223: Chapter 223 Civilization Science City

"I see them bloom for me and you, And I think to myself, what a wonderful world..."

Inside the isolation room on the cargo ship, the soothing song "What a Wonderful World," composed by the great musician George David Weiss, was playing, easing the tension of the group.

Nearly thirty residents of Tuvalu were seated inside, having been thoroughly cleaned and dressed in fresh white clothes.

These were the individuals selected by Zhang Yu Ming. In reality, the isolation room was also filled with a harmless inert gas that had a neurosuppressive effect, reducing brain activity and making people less responsive to external stimuli.

It was said that the Medusa Virus could feed on fear, so keeping these people calm was necessary.

"Captain, where are they being taken?"

Behind the one-way glass, a female researcher asked curiously. She had also boarded the returning cargo ship. As for the other company personnel left on the island to guard the quarantine point, they would be regularly relieved.

Hearing her question, Zhang Yu Ming replied indifferently, "Company secret. You don't have the clearance. This ship will head directly to headquarters. You can take a flight back to Switzerland then."

"Your performance during this operation will be reported truthfully to the system. Don't worry."

"O-okay,"

The female researcher felt a chill in her heart and dared not speak further. She understood a principle very well: knowing too much wasn't a good thing. Don't ask what you shouldn't, don't look at what you shouldn't.

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Meanwhile, in a luxurious virtual conference room, a meeting was about to begin.

Virtual figures appeared one after another. Before long, over a thousand people had gathered. Yet, each person behaved politely and obediently, sitting in their assigned seats, speaking to their neighbors in hushed tones.

If anyone witnessed this scene, they would surely be astounded. Little Robert, Dimitrios, Lisa Smith... each of these individuals was a prominent figure in the outside world, or the head of a wealthy family.

Yet, at this moment, they were like the most well-behaved students, quietly awaiting the start of the meeting.

The reason was simple. In this room, there existed individuals far more esteemed than them. Within this organization, they were merely the most ordinary members.

In the center of the conference room,

twenty-two high-backed chairs surrounded a massive round table. Each chairback was carved with a different emblem, and twenty-one figures—blurred yet imposing—already occupied them.

This wasn't something Lin Fang had deliberately arranged. When one holds a position of power for a long time and wields authority far beyond the ordinary, their every move naturally differs from others. Especially when they were currently putting on airs... no, maintaining their composure.

Dong——

A prolonged chime reverberated through the virtual space. All whispers instantly ceased. A young man's figure appeared before the round table. After surveying the room, he nodded in satisfaction. "It seems everyone is here."

The moment they saw the young man, all thousand-plus dignitaries in the room rose simultaneously, bowing slightly in respect. Even the twenty-one blurred figures leaned forward slightly in deference. "Mr. Chairman..."

The Bright Council was an organization Lin Fang had established to win over global families and conglomerates wielding immense wealth and power, thereby reducing obstacles for the company's advancement.

Now, it seemed the expected goal had been achieved. It had also matured into a functional organization. At the very least, most members understood the organization's history from before 2000 to the present and could recount an example or two.

Although the bond between members remained primarily based on interests, even if Lin Fang no longer intervened, this organization could operate independently for a considerable time.

Given that they still held value, Lin Fang was willing to invest some time in maintaining this system.

After briefly commenting on the council's development, Lin Fang moved on to the main agenda.

"Primarily concerning the Medusa Virus. I have good news to share. We have developed a specific inhibitor. The Council can ensure your survival during this viral catastrophe..."

Lin Fang looked at the assembly and spoke slowly, "Whether you are a seated member or an ordinary member, anyone in need can travel to my city for treatment—that is, the location of Third-Party Technology's headquarters, Civilization Science City."

Civilization Science City was the new name Lin Fang had given to Ruang Island, now entirely under the control of Third-Party Technology.

Lin Fang's words caused an uproar among those present. Even the seated members' eyes lit up.

In the face of this terrifying global virus, they, along with their families and wealth behind them, were equally vulnerable. Without a solution, they would merely outlive ordinary people by a little.

Third-Party Technology's breakthrough undoubtedly gave each of them a sense of security.

No one doubted Lin Fang's words. Since joining the council, the power it had demonstrated had never disappointed them. With sufficient contribution points, almost anything was possible.

Someone couldn't wait and asked, "Mr. Chairman, can our families go as well?"

"Of course, but it will come at a cost... and the price won't be cheap..."