Chapter 505: Collaboration
Chapter 505: Collaboration
Chen Chuan and Mr. Gu Haiting arrived on the deck. The spring sunlight danced on the ocean's surface, creating dazzling golden patches of light, while the warm breeze ruffled their clothes and hair.
Gazing at the majestic and magnificent Central City in the distance, the two men approached the railing. Below, the deep blue seawater rippled with waves, and occasionally, white seabirds glided past the nearby shore.
Chen Chuan looked towards the direction of the Dewy Zone. Even from this distance, he could still make out the silhouette of a massive Ferris wheel.
Mr. Gu Haiting took two boxes from a waiter and handed one to Chen Chuan before opening the other himself.
At that moment, the waves below churned, and several dolphins swam by. Some poked their heads out of the water, gazing up at them, while others playedfully swam under the yacht's hull.
Mr. Gu Haiting scooped a handful of granular substance from the box and scattered it into the water.
The dolphins below immediately started squealing with delight, leaping out of the water to compete for the food. Some even jumped so high that they cleared the yacht's bow and landed on the other side, creating huge splashes.
This level of expressiveness was far beyond that of ordinary dolphins.
Mr. Gu Haiting explained, "These are altered dolphins, specially researched and modified by our company. They have implants that can help us rescue and find certain special things."
"Special things?" Chen Chuan asked.
Mr. Gu Haiting replied, "Captain Chen, there are rifts between the two worlds on land, and the same is true for the sea. However, these rifts in the ocean have remained largely unknown to us, according to records from the old era and new-era probes. The scarcity of rifts in the ocean is primarily evidenced by the rarity of mutated sea creatures. We once attempted to establish a Central City in the open sea, but the rifts we managed to gather were few and far between. Due to certain reasons, we didn't pursue it further.
Although these rifts are rare, whenever they appear, they still affect the surrounding creatures, causing them to undergo a degree of alteration. These modified dolphins can effectively help us locate these mutated creatures and, consequently, the rifts.
One of the responsibilities undertaken by our companies, Canglong Corporation and Far Ocean Exploration Group, is to find ways to eliminate these mutated creatures, understand the situation with the rifts in the sea, and then isolate and seal them."
Chen Chuan listened intently. He was well aware that, in addition to their responsibilities, these two companies must have reaped substantial benefits. Moreover, the purpose of modifying creatures likely went beyond this, probably involving the research of armed implants and various biological modification technologies.
However, in the current global context, this was hardly considered a significant issue. Almost every company worldwide was engaged in similar activities before the impending Great Collision.
Mr. Gu Haiting scattered another handful of feed into the water, "Those people in the open sea have always wanted to establish their own Central City. The government has been suppressing them through our two companies. There's no need to delve into the historical entanglements. In any case, we have no reason to easily give up what we've already obtained.
These people in the open sea have the backing of the Linax Federation and some international organizations. They've been vying with us for dominance over the open sea. The establishment of the Ferris Wheel Company bears the mark of the Linax Federation."
He didn't hesitate to add, "Regardless of this company's original intention, from the moment of its establishment, it has been our enemy."
He glanced at Chen Chuan again, "I'm not just referring to Canglong Corporation and Far Ocean Exploration Group, but also to you, Captain Chen."
"Oh? How so?" Chen Chuan inquired.
Mr. Gu Haiting said, "Captain Chen, please log into our internal platform. I'd like to show you something."
Chen Chuan tapped on the interface and connected to the nearest Ivory Horn platform. Mr. Gu Haiting then sent him a list.
"Captain Chen, this is a report we've gathered. These are people who have mysteriously died in the past six months, and it can be confirmed that they were all murdered."
Chen Chuan took a look. There were numerous violent conflicts in Central City every day, making it impossible to conduct a detailed count. At first glance, these people varied in age and had no apparent connections.
After some thought, Chen Chuan asked, "Is there any link between these people?"
Mr. Gu Haiting replied, "From this alone, it's hard to tell, but..." He tapped again, and the individuals appeared in the form of photos, with their time and cause of death listed below.
Chen Chuan noticed something. All these deaths had occurred within the last few months, and most were caused by gunshots, car accidents, drugs, and other incidents.
"Were these people murdered by an organized group?" Chen Chuan asked, looking up.
Mr. Gu Haiting nodded.
"These cases are mixed in with many other deaths in Central City, making them quite inconspicuous. However, no matter how discreetly they operate, they still leave traces.
Since discovering this situation, our company has been monitoring it. Through active consciousness comparison and analysis, we've gradually identified similar cases and pieced together a pattern, leading to a source."
He looked at Chen Chuan and gave an answer that was not at all surprising.
"Ferris Wheel Company."
Chen Chuan glanced at the names displayed above and noticed that some of them were quite influential, while others were just ordinary citizens, seemingly harmless to the Ferris Wheel Company. The company's actions appeared random and purposeless.
"Why kill these people?"
Mr. Gu shook his head, "I don't know, but this won't be a mindless slaughter."
He looked at Chen Chuan, "Captain Chen, you've been attacked by the Ferris Wheel Company before. So we're thinking, could these seemingly random attacks be specifically targeting you? Otherwise, with the position you hold, they wouldn't need to send someone from Wave Tide Pavilion to deal with you..."
He smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I didn't mean to underestimate you, Captain Chen. It's just that the power you wield doesn't really pose a threat to them."
Chen Chuan acknowledged this, saying, "That's true." Then he added, "I didn't expect your company to have heard about this as well."
Mr. Gu said, "Due to our business, we have to pay attention to the activities of the Foreigners. The one you killed, Jian Chengsheng, was the most promising disciple of Wave Tide Pavilion.
It's said that after Wave Tide Pavilion learned of the news, a disciple named San Cheng Huang expressed interest in challenging you, and he is much stronger than Jian Chengsheng. Captain Chen, you should be careful."
Chen Chuan calmly replied, "Is that so? I'm looking forward to it." He was always willing to test his skills against a worthy opponent.
Mr. Gu said, "Captain Chen, we've seen the Ferris Wheel Company's apology and compensation to the Handling Bureau, but to be honest, that's just for show.
Don't be fooled by their recent good behavior. According to our informant within the Ferris Wheel Company, their personnel have been frequently active in various places in the Foreign Lands, contacting and passing messages. There's definitely something big coming soon."
He spoke sincerely, "Captain Chen, we're not hiding the fact that we want to deal with the Ferris Wheel Company. If you're on their list, they'll eventually come after you again. So we think that, in this regard, we have a common enemy, and we can provide you with some assistance."
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "Then thank you."
He didn't reject the other party's overt goodwill, and Mr. Gu was right; they were now on the same side.
Even when discussing the matter with Gao Ming, he had considered this aspect. It would be challenging for him to deal with the Ferris Wheel Company alone, and their attacks were unpredictable.
But if Canglong Corporation got involved, it would be a different story. Even just providing information would be a significant help.
Mr. Gu smiled.
"In the coming days, the atmosphere in Central City might become more tense, hmm..." He tried to ask, "I assume Captain Chen already knows about this?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
Mr. Gu, seeing that he was already aware, felt relieved and continued, "At that time, the upper echelon's power will be focused on dealing with the potential crisis. The Ferris Wheel Company won't be so well-behaved then."
Chen Chuan understood his implication; at that time, the Ferris Wheel Company might do things they usually wouldn't dare to or find difficult.
He also thought of something else. The Union's decision to move in and investigate the Ferris Wheel Company at this critical juncture seemed too coincidental. Could their intention be that simple?
It was impossible to think otherwise.
"Mr. Gu, thank you for the reminder."
Mr. Gu said, "Captain Chen, you're too kind. By the way, Captain Chen, aside from the Wave Tide Pavilion disciple I mentioned earlier, you should also be cautious of this person." As he spoke, he passed a photo of a middle-aged man with a sullen expression.
"This is Guan Shangjing, the Ferris Wheel Company's external operations director and security chief. He's a disciple of the Foreign Lands' Three Pavilions. In an environment like the Foreign Lands, the security chief must possess sufficient martial prowess.
Our analysis shows that if they refuse to give up on targeting you, there's a high possibility they'll take matters into their own hands. But you don't need to worry too much about other places."
He spoke sternly, "Some things may be beyond the government's direct reach, but competition between companies is very normal.
Chen Chuan immediately understood his meaning. He said slowly, "If he really comes looking for me, I won't let him leave."
Mr. Gu's smile widened, and he extended his hand, saying sincerely, "Captain Chen, during this time, we're willing to provide you with some conveniences. If you need anything, you can contact us directly. Canglong Corporation and Far Ocean Expansion Group are willing to offer you the necessary assistance."
Chen Chuan shook his hand, "I won't be polite."
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(End of Chapter)
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