Chapter 195: Meeting
Chapter 195: Meeting
In the heart of Yangzhi City, the Mo Lan Gao Ling Corporation building.
Manager Luo entered the building and quickly stepped into the elevator, pressing a series of numbers rapidly. A moment later, the elevator began to descend, the lights flickering slightly as the digital floor display turned to negative numbers.
After about a minute, the elevator gave a gentle jolt and came to a stop, the display showing -29, indicating they had reached the main hall located 100 meters below the company's building.
The elevator doors slid open, and Manager Luo walked out. A corridor lay ahead, with the overhead lights and a row of light strips on the floor illuminating the path. On either side were glass walls, behind which was a sealed water area where various strange creatures swam.
Manager Luo paid no attention to the scene and continued down the corridor. The pneumatic door at the end opened, revealing two slender women standing there. They were bald and naked, their bodies covered in smooth, white, scale-like implants that shimmered in the light, highlighting their curves in a bizarre and exotic manner.
The two women, moving like dancers, opened their arms and bent their knees in a graceful bow before straightening up and speaking in soft, melodious voices, "Manager, please follow us. The directors are in Conference Room Three. This way." Their voices created a near-echo effect in the space.
Manager Luo followed them expressionlessly, walking about twenty meters down the corridor until they reached a metal platform shaped like a blooming black orchid. After a short wait, the platform began to make a "clicking" sound, rotating until it aligned with a door marked with the number "3." The number suddenly lit up, and the door began to rise.
The two women gestured for him to enter, and he stepped onto the solid metal walkway, moving forward. Before he reached the door, he heard voices from inside.
"The research has reached its most critical stage. If we can take this step, we will have mature implants ready for the market, reversing the public's rigid perception of Mo Lan Corporation."
"Mr. Mo, how much time do you need?"
"Another three months, no! Two months. I will definitely deliver results that will satisfy all the directors."
At this moment, Manager Luo entered and saw a conference hall with a semicircular wooden table embedded with crystal light strips. Five people sat behind the table, all of them executive directors of Mo Lan Corporation in Yangzhi City, each with intricate and elegant decorative implants on their cheeks and necks.
Standing before them was an elderly man with dyed green hair, who was trying to persuade the directors. He said, "There's no time left!"
The room fell silent.
Manager Luo looked at the five directors and said, "You all know we have no time left."
One of the directors asked sternly, "Manager Luo, how did this happen? The company's strategy was successful, and according to the evaluation reports from various sources, we should have been able to hold out for at least six more months."
Manager Luo replied solemnly, "This time, it was due to Zhan Yi's own initiative in the Adjudication Court, which exposed the company's vulnerabilities. I share the responsibility."
He couldn't admit that it was his own oversight, but someone had to take the blame, so he had Zhan Yi disappear on his way back.
The directors looked at him for a moment.
After a while, one of them said, "Manager Luo, you clearly failed to control your subordinates, and you are responsible."
Manager Luo remained silent.
Another director spoke up, "At this point, we don't need to assign blame. We need to solve the problem. Manager Luo, I ask you, if the company is attacked by a foreseeable armed force, how long can the External Operations Division hold out?"
Manager Luo had clearly considered this question before coming. He answered, "With the original strength of Yangzhi City, it's impossible to compare with the company. However, I received word that none of the Wu Yi Academy's Academic Council members have returned, suggesting that personnel from the Central City Handling Bureau may already be here. The exact number and strength of the people who have arrived are unclear, making it difficult to make an accurate assessment. But if it's not a full military mobilization, we should be able to hold out for at least a month."
At this point, another executive director asked, "Is this a conservative or an optimistic estimate? We need a precise answer, along with detailed data and reports."
Manager Luo could only answer truthfully, "This is my optimistic estimate. I will conduct a thorough investigation and submit a report. However, as long as the railway isn't completed, the army outside Yangzhi City will find it difficult to mobilize here in a short time, giving us more time to adjust our defenses."
"Regarding the strength of the Handling Bureau, if we include the new batch of combat weapons we acquired, would that be sufficient? Could we destroy the existing military forces in Yangzhi City if we launch now?"
Manager Luo considered this and said, "It might be possible, but I don't recommend using our combat weapons. We have them, but so do the Canghong Sky Channel, Yuanan Corporation, and others watching us. If we expose our capabilities first, they will counter us, which is not a good option."
"What about the arrangements we made in Yangzhi City?"
Manager Luo shook his head, "The Secret Sect Bureau is watching closely. Lei Guangcheng is an experienced ritual expert and a tough opponent. Over the years, many of our arrangements have been discovered and dismantled by him in the past few months. Many of our cultists have also been captured, and it's too late to repair the damage."
"What about the resistance groups we funded? Where are they now? Can they be used to our advantage?"
One of the directors dismissed this, "They can only cause some minor disruptions at best."
"No, they are still useful. They have helped us eliminate many obstacles in the past. Now, they can at least distract the Patrol Bureau, which is better than nothing."
"The executive turned to Manager Luo and said, 'Manager Luo, you must stay with the company during this period and take full responsibility for our external defense affairs. You're free to go now.'
Manager Luo nodded at the executive and promptly left the room.
After his departure, the executives continued their discussion.
'We could try negotiating with Canghong Sky Channel to have them back out. We can offer them the experimental data from the past decade; they should be interested.'
'Not likely. You know what they're after.'
'We already have control over several key water sections. If...'
'It's useless. After the data leak from the headquarters, I suspect they might have developed a special serum. Even if they haven't, with the theoretical release, it would only delay them by a few dozen thousand people. It's too small-scale to make a significant impact; they can afford the loss.'
The executives debated further and concluded that the situation was irredeemable with so many forces involved in the crackdown. One of them suggested, 'Since the Yangzhi City branch might be beyond saving, to safeguard the company's achievements, I propose we initiate Emergency Plan Number Three.'
'Seconded.'
'Seconded.'
'Seconded.'
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In the Chen Chuan residence within the Patrol Bureau's family quarters.
After returning, Chen Chuan began reviewing the materials provided by Officer Cao.
The documents contained a brief introduction to Mo Lan Corporation, information that was publicly available in Central City. However, outside of Central City, only professionals with connections could access such information.
In the 1619 book, the truth is revealed!
Mo Lan Corporation's founding father, Sun Shang, faced longevity issues and has since entered a sleep pod, undergoing extreme deep sleep with the administration of specialized drugs.
Currently, the company's operations are overseen by his grandson, Sun Shu, who is already eighty-eight years old. However, according to the photos in the documents, he appears to be in his thirties or forties, a man in his prime.
After a quick glance, Chen Chuan continued to read further.
In the past fifty years, Mo Lan Corporation's headquarters had suffered three attacks. The earliest was forty-three years ago, and due to the early timing, many of the involved parties are no longer around, leading to unclear information. The second attack, fourteen years ago, was a small-scale explosion, not worth mentioning.
The most recent incident occurred four years ago when unknown armed forces invaded the headquarters, and many confidential materials were suspected to be lost.
This event seemed to trigger Mo Lan Corporation's subsequent strategic shift, focusing on various branches, especially the Yangzhi branch, which could be considered a second headquarters.
Nowadays, various companies and megacorporations are intensifying their research on combat implants, each with their strengths. However, Mo Lan Corporation has always lagged in this aspect, despite significant investments, with meager results.
They are not without strengths; their beauty and epidermal implants are unparalleled, leading the industry.
But in this era, every company and megacorp has its armed forces. Only by mastering combat implants can they secure their lifeline.
To maintain its military might, Mo Lan Corporation annually purchases a large number of armed implants and biological combat weapons from other enterprises.
They also commissioned research teams from various companies to create a custom armed force called the 'Blood Ink Guard.' The guards are carefully selected fighters, fully equipped with the market's best armed implants and various protective gear and custom weapons.
According to the documents, there are currently three small squads, approximately ninety people, in the Yangzhi City branch. The noted combat assessment indicates that they are capable of massacring a traditional army of one to two thousand within a short time, showcasing formidable strength.
Additionally, Mo Lan Corporation has purchased a large number of combat mantises from Fuyan Corporation, with around five hundred visible in the orders. However, it seems the delivery is not yet complete, and the current number in possession is unclear.
Upon reading this, Chen Chuan's expression turned serious. He had witnessed the power of the combat mantises, an incredibly formidable biological weapon known for its incredible speed and ability to coordinate with itself. Five hundred of them gathered together would be a formidable challenge.
However, since it's noted here, he believed the executives had already made preparations.
The latter part of the document introduced some of Mo Lan Corporation's key figures.
For instance, Luo Qi, the director of special external operations, is a fighter himself, at least a Tier Three combatant, but surprisingly, he doesn't seem to have many implants. Such an individual is even more challenging to deal with, indicating a strong will and absolute confidence in his abilities.
Additionally, Han Jian, the head of security, and his deputy, Cui Hong, are responsible for internal security in Yangzhi.
Han Jian's information is unclear, and he is suspected of using an alias. This person has never appeared in public.
Cui Hong, on the other hand, is a graduate of Wu Yi Academy in Yangzhi. According to the mutual aid society's recommendation, they were the ones who recommended him, but there might be some exaggeration. At most, it would be a minor position. This person likely has genuine abilities.
As for the other executives and directors, most of them have combat implants, but their combat capabilities are questionable since they are not fighters by origin.
Chen Chuan contemplated the information. Officer Cao was awaiting his instructions, but Chen Chuan was unsure of the target they were up against this time. However, it seemed like a collective action rather than a solo mission, so he decided to memorize all the individuals mentioned in the documents and prepare thoroughly, especially for those elite fighters who required special attention.
(End of Chapter)
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