Director Wu said, "Mr. Chen, if Meng Huang is truly in contact with some entity from the other side, then he and everyone around him could be extremely dangerous.

"There have been cases like this before. Even Third Limit Fighters aren’t always able to protect themselves. So, at the critical moment, we authorize you to abandon the objective."

Vice Director Fang added, "You might be wondering why we didn’t act sooner if we already had suspicions. It’s because we still can’t be completely certain about Meng Huang’s situation.

"Without sufficient evidence, moving against the head of a mid-sized company like this would create too many uncertainties. Various parties wouldn’t permit it, so our only option is to work from within the company."

Chen Chuan said, "I understand."

A mid-sized company supported by the government couldn’t just be allowed to have problems so easily, as it involved multiple interests. Taking out Meng Huang directly without enough proof would arouse suspicion from other companies.

Moreover, if a company of this size were to suddenly fall without proper preparation, the resulting power vacuum and assets would likely be targeted and carved up by other corporations. That would be difficult to prevent.

The web of interests and connections involved was more than the Processing Bureau could handle on its own.

Vice Director Fang said, "It’s good that you understand."

When carrying out certain operations, especially against large groups and factions, one must consider the bigger picture. To an individual, some things can seem unreasonable and incomprehensible.

In reality, it’s not that hard to grasp. It’s just that the people and interests being accommodated are not their own.

But when dealing with a Third Limit Fighter, you couldn’t be so blunt. This was especially true for a Fighter like Chen Chuan, who possessed great strength and immense potential. It was best to use discussion and negotiation to resolve matters and keep him appeased. Otherwise, you couldn’t expect his full cooperation.

Chen Chuan then asked, "I have another question about this. The Processing Bureau couldn’t intervene directly before for fear of provoking a drastic reaction from Meng Huang. So how should my identity be handled?"

Vice Director Fang said, "You don’t need to do anything special. Meng Huang knows we’re watching him. Your relationship with Meng Shu merely reduces the likelihood of him making a sudden move. But even so, it doesn’t guarantee he won’t. So, this is mainly to provide a plausible cover for the outside world."

Chen Chuan thought for a moment and understood. ’There’s a world of difference between being invited by someone inside the company and having the Processing Bureau force its way in. The cover story is key.’

Since he was a classmate of Meng Shu, one of the heirs, and was invited by her personally, on the surface it would still look like a competition between the company’s successors. Outsiders would have no reason to interfere or comment, even if they knew what was really going on behind the scenes.

This way, it would be difficult for Meng Huang to leverage external factors for a while, and they could focus all their strength on dealing with him.

Vice Director Fang then reminded him, "Mr. Chen, but because of this situation, we won’t be able to provide you with much overt assistance. You may have to overcome the difficulties on your own.

"Considering the dire circumstances you’ll be facing, we can offer help in other areas. We will assign you a three-person team of Resonators, provide you with some guidance on dealing with long-range weapons, and supply you with certain strength-enhancing drugs. We can also customize equipment and weapons to your specifications.

"If there’s anything else you need, as long as it’s within our power, we will do our best to help you."

Chen Chuan considered this for a moment and said, "I have a Resonator I work with regularly. I hope he can be allowed to join the team and act as the operational commander."

Director Wu said in a deep voice, "I’ll authorize that." He knew full well that people who worked together often developed a rapport and had a higher level of mutual trust. In a crisis, that was what mattered most.

Chen Chuan added, "My cousin, Gao Ming, is my personal Litigation Master. He needs to have a certain level of clearance on this matter."

Vice Director Fang checked some information on his Realm Token. "Mr. Chen, you previously selected him as the relative to whom you could disclose information?"

"Yes."

Vice Director Fang said, "Then as long as you ensure he doesn’t leak specific details, that’s fine. In fact, even if you hadn’t brought this up, we were planning to arrange a Litigation Master to advise you.

"Once you’re inside the Fusion Boundary Company, you’ll be dealing with corporate business matters. Violent methods against employees and subordinates are actually uncommon. People are usually dealt with through commercial and legal means. In such situations, even brute force is hard to apply, so you must be wary of that.

"If you run into problems later, you can bring them to us. Even for matters that would legally lead to litigation, we can help you delay or suppress them temporarily."

After hearing all this, Chen Chuan felt there were no major issues. He said, "Those are my main requests. As for anything else, I’d like to go back and think about it."

Director Wu said, "As you should. This matter is very important. Think it over carefully and make as many preparations as possible beforehand."

Vice Director Fang added, "But be quick about it. Meng Huang’s side definitely knows about your meeting with Meng Shu yesterday. If he’s the extreme type, he might make a move in a short period of time.

"However, your classmate is very clever. After meeting you, she went to Wansheng Finance to negotiate a business deal and has been there ever since.

"While Wansheng Finance doesn’t offer external security services, their own internal security is top-notch in Central City. You don’t have to worry about any problems inside. But this also gives Meng Huang time to adjust. So, the journey back to the company after her business negotiations conclude is when a problem is most likely to occur.

"We can screen the route and be on high alert, but you know the Bureau’s manpower is limited. Even if we can filter out potential long-range snipers and demolition teams, it’s very difficult to monitor for skilled Fighters. You’ll need to figure out how to deal with that."

Chen Chuan nodded. "Thank you for the information, Vice Director Fang. I’ll do what needs to be done."

After the three of them discussed a few more points of caution and confirmed the details, Chen Chuan took his leave. When he got to the parking garage, he first contacted Gao Ming. "Gao Ming, the Processing Bureau has indeed made arrangements, but the situation is a bit different from what we anticipated. Let’s meet and talk."

According to Gao Ming’s initial analysis, Fusion Boundary cooperated extensively with the government, making it practically a downstream company of the National Enterprises. However, the current person in charge, Meng Huang, had other ideas. Therefore, Gao Ming believed that Meng Shu should receive government support.

So, after Meng Shu submitted her application to the Processing Bureau, they would most likely go with the flow and make the arrangements, which would be a win-win for both sides.

The current situation differed from his initial analysis, but the outcome seemed to be the same.

Chen Chuan drove all the way to Gao Ming’s apartment. Not long after he parked, Gao Ming opened the car door, got in, and asked, "Cousin, what’s the situation?"

Chen Chuan told him what had just happened.

After listening, Gao Ming adjusted his glasses and analyzed, "It seems the other world’s infiltration is more severe than I thought. If the head of a mid-sized company can make contact with an entity on the other side of the World Ring, then I believe some members of major corporations’ management and even some people in the government can probably do it too. It’s just a matter of crossing boundaries and evading oversight."

Chen Chuan said, "It could also be that they’re contacting different entities."

"Hm, that’s possible. We have too little information right now to be sure, and pure speculation could lead us far astray. Fortunately, we don’t have to worry about that for now. Cousin, the situation is different from what we first thought. The danger level is higher. Are you confident you can handle it?"

Chen Chuan replied, "I’ve never seen anything from the other side, so it’s hard to say before I encounter one. However, even if Meng Huang can use its power, he himself is distinct from the entity on the other side.

"As a Fighter and a member of the Processing Bureau, I’ll have to face these things eventually. This time, I’m going in prepared, and on our home turf, so to speak. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. Maybe I can use this opportunity to learn more about them."

Gao Ming trusted his judgment. After all, when it came to matters like this, Chen Chuan was the professional.

Chen Chuan said, "You can reply to Meng Shu for me. I’ll take over her security system when I get there."

Gao Ming said, "I’ll contact them right away."

Chen Chuan then contacted Wubei and briefly explained the situation. Of course, he omitted any classified details, only mentioning that he needed technical assistance.

Wubei was genuinely thrilled. This was the big one! He could finally show off his skills again!

He puffed out his chest. "Brother Chen, don’t you worry! Just leave all the Domain information stuff to me. I guarantee I’ll keep it locked down for you."

After talking with him, Chen Chuan saw his Realm Token flash. Gao Ming had sent him an icon. It looked like an arc of light superimposed on a hemisphere, like the surfaces of two planets overlapping. The front was dimly lit, while the back shone with extreme brightness.

This was the corporate logo of the Fusion Boundary Company.

He focused his gaze on it, and after a moment, the Fusion Boundary platform appeared.

He then discovered his status had been updated. Below his title of "Processing Bureau Executioner," a new line had appeared: "Fusion Boundary Company Security Consultant."

He could also browse the configuration and composition of the security members currently around Meng Shu. However, the fact that he could see it meant that people with higher clearance within the company could see it too.

’No wonder Meng Shu is uneasy.’ If she were attacked, even the slightest lack of cooperation from these people could pose a serious threat to her.

Therefore, besides the security arranged by the company, Meng Shu must also have her own privately hired security team. It would be enough to handle ordinary situations, but against a Third Limit expert, they would only serve to stall for time.

It hadn’t been easy for Meng Shu to hold on for this long. It was likely thanks to the support of her grandfather and other internal factions. It was also possible that Meng Huang had been holding back for some reason.

But things were different now that Meng Shu was trying to fight back and an external force was getting involved. The Processing Bureau’s assessment was correct; this was indeed the most likely time for him to make a move.

As he was thinking, his Realm Token suddenly flashed. A new contact was trying to add him.

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