Chapter 424: The Union
Chapter 424: The Union
The Union, short for the Corporate United Consortium, is an organization established by numerous multinational corporations, initially aimed at countering external threats to their interests, as not all governments are as powerful as the Dashun government.
However, as the Union's membership grew, so did its influence, eventually surpassing many national governments in power and forming an organization above most countries.
Chen Chuan, an executive from the Processing Bureau, had access to the Union's information. This was an unavoidable fact.
The Union categorizes its members based on their company's scale, location, and influence, with the primary members sharing resources and information, jointly assuming risks, and influencing government decisions.
Although the Ferris Wheel Company is not as large as those multinational corporations, once it joins the Union, it can benefit from avoiding international regulations, sharing intelligence, lobbying governments, and even gaining access to technologies within the Union that are not sold externally.
The Union's influence is not limited to the real world; the teams jointly formed by the Union also serve as a part of the World Ring's power maintenance.
Therefore, the major countries of the world choose to temporarily tolerate the Union, as the Great Collision is imminent, and internal conflicts will only weaken their own strength.
Chen Chuan realizes that if the Ferris Wheel Company's matter is settled, it will be almost impossible to resolve it at the government level.
He doesn't ask Wu what the bureau will do, but he knows that the Dashun government will definitely try to hinder this matter. However, the outcome is hard to predict.
But these matters are not his concern for now. His priority is to fulfill the Defense Department's request, participate in the World Ring's defense mission, and then find a mentor to guide his next steps.
No matter how the world changes, he can only rely on his own strength.
After the call with Wu, he drove back to Wu Yi Academy and unloaded the weapons from his car, placing them in the training room.
The collection here has grown, with various types of weapons taking up a lot of space. He only has simple shelving and empty cabinets, which are not ideal for display.
Indeed, the training room is not designed for weapon storage, and it's inconvenient. He decides it's time to move them to the villa.
With this thought, he makes up his mind to take care of it today.
He puts the weapons into the weapon bag and makes two trips to load them onto the Gard vehicle. Then he drives to the villa, which is nearby, arriving in less than ten minutes.
There are five Sword Guards at the villa, and he contacts them through the Boundary Vessel. Seeing his arrival, they open the gate for him. After parking the car in the independent garage, he carries the weapons to the weapon collection room without any assistance.
The room is entirely different from the dormitory, divided into various display areas with designated spots for different weapons on the walls and shelves.
In addition to the suspended racks, there are also built-in and wall-mounted display methods, and each spot is illuminated to allow the owner to better appreciate every weapon displayed here.
He carefully wipes each weapon and then places them in their designated spots.
Stepping back a few steps, he feels a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
The only regret is that there aren't enough weapons, and his gaze quickly moves on.
Just a moment ago, he felt there were plenty, but now he realizes they only occupy a small corner of the collection room. He needs to work harder.
After admiring the collection for a while, he leaves the room and closes the door. The weapon room is semi-enclosed, making it convenient for maintenance without the need for constant supervision.
He goes downstairs to the kitchen, makes himself a cup of tea, and then heads to the balcony on the fourth floor. He brings a chair from inside and sits down to enjoy the view.
The environment here is also excellent, with birds chirping and greenery all around. There's even a Wetland Park in front. If it weren't for the fact that Wu Yi Academy has Hongfu as a sparring partner and higher defense levels, this place would be more suitable for living.
To complete the defense here, the first requirement is to have a Field Interference Creature, as the biofield of external creatures can easily invade. Moreover, for a large villa like this, without a Resonator as a guard, there's almost no secrecy from the outside world.
With this thought, he opens the Boundary Vessel's light curtain and casually searches for a while.
With his current status as a Third Limit Fighter, he can access platforms that were previously inaccessible.
However, after searching for a while, numerous recommendations pop up, including some Skill Figures highly recommended by sellers.
He notices that these figures are all products of the Paper Figure Company.
He is already familiar with their products, such as the Sword Guards below and the "Number Thirteen."
These Skill Figures are not only for guarding but have also been accepted by many upper-level individuals.
Paper Figure Company employs hypnosis commands, implant keys, and a three-level control system to ensure their puppets remain loyal solely to their respective purchasers. They guarantee that the puppets will never betray their owners and will even comply if instructed to attack the Paper Figure Company itself.
In reality, the most advanced puppet technology belongs to Original Person Company, which operates on a high-end path and doesn't primarily focus on puppets. Paper Figure Company, however, is the most prominent business in this field within the country.
He pondered for a moment, recalling that Original Person Company also had a branch in Jinbei Central City, located in the corporate cluster of Wei Guang District, and is one of Wu Yi's significant sponsors. However, it typically maintains a low profile.
Unless specifically mentioned, most people would overlook the existence of this company. Nevertheless, Original Person Company is one of the vital members of the company union mentioned by Director Wu. Among the numerous companies, it is an undeniable presence.
As for the Original Person Company card he possessed, it seemed to suggest some connection between his parents and the company. Yet, this card had been invalidated over a decade ago.
There were many things he couldn't yet discern.
But he wasn't worried. He believed that with a thorough investigation, he should be able to uncover clues and uncover the truth.
After finishing a cup of tea, he put on the Boundary Vessel given to him by Agent Liang and directly contacted the woman who had picked him up last time. During that trip, he learned that her surname was Ji.
After connecting, she said, "Ji Cadre, Agent Liang asked me to report by the end of the month. I've finished processing the hand, and I'm ready for deployment."
Ji Cadre immediately sent him a form, saying, "Executive Chen, please fill out this defense plan registration form and send it back to me."
Chen Chuan acknowledged and took a look at the form, which was a defense plan registration sheet. After filling it out, he sent it back.
After a short wait, Ji Cadre said, "The form has been submitted. Please wait patiently, Executive Chen. Within three days, we will send you the mission details. Please prepare accordingly, and during this time, refrain from taking on other tasks or commissions."
Chen Chuan thanked her, "Appreciate the reminder. I understand."
As he was about to undertake a defense mission, he wasn't sure how long it would take. Based on Director Wu's words, it shouldn't be too long, but it might not be a short-term endeavor either. Therefore, he needed to inform his regular contacts.
He first contacted Gao Ming, leaving him with a few instructions. Then, he greeted Wu Bei and subsequently contacted Tan Zhi, informing him that Chao Ming might need to stay with him for a while longer.
The latter assured him there was no problem. He also mentioned that he no longer lived at home but had rented a place outside, making it convenient for him to follow a teacher's training. He invited Chen Chuan to visit anytime.
As he spoke, he sent Chen Chuan an address.
Chen Chuan noticed that the location was not far from Wu Yi, and it was indeed a great choice for Tan Zhi's residence. It was close to a lively Happy Jump Bar and within two kilometers of a Dance Theatre.
He smiled, acknowledging the excellent choice of location, truly befitting of Tan Zhi's residence.
At this moment, he contacted Lao Qi. However, this time, it took a while before the call connected, and Lao Qi's voice sounded slightly hoarse and fatigued.
Sensing something amiss, Chen Chuan asked, "Lao Qi, is everything okay?"
Lao Qi replied, "Chen, I was actually looking for you. If you want to ask about Secret Sect materials, my usual source can no longer obtain them..."
Chen Chuan raised an eyebrow. The Secret Sect materials he had previously purchased from Lao Qi were of excellent quality and ample quantity, making him a reliable source.
However, even if Lao Qi couldn't provide the materials, Chen Chuan had another option—the Road Connect Logistics channel. Many items from the lower city area could be found there.
He was more concerned about Lao Qi's situation. Lao Qi explained, "The friend who sold me Secret Sect materials has always been making money on the side, but his backers found out. So, he escaped from the lower city area, and I helped him find a place to stay. But the local gangs from the lower city area have come looking for him.
They took him away, but those gang members seem intent on tracing the materials' whereabouts. I can't go home for now, so I've been living in my car with Xiao Qi."
"How long has it been?" Chen Chuan asked.
"A while," Lao Qi replied.
"Lao Qi, where are you now? Okay, don't worry about this for now. I'll come by later." Chen Chuan ended the call.
After finishing his tea, he stood up and left the building. He called home first, informing his family that he would be on a mission soon and might not be reachable by phone. If they needed to contact him, they could do so through Gao Ming.
Then he left in his Gard Vehicle, heading toward the location Lao Qi had mentioned.
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(End of Chapter)
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