After a long silence, Ji Yeling suddenly laughed.
"Mr. Jonas, I have to say, your management of District 25 is truly impressive."
Ji Yeling's voice was gentle and sincere, as though she had only just recovered from her surprise. "With strength like this, how could Dragon City possibly choose not to work with you?"
District 25's strength was secondary now. What mattered most was Jonas's complete control over it.
Even Dragon City couldn't achieve that.
All power was concentrated in one man's hands, and nothing in District 25 could restrain him. If Jonas wished, he could set the machine that was District 25 in motion regardless of anything else and achieve his goals directly.
There was no entity like the Victors' Alliance behind him. Or rather, District 25's interest groups were headed by Jonas, with no conglomerates or institutions capable of restricting him. He had brought them all firmly to heel.
His control over District 25 was more than a symbol of power. He could make the district operate like a precision machine, and whether in internal or external affairs, his word was decisive.
"So we're partners now?"
Jonas stood, walked over to Ji Yeling, and extended a hand to shake hers. "My friend, here's to a successful partnership?"
"Why settle for being friends?"
An undisguised smile appeared on Ji Yeling's face, and she opened her arms. "Dragon City and District 25 should have a closer relationship. And with a closer relationship, why would we shake hands? We should hug, my partner."
"We should hug!"
"You're right. We're closer partners than that. We should hug!"
Jonas stepped forward and gave Ji Yeling a light hug. "My good friend, take some time to relax during your stay in District 25. Eat and enjoy yourself to your heart's content, so no one