Chapter 423: Behind the Scenes
Chapter 423: Behind the Scenes
Many members of the raid team remained on the field, but with Huan Jie and her group eliminated, the rest had lost their fighting spirit and were only thinking of ways to retreat.
However, the Fusion Border Security Force was relentless in pursuing them, while the City Patrol Team had overcome the obstacles below and blocked the road leading to the Central City District.
At this moment, two small seaplanes arrived nearby and aimed their machine guns downward, unleashing a barrage of fire. The bullets plowed through the heads of the armed militants, scattering shards of broken limestone and dirt. Even those wearing protective gear couldn't withstand the onslaught, and those without protection suffered broken limbs.
Some of the fighters on the field, instead of running to the low-lying parts of the bridge, directly climbed over the guardrails on both sides and leaped into the seawater below.
Chen Chuan paid no attention to those fleeing. He walked straight towards Meng Shu's armored vehicle. The security personnel around it, upon seeing him approach, all showed reverence and made way for him.
Reaching the car window, he allowed Meng Shu and Yan Yi inside to see him through the Boundary Vessel. He said, "The situation is mostly resolved, but there are still some armed militants. You two should stay inside for now."
Meng Shu's voice came from within, "Okay." She then asked, "Chen Chuan, are you alright?"
"I'm fine," Chen Chuan replied. "Oh, and I tried out the company's products. The quality is impressive." Seeing no issues, he started to walk away, but before leaving, he glanced at a specific spot inside the car.
Meng Shu looked at the spot he was observing, and Yu Shen's figure slowly emerged from the seemingly empty seat. However, apart from her and Yan Yi, no one else had noticed her presence.
Yu Shen said, "It seems like Advisor Chen just saw me?" The car had one-way glass, so those outside couldn't see in, but she felt like Chen Chuan had spotted her.
Li Ying explained, "Although I used the field domain to disrupt their senses, Advisor Chen's field domain is quite dominant. He probably sensed you when he got close."
Yu Shen sighed, "Advisor Chen is indeed formidable. I guess I can't hide from him either."
Meng Shu added, "Advisor Chen and Yu Shen are both trustworthy people."
She then looked at Yan Yi, who understood her intentions. Through the Boundary Vessel, she instructed the security captain, "Find a few people to gather the scattered fighters' weapons, clean them, and hand them over to Advisor Chen later."
The security captain was taken aback but responded with a robust voice, "Yes, ma'am!"
Chen Chuan walked to the guardrail on the bridge's edge and looked outward. Below, several speedboats were approaching, and those who had fallen into the water were desperately swimming towards them. In the distance, along the coastline, a few boats were also slowly emerging.
At this moment, the field domain interference was lifted, and he contacted the Processing Bureau. He scanned the boats at sea and sent a message, saying, "Pay attention to those boats."
With the seaplanes' machine-gun fire and the security squad's joint efforts, the attackers on the bridge were gradually eliminated. As for those who had jumped into the sea, they didn't bother with them for now.
As the seaplanes' machine guns swept the bridge and the security squad joined forces to eliminate the attackers. As for those who had jumped into the sea, they didn't bother with them for now, leaving them for the Processing Bureau to handle later.
Chen Chuan walked along the convoy, noticing there wasn't much else to be concerned about. He returned to his own armored vehicle, originally planning to collect the dropped weapons. He didn't care about the others, but Huan Jie's unique double-bladed weapon had caught his eye, and it would be a valuable addition to his collection. Fortunately, the security personnel had taken the initiative to gather them, claiming it was 'care from above.' While it lacked the ceremonial aspect, it saved him the trouble of searching.
After an hour on the bridge, the convoy set off again, heading towards the Fusion Border headquarters in the Deep Uncharted Zone. Due to the recent attack, they intentionally slowed down, taking over an hour to reach their destination.
The inauguration ceremony did not require Chen Chuan's attendance, so he did not follow the entire process. Instead, he observed Meng Shu's speech to the company employees through the Boundary Vessel and later participated in the company executives' meeting in his capacity as the Chief Security Advisor.
After a day of procedures, Meng Shu officially took over the Fusion Boundary Corporation.
Although she lacked the prestige and experience of Meng Lei, she could rely on Li Ying's recommendations and decisions, along with the assistance and cooperation of the Meng Clan members, to ensure the stable operation of the company.
With the matter concluded, Chen Chuan's task came to an end. Although he still held the title of Chief Security Advisor of Fusion Boundary, he no longer needed to stay there permanently as the company's daily security was now in its own hands.
After parting ways with Meng Shu and leaving the company, on his way back to Wu Yi, Wu Ju contacted him and briefed him on the situation.
It was then that Chen Chuan learned that there were two hired Third Limit Fighters beneath the sky bridge, who had blocked the rescue personnel from the Processing Bureau.
However, they exercised restraint and did not harm anyone. When the situation on the bridge deck turned unfavorable, they immediately ceased resistance and were promptly arrested. They claimed to be mere hired hands and had no knowledge of the specifics.
In reality, these two individuals must have been aware of the situation to some extent, as they had some understanding of the matter. Otherwise, they wouldn't have gotten involved. They probably consulted a lawyer beforehand, who advised them that this claim could help them evade punishment.
Chen Chuan had no control over these matters; he only wanted to know the origins of these individuals. The ability to mobilize seven or eight Third Limit Fighters at once was definitely not a small feat for any force.
Wu Ju said, "Based on the current clues, it's highly likely that the Ferris Wheel Company is behind this group."
"The Ferris Wheel Company?"
Chen Chuan nodded, as he had suspected this before.
"As for the first Fighter you eliminated, although his head was missing, through information comparison and the confessions of some captives, he should be from overseas, Jiang Huowang.
He is a disciple of the renowned martial arts hall, Wave Pavilion, which has branches across various overseas islands. The Ferris Wheel Company's internal security personnel are exclusively recruited from these individuals.
Additionally, those Fighters you eliminated, although many appeared to be locals, if you trace their ancestry back a few generations, they all have overseas bloodlines to some extent.
One or two might be a coincidence, but having so many individuals with similar characteristics gathered together is enough to prove that it's not a mere coincidence."
Chen Chuan said, "I wonder if they targeted Meng Shu in this attack on the convoy, aiming to eliminate her? Even if they succeeded, with Meng Huang's faction eliminated, as long as Meng Lei remains, there's no way the Fusion Boundary Corporation would continue any business dealings with them."
Wu Ju said, "We couldn't get any information from the captives. The employer only instructed them to participate in the attack on the convoy. But based on our analysis of the intelligence before and after, this operation was likely aimed at you, Executor Chen."
Chen Chuan's eyes flickered as he pondered for a moment. "Is it because I previously eliminated Meng Huang and ruined their plans?"
It seemed reasonable for them to seek revenge for this matter, as many residents of the overseas islands had narrow-minded thinking, and some individuals were particularly radical.
However, for the Ferris Wheel Company to specifically target him for this and mobilize such substantial resources and manpower seemed like making a mountain out of a molehill. There might be other reasons behind this.
Wu Ju said, "We're still investigating this matter, but if our deduction is correct, we can't guarantee they won't make a second attempt. Executor Chen, you should be extra cautious."
Chen Chuan nodded, agreeing that since they had invested so much initially, there was no guarantee they wouldn't make similar moves again. "Wu Ju, I'll be careful."
After some thought, he asked, "Will the Bureau investigate the Ferris Wheel Company next?"
"An investigation will definitely be conducted, but it's unlikely to yield any results for now," Wu Ju said slowly. "Unless the higher-ups make a decision."
Chen Chuan understood that the Ferris Wheel Company also had capital investments from Da Shun, so even without direct evidence, they could only appeal to the Judgment Court.
And the confrontations with the lawyer teams would likely yield no results.
Toppling a large-scale company wasn't a simple task. It required the power of the government or other companies, as well as an appropriate opportunity. Even the previous action against the Mo Lan Company was taken because its primary forces had withdrawn from the Central City.
At this point, Wu Ju spoke in a low voice, "And we've learned that the Ferris Wheel Company has been applying to join the 'Enterprise United Consortium.'
A joint assessment team and representatives from multiple companies have already departed and may soon arrive in Jinbei Province to evaluate and inspect them. Their actions, which are both confrontational towards the government and actively expanding overseas, will not only avoid penalties but also earn them bonus points."
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(End of Chapter)
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