Swallowing the Starry Sky: The Lone Bamboo Stands
Chapter 35

Attitude

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"Young Director Lin is here."

A voice rang out in the underground training ground, instantly shattering the noise within.

"Which Director Lin? Why are you so excited?" A Martial Artist blocked the person who had burst into the training ground shouting.

"Who else could it be? Director Lin Chenxing! He's finally woken up, and Miss Xi Qing is accompanying him here right now."

Upon hearing this, two distinct attitudes emerged in the training ground; some faces lit up with joy, while others began to show concern.

A few minutes later, Xi Qing was seen pushing a wheelchair toward the entrance of the training ground, with Lin Chenxing sitting upright in it, looking lost in thought.

As they entered the training ground, a crowd surged forward, one after another greeting Lin Chenxing.

"Hello, Director Lin."

"Director Lin, you've finally woken up. We've been waiting for you to wake up and guide us."

"Director Lin, do you remember me? We're so relieved now that you're awake."

After a round of pleasantries, Lin Chenxing apologized, "I've only just woken up and still can't control my body very well. I'm truly sorry I can't stand up to chat with everyone; I hope you can forgive me."

"It's alright, Director Lin, you should focus on resting."

Everyone present shared the same sentiment, fully understanding the situation Lin Chenxing had been in for the past few months.

Lin Chenxing smiled and said, "I just learned from Miss Xi Qing that everyone's strength has become very formidable thanks to the Five-Heart-to-Heaven cultivation method. I wonder if you could demonstrate it for me, so I can get a sense of the gap compared to before."

Upon hearing Lin Chenxing's request, many volunteered, and in the end, Lin Chenxing randomly selected one from among the strongest.

As an Advanced Warrior, one's punching power is typically between 4,000 and 8,000 kilograms, with a speed between 60 and 90 meters per second.

The strength displayed by this selected Advanced Warrior was right in the middle, with a punching power reaching a little over 6,300 kilograms and a speed of 78 meters per second.

After asking these Martial Artists about the problems they encountered in their daily cultivation, Lin Chenxing left with a sense of satisfaction, preparing to head to the office building to find Gao Zheng.

Along the way, many people saw Lin Chenxing and Xi Qing, but they only offered a quick greeting before hurrying off, as if something major had happened.

Lin Chenxing didn't care at all, continuing to move forward slowly at his previous pace.

Suddenly, a large group of people poured out from the exit of the training ground behind them, all rushing toward the office building.

Xi Qing grabbed a Martial Artist and asked, "What's happening? Why is everyone in such a rush to get over there?"

The Martial Artist replied, "The Rescue Team and the Law Enforcement Team are about to fight again; we need to hurry over and stop them. Miss Xi and Director Lin, you two should just take your time." With that, he hurried away.

Lin Chenxing watched these people rushing toward the office building with great interest and said to Xi Qing, "We're in no rush. I'd actually like to see how Brother Gao and Chairman He handle this, and also see what the strength of my team members is really like now."

Xi Qing was somewhat puzzled. These Law Enforcement Team members were Lin Chenxing's direct subordinates, and now that they were about to clash with the Rescue Team, he was actually adopting the attitude of a spectator. But since Lin Chenxing had said so, it wasn't her place as an outsider to say more.

After walking for nearly twenty minutes, Lin Chenxing and Xi Qing finally arrived at the plaza in front of the office building.

A fierce battle was taking place in the plaza, but there were only two people fighting; the rest were standing on the sidelines, with no one else intending to intervene.

Lin Chenxing's arrival caused everyone on the scene to stop their actions. After all, even though three months had passed, the prestige of the former Lin Chenxing still existed; as the founder of the current base, no one could ignore his presence.

"Keep fighting, go on," Lin Chenxing said with a smile, looking at the two people who had stopped fighting in the middle of the plaza.

However, no one dared to continue under these circumstances, and they just watched quietly.

Seeing no reaction, Lin Chenxing indicated to Xi Qing, "It seems they feel uncomfortable with me here. Let's go, let's head to the Chairman's Office."

Xi Qing pushed Lin Chenxing's wheelchair directly through the middle of the field, passing between the two combatants, and entered the office building.

After disappearing from the sight of those outside the door, Lin Chenxing sighed and said, "This bunch—it seems they were fighting for my benefit."

Xi Qing smiled and said, "I think they just wanted to see your attitude. Besides, you're showing them a semi-disabled state right now, so they couldn't possibly force you to make a choice."

"Fine, let's not go to Brother Gao's place; it's too disheartening. Let's go to my office first; it's probably gathering dust by now," Lin Chenxing said helplessly, clutching his chest.

Although Lin Chenxing had changed his mind and didn't really want to see Gao Zheng, He Qishun, and the others, Gao Zheng and his group, who were waiting for Lin Chenxing in the office, were feeling a bit frustrated.

They waited and waited, but Lin Chenxing still didn't appear at the Chairman's Office, and Gao Zheng and the others looked at each other in dismay.

Fortunately, Lin Chenxing's office was actually on the same floor, very close to Gao Zheng's. Gao Zheng thought for a moment and sent Li Yueqi to peek into Lin Chenxing's office. Sure enough, Lin Chenxing was sitting in his chair, doing nothing.

Gao Zheng brought all the directors to Lin Chenxing's office, pushing the door open as he said, "You rascal, you actually hid here! What's the matter? Just letting us wait over there?"

Lin Chenxing spread his hands and said, "I don't recall saying I was going to find you, did I? Can't I come to my own office first to find that old feeling? It's been so long since I've been back."

Gao Zheng looked at He Qishun and gave a wry smile, "Look at the plan you suggested; our Young Director Lin is dissatisfied with us."

He Qishun narrowed his eyes, a hint of a smile appearing at the corners of his mouth as he said, "Young Director Lin is worthy of being the core figure of our group. Even after being in a coma for so long, he's still the same as before."

Lin Chenxing leaned back in his chair and said, "Speak, what was going on downstairs? We're all so familiar with each other; there was no need to stage such a scene."

Gao Zheng cleared his throat and said, "Let me explain. The reason we arranged this—while Old He and I did have the intention of testing you to see what your attitude toward this matter was—was that we wanted those who keep escalating conflicts and stirring up trouble to see what you, Lin Chenxing, the core figure of our group, think of their behavior."

He Qishun immediately added, "Old Gao and I are indeed competing for power and the right to speak, but we don't want to see the entire base fall into chaos, especially in this era. The reason we are letting them be for now is to achieve order after chaos and establish our absolute authority. Some people right now have been preparing to replace us."

Lin Chenxing's brows furrowed slightly. He hadn't thought that deeply; the fact that someone wanted to replace their position was a bad omen for the development of the base in the current world.

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