Chen Miao conducted several more tests afterward.
For instance, if his view was blocked within the Pinwheel's range and he couldn't see it, he remained unaffected even when standing right in front of it.
Chen Miao also tested whether he could use a mirror to see around the obstruction. It worked.
As long as he was within the Pinwheel's range, even seeing it through a mirror would immobilize him.
Furthermore, the Pinwheel didn't need natural wind to take effect. It activated as long as it kept spinning for a short while.
When Chen Miao had blown on it earlier, it had spun quickly but only briefly, so he hadn't triggered it.
Even pointing a hair dryer at the Pinwheel would trigger its effect.
After finishing his tests that night, Chen Miao conducted a few more early the next morning.
The results showed that its controlling effect remained unchanged during the day, but its range shrank by more than half, only working within two or three meters.
Then, when Shi Manman, who had returned to work, came to his office to deliver breakfast, Chen Miao tested it with her.
The results showed that both of them would be immobilized.
The Pinwheel's effect didn't target a single person. Anyone within range who saw it would be affected.
After some thought, Chen Miao asked Shi Manman to bring Qi Hui, the East Gate security guard whose shift hadn't ended yet, to his office.
Once Qi Hui arrived, Chen Miao told him they were conducting a test and asked him to close his eyes. Then Chen Miao held up the spinning Pinwheel for Blackie to see.
Blackie didn't smile. Instead, his malice increased.
By this point, Chen Miao more or less understood.
The Pinwheel's ability to induce shared emotions probably only worked on beings