Atlas of Heaven and Man

Just as Guan Yuming was on the phone with the bureau, three armed transport vehicles were heading towards Caijia Village. The emblem on the vehicles was a blooming dark orchid, its ink-colored petals dark and resplendent.

Sitting in one of the armed vehicles in the middle was He Yaoxian, the newly appointed head of external affairs for Molan Corporation, and Wan Poming, the captain of the third security detachment.

He Yaoxian appeared to be in his twenties, with a perpetual smile plastered on his face. He was slightly overweight but looked full of energy.

People at his level in Molan Corporation, even if they hadn't practiced martial arts, were provided with a quota of drugs each year to maintain their life state.

Although he was nearly forty, his hair was thick, and his muscles were not slack, still full and strong. His eyes were bright and piercing. Not only did he look like a young man, but he only needed three hours of sleep each day to maintain his energy and work efficiently.

This was the benefit of technological drugs. The drugs enjoyed by each level of personnel were different. The higher the position, the more they received. However, if he couldn't stay in this position and failed to provide the company with satisfactory returns, everything he had gained would dissipate.

But how could that happen?

In the intensely competitive environment of the Central City, he might have felt inadequate, but in the Yangzhi City branch, he only had to deal with minor local issues, and there was no reason why he couldn't handle them well.

He looked at Wan Poming. This captain of the third detachment was usually taciturn and hadn't said a word during the entire journey. This was something he was quite pleased with. Such people made good tools. Tools didn't need so many questions; they just needed to obey orders.

He asked leisurely, "Captain Wan, are you confident about this mission?"

Wan Poming replied with a very calm expression, "Director He, I have reviewed all the information on Fang Dawei and his gang. They are using outdated or incomplete experimental products with side effects. Even if they hold advantageous terrain, my team can subdue them within five to ten minutes."

He Yaoxian asked strangely, "Why five to ten minutes? If you are confident, shouldn't you take them down in the shortest possible time?"

Wan Poming explained, "Because some people will develop abnormal mutations under the stimulation of implanted spines. The degree varies from person to person, which may be a little troublesome, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. The company is sometimes happy to see such things because it can provide the laboratory with new ideas and materials."

"Worthy of being a veteran of the company," He Yaoxian praised him. As the newly appointed head of external affairs, he indeed didn't know much about these things because he used to be mainly responsible for communication with subordinate companies and various municipal departments, rarely handling matters in this area.

This was mainly because in a place like Yangzhi City, some things didn't need to be deliberately handled. Usually, the people below could take care of them themselves, and they wouldn't even be reported to the higher-ups.

"Director He, we're almost there," the female assistant whispered a reminder.

He Yaoxian looked outside and only saw patrol officers stationed on both sides of the road, and patrol cars driving back and forth, seemingly very busy. He couldn't help but smile playfully.

The three Molan armed transport vehicles then turned onto an uphill slope. After a short distance, they arrived at a large open space, which was directly below the sentry post command center. Many vehicles from the patrol bureau were also parked here.

After the vehicles came to a stop, security personnel, fully armed with special firearms, wearing full-face helmets, and clad in two layers of protective clothing, first disembarked from the vehicles and set up a perimeter. Only then did He Yaoxian get out of the car. He looked at the sun overhead and said, "It's a bit hot today."

The female assistant quickly took out a fan to fan him.

He Yaoxian pointed to the guard post with his finger, and immediately a follower went over to negotiate with the patrol officers there, stating that they had arrived and needed to see Director Guan Yuming to hand over the matter, so that Molan Corporation could take over the affairs here.

The follower quickly returned and said, "Director, they said Deputy Director Guan is not here. He went to the village ahead to appease the villagers."

"Appease the villagers?"

He Yaoxian scoffed. He didn't believe a word of that excuse. He thought, "Stalling for time? That's useless. If the patrol bureau could take down Fang Dawei and his gang, they would have done it long ago. Delaying won't help."

He walked back to the car and said, "In that case, since Director Guan is a bit busy and can't see us, then we'll trouble ourselves to go and see him."

Just as he was saying this, a patrol bureau convertible off-road vehicle drove over. The female assistant looked and said, "Director, it's Guan Yuming. He doesn't seem to be riding in his official car."

He Yaoxian couldn't help but stop in his tracks. The convertible off-road vehicle quickly drove over. As the car stopped, the surrounding patrol officers all snapped to attention and gave a salute.

He Yaoxian was very satisfied. If Guan Yuming was willing to cooperate, it would save a lot of trouble. Molan Corporation could influence some decisions of the Administrative Office, but they couldn't do anything about the patrol bureau because it was a department directly under the higher authorities.

The Patrol Bureau's main targets in the city weren't really the bandits and outlaws, but rather the Molan Corporation. The Patrol Bureau knew this, and the Molan Corporation knew it too.

He said, "Director Guan, in that case, let's hand things over as soon as possible. After all, we need to capture Fang Dawei and his gang as quickly as possible to give the Administrative Office an explanation. This is beneficial for both of us, isn't it?"

Guan Yuming said, "Fang Dawei and his gang have caused no small amount of trouble. We've been pursuing them for so long, and the Patrol Bureau only found them now, even allowing them to cause such a disturbance in the city. I'm truly ashamed."

He Yaoxian sighed and said, "Director Guan, you're being too serious. Yangzhi City has over six million people, and the Patrol Bureau has to manage such a large area. It's inevitable that there will be oversights."

Guan Yuming said, "That's why we must make up for these oversights. Preventing problems before they happen is difficult, but it's still worth trying to learn from our mistakes."

He Yaoxian raised an eyebrow, chuckled, and said, "Director Guan, this really isn't your fault. Look, the Administrative Office isn't planning to investigate anything, and our Molan Corporation is willing to help solve this problem. We'll also give the Patrol Bureau some coverage in the subsequent newspapers. Wouldn't that be a win-win for everyone? What do you think?"

He assumed that Guan Yuming wanted to negotiate terms with him, which he was familiar with. He could arrange for people to say good things about the Patrol Bureau in the newspapers, but that would be the extent of it.

"Then I must thank Director He, but this matter really doesn't require your concern." Guan Yuming paused slightly before saying, "We've already resolved this matter. We've dealt with and captured all the bandits, leaving no one at large."

He Yaoxian was taken aback when he heard this. He subconsciously looked around and then looked at Guan Yuming, saying, "Director Guan, resolved? Are you kidding me?"

Guan Yuming said, "The criminals and corpses are all there. It will be reported in the newspaper today. The Patrol Bureau never tolerates those who cross the line." He glanced at He Yaoxian again, "Alright, Director He, I need to send the remaining criminals back as soon as possible. There's a lot of work waiting to be handled at the bureau. Please excuse me."

After speaking, he returned to the off-road vehicle, then suddenly turned back, "Oh right, the content of your company's newspapers may need to be revised. I'll have to trouble Director He to pay attention to that." After saying that, he gestured, and the car started and drove away.

With a whistle, the rows of patrol officers around them also slung their guns over their backs, turned around with a whoosh, and jogged towards the location of the transport vehicles below.

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He Yaoxian's face turned ugly. The Patrol Bureau had actually resolved the matter? Damn it!

The fact that he couldn't complete the task assigned by the company was secondary. The main thing was that the Fang Dawei gang was involved in many secrets, and there were still survivors. Now that the Patrol Bureau had them, who knows how much they could uncover.

Molan wouldn't collapse, nor would it suffer too much loss, but afterwards, the higher-ups would definitely find someone to take the blame, and the most suitable person... …

His face instantly turned pale, and he began to tremble. The female assistant quickly went up to wipe his sweat, but she couldn't stop it no matter what.

Wan Po Ming watched him silently, without saying a word.

Over the years, he had seen too many company employees like this. They were glamorous and successful while in office, but one wrong step could lead to a very miserable end, the kind that was too horrible to bear.

He Yaoxian pondered for a long time, feeling that he had to save himself. He grabbed the female assistant's collar, and under her terrified gaze, he said with a ferocious expression, "You go find Director Guan for me, or even someone close to him. Tell him that I will try my best to meet any requirements he has. If I can't make the decision, I will convey it to the higher-ups!"

At the same time, a special car belonging to the director of the Patrol Bureau was driving towards the city. The interior of the car wasn't luxurious, but it was very spacious and comfortable. Moreover, the driver's skills were excellent, and even on the roads outside the city, the ride was smooth and stable.

Wu Xuechang was lying on the reclined soft chair on one side, saying to Chen Chuan, who was sitting on the other side looking at the scenery outside the window, "Being able to ride in this car is really thanks to you, Junior Brother Chen."

Chen Chuan said, "Compared to what you've done, Senior Brother Wu, this is nothing."

Wu Xuechang chuckled, sat up, and said, "I did that to avenge Brother Liu, I don't care about anything else. Junior Brother Chen, I, Lao Wu, am impressed by what happened today. If you need anything in the future, just say the word, and I won't even hesitate for a second."

Chen Chuan then said, "Senior Brother Wu, if you were in Senior Brother Liu's position today, would you have gone to save people?"

Wu Xuechang thought for a while and said, "I might not have before, but from now on..." He said firmly, "I would!"

Chen Chuan nodded. He extended his hand and said, "Chen Chuan, first-year student at Wuyi Academy."

Wu Xuechang was stunned for a moment, then his eyes revealed a look of brilliance. He also reached out and shook his hand tightly, saying solemnly, "Wu Han, second-year student at Wuyi!"

At this moment, the car made a turn. Chen Chuan saw that this wasn't the road to the school, so he patted the partition wall in front. After the communication window opened, he asked, "Patrol Captain Bei, may I ask, where are we going?"

The deputy hand of the director in the passenger seat said with a smile, "Little Brother Chen, Director Guan instructed us to send you to Team Leader Nian's house first, so you can report your safety to your family, and then we'll send you back to school."

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