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Chapter 409. Introduction to Schemes
Information, infiltration, hype, public opinion...

As Jiang Jianxin stood at the hospital entrance looking at the new Geographical Society building under construction across the street, this string of keywords involuntarily flashed through his mind.

After watching the master's layout for a long time and receiving a one-on-one layout analysis from the omniscient strongest person, the answer to the truth, she felt that she had suddenly become much more enlightened.

For example, she suddenly realized that the underlying logic of strategists' plans was based on these few keywords, with information asymmetry being the most important.

No wonder those who believe in the light regard information as a value that transcends all others.

It's no wonder that during the war, while other factions were vying for manpower and territory, the forces of the Light faction were first eyeing the data.

Because these smart people understand that resources can be seized again. What they lack is not the ability to strategize to seize resources, but the basic information to support their strategic planning.

The most useful things in the world are often those that are invisible and seemingly useless.

[Not bad, your strategizing skills have reached the beginner level.]

The answer, truth, resonated in my mind.

[After showing you so many chess moves and analyzing so many brilliant strategists' games, all my efforts haven't been in vain.]

Jiang Jianxin gave a calm "uh".

"Is having this much awareness enough to be considered an entry-level strategist?"

Don't underestimate these keywords.

The answer, Truth, said slowly.

These few words contain a logic that most people in the chaos of war will never grasp in their lifetime.

[You were able to grasp the concept quickly because I would break down and analyze each strategist's plan for you step by step, which allowed you to discover the pattern.]

If I hadn't pointed it out, based solely on the information you gleaned from the forum, would you have realized this was a game of exploiting information asymmetry?

Jiang Jianxin didn't speak, but his intuition continued:
[Moreover, most people are trapped in information cocoons, finding it difficult even to understand how society operates... To grasp this underlying logic is extremely difficult unless one is born into the righteous camp and receives intelligence sharing from predecessors.]

"I see."

Jiang Jianxin understood the meaning of intuition and also realized the profound value of his understanding of this underlying logic.

In some respects, it does make a lot of sense. The answer, along its journey, has gradually dismantled the TV station's elaborate schemes, the parallel operators' multi-pronged approach, the journalist's pig-butchering scam, the conspirators' triple subversion, the Rose Game's deceptive manipulation, and the financiers' market manipulation...

These individuals are all exceptionally shrewd strategists with extremely sophisticated methods. If her mind were a database, then after being fed so many cases, it would be time for her to cross the threshold between ordinary people and strategists and officially enter the profession.

[You can try out layouts and such yourself later.]

Intuition suggested.

You've just forgotten, not become stupid. Now that you're back in the game, familiarize yourself with the routines, and you should be able to get started.

Jiang Jianxin rubbed his temples:

"No rush, there's no suitable time right now."

If she wants to make plans, something has to happen first. She's doing quite well now, so there's no need for her to create trouble for herself.

"Alright, there's no rush. Let's wait for a good opportunity. But if you want to make plans and lack information, you can ask me directly." That was the answer.

After saying that reliable thing, it unreliably disconnected.

Feeling the silence in his mind, Jiang Jianxin sighed silently.

She looked up at the newly built branch of the Geographical Society across from the hospital. It seemed to be the headquarters of the Vulcan Domain, because the building was taller and more magnificent.

Jiang Jianxin slowly walked towards the building. As he approached, his steps unconsciously became lighter, and his gaze fell on the figure standing in front of the main entrance.

Someone she knew all too well.

"Chi Piao?"

Jiang Jianxin looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar enemy. She was the most powerful war talent in the former Black Pupil Pharmaceuticals, and she left after the company changed leadership.

Later, news broke that she had taken a nominal position as a director of the Geographical Society and announced that she would personally protect the society.

The protection of a powerful war has a deterrent effect, at least preventing smaller powers from harassing the Geographical Society.

However, as for her whereabouts, opinions vary, and no one knows where she went afterward.

Jiang Jianxin hadn't expected to see her here.

The girl in front of him had matured and become much more composed. Jiang Jianxin remembered the first time he saw her on the battlefield; she was a carefree, slovenly young woman dressed like a hoodlum, with a penchant for flamboyant and outlandish outfits—a typical delinquent girl from the school gates.

Now, she is wearing a black mask, a crisp black uniform, and her hands are wrapped in black gloves.

Her long, jet-black hair cascaded quietly over her shoulders, giving her an aura of coldness and ruthlessness.

Jiang Jianxin's gaze fell on her chest—where the Rose Group's logo was printed, except the rose was gold.

Chi Piao clearly recognized her as well, his steps faltering almost imperceptibly before he nodded slightly, his tone polite and calm:
"Your Excellency Sword Master."

"What are you..."

Jiang Jianxin pointed to the gold rose emblem on her chest.

"I currently work in the finance department of the Rose Group."

Chi Piao didn't explain much, but simply gestured towards the eaves to the side.

There stood a boy, also dressed in a black uniform, seemingly waiting for her.

"My colleague is here, I'll go first."

As soon as she finished speaking, her figure silently rose up and, pulled by gravity, disappeared into the depths of twilight along with the boy.

Jiang Jianxin paused for a moment, then turned and walked into the academy's venue.

The museum was still filled with the smell of dust from the renovations, and the spacious hall was covered with dust. The only exception was the plaque at the entrance commemorating Xu Huan, a contributor to the development of geography, where there was a layer of overlapping footprints belonging to the same person.

It looks like someone has been standing here quietly for a long time.

(End of this chapter)