Chapter 455: The Ferris Wheel Corporation
Chapter 455: The Ferris Wheel Corporation
In the Dew Zone, at the headquarters of the Ferris Wheel Corporation.
Beneath the holographic screen in the conference room, a massive map of the oceanic landscape was displayed on the table.
Countless islands were scattered beneath the rolling white clouds and azure waves, each marked with a name representing various island nations across the vast oceans.
The number of islands in the ocean was difficult to count precisely, totaling over thirty thousand.
In the current world, in preparation for the impending Great Collision, aside from the dominant powers like the Great Shun Republic, the Linax Federation, and the Noros Theocracy, the remaining nations and regions have strengthened their connections and cooperation under this pressure, gradually forming regional alliances.
For instance, the Paranio Faith Region, located in the northern alliance of Western Norland, situated at the junction of the eastern and western continental plates. Another example is the Samawoga Continental Alliance, situated across the sea from the western continent.
Similarly, in the Eastern Ocean, there exists the Oceanic Union, a loose alliance comprising numerous island nations. Compared to other regional alliances, this is a highly decentralized union.
When the Great Shun Republic overthrew the former imperial house, most of the island nations in the ocean sided with the old imperial house. Therefore, after the overthrow, the hostile relationship remained unresolved. The Great Shun Republic has been exerting continuous pressure and division for decades, resulting in deep internal conflicts among the island nations.
To break free from this situation, twenty-eight island nations formed a high-level conference and, with the help and support of certain external forces, established the Ferris Wheel Corporation. On the massive, constantly rotating Ferris wheel at the company's headquarters, each of the twenty-eight cabins represents one of these nations.
Although the embryonic form of the Ferris Wheel Corporation existed before the era, it has been less than ten years since its announcement and establishment.
Over the past decade, with a parallel strategy of self-research and purchasing technology from around the world, the company has developed rapidly, especially in island agriculture, ocean ranching, artificial landscape spaces, regional transportation, and advanced technology in waste processing and recycling.
In today's conference room, all twenty-eight principal directors were present, standing in front of the landscape table. The meeting leader spoke:
"The representatives of the joint entity are currently conducting a three-month to one-year observation and assessment of our Ferris Wheel Corporation. This is crucial to our potential entry into the company's joint entity, and we will also face a formidable challenge."
All the company directors wore solemn expressions, as they had reached a crossroads, deciding whether the company could find a way forward for the capital and technology they had gathered, and more importantly, the fate and future of the various island nations they represented.
Before the Great Collision truly arrived, they must prepare for every possible scenario.
"Directors, you should be clear that once the application process begins, we will inevitably provoke the hostility of the Great Shun government and domestic companies. The friendly faces of the past will be gone, and they will spare no effort to suppress and marginalize us.
The meeting leader spoke in a high-pitched tone: "They will try to knock us down, kill us, and feast on our flesh, absorbing nutrients from our corpses. We cannot afford to fail; we must ensure success!"
After the imperial war ended and the old imperial house was overthrown, the Great Shun government has been exerting continuous pressure and division for decades, using the Canglong Corporation and the Far Ocean Exploration Group.
Our biological ecosystem, algae cultivation and extraction, mineral exploration and mining, ocean transportation, military weapons, and implant technology—all these lifelines are controlled by Great Shun's state-owned enterprises and capital groups.
Now, by joining the company's joint entity, we can break through the technological blockade and gain military support from the entity. If we retreat at this step, the oceanic islands will forever be at the mercy of Great Shun and the world's companies."
The meeting leader addressed the directors: "The joint entity also has its demands. Our advantage is that they need us; they require a stable foothold in Great Shun, but the prerequisite is...
He reached out and touched the interdimensional connector, then tapped a few times on the holographic screen, which immediately displayed countless figures with brief annotations of their information.
Among them were company executives, government officials, military personnel, clients, gang members, and seemingly ordinary drivers, warehouse managers, and even unemployed individuals.
"After Wu Qi's analysis, these are the individuals who have posed a threat to the company over the past few years, and among them, the most critical figures are these few..."
The scene shifted, and most of the figures faded away, leaving only seven, including the three individuals Huan Jie had learned about, including Chen Chuan.
The meeting leader said, "To ensure that our plan to join the joint entity is not disrupted, we must eliminate these seven threats."
One of the directors glanced at the screen and spoke up: "I remember that we sent a team to eliminate a target, but it ended in failure. Since the target was a member of the Handling Bureau, they have increased their surveillance and monitoring of us. Our lawyers are still dealing with the aftermath."
"This further emphasizes the threat this individual poses to us, and it also highlights our previous lack of attention to the matter."
The meeting leader spoke, "We should rearrange our personnel and elimination teams, sparing no expense to take out these targets. We hope to see results in a short time."
One of the directors spoke up, "The fighters currently gathered by the company are being closely monitored by the Handling Bureau, making it difficult for us to mobilize additional personnel. Given the targets' exceptional abilities, I suggest we consider borrowing personnel from the Wave Pavilion. This will require the involvement of the Gong family."
The Wave Pavilion is the most renowned combat arena on the Oceanic Union. Many highly acclaimed fighters have emerged from there.
When the arena was first established, it was granted land by the royal family of the Gong clan. Therefore, only the direct heirs of the Gong clan have the authority to mobilize the true experts within.
The meeting leader said, "Then let Gong Zhanxin go there."
He looked at all the directors on both sides of the table, "Within the next three months to a year, for the company's interests and the future of various nations, we must eliminate everyone on Wu Qi's list!"
In the Wu Yi Academy dormitory, Chen Chuan had finished organizing everything, and by the time he was done, it was already the 28th. He planned to depart for Yangzhi City that evening.
However, he recalled the task Liang Specialist had given him, so he checked the platform and indeed found some scattered discussions about Chen Bitong.
The main topic was the establishment of a training course in Central City, and someone proudly displayed an invitation letter, which sparked envy among many.
Chen Chuan examined the letter and deduced that the person who presented it was likely a government official from Central City. The comments below were mostly from young people of similar status.
It seemed that Chen Bitong's influence was not limited to the Convergence Zone; it extended beyond his own reputation to the power of his faction.
Chen Chuan noticed that the invitation letter was dated February, which would coincide with the start of the new semester at Wu Yi Academy. By then, he should also be returning to Yangzhi City.
After a moment's thought, he exited the platform and headed to the training room to continue his cultivation for the day.
At 8 p.m., he carried his luggage out of the dormitory, drove out of the Mystic Palace Tower in his Gaud Car, and as usual, bid farewell to the red veil atop the tower with a respectful gesture before gradually driving away under its watchful gaze.
Since he had arranged to return to Yangzhi City with Lu Fang, he first headed to the Shen Wei District. After more than an hour, he arrived at the underground combat arena.
The Central City night was aglow with various lights, and even this quiet street was illuminated by crisscrossing neon lights and beams.
Lu Fang was already waiting there with his luggage. When he saw the car approaching, he waved and walked over.
Chen Chuan twisted the rotating lock on the passenger side door, then opened the trunk for Lu Fang to place his luggage. After securing the luggage, Lu Fang returned to the car.
As Lu Fang sat down, he noticed Chao Ming crouching in the back seat and asked in surprise, "Is this..."
Chen Chuan explained, "His name is Chao Ming."
Chao Ming chirped and greeted Lu Fang.
Lu Fang smiled and said, "Hello."
Chen Chuan asked, "Have all the senior's matters been resolved?"
Lu Fang turned and replied, "Yes, everything's taken care of. There are two seniors at the combat arena who won't be returning home for the holidays, and not many people train during that time anyway. As for Thirteen, she won't be taking on any more commissions during the holiday season."
Chen Chuan nodded. Previously, Lu Fang had mentioned that although Thirteen had resonance technology, her lack of identity often led to clients defaulting on payments. Sometimes, Lu Fang would step in to help her, and she would share some of the compensation with him. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Chen Chuan started the car and drove onto the highway.
At that moment, he couldn't help but recall the words Ni Qianxi had told him a few days ago.
He wondered why the Ferris Wheel Corporation was targeting him, and perhaps the usual logic couldn't be applied to this situation.
Attacking him in Central City would be more difficult than doing so outside.
However, if the Ferris Wheel Corporation wanted to make a move, they were unlikely to do so in Yangzhi City. Instead, they might choose the National Highway, as it was open and secluded, with no one to provide support, making it easier to mobilize personnel.
But from the time Chen Chuan left until now, he hadn't noticed any surveillance or tailing from Wu Bei. His itinerary had been shielded, so the journey back should be safe.
On the contrary, when he returned to Central City again, those with ill intentions could deduce his return timeframe based on his telegrams and past circumstances.
Therefore, if they were to make a move, it would likely be at that time.
However, this was just his speculation, as he wasn't clear about the other party's intentions or determination. It was also possible that he was overthinking it.
Nevertheless, it was always wise to be prepared in advance.
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(End of Chapter)
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