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Chapter 859: Security Departure from the Hometown
Chapter 859: Security Departure from the Hometown
After Liao Donghai said this, seeing that Chen Chuan showed no reaction, he knew that Chen was not interested in the matter. This gave him a clear idea.
If Chen had shown any interest after hearing about these matters, Liao would not have minded doing a favor for him. After all, Yuan An Corporation no longer had the possibility of profiting from this matter, and the senior executive who made the decision for the private research had already been dealt with. They were still handling it because, as a state-owned enterprise, they had to accept the punishment and arrangements from above. Since they were going to pay a price anyway, it might as well use this opportunity to gain favor with a Fighter.
Chen Chuan had no intention of bearing this power. Not only was the situation of the relic unclear, but it also involved multiple parties, even drawing attention at the national level. Possessing it would only invite trouble. It was easy to imagine that over the past few centuries, many people and forces must have been involved with this relic, especially since the so-called Monster's Sons were rarely seen nowadays.
This led him to another possibility: anyone who possessed this relic and gained some power might be inclined to kill others to secure the relic's completeness. They would target anyone who obtained this power. Although he did not mind sparring with others, he saw no need to involve himself in unnecessary complications.
He asked, "Apart from this method, do you have any other ways?"
Liao Donghai replied, "Yes, before coming, I consulted the experts hired by the company. If the holder of the relic is willing to give it up voluntarily, that is also possible. The relic has its own will, and if the host rejects it, the relic can be transferred to certain specific containers. However, those two people may not be willing to do so."
Chen Chuan nodded. These two people would definitely not be willing to hand over the relic. The white-haired woman's silence earlier might have been due to this reason. They would rather be killed than give up the relic voluntarily.
Liao Donghai continued, "If we don't use this method and want a simpler approach, we can have an active consciousness entity kill them, which would also allow the relic to be extracted."
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "If there's a simpler method, there must be a more complex one. Mr. Liao, please explain both."
Liao Donghai said, "We have another backup plan, which is to apply for a secret religious ceremony to slowly extract the relic. However, this method is slower and may require a certain cost, and it might not meet the approval of those above."
Chen Chuan immediately asked Liao Donghai for the relevant information. The documents showed that the secret religious ceremony, from application to setup, could take about half a month.
The extraction process might take even longer, possibly three to four months, and he would have to bear the risks involved. This was certainly less direct than simply killing them.
However, things weren't that simple. Killing was not a good solution. Based on the current situation, the two people had not committed any serious crimes, and there was no need for such extreme measures.
Moreover, they were two Fighters, and with the Great Collision approaching, every bit of help was valuable. It was better to try to win over those who were not enemies.
Therefore, he said, "Mr. Liao, let's use the last method. I will handle the communication with those above."
Liao Donghai immediately responded, "If Director Chen believes this is feasible, then we will proceed this way."
Chen Chuan then found the local telegraph operator and had him send a report to the Department of Affairs, explaining his decision and the reasons behind it.
He sent the telegram in the afternoon, and within two hours, a reply came back, agreeing and supporting his approach.
The quick response from above clearly indicated their support for his handling of the matter.
With this approval, the plan could proceed without issues.
After discussing some details with Liao Donghai, he concluded, "Mr. Liao, for now, these two people will be placed under your company's care. I hope you can handle the subsequent matters well."
Liao Donghai immediately gave a solemn assurance, "Director Chen, please rest assured. The company has learned from this lesson and will not make similar mistakes again. I will personally oversee this matter and report to you regularly via telegram."
Chen Chuan hummed in acknowledgment. In fact, it was impossible for Yuan An Corporation to gather such detailed information in such a short time. They must have been preparing for research privately after discovering these ancient martial fighters. They had initially intended to keep the benefits for themselves, but a commercial spy had exposed the matter.
This was not a decision made by just one or two executives. The person currently taking the blame was likely just a scapegoat. The government higher-ups must have understood the situation but did not pursue it deeply, instead letting Yuan An handle the aftermath as a way to atone for their mistakes.
If they failed to handle it properly, the consequences would be severe, and the upper management of Yuan An Corporation must be aware of this.
In fact, after the incident, he realized that it was unlikely to have been hidden from the Administration Bureau. Given that even Nian Fulu had heard about it, the Administration Bureau must have had intelligence. Their lack of action earlier might have been due to waiting for something, or perhaps setting up a plan. He suspected they might have been targeting Yuan An Corporation and some higher-ups in the Western Sea Province.
By intervening, he might unintentionally disrupt their plans, but that was not his concern. The other party had not communicated with him beforehand, so he only needed to fulfill his duties as the Defense Chief.
After leaving Yuan An Corporation, he boarded the company's vehicle and returned home. Since he had been delayed for a few days, his younger aunt's family had already left for his great aunt's house to celebrate the New Year, following his previous instructions.
There was a note left at home with the contact information and address of his great aunt.
His great aunt, Yu Jie, lived in Southern Mountain Province, a two-day journey by airship. With half a month of holiday remaining, he had plenty of time, so he informed the Martial Arts Council of his travel plans.
During this waiting period, he visited his parents' old house once more. He tidied up the place, cleared the surrounding weeds and vines, and then sat outside for an afternoon, just as he had done in previous years.
Before leaving, he intentionally practiced a set of wrestling moves in front of the house, a way to come to terms with his past and demonstrate his determination.
The Council's response arrived that evening, and the next morning, an airship flew to Yangzhi City. He boarded the airship with his luggage, and as he departed, he glanced back at Yangzhi, not knowing when he would return.
The airship slowly ascended, gradually leaving Yangzhi City behind in the morning light, propelled by its propellers, heading southwest.
After more than a day of flying, Chen Chuan arrived in Southern Mountain Province on the night of the 17th. Located in the heart of Great Shun, his great aunt's family lived in the military family housing area outside the central city. His great-uncle, Han Kang, was a colonel staff officer.
As he recalled the past on the airship, he realized that his mother's memories occasionally featured his younger aunt, but his great aunt rarely appeared. His younger aunt seldom mentioned her older sister, and in his childhood memories, although his great aunt had conversed with his family, they had limited interaction. He suspected that the sisters did not have a close relationship.
Since the airship landed late at night, he decided not to disturb his great aunt's family and instead spent the night on the airship. He planned to visit them the next day at an appropriate time.
Meanwhile, a car entered the military family housing area and drove into the underground parking lot of a villa.
Han Kang exited the car, carrying a briefcase. After closing the car door, he rubbed his temples, feeling exhausted despite the medication. He had attended several military meetings in recent days, and the fatigue overwhelmed him as soon as he returned home.
Upon entering the house, he asked, "Nurse Ling, who's here?"
Nurse Ling approached him and took his military uniform, saying, "Sir, it's your wife's younger sister and her family. They came to thank you for your help and brought many gifts."
"Oh..." Han Kang realized the situation. "Please take good care of them. I have some work to finish, and I might sleep very late. Tell your wife not to prepare breakfast for me."
"Yes, sir."
Han Kang had a quick meal, took a shower, and continued working. It was past two or three in the morning when he finally went to bed.
He slept until nine o'clock the next morning. When he opened his eyes, he saw his wife, Yu Jie, searching for something. "Yu Jie, what are you looking for?" he asked, surprised.
Without turning around, Yu Jie replied, "I'm looking for my old photos. Ah, here it is." She held up a photo of three beautiful girls.
"This photo was taken before I married you, with my two sisters. So many years have passed."
"Why are you looking at this now?"
"Your younger sister, Yu Wan, and her family are here, so I was reminded of the past. Ah, your second sister is so independent. She didn't even consider the young man I arranged for her."
"The one from the Fan family?"
"Yes, he's talented and has a bright future. He's ten years younger than you, and his military rank is higher, right?"
Han Kang scoffed, "You should consider who his wife is. If your matchmaking had succeeded back then, would he be in this position today? I doubt it."
Yu Jie glared at him, "How can you be so sure?"
"Okay, okay, I won't argue with you. Where are Huan and Jing?"
"Those two girls are playing with their cousin."
Han Kang thought for a moment, "Oh, I remember your second sister has a son, doesn't she? He lives with your third sister, right? Did he come with them?"
"He's on official business and will arrive a few days later."
"Official business?" Han Kang became interested. "Is this young man working for the government?"
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(End of Chapter)
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