A faint ripple stirred in Ji Yeling's heart. Her expression shifted slightly before quickly settling back into calm, casually concealing her surprise.
She had never intended to hide herself. Her presence in District 25 was not about concealment or escape. She had her own purpose for coming here-to sign an agreement with District 25.
Ji Yeling frowned slightly, her gaze subtly searching the crowd for clues that might reveal useful information. Doubts lingered in her heart.
Jonas and his Alt Conglomerate had made an enormous splash in recent years, seemingly climbing to the pinnacle of power in District 25 overnight. But could such a rapid rise really leave them firmly established?
District 25, renowned for its prosperity, concealed countless tangled power struggles. Although the Alt Conglomerate's influence had expanded rapidly, penetrating those overlapping webs of interests required more than time; it demanded wisdom and strategy. Ji Yeling understood that well. Her doubts were not unfounded-after all, the game of power was never a sprint, but a long marathon.
She had to think carefully before cooperating with District 25. Jonas and his conglomerate might seem unassailable, but history was full of those who had risen swiftly only to fall like shooting stars. Ji Yeling did not want her own ship to meet disaster because she had tied it to a vessel that might capsize. She needed more information and a deeper understanding before deciding whether to stake her bargaining chips on District 25.
After some thought, Ji Yeling decided to begin with a few polite remarks.
"Mr. Jonas, District 25 has surprised me far beyond my expectations. The Federation's indifference and the warmth here are like ice and fire."
Her voice was calm. This conversation was not merely an exchange of pleasantries; it was also a test of Jonas.
In fact,