Atlas of Heaven and Man

In the Jiyang District, on a ship at the distant sea port, the head of the Ferris Wheel Company, upon receiving news of the failed operation, immediately left and personally took the original telegram back to the company, finding the director of the operations department.

After the director read the telegram, he shook his head, "Neither target was eliminated… So even the disciples of the Roaring Tides Hall couldn't do it…"

The person in charge replied, "According to the telegram, Jian Chengcheng used the 'God of the Blade' technique, but still failed to inflict any damage on the primary target…"

Saying this, he looked up and said, "Director, I believe that to deal with such a target, we need to enlist a more powerful fighter…"

The director frowned. If they could do that, the company would have done it long ago, and wouldn't have had to specifically invite someone from the Roaring Tides Hall. They were on Da Shun's territory, and their restrictions were very numerous. He slowly said, "This needs to be decided by the board of directors." He then asked, "Was the cleanup done cleanly?"

The person in charge said, "It was cleaned up. There won't be any direct evidence pointing to us."

The director said in a deep voice, "Sometimes direct evidence isn't needed, but getting rid of people always reduces some trouble."

The last incident hadn't ended yet, and this time the Bureau of Investigation wouldn't let this matter go easily. The company would likely face great pressure next, and in the end, they would probably push a few people out to take responsibility.

He looked at his capable subordinate in front of him, was silent for a moment, and said, "Wait here for me for a while. I'll personally report this matter to the directors."

On the other side, after resting in the villa for a night, the next day Chen Chuan drove the Cadde car again, taking Wei Dong and Wu Han around the central city, letting them familiarize themselves with the surrounding environment.

When they were having lunch, he said to Wu Han, "Senior, are you going to stay for a few days to adapt, or do you want to do something?"

Wu Han said, "Hey, junior, you don't know me yet. How could I be idle? Listening to your previous introduction, there should be a lot of commissioned tasks to do here in the central city, right?"

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Senior Wu, although you don't have formal citizenship, the central city is big enough. As long as you have the ability, there is enough room to display it. I'll introduce you to someone. If you have no objections, senior, then follow him to familiarize yourself with the situation here first, and then decide what to do."

Wu Han said, "Okay, I'll listen to you, junior."

The contact with Lao Qi went very smoothly. Chen Chuan explained the situation, and he immediately agreed.

In Lao Qi's view, this wasn't Chen Chuan asking him to take care of a classmate, but clearly finding him a helper who could protect him. His heart was full of gratitude, secretly thinking about how to do what he was told.

After deciding on this matter, after lunch, Chen Chuan took the two of them to some of the main locations in the city, then first sent Wei Dong back to the academy, and then sent Wu Han to Lao Qi's temporary residence, introducing the two of them. Seeing that there was nothing else, he drove away.

On the way back, he contacted his cousin Gao Ming: "Gao Ming, are you coming back tonight? Aunt knows you live alone and asked me to bring you something. Also, I have something to discuss with you."

Gao Ming said, "There's a conference office building near our law firm, cousin. Let's talk over there. You're my first client, and I have time now."

"Okay, I'll be there in an hour."

At about five o'clock, Chen Chuan's Cadde car entered the Weiguang District, which, apart from the Whitebird District, was the place in the central city with the best public facilities and security.

The central city government building, the Ring Cross Conference Hall, and most of the giant companies' branch offices and high-end law firms were located here. The Bureau of Investigation concentrated a considerable number of elites here.

Just when he came over, four Level 2 enforcers greeted him in succession. It could be seen that if any problem occurred here, several Third Threshold fighters would arrive within minutes.

So the many violent incidents in the central city weren't really entirely due to a lack of force. Sometimes the problem was actually in the allocation of resources.

When he arrived at the agreed-upon conference building, he parked the car and took the elevator to the conference room on the eighty-second floor that had been arranged in advance. When he walked in, Gao Ming had already arrived one step ahead.

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

Gao Ming smiled slightly and said, "Okay, cousin."

Accompanied by the evening scenery of the central city outside the floor-to-ceiling window, Chen Chuan chatted with Gao Ming for a while, and after drinking a cup of tea, he talked to him about the Ferris Wheel Company's attack.

After Gao Ming listened carefully, he said, "Cousin, I personally believe that even if the government puts pressure on them, the Ferris Wheel Company will at most give some explanations and compensation without any concrete evidence.

That's the most that will happen. If the higher-ups really want to deal with the Ferris Wheel Company, it definitely won't be because of this matter, but for other reasons."

Chen Chuan hummed in agreement. He had expected this.

Although the Ferris Wheel Company wasn't a world-class giant enterprise, the related parties involved behind it were indeed quite numerous.

Moreover, this company also had its own military armed forces and possessed its own active consciousness entities. Not to mention its influence on many islands in the outer ocean, a large part of the commercial activities in the Yinglu District were related to it, and many people would not allow it to have problems.

He said, "But now the Ferris Wheel Company may have targeted me for some unknown reason, and I think they may not give up so easily."

Gao Ming understood what he meant. He said, "Cousin, with personal strength, there is no way to fight against a large company. Only another company can deal with a company, or with the help of the government's power, but this requires waiting for an opportunity…"

He smiled and said, "For example, the Molan Company was because it tried to get involved in Yangzhi's water source… In my opinion, the Ferris Wheel Company is not far from this dangerous limit either."

Chen Chuan thought for a moment, "A consortium?"

Gao Ming said, "Yes, a consortium. The consortium's investigation involves the power play of the higher-ups. I don't know what the Da Shun government is thinking, but this matter itself must have reached a dangerous boundary. Past examples have proved this point."

He said in a serious tone, "The Ferris Wheel Company's assassination attempt against you, cousin, and this assassination attempt against Director Lei, are obviously not normal actions. Therefore, I infer that this matter may be related to the Ferris Wheel Company joining the consortium.

Before they truly join the consortium, they may not stop such actions, not only here with you, cousin, but also possibly exerting force in other places, and as long as they continue to do so, they will gradually approach that bottom line.

So cousin, we need to wait.

Waiting is not giving up, but waiting for the enemy to reveal an opportunity to make a mistake, and waiting for a bigger loophole to appear before fighting back. Cousin, you are a fighter, you should know this better than me."

Chen Chuan said, "Gao Ming, you're right, but also using fighters as an example, we don't completely wait, but actively attack to force the enemy to reveal flaws, so I want to ask…" He looked at Gao Ming, "Is it possible to try to push them towards that bottom line?"

Gao Ming smiled and said, "That depends on the strength of the initiator. As long as the strength is sufficient, it is enough to promote this matter. There is also a way. In fact, I think some people should be more anxious than us. I remember you 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, the Oceanian United Council, which is public information. The Canglong Company's main business is also there. The Ferris Wheel Company joining the consortium will first damage their interests.

In addition to the Canglong Company, there is also a Far Ocean Exploration Group. Both of these are state-owned enterprises, and they will undoubtedly be the first to feel the rising momentum of the Ferris Wheel Company. They won't do nothing.

So I think you don't need to rush to do anything, cousin. After knowing that the attack on you is related to the Ferris Wheel Company, they may take the initiative to contact you."

He pushed his glasses and said, "If they always remain still, then they have deeper plans, or there is a greater force pressing them down, then you can't act rashly.

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

Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Gao Ming, the Ferris Wheel Company went to Yangzhi last time to investigate my situation. They may also target you, so you also need to be careful."

Gao Ming smiled and said, "I know, so since someone investigated you last time, cousin, I have been living in the law firm's dormitory these days and haven't gone back to my apartment."

Chen Chuan nodded. No wonder Gao Ming asked him to meet here. Gao Ming's law firm had a big name, had its own independent security, and purchased city security services for every lawyer. The Bureau of Investigation concentrated a considerable amount of force here, and there was almost no need to worry about any problems here.

He reminded, "Remember to keep in touch at any time."

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

After the two discussed some more issues, they left the conference room together and parted ways in the building's plaza.

Just after he got back in the car and sat down, a message came from the academy platform. He opened it and heard Hong Fu's voice:

"Hello, student Chen Chuan, the guidance teacher you applied for will arrive at the academy on February 1st. Please go and connect with them yourself."

Chen Chuan's spirits lifted. He had participated in the defense mission before in order to obtain a higher level of guidance, and now he had finally waited for it.