The Bunker, eighth floor.
The hot towels and tea now matched Jabbar's standards exactly. Wen Xishu thoroughly enjoyed the moment.
The pleasure of coming home came through in full.
It felt as though, in the next second, he could say again, "Time to climb the tower."
Of course, the Academy Spirit did not let Wen Xishu do that.
"Great Orphanage Director, congratulations on returning from another successful expedition into the Strange Tower. The Principal hopes to meet with you tomorrow."
"I will now brief you on what happened over the past two days."
Wen Xishu liked the Academy Spirit's professional butler manner. Clearly, the Academy Spirit and Jabbar had exchanged quite a few pointers.
"Go ahead."
The Academy Spirit nodded.
"First, a matter of lesser importance: Mr. William Hockner has been very efficient. That beach has already been requisitioned for commercial use."
"Approximately one-third of the beach will become cleaner, quieter, more beautiful, and more convenient, with accompanying facilities and services."
"Of course, the fees will be high."
"Since people are reluctant to pay, the paid section will look increasingly quiet, while the original free section, having shrunk by a third, will become more crowded... and look even more chaotic."
"This has caused some dissatisfaction. However, Mr. Hockner says everything is proceeding according to his plans, because the services in the paid section will improve, and suitable hotels will soon follow."
"The paid facilities will be open to nobles at high prices. In return, the paid section and its facilities will be free for students of the Tower of Deception Academy."
"Mr. Hockner also said he would extensively promote the Tower of Deception Academy's special privileges next."
Wen Xishu nodded. Hockner had handled this rather well. Although Wen Xishu had already granted him full use of the beach, he had