Atlas of Heaven and Man

After the door was pushed open, Meng Shu paused at the entrance. Chen Chuan saw her take a deep breath before stepping inside.

He followed her in. The living room was filled with natural light, and the autumn sun streamed in, illuminating the lavishly decorated space and making it even more opulent.

In the center of the hall, beneath an elaborate crystal chandelier, stood a heavy, solid wood desk. Beside it was a celestial globe, half the height of a person, with old-fashioned drawings and markings.

Meng Lai, the founder and current leader of Fusion Boundary Corporation, was sitting on the sofa behind the desk.

Fusion Boundary was founded sixty years ago, so he should be at least eighty years old. However, he looked like a man in his forties or fifties.

His face was handsome, and he was in excellent condition. The muscles in his face were not sagging, his skin was well-maintained, and his hair was thick and black. He exuded the aura of someone who had been in a position of power for a long time.

Chen Chuan noticed that Meng Shu's eyes were very similar to his, both with slightly upturned corners, but his eyes seemed complex and deep, like an unfathomable abyss.

At this moment, Aunt Yu walked to Meng Lai's side and whispered a few words to him. He then smiled and nodded at Chen Chuan before turning to Meng Shu and saying, "Xiao Shu, you're here."

Meng Shu stepped forward, bowed, and greeted, "Grandfather."

Meng Lai nodded and said, "Since you're here, Xiao Shu, please sit down. We're waiting for another guest."

Another guest?

Chen Chuan pondered. Could it be Meng Huang? That was likely, but the term "guest" had a peculiar connotation.

Aunt Yu said, "Please, everyone, sit down."

Chen Chuan didn't stand on ceremony. He nodded his thanks and sat down on the long sofa on the side. He glanced outside and saw Meng Xu still there in the parking lot, seemingly waiting for someone.

Aunt Yu went over, dismissed the servant, helped Meng Zheng Huai, and assisted him in sitting down, saying, "Uncle, take it easy."

"I'm old, I'm old, I get out of breath just walking a few steps."

After Meng Zheng Huai sat down, he fumbled for his hearing aid, put it on, and looked at Meng Lai, saying, "Xiao Lai, I'm here. While my ears aren't deaf yet, say what you need to say."

Meng Lai smiled and said, "Uncle, you're not old yet. If you're willing, I can arrange an implant surgery for you. With current technology, your body can be taken care of as well."

Meng Zheng Huai waved his hand and shook his head. "I've said it before, I won't install those messy things. I'm afraid I won't recognize my ancestors if I do. I'm content to have lived this long."

Meng Lai didn't try to persuade him further. He looked at Ma Guangming and said, "Lawyer Ma."

Ma Guangming bowed and said, "Mr. Meng, I'm here."

Meng Lai said, "Today, I've invited two younger members of the family, both of whom I see as promising candidates to be the family's heir. I've observed them for a long time. Now that Xiao Shu has arrived, I'll announce the first matter. Write it down…"

Ma Guangming's expression turned serious. He took out a document from his briefcase and a pen, looking at Meng Lai, waiting for him to continue.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room became quiet.

Meng Lai continued, "If Meng Huang does not arrive in this room within the allotted time today, it will be considered an automatic forfeit. I will then confirm my granddaughter, Meng Shu, as the sole candidate for the company's heir."

Meng Shu sat there, not showing any particular excitement. She couldn't be sure if this was her grandfather's reassurance or a genuine decision.

However, she knew how to maintain the appearance that her grandfather wanted to see in front of him, so her face remained calm.

Meng Lai seemed to like her performance, a hint of satisfaction showing in the depths of his eyes.

Ma Guangming quickly wrote down what Meng Lai had just said in the document. Then, he looked up, his expression slightly serious, and said, "Mr. Meng, I have recorded your words.

However, according to the agreed-upon articles of association, any decision made by Mr. Meng regarding inheritance must be confirmed and passed by the members of the Meng family and preserved in a written document."

Meng Lai hummed in agreement. He picked up the teacup on the table, blew on it, and said slowly, "I will announce it at the subsequent family meeting after today."

Ma Guangming respectfully said, "Then there will be no problem."

Meng Zheng Huai said, "Xiao Lai, this old bone of mine is here too. I'll be watching things today." He turned to Aunt Yu beside him, "Xiao Shu is the daughter of the fourth child, right?"

Aunt Yu bowed slightly and said, "Yes, she is the daughter of the fourth young master. Uncle, your memory is truly excellent."

Meng Zheng Huai chuckled, stroking his sparse beard and saying, "The fourth child is a good child, and Xiao Shu is also a good child. Xiao Lai, you decide the matter, and your uncle will support you in the clan's affairs."

Yan Yi, sitting on the side, glanced at Meng Lai sitting above, but quickly averted her gaze and looked at Ma Guangming again.

Although it seemed that Meng Lai had already made a choice, she didn't think that the situation had truly changed. All of this still depended on Meng Huang's actions. Without removing Meng Huang, these things could change at any time.

Giving the people below long-term expectations was a necessary skill for those in the company's management. As a member of the management, she deeply knew that only things that truly came to fruition had practical significance. Although some descriptions looked and sounded beautiful, they were just empty words before they were realized.

Chen Chuan heard this conversation clearly. At this moment, he had a feeling that these words were not only for Meng Shu but also for him.

To be precise, they were for the Administration behind him.

If so, he was being treated as the Administration's representative here.

But in fact, this was not wrong. The Administration had given him certain permissions to be here today. The official letter of execution was delivered yesterday with those things and was now on his person.

Ma Guangming filled out a few more copies of the document and handed them to Meng Lai for confirmation. After there were no problems, he took them back and left with Aunt Yu. Not long after, Aunt Yu returned and nodded to Meng Lai.

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Next, Meng Lai and Meng Zheng Huai talked about past events, and occasionally asked about Meng Shu's life, just like a real family elder understanding and caring for the younger generation. The atmosphere seemed more harmonious than before.

Time passed little by little. After waiting for more than half an hour, the allotted time was quickly approaching. The clock beside them began to chime.

Meng Zheng Huai stopped talking and squinted his cloudy eyes.

Yan Yi unconsciously tightened her fingers.

As the last chime faded away, the door to the living room was pushed open, and a man in his thirties walked in, saying in a teasing tone as he walked, "Oh, I'm sorry, it seems I'm late."

Chen Chuan looked over. This person looked somewhat similar to Meng Shu. His face could be considered handsome, but there was a sense of willfulness and recklessness in his expression.

The real person standing in front of him was actually a bit different from the photos the Administration had given him. The most obvious difference was his height. Meng Huang was originally about 1.8 meters tall, but he was definitely not the two meters or more he was now.

Although many technologies and implants could achieve this effect, he could be sure that Meng Huang was definitely not using this method.

Moreover, the real power holders in upper management rarely used implants or the like. They had better drugs and unique methods to improve their physical fitness and extend their lifespan.

Meng Huang didn't come alone. Behind him was a stocky man wearing sunglasses. His arms were relatively short, but his limbs were exceptionally thick. Compared to Meng Huang in front, he didn't seem very eye-catching and was easily overlooked. But after he came in, he just stood there and didn't move.

However, he could feel that this person was not simple, and he could be sure that this was a third-level combatant, probably responsible for Meng Huang's personal security.

Meng Huang first scanned the room, smiled when he saw Meng Shu and Meng Zheng Huai, and then moved his gaze to Meng Lai. A trace of contempt appeared in his eyes, and then he came to a spare sofa on his own and sat there with his legs crossed.

Meng Lai slowly said at this time: "You are late, but you still came."

Meng Huang smiled indifferently and said, "Actually, I didn't want to come, especially when facing you. Oh. Please forgive me for saying this, because when I face you, I really can't muster any respect."

Meng Zheng Huai sat on the side. From the moment Meng Huang came in, he took off his hearing aid, and then, leaning on his crutches, his head bobbed, as if he was dozing off.

Yan Yi looked at Meng Lai in disbelief. She didn't expect Meng Huang to be so rude to Meng Lai, the company's leader, and even disdain to maintain the most superficial politeness. Was it because he knew he couldn't be the heir, so he just didn't care anymore?

Meng Huang looked at Meng Shu again, "My good sister, you don't know yet, do you?" He stretched out his hand and pointed to Meng Lai, "The person sitting in front of us is just a biological substitute implanted with a consciousness coordinator.

You think he's our grandfather, don't be ridiculous!"

I suspect that we have never seen the real him from childhood to adulthood, and even the real him may no longer exist. Now, what controls the company is just a consciousness coordinator.

Are you willing to listen to the orders of a consciousness coordinator and let this thing decide our fate? Anyway, I'm not willing."

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