Celestial Human Diagram

In Ji Yang District, aboard a ship at the Overseas Port, the Ferris Wheel Company’s manager received news that the operation had failed. He left immediately, personally taking the original telegram back to the company to find the head of the operations department.

After the department head read the telegram, he shook his head. ’Neither of the two targets were eliminated... Even a disciple from Langtao Hall couldn’t do it...?’

The manager replied, "According to the telegram, Jian Chengsheng used the ’God of the Blade’ technique, but he still failed to harm the main target..."

At this, he looked up and said, "Sir, I think to deal with a target like this, we need to hire a more powerful Fighter..."

The department head frowned. ’If we could do that, the company would have done so long ago. We wouldn’t have needed to hire someone from Langtao Hall.’ This was Dashun territory; they were under a great many restrictions. He said slowly, "This will require a decision from the board of directors." Then he asked, "Have you cleaned up the loose ends?"

The manager said, "They’ve been cleaned up. There won’t be any direct evidence pointing to us."

The department head said in a low voice, "Sometimes, you don’t need direct evidence. But with the person dealt with, it’s one less problem."

The last incident wasn’t over yet. This time, the Processing Bureau probably wouldn’t let this slide so easily. The company would likely face immense pressure, and in the end, they might have to push a few people out to take the blame.

He glanced at his capable subordinate, was silent for a moment, and then said, "Wait for me here. I’ll go report this to the board members myself."

Meanwhile, after a night’s rest at the villa, Chen Chuan drove his Gard Car around Central City with Weidong and Wu Han the next day to familiarize them with the surroundings.

At lunch, he asked Wu Han, "Senior Brother, do you want to stay here for a few days to acclimate, or are you looking to get into something?"

Wu Han said, "Ha, Junior Brother, you know me. I can’t sit still. From what you said before, there should be plenty of commissions available here in Central City, right?"

Chen Chuan nodded. "Senior Brother Wu, even though you don’t have official citizen status, Central City is big enough that as long as you’re capable, there’s plenty of room to operate. I’ll introduce you to someone. If you’re okay with it, Senior Brother, you can follow him for a bit to get familiar with the situation here, then decide what to do."

Wu Han said, "Alright, I’ll follow your lead, Junior Brother."

Chen Chuan immediately contacted Old Qi, deciding to have him take Wu Han on a few commissions to start.

This was planned in advance. Old Qi had official citizen status and was an employee of a legitimate commission company. He had worked with Wuyi Academy frequently in the past and had a lot of experience cooperating with Fighters, so he knew how to make arrangements.

Especially now, with Old Qi being watched by the Plague Cult and not daring to go out, it was the perfect opportunity for Wu Han to go and coordinate with him. They could watch each other’s backs.

Contacting Old Qi went smoothly. As soon as Chen Chuan explained the situation, he immediately agreed.

From Old Qi’s perspective, this wasn’t Chen Chuan asking him to look after a classmate at all. It was clearly a move to find him a helper for protection. He was filled with gratitude and secretly thought, ’How can I best carry out the tasks he’s given me?’

After settling the matter and having lunch, Chen Chuan took the two of them to see a few more major locations in the city. He first dropped Weidong off back at the academy and then took Wu Han to Old Qi’s temporary residence. After introducing them and seeing that everything was fine, he drove away.

On his way back, he contacted his cousin, Gao Ming. "Gao Ming, are you coming back tonight? My aunt knows you’re living alone and asked me to bring you something. Also, I have something I need to discuss with you."

Gao Ming said, "There’s a conference office building near my firm, Cousin. Let’s talk there. You’re my number one client, and I have time right now."

"Alright, I’ll be there in an hour."

Around five o’clock, Chen Chuan’s Gard Car entered the Weiguang District. Besides the White Bird District, this was the area in Central City with the best public facilities and security.

The Central City Government Building, the Ring Cross Conference Hall, and the branch offices of most mega-corporations and high-end firms were located here. The Processing Bureau had concentrated a significant portion of its elite forces in the area.

Just on his way over, four Second Level Executioners had greeted him in succession. It was clear that if a problem arose anywhere here, multiple Third Limit Fighters would arrive within minutes.

’So, the many violent incidents in Central City aren’t really due to a complete lack of force. Sometimes, the problem is actually one of resource allocation.’

Arriving at the designated conference building, he parked his car and took the elevator to the pre-arranged meeting room on the eighty-second floor. When he walked in, Gao Ming had already arrived.

The two greeted each other and sat down by the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Chen Chuan said, "The things are in the trunk. Take them with you when you leave."

Gao Ming smiled faintly. "Okay, Cousin."

Against the backdrop of Central City’s evening scenery outside the window, Chen Chuan and Gao Ming made small talk. After finishing a cup of tea, he brought up the matter of the Ferris Wheel Company’s attack.

After listening intently, Gao Ming said, "Cousin, my personal opinion is that even with government pressure, without concrete evidence, the most the Ferris Wheel Company will do is offer some sort of explanation and compensation.

"That’s as far as it will go. If the higher-ups really wanted to deal with the Ferris Wheel Company, it would never be because of this incident. It would be for other reasons."

Chen Chuan grunted in acknowledgment. He had anticipated as much.

’Although the Ferris Wheel Company isn’t a global mega-corporation, it has a significant number of stakeholders behind it.’

’Furthermore, the company has its own armed forces and possesses its own active Consciousness Body. Not to mention its influence over the many islands in the Outer Ocean, more than half of the commercial activity in Yinglu District alone is related to it. Many people would never allow it to run into trouble.’

He said, "But now, for some unknown reason, the Ferris Wheel Company has me in its sights. I don’t think they’ll give up so easily."

Gao Ming understood his meaning. He said, "Cousin, an individual can’t fight a major corporation on their own. The only thing that can take on a company is another company, or the power of the government. But for that, you have to wait for an opportunity..."

He chuckled. "For example, the Molan Company back then fell because it tried to get its hands on Yangzhi’s water source... Actually, in my opinion, the Ferris Wheel Company isn’t far from that dangerous line itself."

Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. "The Federation?"

Gao Ming said, "Yes, the Federation. The Federation’s inspection involves the power plays of those at the top. I have no way of knowing what the Dashun Government is truly thinking, but this matter itself has certainly reached a dangerous boundary. Past examples all prove this point."

His tone grew serious. "The Ferris Wheel Company’s assassination attempt on you, Cousin, as well as the one targeting Director Lei, are clearly not normal actions. Therefore, I deduce this may be related to Ferris Wheel’s bid to join the Federation.

"Until they officially join the Federation, they probably won’t stop these kinds of actions. Not just against you, Cousin, but very likely in other areas as well. And as long as they continue, they will gradually approach that bottom line.

"So, Cousin, we need to wait.

"Waiting isn’t giving up. It’s waiting for the enemy to make a mistake, waiting for a bigger opening to appear before striking back. Cousin, you’re a Fighter; you should understand this better than I do."

Chen Chuan said, "You’re right, Gao Ming. But using Fighters as an example again, we don’t just wait passively. We use proactive attacks to force the enemy to reveal an opening. So I want to ask..." He looked at Gao Ming. "Can we try to push them toward that bottom line?"

Gao Ming smiled. "That depends on the strength of the one doing the pushing. If you’re strong enough, then you’re strong enough to move this forward. It’s not like there are no options. In fact, I think some people should be more anxious than we are. I recall you’ve had contact with people from the Canglong Company, Cousin?"

Chen Chuan nodded.

Gao Ming said, "The Ferris Wheel Company is backed by the Outer Sea Islands and the Ocean Alliance. This is public information. The Canglong Company’s main business is also out there. If the Ferris Wheel Company joins the Federation, Canglong’s interests will be the first to be harmed.

"Besides the Canglong Company, there’s also the Overseas Development Group. Both are National Enterprises. They will undoubtedly be the first to feel the pressure from Ferris Wheel’s rising momentum. They won’t just sit back and do nothing.

"So, I don’t think you need to rush into anything, Cousin. Once they learn that your attack was related to the Ferris Wheel Company, they might take the initiative to contact you."

He pushed up his glasses and said, "If they remain inactive, it means they have deeper plans, or a greater power from above is holding them down. In that case, it’s even more crucial not to act rashly.

"In short, the important thing now is to wait, while also making the necessary preparations. I believe time is on our side."

Chen Chuan thought for a moment, then said, "Gao Ming, Ferris Wheel investigated my background in Yangzhi last time. It’s possible they’ll target you too, so you need to be careful."

Gao Ming smiled. "I know. That’s why ever since someone investigated you, Cousin, I’ve been staying in the firm’s dormitory. I haven’t gone back to my apartment."

Chen Chuan nodded. ’No wonder Gao Ming asked to meet here.’ Gao Ming’s Litigation Master firm was quite prestigious. It had its own independent security, and it purchased city security services for every Litigation Master. The Processing Bureau also concentrated a substantial force here, so there was almost no fear of any problems.

He reminded him, "Remember to stay in touch."

Gao Ming said seriously, "I will, Cousin."

After discussing a few more issues, the two left the meeting room together and parted ways in the building’s plaza.

He got back in his car and had just settled in when a message suddenly arrived from the academy’s platform. He opened it and Hong Fu’s voice played:

"Hello, Chen. The instructor you applied for will arrive at the academy on February 1st. Please go and meet them yourself."

Chen Chuan’s spirits lifted. He had participated in the defense mission precisely to earn guidance from a higher level, and now, he had finally gotten it.

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