Wolf District, Old World Internet Cafe, machine number 14 reserved by Mr. Heinrich."
...
99 Statue Street in the Red Wolf District was a large building left over from the Old World, as tall as forty or fifty stories.
It had been renovated many times, and the glass curtain wall was clean, reflecting sunlight, giving it an unspeakable sense of beauty.
"It's like returning to Swamp Ruin Number 1," Long Yuehong said sincerely.
That was a silhouette of an era, a reproduction of humanity's past.
Jiang Baimian nodded slightly:
"These streets in the Red Wolf District are the most like the Old World."
As she spoke, the "Old Task Force" and their group of five walked towards the "Old World Internet Cafe" located on the first floor.
Four security personnel with pistols and short batons guarded the entrance of the internet cafe. As soon as they saw Shang Jianyao and the others, they reached out and signaled them to stop.
"To protect the safety of our customers, robots must remain outside," one of the security personnel said.
Another security personnel added:
"Most of our guests are people of status and value their safety highly."
"Alright." Jiang Baimian didn't insist. She turned to look at Genaeva. "You can wait for us in the lobby's rest area."
The reason she didn't think it was a problem was that robots were often associated with heavy firepower. When visiting others or entering certain places, they would inevitably be stopped outside. Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao had considered this issue when they went to persuade Terrence. They had Genaeva team up with Bai Chen and Long Yuehong instead of following the two of them to add an insurance policy.
This wasn't discrimination, but vigilance.
Of course, being with a robot often earns you more respect from others.
Genaeva paused for two seconds and said:
"Okay."
After settling him down, Shang Jianyao, Jiang Baimian, Long Yuehong, and Bai Chen walked towards the door.
The door opened as the guests approached.
A young man in a white shirt and red bow tie stood inside the door. He put his hand on his chest, bowed, and asked with a warm smile:
"Do you have a reservation? Is this your first time here?"
"Yes, Mr. Heinrich made one." As Jiang Baimian spoke, she looked around, taking in the environment at the entrance of the Old World Internet Cafe.
Gold was used liberally, and stone was not spared. There were statues everywhere, like the high-end places in the rumors.
The young man took out a palm-sized electronic product, tapped it quickly a few times, and said with the same smile:
"Mr. Heinrich does have a reservation, machine number 14, but he only reserved one machine."
"Arrange the others on the surrounding machines," Jiang Baimian said simply.
"One aura per machine per hour," the young man said with a smile.
What the hell? Are they robbing us? It's too expensive! Long Yuehong almost blurted out.
They only spent one aura a night for a room in a hotel.
Not giving Shang Jianyao a chance to speak, Jiang Baimian nodded:
"Okay."
She then asked with a smile:
"We're from Weed City. Your internet cafe seems a little different from the ones there?"
The young man bowed slightly, gestured for them to come in, and explained with a smile:
"Different, completely different.
"Elsewhere, the machines are all found in the ruins, pieced together and repaired. If they don't break a few times a day, they'd be letting their origins down. Here, all the computers come from 'Mechanical Paradise.' They're stable, fast, and smooth, and will definitely give you the best experience.
"Moreover, other places only have a local area network, with only a few games and other Old World entertainment materials, which are very poor. Most of them practice using firearms in a virtual way. We are different. We are connected to the network of First City itself, and we also have a large reserve of Old World entertainment materials and various useful programs that can allow you to get the best enjoyment.
"You could say that this is a noble-level enjoyment, a good place for middle and upper-class people to relax and gather together.
"Many noble children feel that playing computers at home lacks atmosphere, so they often come here..."
Isn't this similar to the various high-end places mentioned in the Old World materials? But when connected with an internet cafe, it's a little, a little funny... Jiang Baimian kept her mouth shut and maintained a smiling listening expression.
If she hadn't come from the management of "Pangu Biology," been able to access the internet and play computers often, been able to come into contact with various Old World materials, and then went to Tarnan, seen the cheapness of electronic products there, and seen what an original internet cafe looked like, she might have been fooled at this moment.
"I can't wait," Shang Jianyao expressed his opinion.
What moved him was undoubtedly the large number of Old World entertainment materials.
The waiter led the "Old Task Force" four people deeper into the internet cafe while lowering his voice and continuing to introduce:
"When you need to play music, remember to wear headphones. Our guests here are all people of status and have very high demands on the environment...
"Here, you can also buy all kinds of rare things: red wine, cola, chocolate, coffee, tea, etc., etc....
"If you stay until mealtime and have played for more than three hours, we will give each person a serving of special stew, which is different every day. There's tomato stew with local flavors, mushroom chicken stew, seafood stew from the 'Seaholm Alliance'...
"If you're tired of playing, we also have free bathrooms and rest rooms upstairs..."
Shang Jianyao swallowed a mouthful of saliva without hiding it.
At this time, Jiang Baimian had already swept the environment inside the internet cafe.
There was a certain amount of isolation between every few seats, and there were many green plants, creating a quiet atmosphere.
Soon, they arrived near machine number 14.
Unlike other computers, there was a telephone next to this one.
"This is prepared for those guests who need to make phone calls. There are also some at the service desk and a few other machines." The waiter turned on computers 14 to 17 in turn.
Jiang Baimian sat down in front of computer number 14 without hesitation. Shang Jianyao sat next to her and chose 15. Bai Chen and Long Yuehong followed behind.
After the waiter left, Jiang Baimian moved the mouse and quickly clicked around.
She then chuckled:
"The network coverage in First City is very small. There aren't many people, and it's impossible to find interesting and valuable content..."
People in the internet cafe were either watching Old World dramas and novels or playing games online.
Shang Jianyao, Long Yuehong, and Bai Chen were still relatively reserved and didn't immediately join the ranks, patiently waiting until 10 AM.
Ding-a-ling!
As Jiang Baimian expected, the phone next to machine number 14 rang.
Jiang Baimian picked up the phone and asked with a smile:
"Mr. Lehman?"
She used Ashlands language.
The same but awkward language came from the other end of the phone:
"Yes.
"Have you gathered the supplies needed for the transaction?"
Jiang Baimian said frankly:
"Not yet. We just arrived in First City. Give us two more weeks."
"Okay." Lehman didn't refuse.
Jiang Baimian glanced at Shang Jianyao and then said:
"Have you been to Redstone Collection since then?"
"No. To me, that's not a very good place. In the future, I might only send assistants there." Lehman sighed.
Jiang Baimian immediately said:
"We went there again and met Lars."
The other end of the phone remained silent, but the sound of breathing became a little clearer.
Jiang Baimian continued:
"He didn't betray you. Dimarco is a powerful Awakened who used some kind of ability to control him."
"Really? How is he now?" Lehman asked eagerly.
He unconsciously switched to Red River language.
Jiang Baimian used a sigh to pave the way:
"Unfortunately, he became a victim in the process of the 'Underground Ark' residents resisting Dimarco's tyranny."
The other end of the phone went silent again.
"We buried him in the cemetery behind Vigilance Church and erected a stone tablet," Jiang Baimian finished speaking on her own.
After several dozen seconds, Lehman slowly opened his mouth:
"Thank you, this news is priceless to me."
His nasal tone was heavier than before.
Sigh, Jiang Baimian sighed silently.
Just then, Lehman hurriedly added:
"But in the subsequent transaction, I can only give you a maximum discount of 30%.
"I still have a large group of people to support."
"..." Jiang Baimian was speechless.