Chapter 423: Behind the Scenes
Chapter 423: Behind the Scenes
Many of the ambush squad remained on the scene, but with Sister Huan's group taken care of, the rest had lost their fighting spirit and were now focused on finding a way out.
However, the Fusion Boundary security forces were relentless, pursuing and cornering them. Meanwhile, the city patrol team had also overcome the obstacles below and blocked the road leading to the Central City District.
At that moment, two small airships approached and aimed their machine guns downward. As they fired, the sound of rapid gunfire erupted.
The machine gun bullets plowed through the armed militants, sending limestone dust flying. Even those wearing protective armor couldn't withstand the onslaught, and those without armor suffered horrific injuries as their limbs were torn apart.
Some of the fighters on the field realized the danger and, without waiting to reach the lower part of the sky bridge, climbed over the railings and leaped into the seawater below.
Chen Chuan paid no attention to them. He made his way towards Meng Shu's armored vehicle, and the security personnel gathered around him, their eyes filled with reverence, respectfully making way for him.
Reaching the car window, he positioned himself so that Meng Shu and Yan Yi could see him. Using the boundary token, he said, "The situation is mostly under control, but there are still some armed militants. You should stay inside for now."
Meng Shu responded, "Alright." Then she asked, "Chen Chuan, are you okay?"
"I'm fine," Chen Chuan replied. "Oh, and I tested it out. The company's products are of good quality." Seeing that everything was under control, he turned to leave, but before doing so, he glanced at a specific spot inside the car.
Meng Shu followed his gaze to an apparently empty seat, where Aunt Yu's silhouette gradually became visible. However, apart from her and Yan Yi, no one else had noticed her presence.
"It seems like Chen Chuan just saw me," Aunt Yu said. The car had one-way glass, so she couldn't see outside, but she felt like Chen Chuan had discovered her.
Li Ying explained, "Although I used the field domain to disrupt others' senses, Chen Chuan's domain is quite dominant. He probably sensed your presence when he got close."
Aunt Yu sighed, "Chen Chuan is formidable. It seems like my presence here doesn't make much difference."
Meng Shu assured her, "Both Chen Chuan and Aunt Yu are trustworthy people."
She then glanced at Yan Yi, who understood her intention and used the boundary token to communicate with the security captain. "Find a few people to collect and clean the scattered fighters' weapons. We'll hand them over to Chen Chuan later."
The security captain hesitated for a moment, then replied with vigor, "Yes, ma'am!"
Chen Chuan walked to the railing on one side of the sky bridge and looked down. Below, several speedboats were cruising on the sea, and the fallen fighters were desperately swimming towards them. In the distance, along the coastline, a few ships were also slowly sailing out.
With the field domain shield now lifted, Chen Chuan contacted the bureau and scanned the ships, sending a message: "Pay attention to those ships."
Under the combined assault of the airships' machine guns and the security squad's efforts, the attackers on the bridge were gradually eliminated. As for those who had jumped into the sea, the security team left them for the handling bureau to deal with later.
The gunfire around them went from intense to sporadic, eventually becoming infrequent. The security team members patrolled the bridge, clearing threats and obstacles while others helped transport and assist the injured.
Inside the armored vehicle, Yan Yi communicated with the security captain, "We've captured some mercenaries, but their identities are still unverifiable."
Meng Shu instructed, "Send the captives to the handling bureau and make a donation to them later."
Yan Yi understood and replied, "Alright, Miss. I'll take care of it."
Soon after, she received a message from the company, asking if they needed the company's security personnel for support. She responded that the situation was under control and there was no need for additional personnel.
A while later, the government's public maintenance department contacted them regarding compensation matters. Meng Shu promptly replied that Fusion Boundary Corporation would take responsibility for all damages on the bridge.
Most of these facilities were insured, so the corporation wouldn't bear the cost. As the victims of the attack, they would later claim compensation from the insurance company.
Any internal matters would be handled by the company's legal team.
Chen Chuan, meanwhile, circled the convoy and found nothing of concern. He returned to his vehicle.
Initially, he had intended to collect the dropped weapons, but the others didn't seem interested. Sister Huan's unique double-bladed weapon was particularly valuable as a collectible, but the security team had already taken care of it, claiming it was per instructions from above. Although it lacked a ceremonial touch, it saved him the trouble of searching.
After spending over an hour on the sky bridge, the convoy set off again, heading towards the Fusion Boundary Corporation's headquarters in the Deep Uncharted Zone. Due to the recent ambush, they proceeded at a slower pace, taking an extra hour to arrive at their destination.
The inauguration ceremony didn't require Chen Chuan's full attendance, so he didn't follow the entire process. He merely observed Meng Shu's speech to all the company employees through the Boundary Token, and later participated in the company's high-level meeting in his capacity as the Chief Security Advisor.
After a day of procedures, Meng Shu officially took over Fusion Boundary Corporation.
Although she lacked Meng Lei's prestige and experience, she could rely on Li Ying's advice and decisions, along with the support and cooperation of the Meng family members, to ensure the company's stability.
With the matter concluded, Chen Chuan's task came to a temporary close. Although he still held the title of Chief Security Advisor for Fusion Boundary, he didn't need to stay there permanently as the company's internal security was now their responsibility.
On his way back to Wu Yi after leaving the company, Wu Ju contacted him and briefed him on the situation.
It was then that Chen Chuan learned there were two more Tier Three Combatants hired to be beneath the sky bridge, blocking the Handling Bureau's rescue team.
However, they exercised restraint and didn't cause any serious injuries. When the situation on the bridge turned unfavorable, they immediately ceased resistance and were arrested. They claimed to be merely hired hands with no knowledge of the specific details.
It was unlikely that these two individuals were unaware of the situation; they must have had some understanding of it, or they wouldn't have taken the job. This was probably after consulting a lawyer, as such a claim could help them evade punishment.
These matters were beyond Chen Chuan's jurisdiction; he only wanted to know the origins of these individuals. The ability to mobilize seven or eight Tier Three Combatants at once was definitely not something a small faction could accomplish.
Wu Ju said, "Based on the current clues, it's highly likely that the Ferris Wheel Corporation is behind this."
"The Ferris Wheel Corporation?"
Chen Chuan nodded, as he had suspected this before.
"As for the first combatant you eliminated, although his skull was destroyed, through information comparison and the confessions of captives, we believe he was from overseas, a disciple of the renowned overseas martial arts hall, Wave Surge Dojo. The dojo has branches on various islands overseas, and the Ferris Wheel Corporation only hires from these disciples."
"Additionally, many of the combatants you eliminated appeared to be from Da Shun, but if you trace their ancestry back a few generations, most of them have some overseas bloodline."
"One or two might be a coincidence, but having so many individuals with similar characteristics gathered together is enough to prove it's not just a coincidence."
Chen Chuan recalled, "I remember Meng Huang had trade collaborations with overseas islands and the Ferris Wheel Corporation. Were they targeting Meng Huang with this attack on the convoy? Even if they succeeded, with Meng Huang's faction eliminated, as long as Meng Lei is still around, there's no way Fusion Boundary Corporation would do business with them again."
Wu Ju said, "We can't get much information from the captives. The employer only instructed them to cooperate 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, "Is it because I previously eliminated Meng Huang, ruining their plans?"
Although seeking revenge for this matter seemed reasonable, as many overseas island residents had narrow-minded thinking, and some acted particularly radical.
But to say that the Ferris Wheel Corporation specifically targeted him for this and mobilized a lot of resources and manpower seemed like making a mountain out of a molehill. There might be other reasons behind it.
Wu Ju said, "We're still investigating this matter, but if our inference is correct, we can't guarantee they won't try again. Executor Chen, you need to be extra vigilant."
Chen Chuan nodded, as the other party had already invested so much; it was hard to guarantee they wouldn't take similar actions again. He said, "I will be careful, Wu Ju."
After some thought, he asked, "Will the bureau investigate the Ferris Wheel Corporation next?"
"We will definitely investigate, but it's difficult to get any results for now," Wu Ju said slowly, "unless the higher-ups make a decision."
Chen Chuan understood. The Ferris Wheel Corporation also had capital from Da Shun, so even without direct evidence, they could only file a case with the Court of Appeals.
And a legal battle with a team of lawyers would likely yield no results.
Bringing down a large-scale company wasn't easy. It required the government or other companies' power and an appropriate opportunity. Even the action against the Ink Orchid Corporation was possible because its main forces had withdrawn from the Central City.
At this point, Wu Ju spoke in a deep voice, "And we've learned that the Ferris Wheel Corporation has been applying to join the Corporate Union Alliance.
A joint assessment team and representatives from multiple companies are expected to arrive in Jinbei Province soon to evaluate and inspect them. Their actions, which are both confrontational towards the government and actively expanding overseas, will not only avoid demerits but will also earn them merits."
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(End of Chapter)
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