Escape

In the conference room, Jack's interactions with many Jaeger designers concluded successfully.

It's called communication, but in reality, it's more like one-sided "guidance."

And that's precisely Jack's strategy. If he aims to gain enough influence, he must demonstrate sufficient prowess, even if it seems unbelievable... Whenever someone asked Jack how he acquired his knowledge, his responses were always:

"It's pretty straightforward."

"You'd grasp it with a glance."

"Is this difficult?"

"It's about the same level of difficulty."

"I just found all the information online."

"Oh, I taught myself some hacking skills and accessed databases."

"Yes, I learned everything on my own..."

In essence, self-study suffices! After all, isn't it normal for geniuses to master multiple subjects by themselves at the age of twenty-one? Nothing out of the ordinary!

Jack's composed demeanor left all the Jaeger designers in a state of disbelief.

Is... is this really normal?

What a load of baloney!

Recalling their own struggles during their studies... they had teachers guiding them!

And yet, here's Jack, not only self-taught, but at just 21, he's already more adept than what they've learned over decades?

The recent exchange solidified the consensus among the Jaeger designers: Jack was undoubtedly adept at learning.

No matter the question posed to him, Jack effortlessly provided an answer. Conversely, those posing questions often stumbled as Jack pointed out ambiguities or inadequacies in their queries.

This led to a growing unease among the designers.

Was it truly impossible to stump Jack? They weren't willing to resort to unanswerable questions or rely solely on their seniority to save face. After all, such tactics would only invite public embarrassment among their peers.

While Jack's remarkable abilities stirred a mix of admiration and envy, there was no room for resentment. Their collective goal was to advance Jaeger technology, and Jack's prowess only served to inspire them further.

As the gap between Jack and his colleagues widened, it became apparent that he operated on a level beyond their comprehension. Yet, any lingering jealousy dissipated in the face of Jack's selfless assistance.

Unbeknownst to them, Jack harbored plans to gradually unveil his private knowledge, strategically leveraging it for personal gain—be it monetary rewards or experience points.

Despite his ulterior motives, none of the questions posed by the designers delved into that particular realm of knowledge. Hence, Jack saw no need to divulge his hidden skills.

...

When the interaction between Jack and the Jaeger designers finally ceased, Robert and Jasmine discreetly entered the scene, as if their earlier departure hadn't occurred.

Jasmine cleared his throat and spoke, "Fellow designers, our introductory meeting concludes for now. I still need to accompany Jack to arrange his office and research space, so..."

"Secretary Jasmine, do you need assistance with those tasks?" an designer interjected. "We still have theoretical discussions pending with Jack..."

Jasmine pondered briefly before adjusting his response, "That's settled then. Jack has traveled a long distance and requires rest and a comprehensive physical examination..."

Before Jasmine could finish, other designers chimed in, "No need to explain further! Please ensure Jack's well-being!"

Another designer, perhaps feeling compelled to critique their colleague's interruption, remarked, "Isn't it a bit too hasty? Let's give our guest the time he deserves."

Jack listened silently, finding the enthusiasm of the designers endearing, despite having anticipated it.

His lips curled into a faint smile, but he remained silent as he followed Jasmine out of the room. Maintaining composure was essential for someone with high IQ but low EQ; any collapse in demeanor could jeopardize future plans.

"Before your physical examination, we need to discuss matters such as your salary and benefits," Jasmine explained as they walked. "We've drafted a preliminary plan, open for discussion and adjustments."

"I understand," Jack nodded in acknowledgment.

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