Chapter 193: Surging Rush
Chapter 193: Surging Rush
Zhan Yi, despite refuting everything he had just said as if slapping himself in the face, showed no hint of embarrassment.
All for the company's interests, what did personal honor matter? Just then, someone below complained loudly, "Mr. Zhan, how can you go back on your words? What about the reputation of the Mo Lan Corporation?"
"Yes, we are also partners of the Mo Lan Corporation. We hope the company will seriously consider the requests of its partners," another person earnestly requested.
Zhan Yi gave them a cold glance. For the company's interests, he was even willing to lose face, couldn't they understand the company's difficulties?
Chen Chuan looked at the anxious members of the powerful families, then at the black card, picked it up, and put it in his jacket pocket.
Previously, he had specifically asked Gao Ming to investigate this card and eventually learned about its origin and purpose.
Initially worried that there might be an issue with the card, he was relieved to confirm that all the names on the card were his, indicating that he was the rightful owner and that his parents had left it for him.
However, there was actually a problem with the card, but that didn't matter. He had already done what he needed to do, and the fourth step was also complete.
Seeing that Chen Chuan remained silent, Zhan Yi tried asking, "Mr. Chen?"
Chen Chuan looked at him and slowly said, "I believe that what happened in the Adjudication Court has nothing to do with your esteemed company now."
"Yes, what happened here has nothing to do with our Mo Lan Corporation."
Zhan Yi immediately nodded, believing he understood Chen Chuan's intention. Since a decision had been made, they couldn't concern themselves with the lives of these people.
"Then, Mr. Chen, farewell." Zhan Yi waved his hand at Chen Chuan and left with all the Mo Lan Corporation's security personnel.
At that moment, outside the Adjudication Court, Manager Luo was slowly tapping his knee, as if waiting for something. After a while, the messenger removed his headphones and said, "Manager, the reply has arrived. They confirmed that this card is indeed the Recommendation Card of the Primordial Corporation, and the names on it are indeed those of the students. However..."
"However, what?"
"The person in charge over there said that the card was canceled about ten years ago due to the presumed death of the holder."
Manager Luo was startled, his eyes narrowing in intensity. "Presumed death? Canceled ten years ago? Can this be confirmed?"
"Still confirming. They said the record file shows that, but they can't rule out errors due to the long time period, so they dare not make a definitive statement. They said they need to go to the headquarters for further verification, which will take at least three to five days."
Manager Luo fell into deep thought. If the cardholder was presumed dead, then the card would be useless. But Chen Chuan was clearly alive, making the situation more complicated. Was he impersonating someone? Or was there another reason?
Regardless, if the cardholder was presumed dead, he could disavow it, and the Primordial Corporation wouldn't bother them over this matter.
As for notifying those people afterward, the Mo Lan Corporation decided to change its previous statement and was willing to continue protecting them. However, with such back and forth, those people would likely never truly trust them again, let alone cooperate. Perhaps they would even...
Just as he thought of this, he suddenly became aware of an even more serious problem, his heart skipping a beat as sweat broke out on his forehead.
"Not good!"
He immediately urged the driver, "Go back! Back to the company!"
"Shouldn't we wait for Assistant Zhan?" The driver asked subconsciously.
"Just drive!" Manager Luo's voice was strained, almost a whisper.
"Yes!" The driver was startled and quickly started the car.
On the National Avenue, approaching Yangzhi City, a long convoy was in motion.
Specialist Cao received a telegram that had just been delivered, containing real-time updates on the situation at the Adjudication Court. After seeing Chen Chuan take out the black card, he seemed completely unfazed.
His attention was on something else. The Mo Lan Corporation had retreated almost immediately after Chen Chuan revealed the card, and they did so with great humility, even abandoning their partners.
His eyes sharpened, like a predator eyeing its prey.
Although the Primordial Corporation was significant, its influence within the country might not surpass that of the Mo Lan Corporation. Yangzhi was the Mo Lan Corporation's home turf, especially at this critical juncture in the corporation's plans. Their choice to retreat meant...
No, it wasn't enough.
Instinctively cautious, he took a pen and wrote on a piece of paper, "Send a telegram, immediately arrest these people..."
Wait!
Before the assistant could take the paper, he quickly retracted it, thinking for a moment before saying irritably, "This kid is handing us a knife. It seems we need to close the net early."
At that moment, the messenger on the other radio removed his headphones and handed over the translated telegram, saying, "Specialist Cao, telegrams from the Canghong Waterway and Yuanan Corporation have arrived."
Specialist Cao immediately took the telegrams and read through the similar contents. "As expected, they've noticed too." He looked forward, his eyes sharper than before, "Contact the Patrol Bureau, no need to wait. Start the arrests immediately!"
Meanwhile, at the Adjudication Court, after the Mo Lan Corporation's people left, the Academic Council members became exceptionally embarrassed.
They had just declared their allegiance, but now that the Mo Lan Corporation had pulled the rug from under them, they couldn't back down.
In this chapter, the focus is on the potential dismissal of Chen Chuan and the mysterious circumstances surrounding Mo Lan Corporation. The narrative hints at a larger conspiracy involving the corporation and its connections to powerful families.
As the council members discuss the situation, several individuals from the Handling Bureau stand up and approach them. One of the Handling Bureau members speaks solemnly, "We suspect that you have been colluding with Mo Lan Corporation and certain families to plot against Wu Yi Academy students. There is also an old case from three years ago that needs further investigation. Please come with us for questioning." He gestures to the side, "This way, please."
The council member who had been cooperating with the company is taken aback and laughs sarcastically, "What right do you have to take me away?"
Another council member speaks up, "We are recognized by the Government Hall, and without an arrest warrant from the Central City Headquarters, you have no authority to detain us!"
The Handling Bureau members stare coldly at the council members, showing no intention of cooperating. They are unafraid of the Handling Bureau's actions, not only because most of the people present are their allies, but also because the council members are qualified fighters themselves.
"If not them, then what about me?" one of the council members asks.
At that moment, a calm and aged voice speaks up. Everyone turns around and sees an unassuming old man standing up from the seats, where he had been sitting with them unnoticed. It seems like he had been automatically overlooked.
The Wu Yi Academy representatives are stunned to see the old man, who is none other than Yan Xiang, the second principal of Wu Yi Academy. He currently holds an important position in the Handling Bureau of Central City and serves as an advisor to the Central City Headquarters.
As Yan Xiang stands up, the council members who recognize him are startled. The sudden appearance of a Central City Handling Bureau official in such a manner suggests that something is amiss.
Yan Xiang speaks in a leisurely tone, "Follow me, and you'll be taken care of. It might not be such a bad thing for you."
The council members exchange glances and, feeling defeated, decide to comply. This is not only due to Yan Xiang's current position but also because of his formidable martial prowess, which they are well aware of. Even if all of them were to join forces, they know they would not be a match for this seemingly unassuming old man.
The Handling Bureau members immediately step forward and use specialized cuffs designed for fighters to restrain the council members. They then lead them away.
Yan Xiang turns to Chen Chuan and asks, "Did you figure it out earlier?"
Chen Chuan understands the question and nods.
Yan Xiang's eyebrows furrow, "How did you figure it out? Did someone tell you?"
Chen Chuan replies frankly, "No, and I'm not the only one who figured it out. Many others must have realized it too; they just made different choices."
"Indeed, there are many smart people in this world, but some are too clever for their own good," Yan Xiang acknowledges with a nod. He then asks, "Young man, are you coming?"
Chen Chuan responds with certainty, "Of course!"
Yan Xiang nods and says, "Then I'll wait for you at the academy." He puts his hands behind his back and heads towards the Adjudication Court. Several individuals who had been sitting unnoticed also stand up and follow him out.
Most people are left perplexed by this exchange, but a few seem to understand what is happening. Their expressions change, and they quickly make their way out.
Chen Chuan observes the hurried movements of these individuals, his gaze calm and composed. He recalls that when he and Gao Ming were arranging the contingency plan, there was one obstacle they couldn't ignore.
That obstacle was Mo Lan Corporation.
The Mutual Aid Society members had attacked Chen Chuan, and when he fought back, it was likely to implicate Mo Lan Corporation. The reason was that the forces behind these individuals had intricate connections with the corporation.
As Chen Chuan and Gao Ming continued their investigations and gathered information from various sources, they gradually uncovered a trail of clues that had previously gone unnoticed. When they pieced these clues together, they arrived at a conclusion that surprised them.
Perhaps they didn't need to worry about Mo Lan Corporation at all. In fact, they could even ride this wave and accomplish what they had set out to do.
Interestingly, Guan Yuming from the Patrol Bureau had repeatedly assured Chen Chuan of his support, implying that as long as Chen Chuan didn't give in, nothing would happen to him. This was despite Chen Chuan not revealing his possession of the Infinite Defense Certificate at the time. The upper echelons of the Patrol Bureau seemed unusually confident.
Director Lei had always been encouraging him to go to Central City, and on several occasions, he had promised to ensure his safety against the threats posed by various powerful families.
At Wu Yi Academy, there was a detail that was easy to overlook. At the beginning of the year, the third Principal Yan was transferred away, replaced by the more experienced and older Fan Shoulu. Earlier, the former principal's son, Yan Xiaojing, was sent abroad under the pretext of an exchange program and has yet to return.
The Mutual Aid Society's incident had caused a huge stir, yet the Handling Bureau above had not made any significant response or intervention, remaining silent throughout the entire process. At most, they had only mobilized some students, which was quite unusual.
All signs indicated that all violent organizations in Yangzhi City were aware of something and had been preparing for it for a long time. Therefore, he had a bold hypothesis: the siege of Mo Lan Corporation might involve the participation of these organizations. Even if they hadn’t entered the final stage yet, they must have already established a significant advantage.
What Zhan Yi had said earlier had not affected him in the slightest.
Mo Lan Corporation was about to fall apart. What use was talking to him about these things?
Choosing to stand with Mo Lan Corporation at this point would only lead to a quicker death. The correct choice was to oppose it.
In fact, he could have done nothing today and simply waited for the outcome. However, he didn’t want to just follow the trend; he wanted to be a catalyst.
He wanted to accelerate this process rather than wait another half a year.
After discussing with Gao Ming, they found a single point where an individual could intervene and influence the grand scheme of things amidst the conflict of major powers. That point was presenting the Primordial Corporation's recommendation card in the Adjudication Court.
He wasn't presenting the card to protect himself but to test the strength of the forces eyeing Mo Lan Corporation.
It was like holding a sharp knife and waving its tip in front of them.
After the name of the Primordial Corporation was mentioned, if Mo Lan Corporation had remained firm, it would indicate that they still had a strong foundation. But today’s retreat completely exposed their weakness!
More importantly, it exposed their vulnerability openly, turning their soft underbelly upwards. The giants that had been hesitating and circling around would immediately pounce, eager to tear and devour it.
When Cheng Shang asked him if he wanted to join, he was asking if he wanted to participate in the siege of Mo Lan Corporation. How could he miss such a significant event? He definitely had to join!
Such an opportunity might not come around for years, and he could likely obtain the Armor Certification ahead of time, as well as increase the overlap time for his second self.
As the people in the seats gradually left, the Adjudication Court became nearly empty. Chen Chuan adjusted his clothing, straightened his collar, and turned to the judge, politely saying, "Your Honor, you have not yet announced the adjudication result."
The judge was taken aback for a moment, then his expression turned solemn. He straightened his robes, picked up the pre-prepared judgment document, stood up, and began to read:
"The court hereby rules that Wu Yi Academy student Chen Chuan's actions during the Old Factory incident were in self-defense, and the charges are dismissed. If there are any objections, they may appeal to the higher court. The adjudication is concluded. Yangzhi City Adjudication Court, Year 93 of the Republic of Da Shun, August 21."
After finishing, he picked up the bronze hammer and struck the base of the Xiezhi statue, then looked at Chen Chuan with a gentle tone, "Chen, the adjudication is concluded. You may leave."
Chen Chuan nodded at him, then turned and walked out under the judge's watchful gaze and the lingering sound of the hammer.
In the front hall, he found that most of the people who had come out were being led away by Patrol Bureau officers. Gao Ming came over from the side, smiled, and said, "It’s happening."
Chen Chuan said, "Yes."
Gao Ming said, "Cousin, I told you, this game will begin and end with you."
Chen Chuan smiled, looked up at the clear sky, and the sunlight shining on everyone, and said, "Not an end, but a new beginning."
At a nearby Patrol Bureau station, Guan Yuming was on the phone, "Director, we’ve apprehended everyone."
"Keep a close watch. The storm is about to hit, and we need to stay steady."
"Yes." Guan Yuming thought for a moment, then asked, "Director, why did we act now?"
"Scare the snake out of the grass; we had to move."
Guan Yuming thought for a moment and realized, whispering, "Because of Chen Chuan’s card... What kind of card was it, Director?"
"I’ve already asked. It’s a recommendation card from the Primordial Corporation, but it’s an old, canceled card."
"A canceled card?"
Guan Yuming laughed, "So he presented it to...?" He paused, his eyes flickering as he realized Chen Chuan’s true intention, and said with a mix of amusement and frustration, "I see, that kid..."
They had been slowly closing the net, testing repeatedly, possibly several more times, and this process might have taken a long time. Facing a behemoth like Mo Lan Corporation, no one wanted to be the first to make a move.
Killing so many people from the Mutual Aid Society gave them a pretext to selectively arrest some, without arousing too much suspicion from Mo Lan Corporation.
But Chen Chuan’s move was like pressing the accelerator, giving all the forces a strong push from behind, forcing them to act, leaving them no choice but to move!
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(End of Chapter)
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