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Chapter 520: The Situation
Chapter 520: The Situation
After Chen Chuan and Yan Yi finished their call, Chen Chuan walked to the side and picked up the box that Chen Bitong had given him from the table. He opened it and took a look inside.
Inside was a stone the size of a fist, its surface rough and uneven, seemingly unremarkable.
He reached out to touch it and was surprised to find it smooth and glossy, with a warm and soothing feel. After a brief contact, he felt his spirit invigorated, as if a burden had been lifted, and he was ready for action.
Just by touching it, he experienced numerous benefits. It was evident that this object had a powerful effect on uplifting one's spirit and would be extremely helpful to him.
But then he thought of what Sch Teacher had told him. Even if Chen Bitong's spirit was nearly perfect, it wasn't truly perfect. So, was it really unnecessary to use it, or was there another reason?
After pondering for a while, he put the item back and headed to the training room. He took out a tube of special medicine, sat down, and consumed it.
As the medicinal power spread through his body, the aberrant tissues within him became active. This time, he didn't use his second self to shield himself, allowing countless noises and disturbances to reach him.
However, having embarked on the path of cultivating spiritual power, he could still maintain his mental focus without relying on his second self, unperturbed by these abnormalities.
At that moment, he looked up and saw a slit above, like an open eye, slowly widening. Simultaneously, a viscous, glowing substance seemed to seep from the edges, dripping into this world.
He could also see that the center city seemed to be covered by a thin cocoon-like shell. Any falling substance would be blocked, but some areas appeared heavily contaminated, their color turning murky, as if they were being penetrated.
However, after a short while, they would be absorbed by some force and gradually return to their original state. But he also noticed that this force seemed somewhat unstable, sometimes strong and sometimes weak.
This was most likely the Hive Mother's protective shield. With the Hive Mother about to enter the splitting phase, such a situation had arisen.
From this perspective, when the Hive Mother truly began to split and reproduce, the situation would undoubtedly become more severe. Sch Teacher's ability to judge the approximate time frame should be accurate.
If he could make this judgment, others could do the same. When the time came, there might indeed be numerous situations, as Sch Teacher had said.
He would deal with it when the time came.
Without further contemplation, he focused solely on absorbing and cultivating his spiritual power.
After some time, he finished his meditation.
He got up, freshened up, changed his clothes, and informed Yan Yi that he didn't need a car. He declined her offer and headed downstairs, driving himself.
After half an hour, the car slowly entered the Fusion Boundary Corporation's plaza.
Chen Chuan stepped out of the car and walked towards the entrance. The security guards on both sides stood at attention and saluted him.
Yan Yi was already waiting for him at the lobby entrance. Seeing him approach, she bowed slightly and led the way. The two took the elevator to the high-level executive office, where Meng Shu was waiting, wearing the Fusion Boundary Corporation's president uniform.
Chen Chuan greeted her and glanced at the person behind her. A delicate and gentle woman stood there, smiling softly.
He acknowledged her with a nod. This was the active consciousness entity, Li Ying, and he had seen her before when escorting Meng Shu back to the company.
After exchanging greetings, they all sat down.
Yan Yi said, "Mr. Chen, the city government sent a letter today, informing us that the Hive Mother is about to enter the breeding phase. They require our company to provide security support to cooperate with the government in defending the center city."
She tapped her interface, transmitting a file: "We checked the company records. Fifteen years ago, we cooperated with the government, but this time, it might be different.
Due to a possible breach on the World Ring, the situation in the center city could be more severe than we think. Our company was also affected recently, so we want to hear your opinion, Mr. Chen. What measures should we take this time?"
Chen Chuan was aware that the Fusion Boundary Corporation might be a target due to past attacks from the opposing existence.
He said, "In my opinion, precisely because of the past attachment of the opposing existence, the company should provide as much security support as possible to cooperate with the government.
However, there's no need for excessive worry. Currently, the opposing existence doesn't seem to have any connection with us. Even if they come this time, the company won't attract their attention."
He silently added, "Because there's something more worthy of attention here."
He turned to Meng Shu and offered a suggestion: "I recommend consolidating the company's strength. During this period, Meng Shu, you should stay at the company and not return home until this time passes."
Meng Shu nodded slightly, agreeing with his suggestion. "Then, starting today, I'll stay at the company until this period is over.
Chen Chuan spoke seriously, "If there's a situation, you can contact me. I'll make sure to arrive in time."
At the same time, inside the Ferris Wheel Company, Security Director Guan Shangjing frowned as he looked at a report.
He had originally devised a series of plans. Once the Elephant Gang leader died, the gang would descend into internal strife, with two factions fighting each other. Then, Tu Liu and his men would launch an assault on the Swordfish Gang, killing most of their core members, leaving the Dewy Zone under the sole dominance of the Swordfish Gang.
With the Elephant Gang severely weakened, they would also lose Deng Xing, effectively killing two birds with one stone.
However, the Elephant Gang swiftly dealt with Tu Liu, promoted Tu Na as the new leader, and swallowed their pride. All the preparations made by the Swordfish Gang were in vain.
According to the information received, the Handling Bureau's target had interfered with the matter, preventing its success. Even Deng Xing was taken to the Handling Bureau, rendering his subsequent actions meaningless.
Guan Shangjing tossed the report onto his desk, interlaced his fingers, and stared deeply.
"Looks like we'll have to settle the score on that day..."
He looked up at the light curtain on the side, where the left side displayed a list of pending tasks, and the right side showed the directors conducting an internal meeting, which had already lasted five hours.
This was the fourth board meeting this month, primarily to decide the company's direction for the next phase. However, time was running out, and a decision had to be made.
As he was thinking, the meeting timer on the screen stopped, indicating that the meeting had concluded.
At that moment, a gentle and amiable female voice came from the interdimensional connector, "Director Guan Shang, Director Eagle Tail invites you to the Scarlet Pavilion. There's a company task that Director Eagle Tail needs to discuss with you."
Guan Shangjing stood up from his seat, left his office, and entered the private elevator. The elevator ascended, passing through floors marked with various characters until it reached the 'Scarlet' floor, where the doors opened to reveal a spacious and grand flower garden.
Inside, two deep red trees caught his eye, and above them hung rows of golden decorations. The path beneath his feet was paved with white pebbles.
He removed his shoes and stepped onto the path, bypassing the screens. Sitting upright on a couch was an elderly man in his fifties or sixties, with a stern and portly appearance.
The man wore a deep red silk robe with a distinct foreign style, his hair tied in an old-fashioned fighter's bun, and two symmetrical lines marked his face. Near his hand, on a sword rack, rested a long and a short, slightly curved, exquisite blades.
Guan Shangjing approached the old man and bowed, "Director Eagle Tail."
Director Eagle Tail spoke, "The board has made a decision to execute the 'Spring Formation Plan.'"
Guan Shangjing raised his head, "Has the company made up its mind?"
"The Union has been stationed in the company for over a hundred days, but they haven't given us a clear response regarding our evaluation. They haven't even provided an update on the progress. Their intentions are clear," Director Eagle Tail looked at Guan Shangjing, "they're waiting for us to make a decision that aligns with their wishes."
Guan Shangjing slowly straightened up and spoke gravely, "It seems they want that thing, and their appetite is enormous. Director Eagle Tail, if it's up to us, then the Ferris Wheel Company will bear the risk.
Looking at the person across from him, he said, "If we don't get a definite promise, do we need to follow their will?"
"In the current situation, we have no choice but to comply."
Director Eagle Tail spoke with a heavy voice, "Canglong Corporation and the Far Ocean Expansion Group have been taking advantage of our focus on the central region. They're stirring up conflicts between foreign countries and our company. Many countries can't withstand the pressure and have started to waver, significantly impacting our business."
As Guan Shangjing listened, the light screen behind him displayed warning signs at various foreign companies' locations on different islands.
"The decision-making group analyzed that once we decided to join the Union, this situation would persist and continue indefinitely.
After embarking on this path, the company can't turn back. We must succeed, and failure is not an option! Director Guan Shang, I ask you to stand firm in your decision!"
Guan Shangjing bowed solemnly, "Yes, I understand!"
Director Eagle Tail nodded heavily, "Since we're under scrutiny from all aspects in the central region, we can't use our people or resources. Recently, I asked you to recruit some personnel, how's the preparation going?"
Guan Shangjing looked up and replied, "Bian Yue Yizhen from Wave Tide Pavilion and Ye Jia Hong from An Yao Pavilion have both formally declined my invitation, so they probably won't come.
But Senior Apprentice Gong Ying has accepted my invitation. He'll come here, and with him will be a large group of disciples recruited from Wind Forest Pavilion."
Director Eagle Tail said, "Gong Ying Changxiu, the top disciple of Wind Forest Pavilion, I've heard of his great reputation. With him leading, it's more than enough. Director Guan Shang, I hope you can coordinate this well!"
(End of Chapter)
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