Four weeks had passed since school reopened, and Zhang Heng had gradually returned to his previous routine.
In addition to classes and driving practice, he continued to allocate the rest of his time to fitness and various skills. At the same time, in view of the increasing frequency of supernatural events around him, he also began to systematically understand and learn about the myths and legends around the world.
In addition to these things, Zhang Heng also launched a preliminary investigation into what happened in Greenland 17 years ago.
Judging from his father's reaction, that matter was obviously related to him, and the old man in the Tang suit was involved in it. Zhang Heng was very concerned about this. Although his father said that he would tell him one day, Zhang Heng did not intend to wait passively.
Since it was a civilian scientific research activity, there should be some traces left behind.
Zhang Heng did not know what the scientific research project was called or the name of the scientific research team, but he had a photo left behind 17 years ago. There was still a lot of information in it, such as the name of the sponsor company on the backpack …
Unfortunately, the search results showed that the travel agency filed for bankruptcy as early as half a year after the end of the scientific research. Zhang Heng later checked when it was established and found that it was registered a year before the scientific research. So, there was a high chance that this travel agency was a shell company set up specifically for this scientific research.
And this also made Zhang Heng even more curious about why the old man in the Tang suit spent so much effort on this scientific research.
In addition to Zhang Heng's parents and the old man in the Tang suit, there were nineteen other people in the scientific research team. After that, Zhang Heng used Facesaerch to compare their faces. As a result, Google's facial search engine captured some similar pictures, and Zhang Heng identified four people.
One of them was the expedition's guide, one was a doctor, and the other two were retired SEALs.
After that, Zhang Heng found two of them on Facebook and one on Twitter.
Unfortunately, after browsing around, Zhang Heng did not find any useful information on Twitter, and the two people who used Facebook were not public. Since he did not know their true identities, Zhang Heng did not act rashly. The first phase of the investigation had to be put on hold for the time being.
However, Zhang Heng was certain of one thing, and that was that this scientific research was not as simple as an archaeological investigation and ruin exploration as his grandfather had said. The participation of the two former SEALs was the best evidence, but what concerned Zhang Heng the most was the doctor.
It was not uncommon to have a doctor accompanying a scientific research team, especially when they were going to places that were inaccessible and harsh. Having a medical staff accompanying them could ensure their safety. However, seventeen years ago, the doctor assigned to the scientific research team was a psychiatrist.
Why would a team going to Greenland to explore ancient ruins need a psychiatrist?
The mouse in Zhang Heng's hand hovered over the Facebook of the psychologist named Marshall. He felt that he might need to take some time to visit Greenland. But before that, he needed to complete a new round of the game before the end of the month.
Zhang Heng arrived at the bar lounge at 11: 42. This time, he chose the single-player mode. After setting the alarm, he took a sip of the Mojito in his hand, put down the glass, and closed his eyes on the sofa.
The aroma of mint leaves and lemon wedges filled his throat, and at the same time, a familiar sense of dizziness rushed to his head. The next moment, he heard the system prompt.
[Player identity verification …]
[Verification passed. Randomly selecting the sixth quest for player number 07958 …]
[Draw complete — Current quest is Whistleblower.]
"The Internet, the foundation of the information society, is a huge global network connected by universal protocols. Its birth has completely changed the way of life of human beings, making everyone's life more convenient. Today, humans can no longer live without the Internet. However, the controversy about the security of the Internet has never stopped since its birth. Which side will you choose? "
[Mission Objective: Help Edward escape or help Zero capture Edward]
[Mode: Single Player Competition]
[Time Flow Rate: 360] (One hour in the real world is equivalent to 15 days in this game. After 90 days, the player will be forced to return to the real world.)
Friendly Reminder: The game will officially start in five seconds. Players, please get ready.
Before the countdown ended, Zhang Heng heard the sound of the slot machine, mixed with footsteps, conversations, and the sound of chips falling on the table.
A casino? When Zhang Heng opened his eyes, he found himself standing in a huge casino.
There was a soft carpet under his feet, and on his left were two rows of slot machines. On the upper left corner was a white tiger's head, and below it were the words "Soaring Dragon, Roaring Tiger" in Chinese. Visitors would put in a coin and pull the lever, and the five rows of patterns on the glass screen would start to rotate. When the rotation stopped, a special pattern would appear, and the slot machine would spit out money. Of course, most of the time, one's money would be wasted.
Zhang Heng took a step forward, and right in front of him was a huge wooden roulette. Many people believed that roulette was the fairest game because no one manipulated the odds. In theory, no matter how you bet, the odds of winning the bet were fixed. There was no difference between a pro and a newbie in this game.
At the table behind the roulette, six people were playing blackjack. It was a card game that originated in France. To put it simply, the sum of the cards in your hand was as close to 21 points as possible without exceeding 21 points. After that, you would compare the number of points with the dealer to determine the winner.
Unlike roulette, although luck was also involved in blackjack, it was also a game that required a lot of skill. It was basically a necessary skill for professional gamblers.
There was a movie called "Blackjack" that told the story of a group of MIT students who used mathematics to win money at the poker table. The original Chinese student used this winning trick to win five million dollars at the gambling table, becoming famous in the gambling world.
This set of algorithms was later made public, and it was no longer a secret. However, because it required a lot of mental calculations and constant training, and at the same time, casinos were constantly improving their strategies. Even if ordinary people knew about it, it would be useless.
Two players at the table had already lost their cards after a new round. They looked depressed, and one of them got up and left. The remaining four became more cautious, hesitating whether to call or not.
Zhang Heng's eyes swept across the people around him. Since the game started, he had been trying to observe his surroundings. According to the bartender lady, the chances of encountering a single-player competition in a solo game were not high. It was only about one in six. However, Zhang Heng did not expect to encounter two single-player competitions in a row.
This meant that there were other players besides him in this game.
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