However, Connor's ability to cause trouble was even better than Zhang Tianyuan had imagined.
When he learned that he needed to sign an agreement before passing through the Spacetime Tunnel, he immediately came up with another mischievous idea and actually dug up the group of people who gave the televised speech the night before.
Let the photography team continue filming him and the others as they formally sign the provisional agreement.
And so this scene unfolded.
On the aircraft carrier's deck, Connor, Lewis, and a group of other secretaries, assistants, and bodyguards sat in a row at a table covered with a red cloth.
The officers of the Joint Fleet handed them the provisional agreement, then stood beside them, bent down, and showed them how to properly sign their names.
The entire process was broadcast live globally by the television station.
They even provided a host to explain...
Zhang Tianyuan watched from off-camera.
This scene...
That's fucking weird!
And, has Lewis not yet managed to get his hands on the hairspray?
My hair is flying!
The already odd scene was made even more disheveled by the old gentleman's wildly flying hair. xS12
Tsk tsk!
"This looks like some kind of surrender ceremony..."
One of the commanders nearby couldn't stand the atmosphere and spoke out bluntly.
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
Then someone said, "Perhaps this is a characteristic of this spacetime?"
"Maybe, but it's too weird!"
"I think it's possible that because of the frequent disturbances in this timeline, they've become accustomed to similar rituals..."
Zhang Tianyuan didn't know if Connor had been a particularly troublesome person before, but he knew that this guy was definitely like that now.
Because after signing the surrender document... Pshaw!
After signing the temporary agreement, Connor did not stop broadcasting. Instead, he became even more enthusiastic and secretly approached Zhang Tianyuan, expressing his desire to apply for a live broadcast of his historic moment of bravely and fearlessly passing through the Spacetime Tunnel.
Zhang Tianyuan wanted to say that Meng Anping had already taken the plunge, traveled through Spacetime Tunnel, and left behind historical images as well.
But thinking about it...
Oh well, let it be.
So, a film crew from a local New York television station stayed on the aircraft carrier, constantly filming Connor's dashing figure aboard.
The main focus is actually on the island superstructure and the various aircraft carriers.
The fleet commander boasted and made a fool of himself, trying to show that he was very familiar with the commanders of the Joint Fleet.
Of course, there's also the element of intelligence gathering involved.
Despite Connor's quirky personality, he is actually quite eloquent and can find common ground with all the commanders, while also uncovering a lot of information about the timeline.
However, this information is only basic information.
The membership of the Mutual Aid Society can be basically controlled.
Under this deliberate show, the Joint Fleet finally finished receiving Connor's supplies in the afternoon, officially reorganized its formation, and set sail for California to begin its second stop of the visit.
After the command ship departs, the Spacetime Tunnel here will connect to other countries, and other branches of the Joint Fleet will travel to these countries to begin the second phase of their visits.
When the Spacetime Tunnel unfolded, Connor was on the deck of the aircraft carrier. Throughout the entire process of the aircraft carrier sailing into the Spacetime Tunnel, he stood with his back to the Spacetime Tunnel, excitedly explaining to the television camera.
He seemed incredibly passionate.
Even when the forward deck of the aircraft carrier entered the Spacetime Tunnel, and Connor was only left with the front half of his body on the New York side, he did not give up on the camera.
Moreover, he never showed any sense of responsibility; all he brought to the audience was boundless passion.
Even Zhang Tianyuan had to admire the incredible effort they put in.
This guy's abilities are absolutely top-notch, among all the North America Branch I've ever seen.
No wonder North America in this timeline didn't experience as many bizarre events as in other timelines.
Connor's performance wasn't without its rewards.
It could even be said that his gains came extremely quickly.
When all the ships of the Joint Fleet were heading towards California.
Along the California coastline, crowds had gathered to watch, most of them there to support Connor.
Of course, they were also there to welcome the Mutual Aid Society.
The Mutual Aid Society is now affiliated with Connor.
Connor's relationship with the Mutual Aid Society greatly boosted his popularity, but he also successfully instilled in these people the idea that " the Mutual Aid Society is a friend."
Some people felt that it was a bit odd for the Mutual Aid Society, a charitable and peaceful organization, to send a Joint Fleet to express its goodwill visit.
If you ask again now, the response will be, "This shows how much the Mutual Aid Society values us; it's all thanks to Mr. Connor!"
All of this happened in one night and half a day.
Especially when the Joint Fleet approached the California coastline, the sounds of people on shore, nearly driven to madness, could be heard from the sea.
Shouts, Horn blares...
A cacophony of excited voices surged onto the deck, and even the sea breeze that whipped old gentleman Lewis's hair around couldn't drown out the shouts.
When the fleet docked at the port, the people there became even more excited, almost like they were going crazy.
Connor leaned against the deck railing, waving continuously to the crowd of onlookers in the distance, while a television crew filmed the live broadcast behind him...
Even the fleet commanders all had their opinions of Connor changed.
This guy has a knack for manipulating emotions.
Of course, the root cause of this situation lies with the Mutual Aid Society.
The people at the scene weren't just welcoming Connor; rather, they were truly welcoming the Mutual Aid Society.
What they welcome is a cross-dimensional organization that has confirmed it will get along with them amicably.
This situation is tantamount to establishing diplomatic relations with aliens.
How could such a historic moment not excite the people?
Connor was simply going with the flow, using his own methods to maximize his own gains in this situation.
If he hadn't refused to disembark, he would never have achieved his current reputation.
If he had disembarked earlier, or if President Zhang hadn't granted his wish and hadn't chosen to send him on his way using the Spacetime Tunnel...
None of this is possible now.
The crowd was excited, but Connor was also flushed with excitement. Even Lewis was basking in the limelight, didn't care about his hair anymore, and the old gentleman's hands were practically waving like a disco dancer.
This is a great time to boost your reputation!
I can always be reserved, but now it's time to let loose!
When the two returned from the deck, they were almost completely exhausted, their legs trembling and they needed help to stand. The only thing they had on their faces was a silly, innocent smile that was clearly from the bottom of their hearts.
When Zhang Tianyuan met the two of them again, it seemed like they were both addicted...