Atlas of Heaven and Earth Chapter 392: Heir

After the doors to The Atlas of Heaven Fetal Heart were pushed open, ng Shu paused at the doorway, Chen Chuan saw her take a deep breath unconsciously before walking inside.

He followed her in. The living room had excellent lighting. The autumn sunlight stread in, illuminating the lavishly decorated reception room in opulent splendor.

In the center of the hall, beneath an elaborate crystal chandelier, sat a heavy solid wood desk. Beside the desk stood a half-person-high celestial globe, its drawings and markings in the style of old tis.

ng Lai, the founder and current helmsman of Fusion Boundary Company, was sitting on the sofa behind the desk.

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

His face was handso, and he was in excellent condition. His facial muscles were not slack, his skin was well-maintained, and his hair was thick and black. He possessed an air of authority from long being in a high position.

Chen Chuan noticed that ng Shu's eyes were very similar to his, both being almond-shaped eyes with slightly upturned corners. However, his eyes appeared complex and profound, like a bottomless abyss.

Auntie Yu approached ng Lai and leaned down to say a few words to him. He first nodded and smiled at Chen Chuan, then looked at ng Shu and said, "Xiao Shu, you've arrived."

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

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

Another guest?

Chen Chuan wondered if it could be ng Huang. It was likely, but the term "guest" had a peculiar implication.

Auntie Yu said, "Please, all of you, sit down."

Chen Chuan didn't stand on ceremony. He nodded his thanks and sat down on the long sofa. He glanced outside and could see the parking lot, where ng Xu was still waiting, seemingly for soone.

Auntie Yu touched the Boundary Token and said sothing. After a while, a middle-aged man with neatly styled hair and a monocle walked in, accompanied by an elderly man leaning on a cane, his face covered in age spots and his hair sparse, being helped in.

Chen Chuan had seen the general data of so people around ng Lai and recognized ng Lai's personal lawyer, Ma Guangming. He also had a strong impression of the other elderly man.

This was ng Lai's paternal uncle, ng Zhenghuai, the most senior mber of the ng family. He was an old man of one hundred and twenty years old, now sustained by drugs.

Auntie Yu walked over, waved the servants away, helped ng Zhenghuai to sit down, and said, "Uncle, take it easy."

"I'm old, getting old, panting after just a few steps."

After ng Zhenghuai sat down, he fumbled for his hearing aid, put it on, and looked at ng Lai saying, "Xiao Lai, I'm here. Speak while my ears are still working."

ng 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."

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

ng Lai didn't press further and looked at Ma Guangming, saying, "Lawyer Ma."

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

ng Lai said, "Today, I've invited two younger mbers of the family who I've been considering as heirs. I've observed them for a long ti. Now that Xiao Shu is here, I announce the first matter. Take it down…"

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

At this mont, the atmosphere in the room beca quiet.

ng Lai continued, "If ng Huang does not arrive in this room within the stipulated ti today, it will be regarded as an automatic waiver, and I will confirm my granddaughter, ng Shu, as the sole candidate for Company heir."

ng Shu sat there, not showing any particular excitent. She wasn't sure if this was her grandfather's reassurance or a genuine decision.

But she knew how to maintain the appearance that her grandfather wanted to see, so she showed no emotion on her face.

ng Lai seed to like her performance and showed a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Ma Guangming quickly wrote down what ng Lai had said in the docunt, then looked up, his expression slightly serious, and said, "Mr. ng, I have recorded your words.

However, according to the agreed-upon articles, any decision regarding inheritance requires confirmation and approval from mbers of the ng family and must be preserved in written form."

ng Lai humd, picked up the teacup on the table, blew on it, and said slowly, "I will announce it at the subsequent family eting after today."

Ma Guangming respectfully said, "Then there is no problem."

ng Zhenghuai said, "Xiao Lai, this old bone of mine is still here. I'll be watching today's events." He turned to Auntie Yu beside him, "Xiao Shu is Old Four's daughter, right?"

Auntie Yu bowed slightly and said, "Yes, she is the Fourth Master's daughter. Uncle, your mory is truly good."

ng Zhenghuai chuckled, stroked his sparse beard, and said, "Old Four is a good child, and Xiao Shu is a good child too. Xiao Lai, you decide the matter, and I'll support you in family affairs."

Yan Yi glanced at ng Lai above but quickly looked away, then looked at Ma Guangming.

Although it seed that ng Lai had already made a choice, she did not think that the situation had really changed. All of this still depended on ng Huang's actions. Without removing ng Huang, these things could change at any ti.

Giving subordinates long-term expectations is an essential skill for Company managent. As a mber of the managent, she deeply knew that only things that were truly put into practice had practical significance. So descriptions, although seemingly beautiful, were just empty promises until they were fulfilled.

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

More precisely, they were for the Processing Bureau behind him.

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

But in reality, this was not wrong. He was here today because the Processing Bureau had granted him certain permissions. The official letter of authorization had been sent with those things yesterday and was now on his person.

Ma Guangming filled out several copies of the recorded docunt and handed them to ng Lai for confirmation. After ensuring there were no problems, he took them back and left with Auntie Yu. Not long after, Auntie Yu returned and nodded to ng Lai.

Next, ng Lai and ng Zhenghuai talked about past events, and occasionally asked about ng Shu's life, just like a true family elder understanding and caring for the younger generation. The atmosphere seed more harmonious than before.

Ti passed little by little. After waiting for more than half an hour, the appointed ti was approaching. The clock beside them began to chi.

ng Zhenghuai stopped talking and squinted his cloudy eyes.

Yan Yi unconsciously tightened her fingers.

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

Chen Chuan looked over. This person had so resemblance to ng Shu, with handso features, but his expression had a sense of wanton freedom.

The real person standing in front of him was slightly different from the photo the Processing Bureau had given him. The most obvious difference was his height. ng Huang was originally about 1.8 ters tall, but he was now reaching over 2.1 ters.

Although many technologies and implants could achieve this effect now, he could be sure that ng Huang was not using this thod.

Moreover, the real power holders at the top of the Company rarely used things like implants. They had better drugs and unique thods to improve their physical fitness and extend their lifespan.

ng Huang did not co alone. Behind him was a stout man wearing sunglasses. His arms were short, but his limbs were exceptionally thick. Compared to ng Huang in front, he seed unremarkable and easy to ignore. After entering, he just stood there motionless.

But he could sense that this person was not simple and could confirm that he was a Third Limit Martial Artist, probably ng Huang's personal bodyguard.

ng Huang first glanced around the room, smiled when he saw ng Shu and ng Zhenghuai, then moved his gaze to ng Lai. There was a hint of contempt in his eyes. Then he went to an empty sofa and sat down, crossing his legs.

ng Lai said slowly, "You are late, but you still ca."

ng Huang smiled indifferently and said, "Actually, I didn't want to co, especially to face you. Oh, please forgive for saying that, because when I face you, I really can't muster any respect."

ng Zhenghuai sat on the side. He took off his hearing aid as soon as ng Huang ca in, then leaned on his cane, his head bobbing, as if he were dozing off.

Yan Yi looked at ng Lai in disbelief. She didn't expect ng Huang to be so impolite to ng Lai, the Company's helmsman, and not even bother to maintain the most superficial courtesy. Was it because he knew he couldn't be the heir, so he was throwing caution to the wind?

ng Huang looked at ng Shu again, "My good sister, you don't know, do you?" He pointed to ng Lai, "The person sitting in front of us is just a biological body double implanted with a Consciousness Coordinator.

You think he's our grandfather? Don't be ridiculous!

I suspect that we've never seen the real him since we were little, and perhaps the real him no longer exists. What controls the Company now is just a Consciousness Coordinator.

Are you willing to listen to the orders of a Consciousness Coordinator, to let this thing decide the fate of the two of us? I'm certainly not."