Void Jigsaw Puzzle

The headquarters of the Shen Group is located in the core area of ​​Fule Palace.

Although the density of high-rise buildings in this area is slightly inferior to that in People's Square and Sanduping areas, it is still high enough that people need to look up and turn around for a long time to see all the buildings one by one.

The tallest building among them is the headquarters of Shen Family Group. The four big words "Shen Family Group" on the roof are particularly conspicuous.

Zhong Chenmu walked through the crowds and traffic and came to the lobby downstairs.

The lobby is very spacious, with two different beverage shops located in opposite corners, one selling coffee and the other selling milk tea, both full of people.

Zhong Chenmu came to the gate leading to the elevator, thought for a moment, and then walked to the front desk on the right.

The gate was closed, and even if it was open, he didn't know which floor the person he was looking for was on.

Two young girls stood behind the front desk, wearing the same dark blue uniform. Their fair skin and delicate makeup made them look even more beautiful.

Zhong Chenmu stepped forward and asked, "Hello, I would like to visit Shen Lifang."

Both of them were stunned. They didn't expect that the young man in front of them, who was younger than them, would actually ask to find the young master of the group.

The short-haired girl asked, "Do you have an appointment?"

"No."

The short-haired girl looked embarrassed: "Then... I'm afraid we can't let you go up. Mr. Shen is very busy, and usually you have to make an appointment with him half a month in advance."

Zhong Chenmu said, "That's a normal situation. My situation is not normal. Please tell the higher-ups that Zhong Chenmu is looking for him."

Short-haired girl: “…”

The girl with a ponytail next to her came over and said, "I'm sorry, sir, we can't arrange it without an appointment. Please understand, otherwise we will be scolded by the boss."

Zhong Chenmu smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. You guys are free now anyway, so just report my name to the higher-ups. It won't cost you anything."

The two girls then carefully looked at the somewhat persistent boy in front of them, and felt that he did not seem to be deliberately looking for trouble. The two looked at each other, and the girl with the ponytail picked up the phone, waited for the call to be connected, whispered a few words, and then listened quietly to the response from the other end.

Not long after, a look of surprise appeared on her face.

After a moment, she hung up the phone and said to Zhong Chenmu, "Mr. Zhong, Mr. Shen happens to be free right now. Please go through the gate and take the elevator directly to the 21st floor. Someone will greet you."

Zhong Chenmu nodded: "Thank you."

Under the surprised looks of the two girls, he walked into the gate.

He breathed a sigh of relief while waiting for the elevator.

He wasn't sure whether Shen Lifang would be willing to see him, but he still wanted to give it a try. Now it seems that his bet was right.

Similar to Gu Qingyang of the Gu Group, Shen Lifang was a second-generation member of the Shen family. Both were among the first people infected by the Wangba Clan in Wuming City after possessing Zhu Tong's parents. They had both met Zhong Chenmu several times and knew that their "dark history" was known to Zhong Chenmu.

Zhong Chenmu had finally regained his physical form. The night he returned to Wuming City, he met Gu Qingyang at Leyou Pavilion, who appeared quite embarrassed. Zhong Chenmu wasn't sure if Shen Lifang would share the same sentiment. He had already made plans. If Shen Lifang felt as embarrassed as Gu Qingyang, he would likely refuse to see him. After all, he hadn't made an appointment, so it was perfectly reasonable for him to refuse his presumptuous visit. However, if Shen Lifang was willing to see him, it would mean that this once-dissolute playboy had changed, and his plan might be able to proceed.

The elevator quickly reached the 21st floor. As soon as I got out of the elevator, I saw a middle-aged man in a suit waiting for me.

"Mr. Zhong, right? Mr. Shen asked me to wait here. Please follow me."

Seeing the young boy in front of him, the middle-aged man was stunned, but his expression remained very calm, with a polite smile.

In a spacious office, Zhong Chenmu finally saw Shen Lifang. The middle-aged man then quietly retreated and closed the door.

Zhong Chenmu carefully studied the young master of the Shen Group, who was only a few years older than him. He still had a suave demeanor, but the cynicism in his eyes seemed to have been replaced by a calm and peaceful expression.

Seeing Zhong Chenmu, Shen Lifang extended his hand: "Mr. Zhong, Captain Zhong, long time no see, welcome, welcome."

Zhong Chenmu also extended his hand to greet him.

Shen Lifang led Zhong Chenmu to sit in the reception area of ​​the office and then handed him a bottle of water.

"A very comfortable sofa..." Zhong Chenmu felt it silently.

Shen Lifang sat across from him and asked, "You're a rare guest. You must have something important to tell me today. Let's get straight to the point. What's the matter?"

Seeing Shen Lifang's actions, Zhong Chenmu felt that he had come to the right place. Instead of being so anxious, he smiled and said, "Boss Shen, it's really amazing to see you in three days. You give me a completely different impression than the last time."

Shen Lifang smiled faintly: "Everyone was young once... Of course, I'm not old now. However, back then, I was in a state of 'no one cares', so I let myself go. Now that the elders in my family have high hopes for me, I naturally can't be willful anymore."

Zhong Chenmu nodded: "Mr. Shen is too modest. The Shen Group has made such an important decision. I am very optimistic about your development."

Shen Lifang waved his hand: "Let's not talk about empty talk. Captain Zhong and I are old acquaintances. Let's get straight to the point, how about it?"

After saying that, he stared into Zhong Chenmu's eyes seriously.

Zhong Chenmu stopped teasing and said, "Okay, I won't waste Mr. Shen's time. I came here today because I really have something important to discuss with you. However, I originally thought you could only help me out, but now it seems that I have found the right person... This matter is related to the future development of the Shen Group. I wonder if you have time to listen to me?"

"The next hour is all yours."

"Well, I came to you today to invite the Shen Group to participate in the establishment of the Wuming City Joint Government, and... to discuss how to do business with the Hydrogen Clan."

"Oh?" Shen Lifang raised his eyebrows. "United government? That's a very new term. What is it?"

"You can understand it as an organization that represents the entire Wuming City and organizes and manages public resources and services related to everyone in Wuming City. In the past, we didn't have such an organization in Wuming City. Everyone worked on their own. Before Mr. Liang died, he was able to bring everyone together through business. After his death, although you and the Gu family took over a large part of his business, Wuming City is still a mess. Although it has begun to become vibrant through opening up, this disorderly state will not last long. It needs a more organized organization. It's like why a loose group of small vendors can't compete with your Shen Family Group? Because you have strict organizational discipline. If you don't make an appointment, you won't see Mr. Shen for half a month."

Shen Lifang smiled and said, "Captain Zhong, please don't insinuate yourself to me. Didn't I give you an hour?"

"I'm just giving an example. I believe Mr. Shen understands what I mean."

"I understand. It's a good analogy. However, from what I understand, you have the ability to control everyone in Nameless City, and even reset us. Why would you set up such an organization?"

Zhong Chenmu was stunned: "How did Mr. Shen know?"