"Does Ocean City really exist?"
Verne's expression calmed down a bit, and he said seriously: "Although it is a very wonderful and romantic idea, it is very regrettable that the underwater city you saw in the promotional video does not actually exist. "
Almost everyone, including Sean, showed surprised expressions.
“I and my good friend, the famous inventor Mr. Tesler, planned to build a city at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean using precision alchemy and modern industrial technology.
"Unfortunately, there were too many insurmountable technical difficulties in the project, and in the end Ocean City only remained in the envisioning stage."
"But our ideal of building a utopia burned." Verne said sincerely, "So, we built a city on Avalon Island that advocates freedom and unrestraint, with tax exemptions and financial support. Attracting top talent from all over the world.”
"Although it is not fundamentally different from other cities. However, it is free..."
"Liar!" Victor cursed fiercely. Carmen's face was hidden in her red wide-brimmed hat, and she looked quite disappointed.
"In addition, we have built a small exhibition hall in the city to show the underwater city in our imagination. If you feel sorry for not being able to enter the dreamy underwater city, you can go to that small exhibition hall..."
"Shut up!" Putting aside the mission, Yueguang really wanted to see the underwater city, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be just a beautiful scam.
What was played on the black-and-white TV was just a recorded image. Verne could not hear the curses of the tourists and just continued to talk: "...However, with your support, the Ocean City plan may really be realized one day.
"In addition, if you have any dissatisfaction, our external image officer will find ways to meet your requirements."
"Finally, I wish you a good mood."
"Mr. Dirac." Christopher flattered hypocritically as soon as the TV screen ended, "You are really very smart...
"The truth is almost exactly the same as your guess!"
"You are also very smart." Sean replied without any emotion, "You know how to get more benefits."
Christopher held Susan’s hand and said seriously: “No, no, no, you misunderstood.
"I didn't cast the black shell just because I wanted to get the reward.
“I was outraged.
“If the Ocean City I believe in doesn’t exist, then it doesn’t exist!
"So," Christopher pointed to his heart, "I voted based on my conscience."
"Oh, come on." Moonlight smiled contemptuously, "Mr. Conscience, you are about the same color as the shell you threw."
Christopher stared at the moonlight angrily, and the pianist just chuckled and shook his head, ignoring him at all.
The staff member wearing a golden mask said: "Next is the time to fulfill rewards and punishments."
"This gentleman and lady," White Glove pointed at Christopher and his fiancée Susan, "received a total of twelve shares of Ocean City stock."
Christopher looked at the moonlight with relief and smiled: "Not much, not much, not as good as my weekly income! However, it is better than empty-handed!"
The staff continued: "Since this gentleman and lady voted for black shells, that is, they do not believe in the existence of Ocean City, so we do not force them to enter the city -
"Sir and Madam, you two do not need to be punished. You can leave the lighthouse first. There will be staff outside the door to lead you to the hotel.
“Our hotel is an elegant and well-appointed hotel that will satisfy you. You can stay there for free until your return boat arrives.”
Christopher didn't care about the angry looks of people around him. He held the suitcase in one hand and held Susan in the other, saying: "I won't stay to watch your punishment..."
"In addition, maybe we live in different places." Christopher and Susan walked out, and he continued, "I also need to negotiate with people from their company. Don't expect me to put in a good word for them with this stock. of……"
The stockbroker and his fiancée walked out the door, and it closed again.
Everyone turned their heads with gloomy expressions and looked at the staff member with a strange temperament.
"Not only did you deceive us, but you also got punishment?" Aunt Susan was obviously angry, "I want to see what your punishment is?!"
The staff said nothing, swiped their white gloves upwards, and the black and white TV turned on again.
After changing his previous relaxed expression, Verne's expression changed: "It seems that you are just the lovely tourists who dropped the white shells and believed in the existence of Ocean City.
"First of all, on behalf of my partner Mr. Tesler and myself, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you - thank you for your trust in our dream.
"Next..."
Verne's serious expression suddenly became unbearable. He said with a smile: "When I said 'next', did you think that you were actually the one who chose the right option? People with black shells will never see the real Ocean City in this life?
"Do you think this is like a fable about a golden ax and a silver ax? Whoever chooses to believe with a pure heart will get greater rewards?"
Verne smiled happily, and the white light shone on the faces of Sean and the others - they all had expressionless faces.
"Oh, what a lovely idea!"
Verne's smile faded and his voice became a little cold: "We did do this in the beginning, giving better rewards to those who believe.
“But based on the behavior of travelers who have come to Avalon Island, we found a pattern.
"Relatively speaking, pragmatic people who cast black shells are more able to cooperate at reasonable prices. They will keep their mouths shut for their own benefit."
"Those who firmly believe in the existence of dreams are the most difficult people to convince and the most difficult people to deal with...
"No matter what compensation we offer, they are still angry. They refuse to tell white lies regardless of the loss in stock value.
"The doubts that are rampant now are almost all spread by believers who have left."
“Those who believe in dreams, but choose not to nourish their dreams, destroy the possibility of their dreams!
"How ridiculous!"
Verne's face showed a ferocious look for a moment, but he controlled it well.
After sorting out his emotions, he continued: "So, we designed a second plan."
Behind the golden mask staff, the double iron doors that had been closed slowly opened.
Before even seeing the scene behind the iron gate, Sean and others smelled a pungent smell, a smell unique to hospitals, the smell of disinfectant.
After the iron door was fully opened, people could clearly see the layout inside.
There are three craniotomy operating tables. Next to each operating table are four medical staff wearing white surgical uniforms. The chief surgeon is holding a craniotomy electric saw.
Although the operating room looks bright and clean, the smell of disinfectant is mixed with a creepy fishy smell.
The staff of the Golden Mask retreated into the operating room, and several giants wearing heavy diving armor walked out of the iron door...
Verne's voice sounded: "The second plan is that we can change your mind and create an Ocean City in your mind that you can believe in..."
