Chapter 191: Black Orchid Corporation
Chapter 191: Black Orchid Corporation
Wei Hang's voice echoed through the room, snapping the crowd out of their daze as they turned to face him.
Wei Hang slowly raised his cane, pointing it at Chen Chuan. "This man..." He emphasized his words with a forceful gesture, glancing left and right. "He indeed holds an Infinite Defense Certificate, which can absolve him of any crime."
"But with such a person, do you truly feel at ease letting him continue to exist in Yangzhi, allowing him to study at Wu Yi Academy?" He asked, his voice heavy with gravity.
"Look at what he has done. Today, he mercilessly slaughtered thirty-seven classmates, and tomorrow he might take even more lives. All he needs is a mere excuse of self-defense."
As he spoke, his sharp gaze fell upon Chen Chuan. "Furthermore, I personally doubt his mental stability.
How can he commit such heinous acts and still stand here, spouting nonsense? Does he not feel an ounce of remorse or guilt?!"
He tapped his cane on the ground, his voice rising to a shout. "Those were thirty-seven innocent lives! Thirty-seven vibrant souls!"
"I propose that we, together, sign a petition to urge the Wu Yi School Council to strip this person of his status as a Wu Yi Academy student! And we implore the Government Hall to issue a decree, banning him from residing in Yangzhi's urban area. We cannot allow such an individual to threaten the safety of Wu Yi students or let him wield his power without restraint!"
Indeed, the situation had reached its worst. They couldn't openly address Chen Chuan through legal means, but their collective influence extended far beyond that.
For instance, they could leverage the fear he instilled in various families to have him declared mentally unstable and removed from the city, or even expelled from the academy!
The chances of success were high, especially with Chen Chuan alive. The remaining issues were personal, and the three bureaus—Secret Sect Review Bureau, Handling Bureau, and External Operations Division—had no reason to interfere.
Even if there was some opposition or resistance, it would only be from individuals or entities friendly towards Chen Chuan, not a united front from the powerful bureaus.
As for the potential backlash or irrational actions Chen Chuan might take, or even direct retaliation, he wasn't worried.
Deep down, he almost hoped Chen Chuan would react. After all, they had dealt with more challenging opponents before, like He Xiaohang. The methods they used against him could be employed against Chen Chuan.
But words alone weren't enough; many still feared the Infinite Defense Certificate, worrying about their safety. Thus, a powerful force was needed to provide assurance.
He turned to the young man seated beside him, who also rose. The young man adjusted his black imported formal attire, revealing the Black Orchid emblem on his cuffs.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Wei's statement. Allow me to introduce myself; I'm Zhan Yi from the Black Orchid Corporation's headquarters, the External Operations Division supervisor, Mr. Luo's representative, and his proxy."
As he revealed his identity, the room fell silent, all eyes instinctively turning to him.
Zhan Yi was accustomed to such reactions. He glanced at Chen Chuan, regret in his eyes. "For a student with such an unstable mental state, the Infinite Defense Certificate becomes a hindrance. I deeply sympathize with the situation."
He extended a finger. "If you agree, starting today, Black Orchid Corporation's security team will ensure the safety of everyone here, protecting you from potential threats."
The officials, some parliament members, and those in attendance reacted with various expressions, some deep in thought.
Zhan Yi pointed out a crucial consideration: many of the security advisors and teams they hired were Wu Yi Academy graduates.
Looking at the Wu Yi Academy students outside the Adjudication Court, they were almost unanimously supporting Chen Chuan, silently advocating for him. Could these security personnel, fellow Wu Yi students, still guarantee their safety? Could they trust these individuals who had such close ties to Chen Chuan?
Several officials from the Handling Bureau suddenly turned their cold gazes upon Wei Hang and Zhan Yi, realizing their intentions. They aimed to exclude Wu Yi from security matters and bring the influential families under Black Orchid Corporation's security umbrella!
However, the crowd struggled to devise a countermeasure. Chen Chuan's actions had instilled a sense of unease, and the behavior of the Wu Yi students was undeniable.
On the surface, Black Orchid Corporation seized upon and exploited people's fear, swiftly intervening. But this wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; it had been planned.
"I have another announcement."
Zhan Yi declared, "On behalf of Black Orchid Corporation, we reject such a student from entering our company. Furthermore, we will notify other mega-corporations and companies, expressing our unwillingness to welcome this student."
Guan Yuming, Lei Jingli, and the Wu Yi Academy teachers all wore solemn expressions. This was a significant statement from a mega-corporation, seemingly only blocking Chen Chuan's path to the company, but its impact went far beyond.
The corporation's influence permeated every aspect of society; countless individuals relied on their partnerships for sustenance. Once this notification was sent, these people would instinctively distance themselves from Chen Chuan, becoming obstacles in his path.
As the young man smiled and extended his hand, Yi Bo hesitated. He had been keeping an eye on Chen Chuan's situation, and with the Old Factory incident, he immediately sensed an opportunity to intervene. In this matter, Chen Chuan had offended too many influential families, and even with the support of several factions, it would be difficult for him to fight against them alone.
Yi Bo, however, could step in at this moment. Using the Meng family's name, he could suppress all the influential families in Yangzhi City and either protect Chen Chuan or directly take him to Central City. This way, Chen Chuan would feel his goodwill, and the influential families of Yangzhi City would also be appeased, a win-win situation.
Just as he was about to enter the Adjudication Court, he saw a person wearing a black formal suit standing in front of him, as if waiting for him. The young man smiled and extended his hand, "Are you Mr. Yi?"
Yi Bo did not reach out but slowly said, "Young man, do we know each other?"
The young man retracted his hand and apologized, "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm the assistant to the External Operations Division Head Luo of the Mo Lan Company. I'm here specifically waiting for you."
"Oh, from the Mo Lan Company?" Yi Bo realized, "What do you want with this old man? I'm too old for this, and I don't even buy cosmetics."
The young man maintained his smile and earnestly said, "Mr. Yan, regarding the matter of student Chen Chuan, Head Luo is very concerned. I hope you can give him a favor." He extended his hand, "Look, Head Luo is in that car over there."
Yi Bo looked in the direction the young man indicated and saw a stretched limousine parked there. The window slowly rolled down, revealing a man inside wearing gentleman's glasses, who nodded at him.
Yi Bo, once the Meng family's butler, even though he was now retired, still paid attention to various matters and knew the people of various companies. He recognized this man as the External Operations Division Head of the Mo Lan Corporation, a true figure of authority within the company.
Yi Bo pondered for a moment. Such a person, although he was not afraid, but was it worth confronting Luo? If the young man had already expressed his intentions before Head Luo spoke, then even if the other party had further demands at this time, he could still had already expressed his intentions, he could firmly rejected his request.
But now, being approached in advance made the matter somewhat difficult to handle.
If he were twenty years younger, he might have laughed it off and directly walked in. But now, he was old, lacking the energy and vigor to confront others.
Yi Bo slowly said, "Since Head Luo has spoken, then today, I'll pretend I never came."
The young man smiled and said, "Mr. Yi, Head Luo will be grateful, and the Mo Lan Company will remember your kindness."
Yi Bo leisurely said, "Young man, there's no need to say these empty words. Only if you can stay in the company until my age will you be qualified to say that."
Although the young man was still smiling, his smile became slightly unnatural.
Yi Bo turned and walked down the steps, returning to the car. He leaned back in the seat and looked at the Adjudication Court, feeling a bit of regret. Chen Chuan, this young man, was actually very talented, especially now that he had acquired martial arts skills. Such a talented individual, if he could be recruited to Miss's side, could help her defeat the competing families and eventually gain control of the company.
Yi Bo sighed again, but now he could only blame himself for his bad luck. If only you had agreed to Miss's request earlier, how much better it would have been.
"Mr. Yi? Are we going back?" the driver in front asked.
Yi Bo thought for a moment and sighed, "Let's wait a bit. It seems I won't be able to fulfill Miss's request, but she might need to know the final result."
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(End of Chapter)
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