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Chapter 379: Where the Heart Leads
Chapter 379: Where the Heart Leads
Meng Shu walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the night sky beyond, and asked, "Have you been back to your old house since you left?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I have. I visited it once before coming to Central City."
Meng Shu reminisced, "I still remember the brook in front of your house. During summer, we would wade through it, the water reaching up to our calves, feeling so refreshing. Those were carefree days, without a care in the world."
She continued, "And at night, the sky would be filled with countless stars. I used to imagine that if I could ride a small boat down the stream, I might just float all the way to the Milky Way."
Chen Chuan joined her at the window, also admiring the twinkling stars in the autumn sky, which reminded him of the night of their class reunion two years ago.
Meng Shu wrapped her arms around herself and said, "Two years ago, when I returned to Central City, my grandfather revealed the truth about the world to me. That was when I learned about the existence of another world on the other side, and that the two worlds were about to collide."
"When I learned all this, I didn't show much emotional reaction, which seemed to please my grandfather," she added.
"But the reason I didn't react was that I felt like everything around me, though close, was out of my reach. So, why should I care about changes in the world?"
Meng Shu sighed, "It's ironic that when I realized there were things I could truly possess, I felt a bit of fear. Perhaps it was because I now had the opportunity to own something."
"Xiao Chuan, did you ever feel afraid when you learned about all this?"
Chen Chuan answered, "To be honest, I even felt a bit excited because it meant the previous restrictions were no longer binding. Maybe one day, I could get there on my own."
Meng Shu said, "I should have known, given your love for adventure stories and exotic places. I remember how your eyes would light up whenever Aunt Yu mentioned those captivating tales, as if you couldn't wait to be a part of them."
Chen Chuan thought to himself that this was the original body's desire, while his own desire was for the mysterious and unknown, for freedom from constraints and the ability to break free.
Meng Shu sighed softly, "I once considered giving up, but this is no longer just about me. My grandfather's expectations are one thing, but all those who follow me, who surround me, they all want to push me forward. I can't just stop."
"I might be able to sit at the bow of this boat, but I can't decide when it will stop or where it will go."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment, then asked, "So, your grandfather's plan is to observe the competition between you and Meng Huan, and whoever wins will gain the inheritance?"
Meng Shu replied, "I've never truly known my grandfather's intentions. I've met him very few times, perhaps even less than those close to him. He has many sons, yet he didn't choose any of them as his heir; instead, he placed the burden on Meng Huan and me."
"He's the one at the top of the company, and once he makes a decision, both Meng Huan and I must follow his will. This is true for the entire Meng Clan and everyone in the company."
"Perhaps only when I sit in his position will I understand his true thoughts and have the freedom to make my own choices, to steer my boat to where I want to go."
She turned to Chen Chuan, "Xiao Chuan, I've never asked if you're confident because you always seem so sure."
Chen Chuan said, "As a fighter, all my strength comes from within. When I decide to do something, I face my enemies head-on. I have absolute faith in my abilities because there's nothing more reliable than that."
His voice was steady, and although he didn't say anything particularly inspiring, there was an underlying strength in his words.
Meng Shu took a deep breath and looked back at the vast starry sky outside, "Maybe you can get there on your own, without needing any boat."
After their conversation, Chen Chuan returned to his villa and resumed his daily cultivation practice.
Three days later, he took the second dose of the special medicine, maintaining his cultivation rhythm. Without a specific method, others might not be able to judge the timing as accurately as he did, and thus might not achieve the same seamless transition.
Meanwhile, Yan Yi's prediction proved accurate. Within a few days, news arrived from the company that the Meng Clan had recalled the security team they had sent, citing Meng Shu's disobedience as the reason.
Yan Yi expressed some regret, "It's a shame because this team was actually fine. At least it confirms that Meng Gong's side is okay. It seems Meng Huan has only convinced a portion of the Meng Clan, otherwise, things could have been worse."
"But they won't stop here," she added, "Their next move might target Miss Meng's assets within the family or even the portion of the company allocated to her."
Fortunately, this matter wasn't so easily resolved. Legal issues like this don't reach a conclusion so quickly. As long as Miss Meng Shu doesn't concede, it could drag on for a year or even several years without issue. They probably intend to drain our energy and resources with this."
Her words were not wrong. After two days, a lawyer's letter arrived at the estate from the company, stating that there were disputes over the ownership and income of the estate where Meng Shu resided.
The estate was well-prepared for this and fully entrusted a lawyer to handle the lawsuit. There was no need to win; they only needed to prolong the case.
Any qualified lawyer could handle such a matter. Even if this lawyer encountered problems, they could be replaced by another, so there was no need for concern.
At this time, Chen Chuan received a notification from Captain Guan of the Handling Bureau.
"Meng Huang has been dealing with matters within the company for some time, but in recent days, he has been frequently engaging in external communications and appearing in public. We suspect that he might be preparing to take action.
Enforcement Agent Chen, be cautious.
Also, I have some news for you. In the past few days, the Handling Bureau registered two top fighters who entered Dashun from foreign lands, and they all came through the channels of the Ferris Wheel Company.
There might be more operating in secret. We will closely monitor these two individuals and apply pressure to the Ferris Wheel Company in the near future, but we can't rule out the possibility of them having other means. We will send you a batch of information shortly, which includes our suspected targets and detailed analyses of these individuals. Please pay attention, Enforcement Agent Chen."
Chen Chuan replied, "Okay, thank you."
After the call ended, he received a large amount of information via the World Ring. The advantage of having the Handling Bureau at his back was evident, as even at the estate, he could clearly understand the changes occurring outside.
He opened and reviewed the information, which consisted of individuals the Handling Bureau believed might pose a threat to the estate.
Most registered fighters could be monitored wherever they went, except for those who were wanted, part of criminal gangs, or had smuggled themselves in; these were the individuals worth keeping an eye on.
This was why the Handling Bureau was so cautious about foreign experts, as they often had large companies covering their tracks.
In the 1619 version of the book, there was no mistake in this regard!
As for the fighters employed by the platform, the Handling Bureau had attempted to communicate with them. Many responded that they had indeed been approached recently, but upon learning that the target was Chen Chuan, they all expressed that the risk was too high.
The main reason for this was the strength Chen Chuan had displayed in his fight against Wei Wusheng, as well as the fact that Chen Chuan was openly associated with the Handling Bureau.
If Chen Chuan were merely an ordinary trainee without any backing, they might have considered the offer. However, it was not worth taking the risk of going against the Handling Bureau.
After this filtering process, the scope of suspects was significantly narrowed down.
After reviewing all the information, he found that only three teams could be truly considered suspicious, and among them...
In a villa on Mo Tie Mountain, a Resonance Nest was set up in a room, and the branches outside were glowing. The tall and refined man was waiting outside.
After a long while, the flickering stopped.
The tall man took a few steps forward and asked, "How is it?"
The Resonator inside replied, "The Field is very solid. It's a professional team, most likely from the Handling Bureau. One team is guarding the outside, and another is responsible for the inside. We can't break through."
The tall man said, "Wasn't there supposed to be someone from the employer inside?"
"Just one person, and he can't do much. The two teams inside and outside are not affiliated. If we can't break through the outer defenses, it's pointless to contact him."
"So, this approach is a dead end?"
"Not necessarily. If we can force the Handling Bureau to reallocate their personnel or if the employer can send a small team to support us, we might have a chance. As it stands now, we can't do it alone."
The tall man didn't pressure him and said, "You only need to focus on the technical aspects; I'll handle the rest."
He turned and contacted someone via the World Ring, saying, "Boss, I understand the situation. There are difficulties, but it's not because the brothers aren't putting in the effort. There are genuine challenges."
He explained the key points, "If the employer is unwilling to provide personnel directly, can we raise the price and hire from outside? We only need to break through the outer defenses and contain them. Once inside, someone will meet us."
This was a necessary step because the Mo Tie Mountain residential area had its security system, with two small airships patrolling the perimeter 24/7, ready to respond to any incident. Therefore, blocking the Field signals was essential.
He spoke with the person on the other end for a while and then said, "...If these options don't work, we can only purchase disposable Field creatures from the black market at a high price to forcibly block the signals, but this might only last for a short period...Okay, boss, we'll follow your instructions and prepare for both scenarios. I'll take care of it immediately."
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(End of Chapter)
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