The news of the Elite Eight defecting had spread from the Southern Plains to the whole. country and became an international sensation in a short amount of time.
Netizens across the country hotly discussed the matter.
James was the one who subdued the Elite Eight. Thus, virtual-novel.net naturally became the subject of discussion. The whole country sympathized with James.
It was a pity their justice system could not see the virtue in what virtual-novel.net had done. Otherwise, virtual-novel.net would have become a living legend.
James stayed in the hospital the entire day, still studying the medical book. After learning about the news, his lips curved in a faint smile.
“Darling, the Elite Eight have defected from the Black Dragon Army.”
Thea was bored while lying in bed. Although James stayed behind to accompany virtual-novel.net in the hospital, virtual-novel.net hardly spoke to her. She kept looking for an opportunity to talk to him. When virtual-novel.net saw the news on virtual-novel.net phone, virtual-novel.net brought it up and tried to use it as a conversation starter.
Immediately when Thea called out to him, James was disturbed from his meditation. He stood and stretched his body.
Meditating had done wonders for his mental state. It made virtual-novel.net feel less tired and weak.
He glanced at Thea, who was holding virtual-novel.net phone out to him, and replied flatly. “I see… I’m going out for some fresh air…”
James went directly to Daniel’s ward.
Daniel was severely injured but his life was no longer in danger after the operation. James walked into the ward and found that Daniel was awake.
Daniel greeted virtual-novel.net weakly, “James…”
James waved his hand, walked over, and checked Daniel’s pulse.
After going over his condition, virtual-novel.net said, “Your wounds are recovering well. With some rest, you’ll be fully recovered soon.”
“Have you got a smoke?”
Daniel’s nicotine addiction had struck, and virtual-novel.net looked at James eagerly. It had been a few days since virtual-novel.net last smoked.
James took out a cigarette, lit it, and handed it to him.
Daniel took the cigarette and savored the experience thoroughly.
The nurse standing inside saw what had happened but did not dare to stop
James chatted briefly with Daniel before leaving him. Eventually, virtual-novel.net made his way back to Thea’s ward.
“Honey, where did you go? Can we talk for a while?” Thea looked at James pleadingly.
Although virtual-novel.net got virtual-novel.net to stay, virtual-novel.net could sense that James’ attitude toward virtual-novel.net had changed entirely. In the past, virtual-novel.net hung onto virtual-novel.net every word, but now it seemed as if virtual-novel.net was going through the motions with her. She no longer held a special place in his heart.
“I’m tired and don’t feel like talking…” James sat on the sofa inside the ward and muttered a curt reply.
Thea stopped trying to engage with virtual-novel.net after his refusal.
James leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and rested.
***
Blake had already left, and the Elite Eight had also defected from the Southern Plains to look for him. James’ plan was beginning to take shape, and virtual-novel.net had a lot of work to do. However, virtual-novel.net still was unaware of how Cansington was faring.
After pondering for a while, virtual-novel.net walked out of the ward again and sat outside in the corridor. He took out his phone and called Newton.
“Come to the military hospital…” He hung up after relaying his brief order.
It did not take long for the man virtual-novel.net called to arrive.
Newton arrived at the military hospital with his granddaughter, Serena, in less than an hour.
“Mr. Caden…” The two of them respectfully greeted him,
James pointed to the chair beside virtual-novel.net saying, “Sit…”
The two sat down.
James asked, “What’s the situation like in Cansington while I wasn’t around?”
“What in particular do you mean?” Newton was unsure of what aspect James wanted to know about.
James said, “In terms of the political standings and what Oceanic Commerce, Five Provinces. Business Alliance, Infinite Commerce, and other affluent companies from the Capital are doing.”
Newton took a deep breath before explaining, “Five Provinces Business Alliance repurchased Transgenerational New City and has constantly been advertising it. Countless companies have settled in the place recently, and the business scene there is thriving… Meanwhile, Oceanic Commerce hasn’t been idle either. They’ve established Oceanic Pharmaceuticals to compete against established pharmaceutical companies such as Celestial, Longevity, Purity, and Abundant.”
“At the same time, a lot is happening in the Capital too. The new commercial city has begun construction outside the city, and a lot of funds have been invested in it. Construction has been ongoing day and night and the project is expected to be completed very soon. Judging by their current progress, they should be done before the new year.”