Chapter 372: Intervention
Chapter 372: Intervention
Chen Chuan contemplated for a moment. If Meng Shu could truly fulfill her promise, there would be no better place than this.
However, there was one issue. This was currently just an empty promise, and Meng Shu was still in a vulnerable position. It was uncertain if she could deliver on her words.
But on second thought, if it weren't for this situation, there would be no need to seek his help in the first place.
After some deliberation, he said, "But if you think it's useless, I'm an executor of the Processing Bureau. If I were to leave the Bureau and come to you, even if it's against my personal wishes, the Bureau wouldn't approve."
Meng Shu replied, "If you personally don't reject the idea, I'll figure out the rest. Moreover, I can assure you that all of this will be done without harming your interests."
Chen Chuan said, "Old classmate, if you can make it happen, I don't mind helping you."
Meng Shu nodded lightly.
At this moment, the female assistant at the door called out to the outside, and the hotel began serving the dishes. This time, the dishes were all Yangzhi City specialties, prepared by a chef invited by Meng Shu from Yangzhi.
During the meal, the two didn't discuss the matter they had just talked about but shared their experiences since they last met two years ago.
After the meal, Chen Chuan and Meng Shu walked out of the courtyard together and parted ways at the entrance. As they were escorted by security and seated in an armored vehicle, the female assistant asked, "Miss, have you talked to him?"
Meng Shu replied, "Yes, I have."
"The duration of your conversation was different from what I arranged. It seems you didn't use the conversation strategy I prepared for you."
Meng Shu said, "There's no need. I understand him, and it's better to be genuine when facing him, without being overly calculative or profit-driven."
The female assistant said, "Miss, being calculative and profit-driven aren't derogatory terms. You don't need to reject or oppose them. When you become the leader of a company, both your emotions and rationality are your tools, and you shouldn't be controlled by them."
Meng Shu said, "I can still afford to be a little impulsive since I'm not in that position yet."
The female assistant smiled and said, "Miss, although I don't agree with your approach, I admire your persistence at this moment. So, did Mr. Chen agree?"
"He didn't oppose it in name."
"Since you've convinced Mr. Chen, I take back my previous words. As long as the goal is achieved, it's a good strategy. And now, it's time for me to do my job."
Meng Shu said, "I'll give you the promises and authority I can offer at this moment, and I hope you can bring me the results I desire."
The female assistant replied seriously, "I'll do my best to meet your expectations, Miss."
After parting ways with Meng Shu, Chen Chuan met up with Gao Ming, who had been waiting outside. They got into the car, and Chen Chuan shared the details of his meeting with Meng Shu.
Gao Ming adjusted his glasses and said, "Since Meng Shu said that, she must be confident in her ability to handle this matter. Personally, I believe that if there's no issue with the Processing Bureau, then Meng Shu's side is not a bad choice.
Even though the resources she currently possesses are relatively scarce compared to the entire company, they are quite substantial when focused on you alone.
What do you think, cousin?"
Chen Chuan said, "As classmates, if she can fulfill her promises without affecting my own affairs, I don't mind helping."
Gao Ming said, "It depends on her handling of the situation. I can guess how she'll approach it, and if she does it that way, it'll be the best outcome. This way, we won't be too deeply tied to Fusion Boundary, and we'll only need to maintain a personal relationship with Meng Shu.
Both the company and the government are participants in the World Ring, and they each have their own stances. Although you don't have to worry about it now, cousin, when you grow to the point where neither side can be ignored, you must make a decision.
Whether it's your relationship with the government, the company, or even Meng Shu's personal connection, they will all change based on your strength.
We need to adjust our approach according to the changing situation."
Chen Chuan knew that considering these matters in advance wasn't wrong. Take Meng Shu, for example; she represents a company, and companies pursue profits, not just making contributions. Even Meng Shu herself might not be able to control the situation when the time comes.
Not having a clear understanding of the underlying interests and approaching these matters with a single mindset is indeed not the correct way to handle them.
He said, "Let's see how things unfold."
After returning to the dormitory, he continued his cultivation for the day. When he finished in the evening and went to take a shower, he was drying his hair when he suddenly thought of the Viper Organization.
He sat down on the sofa and contacted Chai Mi, inquiring about the current situation.
Chai Mi informed him that one of the fighters who was supposed to join the operation had been reassigned to another task, and they were temporarily short-staffed. The mission was put on hold, and she assured him that she would notify him as soon as there was any news.
Chen Chuan expressed his understanding, knowing that the Viper Organization had several Tier Three Combatants, and the Processing Bureau wouldn't take action without sufficient manpower and absolute certainty.
Since this matter doesn't require his immediate attention for now, it's the perfect opportunity for him to focus on his cultivation.
Three days after the rest day, at noon, Ni Qianqian suddenly contacted him, "Chen Xiaoge, are you free? Can you come to the Execution Bureau for a meeting? There's something the higher-ups want to discuss with you in person."
Chen Chuan's heart stirred slightly, and he replied, "I'm free. I'll come right away."
As usual, he prepared some food and water for Chao Ming and then headed to the Execution Bureau. Upon arrival, an internal staff member escorted him to the same conference room as last time.
Qiu Gan Shi was already waiting inside. When he saw Chen Chuan enter, he shook his hand and said, "Executor Chen, it's good to see you again. Today, I'm here on behalf of the Bureau to ask you some questions."
Chen Chuan said, "Please, Officer Qiu."
Qiu Gan Shi invited him to take a seat and then asked, "Executor Chen, are you and Meng Shu from Fusion Boundary Corporation classmates?"
"Yes," Chen Chuan replied.
This information was readily available in the Bureau's records.
"The day before yesterday, you met with Meng Shu at Shu Tianxia. Can you tell me what you discussed? Well, this isn't mandatory, and you can choose not to answer."
Chen Chuan calmly replied, "To put it simply, she feels unsafe and wants me to take charge of her security. The rest was a private conversation."
"So, did you agree to her request?"
"I currently hold a position in the Execution Bureau, so I won't make any promises without the Bureau's approval."
"I understand." Qiu Gan Shi stood up, gestured to the side, and smiled, "Executor Chen, please come this way. Director Wu wants to see you."
Chen Chuan also stood up. He knew that Director Wu was the deputy director of the Execution Bureau, responsible for specific affairs. Although he had seen his name in the records, they had never met before.
Following Qiu Gan Shi, they left the conference room and took the elevator to the 30th floor, arriving at a large conference room. Two people were talking by the window, and when they saw Chen Chuan enter, one of them, a tall and robust middle-aged man with a wide-brimmed hat and piercing eyes, approached and shook Chen Chuan's hand, "Executor Chen, I'm Wu Quan."
He turned to the other man, who wore glasses and had deep, calm eyes, and introduced him, "This is Deputy Director Fang, who is in charge of internal defense matters related to the Ring Curtain."
Chen Chuan shook hands with Deputy Director Fang as well.
Director Wu said, "Please, have a seat."
After they were seated, Director Wu spoke, "Executor Chen, I heard what you said to Officer Qiu earlier, and I appreciate your honesty. But this is a necessary procedure, and I hope you won't take offense if there's anything that might be considered offensive."
"As a member of the Execution Bureau, I understand that some matters are not just about me," Chen Chuan said.
"You're right, and it's rare for someone like you to think this way," Director Wu sighed.
A Tier Three Fighter like Chen Chuan would typically have a certain temperament and personality, so it was indeed rare for him to show such understanding, even if it was just a gesture.
As an internal staff member brought in tea and closed the door, the room was left with only the three of them.
Director Wu said, "Executor Chen, I believe you've guessed why we invited you here today. It's regarding Meng Shu's invitation, and we hope you'll accept it."
"May I ask why?" Chen Chuan inquired.
Director Wu explained, "You know that the Execution Bureau's primary task is to deal with fighter-related crimes, but we also have a responsibility to assist the nation in suppressing and restraining the expansion of various companies.
Nowadays, each company has its own independent security system, and we need to have the ability to make them back down at critical moments. However, direct confrontation is not a good option, especially at this time.
Our strategy is to win over and support small and medium-sized companies in the same ecological niche, providing them with necessary assistance to counterbalance the larger companies.
Fusion Boundary Corporation has been receiving a significant number of orders from the government and military enterprises every year, and its success today is partly due to government support."
At this point, Deputy Director Fang added, "One of Fusion Boundary's heirs, Meng Huang, had previously received our help. Now, he has his own ideas, and many of them. But the key issue lies elsewhere..."
His voice turned serious as he continued, "We suspect that Meng Huang may have had contact with a certain entity from the other side of the World Ring."
"The other side..." Chen Chuan's mind immediately connected this to Deputy Director Fang's area of responsibility, realizing that he was referring to something from the other side of the World Ring.
Deputy Director Fang spoke solemnly, "The former head of Fusion Boundary, Meng Lai, previously indicated that he would no longer manage company affairs, which may also be related to this matter. Although we currently lack solid evidence, we cannot allow someone like him to become the leader of a medium-sized company."
Director Wu said, "We've been searching for a way to intervene, but to avoid alarming Meng Huang, we haven't found a suitable entry point yet. However, now we have an opportunity."
He turned to Chen Chuan, "Executor Chen, we hope you'll accept Meng Shu's request. Before the Bureau completes its investigation and deployment, we need to ensure that she isn't dealt with by Meng Huang, but at the same time," he paused, "you must also ensure your own safety."
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