Chapter 53: Quickly Transmigrate! Fate of the Ice Star (V)
"Manager Shu, you're back!" When Engineer Zhao saw Shu Yang, he felt like he had seen a savior.
"Talk to Director Li. The base's energy system has such a big problem. We should focus on repairing it first instead of worrying about prehistoric ruins!"
Wang Botu also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Shuyang, we all believe in your judgment. The metal building is likely to be formed naturally. Even if it is really a relic, it is impossible for it to have any technology that can help us solve the energy crisis."
Shu Yang sneered in his heart. How could they trust their own judgment? They were obviously more willing to believe the big pie drawn by Manager Li.
"Manager Li, the situation at the base is worse than we thought. The energy system may be completely paralyzed at any time. We must evacuate as soon as possible!" Shu Yang said in a firm tone, with no intention of backing down.
Manager Li sneered: "Shuyang, I know what you are worried about, but you are making a fuss! I have asked Zhao Gong and Wang Botu to deal with the energy system problem. They are the best engineers in the company. You don't have to worry."
"But……"
"Nothing but!"
Manager Li slammed the table and interrupted Shu Yang. "I am the commander-in-chief of this operation. You must obey me in everything! Your current task is to go back and continue to explore the ruins for me. You don't have to worry about other things!"
Shu Yang wanted to say something else, but Feng Ziang stopped her. He shook his head gently, signaling her to calm down. Feng Ziang knew that it was meaningless to confront Manager Li head-on now, and it would only make him more determined in his own ideas.
"Manager Li, we understand your feelings, but we cannot risk the lives of our team members."
Feng Ziang tried to speak in a calm tone, "Moreover, the remains of prehistoric civilization are of great importance. We cannot develop them hastily. We should report to our superiors first and wait for further instructions."
"Report? Wait for instructions? By the time you report, the flowers will be cold!"
Manager Li snorted disdainfully, "We were the first to discover this ruin, so the things inside should belong to us! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, we absolutely cannot miss it!"
"You..." Shu Yang was so angry that he was shaking all over. He didn't expect Manager Li to be so greedy that he didn't even have the most basic moral bottom line.
"Enough! Shu Yang, I'll say it one last time, either you obey orders and go back to explore the ruins, or you disobey orders and accept punishment, it's your choice!" Manager Li had completely lost his patience, and his tone was full of threats.
The atmosphere in the office was extremely tense. The dispute between Shu Yang and Manager Li was like a war without the smoke of gunpowder. Both sides refused to give in, but they both understood that the outcome of this war would determine the fate of everyone.
At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the office door, followed by a gentle voice: "Manager Li, Manager Shi, can I come in?"
"Come in." Manager Li responded impatiently.
Secretary Chen pushed the door open and walked in. She was wearing a light blue business suit today and had a professional smile on her face, but it couldn't hide the hint of worry between her brows.
"Manager Li, Mr. Shu, I just received an emergency notice from the company headquarters. The senior management attaches great importance to our discovery this time and has decided to hold an emergency video conference tomorrow to discuss the next course of action. Please be prepared."
After hearing the news, Feng Ziang and Shu Yang looked at each other, and both saw a glimmer of hope in each other's eyes. Perhaps the company's top management could recognize the situation and make the right judgment.
However, Manager Li paid no attention to Secretary Chen's words. He snorted coldly and said to himself, "What the hell do these senior leaders know? They only know how to sit in the office and give orders! We were the first to discover this ruin, so the things inside should belong to us! No one can take it away!"
Secretary Chen's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She calmly advised, "Manager Li, don't get excited. Let's listen to the opinions of the company's top management first, and then we can make a decision."
"Listen to their advice? Their advice is to make us spit out the fat meat in our mouths!" Manager Li became more and more excited. "I tell you, this opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We must not miss it! Whoever dares to stop me, I will fight to the death!"
Secretary Chen wanted to say something else, but Feng Ziang stopped him with a look. He knew that it was useless to say anything now, as Manager Li had been completely blinded by greed, and any persuasion would only backfire.
The atmosphere in the office was once again deadlocked, and Shu Yang felt more lonely and helpless than ever before. He looked around and found that his teammates, who had fought side by side with him, were now silent. Some of them looked indifferent, some fearful, and some greedy, but there was no understanding or support.
Just when Shu Yang felt desperate, he suddenly received an anonymous email on his personal terminal. The content of the email was very brief, with only one sentence: "Don't touch the ruins, otherwise you will face serious consequences."
Shu Yang's heart sank. Who sent this email? Why did they warn him? Could it be that this ruins really hid some terrible secret?
Before Shu Yang could figure it out, the video conference was about to start. Secretary Chen turned on the conference system and connected to the conference room at the company headquarters.
Several figures appeared on the huge screen. They were all senior leaders of the company, and each of them had a serious expression on his face.
After the meeting started, Manager Li spoke first. He talked incessantly about their discovery on the ice giant, describing this discovery as "a milestone in the company's development history." He strongly suggested that the company immediately invest manpower and material resources to fully exploit energy resources. As for the importance of the prehistoric civilization ruins, he just downplayed it as if it was just a trivial matter.
Just as Manager Li was preparing to continue his "grand blueprint", the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and a deep voice rang out: "Manager Li, I'm afraid you are too happy too early..."
Everyone's attention was drawn to the door, and Feng Ziang walked in with steady steps.
He walked straight to the conference table, placed a document on it, and scanned the senior executives present with a burning gaze, finally landing on Manager Li. He sneered, "I have a latest exploration report here, which may allow you to re-examine this 'insignificant' ruins."
Manager Li's expression suddenly turned ugly. He lowered his voice and asked, "What are you doing here? This is not the place for you."
"I am the chief engineer of this project and I have the responsibility and obligation to be responsible for the safety and sustainability of the project."
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