"Gentlemen, please don't jump to conclusions yet. I have an idea."
After hearing Sean speak, everyone became quiet and turned to look at him.
After all, he was the man who solved the crisis on the ship. Everyone, including Christopher, had a certain degree of trust in Sean.
Sean said in a calm tone: "I think this game is a test for us by Fuller Verne.
“What is tested is our concepts, beliefs and ways of thinking.”
Sean walked next to Christopher, glanced at the stockbroker, and said, "Judging from the experience just now, I partially agree with Mr. Christopher's opinion..."
Everyone's distrust of Ocean City has been slowly rising and fermenting. After hearing what Sean said, several people let out low exclamations, as if the last possibility no longer existed.
There was a bewildered silence in the hall, and Sean continued: "Partial agreement does not mean complete agreement.
"I have another guess."
Christopher calmed down: "What guess?"
"This question is a trap." Sean explained, "The question Mr. Verne asked is: Does Ocean City really exist?
"He didn't ask if the Ocean City in the 'promo' existed.
“That is to say, it is very possible that there is indeed an Ocean City in this world.
"But it's not necessarily true whether it's as magical as they claim."
Solomon clapped his hands gently: "Oh, I understand! It's like the promotion of a circus or an amusement park - the gimmick is always bigger than the reality!"
Sean nodded: "That's right.
"So my guess is this -
"Mr. Verne did build an Ocean City, but to say that it existed entirely at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean was a propaganda strategy that cleverly exploited linguistic loopholes."
Christopher did not personally experience the necklace incident on the Bronze Giant, but he heard about the magic of Mr. "Wayne Dirac" in front of him.
Therefore, he was quite conceited and just listened quietly at the moment.
"Perhaps, the real Ocean City is like this..." Sean talked eloquently, and the functions quietly came into play, allowing everyone present to enter the country he weaved with language, "Most of its areas are still on the ground, and there are Part of it, using the topography of Avalon Island, extends into the Atlantic Ocean.
“What we saw in the promo is the part in the ocean.
"Perhaps the actual effect won't be as stunning as what we see in the promo - after all, they can use camera and editing to create optical illusions."
Solomon seemed to have completely become an admirer of "Mr. Dirac" and followed Sean's train of thought and said: "Oh, I understand...
“So, they advertised that Ocean City is in the sea, and this statement cannot be wrong!
"Although there is deliberate misleading, from a legal perspective, they cannot be held responsible for false propaganda."
Almost everyone present showed expressions of clearing away the fog and seeing the truth clearly.
"That's why Mr. Verne set up such a disappointing landing on the island and a confusing voting game——
“The purpose is to reduce our expectations that have been raised to a considerable extent by external publicity.
"When we think we have been deceived and go to that 'specious' Ocean City, we won't have such great emotions..."
The conceited Christopher rested his chin on his hand, with a thoughtful expression on his face.
"So..." Sean walked back to his seat, "Regarding the question raised by Mr. Verne, it would be the wisest choice for us to vote for 'existence' together later.
"Not only will you not get the wrong answers, but you can also pass his test."
Everyone felt a little like waking up from a dream, and they all nodded slowly.
Only Christopher still held his chin, immersed in his own thoughts.
He does not have a functional role, but his many years of career have given him a stronger habit of independent thinking, so he is less likely to be influenced by Sean.
"You make a lot of sense..." the stockbroker muttered.
"So, what else is bothering you?" Sean asked.
Christopher's expression instantly became relaxed and he nodded: "No problem - I know how to choose."
Based on Sean's conjecture, people discussed various possibilities about Ocean City.
The more they discussed, the more they found that Sean's guess was most likely correct.
Soon after, the TV screen lit up again, and Verne's figure reappeared: "Ladies and gentlemen, the time for discussion is over, next..."
There were several sounds of unlocking the door, and six of the iron doors surrounding the hall opened.
"Please enter the room to vote according to the cabin allocation when you come..."
Sean took Olivia into a room, while Moonlight and Ivan entered the room next to them.
Everyone entered the room individually, and the door was locked behind them.
The decoration in the room is very simple. There is a glass tube with a diameter about the same as a baseball placed on a table. The glass tube passes through the table and underneath is a hole leading to an unknown place.
There are two shells, one black and one white, placed on the table.
Verne’s voice rang out from the speakers in the room: “Next, please vote according to the issues.
“If you believe Ocean City exists, drop a white seashell into a glass tube.
"Instead, throw in the black shell."
Sean walked straight to the table and picked up the white shell.
Thinking of Christopher's expression at the end, he frowned and his face became serious.
Still, he dropped the white shell into the glass tube.
The shells fell down the glass tube into the hole and were collected unknown where.
After everyone had voted, the door to the room reopened.
Everyone returned to the hall.
Everyone looked a little confused, except for the young stockbroker, who looked like he had everything under control.
When it came time to announce the voting results, the TV screen did not light up again. A man wearing a tuxedo and a golden smiley mask appeared in front of the double-open iron door that had been closed.
Behind him, there is a transparent fish tank.
"Next, the voting results will be announced." The masked man's voice was obviously not Verne's, "If the voting results are consistent, everyone will receive a reward.
"If the vote is inconsistent, the majority will be punished and the minority will receive all the rewards."
Sean frowned and shook his head slightly.
The lights came on, illuminating the fish tank behind the masked man.
There are six shells in the fish tank, five white and one black.
Aunt Sarah and others all made confused comments.
“It’s a pity that you all failed to pass the test of the game.
"Whoever throws a white shell will be punished, and whoever throws a black shell will receive all rewards."
Christopher smiled, looked at Sean, and nodded slightly, as if to express "thank you."
He didn't deny Sean's conjecture, he just wanted to get more rewards!
Sean knows that human nature is something not worthy of speculation.
Moreover, he predicted this situation before putting in the white shell.
As for why he didn't choose to invest in black to obtain more shares, it was because Sean's purpose was not at all.
He just hopes to pass the test of the game.
However, at the moment of voting, he realized that this was a game they could not pass.
At this moment, Sean didn't feel any surprise or anger about Christopher's selfish behavior. He just looked at the slightly proud stockbroker quietly.
"Next, Mr. Mayor will explain to you the truth about Ocean City. Please listen carefully..."
The TV turned on again, and Verne continued: "It is a pity that you have not been able to fulfill my request.
“Before delivering the rewards and punishments, I want to reveal to you the correct answer.
"Does Ocean City really exist?"
