Chapter 17 P-L79

Chapter 17 Planet L79

Mu Zhang was very busy.

Although Lin Juangui didn’t know the specifics of Mu Zhang’s busy schedule, he had no intention of remaining idle at Luochen Estate.

The servant who had previously attended to him at the small villa was dismissed for negligence.

Such domestic intrigues were a waste of time, something Lin Juangui could easily resolve.

[Lin Juangui's inner self] watched silently beside Lin Juangui for a long time after the two servants, who used to gossip about him, departed Luochen Estate.

He witnessed Lin Juangui masterfully orchestrate their downfall, subtly allowing Butler Yang to overhear the servants speculating about the nature of Mu Zhang and Lin Juangui’s relationship.

The gossip revolved around whether they were in love or not. While Lin Juangui was indifferent to such talk, these rumors, if spread, would undoubtedly tarnish Mu Zhang’s reputation. Butler Yang would never permit such a thing.

Thus, the two servants, who had painstakingly followed Lin Juangui to the main residence, packed their bags and left Luochen Estate that very evening.

Butler Yang politely assigned two more professional servants to Lin Juangui and advised him not to dwell on such trivial matters.

“When Mr. Mu was young, he experienced a significant setback—the entire house system was compromised by hackers, resulting in substantial losses. That’s why there are few surveillance cameras or robots in the manor. Please feel free to tell me directly if you need anything.”

Lin Juangui nodded. “Thank you for your efforts. I’d like to visit my parents. Please arrange a hotel for me.”

“Understood.”

At the wedding, Lin Juangui had discerned the suppressed anger on his parents’ faces. However, with Mu Zhang shielding him, they lacked the courage to cause a scene.

This time, Lin Juangui’s return was not to confront his parents, but to ascertain the current state of the Lin Corporation.

After all, he was now a major shareholder of the Lin Corporation. It was only natural to understand the assets he held, wasn’t it?

Mu Zhang’s rut had just concluded, and there were no banquets requiring Lin Juangui’s presence during this period, offering him the perfect window to address these matters.

“Are you going back to confront that malicious old couple for me?”

[Lin Juangui's inner self] cracked his knuckles, seemingly eager for a confrontation.

But Lin Juangui shook his head. “I will have no further dealings with them.”

However, if they initiated trouble, Lin Juangui would show no mercy.

[Lin Juangui's inner self] pouted, looking somewhat disappointed, but seeing that Lin Juangui had other plans, he decided not to interfere.

After all, Lin Juangui was now Mu Zhang’s partner. Over the years, Mu Zhang had accumulated many adversaries, and if someone sought to exploit Lin Juangui for their schemes, it could lead to significant complications.

To ensure Lin Juangui’s safety, Butler Yang specifically assigned him a team of burly bodyguards.

Most of these bodyguards were Betas. While they couldn’t exert pheromonal dominance like Alphas, they were safe for Omegas, as there was no risk of mutual attraction.

Lin Juangui had no time to ponder Butler Yang’s subtle intentions. He knew Butler Yang perceived him as a restless Omega due to his appearance and had even provided him with a code of conduct handbook.

Yet, Geng Xuelan hadn’t uttered a word, while Butler Yang seemed overly concerned about Lin Juangui’s affairs on Mu Zhang’s behalf, which Lin Juangui found amusing. Still, out of respect for Butler Yang’s loyalty, Lin Juangui chose not to make an issue of it.

Wuying Planet was a small yet beautiful celestial body. From a distance, it was enveloped in a ethereal purple haze, creating a rather picturesque scene.

After settling into the hotel, Lin Juangui instructed the bodyguards to deliver the gifts prepared by Butler Yang to the Lin family residence.

A bodyguard inquired, “Aren’t you going to visit your family in person?”

Lin Juangui shook his head. “No. Even if I were to go back, all I would hear are insults. Why subject myself to such misery?”

Seemingly surprised by Lin Juangui’s family situation, the bodyguard paused for a moment before nodding in understanding.

After a restful night at the hotel, Lin Juangui awoke refreshed the next day. He selected a white suit jacket, which appeared relatively formal.

While it lacked the imposing presence of the five-piece suits he once wore, Lin Juangui had no intention of appearing overly aggressive. He first needed to assess the Lin Corporation’s foundation.

Upon his arrival at the Lin Corporation, the receptionist immediately recognized Lin Juangui.

Ever since Lin Juangui acquired more than half of the Lin Corporation’s shares from Mu Zhang, many employees had been speculating about his next moves.

Now that he had finally arrived, the receptionist escorted him to the private elevator while exchanging a meaningful glance with a colleague.

The colleague promptly notified all departments via their Light Brain—

The major shareholder has arrived.

Previously, Mu Zhang’s investment in the Lin Corporation had granted him the majority stake, but Mu Zhang had no interest in the company and refrained from its management.

If Lin Qiu were to squander this investment as well, it would only prove his incompetence in running the company. Mu Zhang certainly wouldn’t be benevolent enough to rescue the Lin Corporation a second time, as Lin Juangui might not be worth that much to him.

Lin Juangui bypassed the specially prepared and renovated office designated for him, heading directly to the finance department.

The finance manager nearly dropped his thermos upon seeing Lin Juangui, then quickly approached him with a beaming smile and greeted him.

Lin Juangui appeared polite but immediately requested to review the financial reports for the past three months and the annual reports for the last five years. The finance manager forced a dry laugh and, having no choice but to comply, led Lin Juangui to his office.

News spread rapidly within the company. When some executives learned that Lin Juangui had gone straight to the finance department, their expressions darkened, sensing impending trouble.

Sitting in the office chair, Lin Juangui rapidly skimmed through the reports when he noticed a crowd gathering at the doorway.

He smiled confidently, radiating an aura of quiet authority that seemed incongruous for a recently presented Omega.

“Since you’re all here, why not introduce yourselves? I’d like to get to know everyone at the Lin Corporation.”

Lin Juangui continued to browse the financial reports without even looking up.

He didn’t particularly enjoy auditing, but he needed to grasp certain data firsthand to speak with authority. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have any substantial arguments when confronting these individuals.

The executives glanced at the finance manager standing beside Lin Juangui. Seeing his ashen face and slight shake of the head, they frowned.

Lin Juangui was no mere figurehead—he genuinely understood these financial reports.

The executives who had intended to intimidate him were caught off guard. Instead, Lin Juangui seized the initiative, forcing them to introduce themselves one by one.

Although Lin Juangui was multitasking, he looked up slightly when one executive mentioned being a close friend of Lin Juangui’s father and having attended his eighteenth birthday party.

“Uncle Tang, I didn’t expect you to still be at the Lin Corporation.”

“...”

On his first day at the Lin Corporation, Lin Juangui spent the morning in the finance department and convened a shareholders’ meeting in the afternoon, firmly securing his position as chairman.

The next day, he dismissed a group of individuals through the board of directors. The man he referred to as Uncle Tang was no exception.

Lin Juangui could sense his resentment and knew he would seek reinforcements. However, for now, the more pressing matter was attending a meeting in the projects department.

The planet that nearly bankrupted the Lin Corporation remained in the company’s possession, serving no purpose.

Had the Lin Corporation not received Mu Zhang’s capital injection, the company would likely have dissolved by now.

[Lin Juangui's inner self] had previously mentioned that the Lin Corporation declared bankruptcy not long after he and Mu Zhang ended their stand-in contract and he was cast out of the floating island.

Mu Zhang was indifferent to the Lin family’s fate—he preferred that no one knew he was harboring an Omega at home, allowing him to openly proclaim his unwavering devotion to Mu Yuanqing.

“P-L79 held no value for the Lin Corporation. Later, a planet reclamation agency approached Lin Qiu, and he sold the planet at a low price. Not long after, rumors spread that something valuable had been discovered on the planet, something that could fetch a high price at auction, which infuriated Lin Qiu.”

No wonder that interstellar merchant mocked Lin Qiu for his lack of discernment.

For Lin Qiu, P-L79 was only useful for extracting energy and minerals—everything else was deemed worthless.

But for others, P-L79 could be transformed into a priceless treasure trove.

This only proved that Lin Qiu lacked the fortune for riches—he simply couldn’t capitalize on opportunities beyond his comprehension.

Chai Hao, the head of the project department, briefed Lin Juangui on the specific findings reported by the exploration team.

“We previously reported to the former Mr. Lin that the company’s exploration equipment was solely geared toward locating energy and mineral resources. If we had deployed a different exploration team, we might have discovered something new. Given P-L79’s high acquisition cost, finding other valuable resources to sell could have offset some losses.”

Unfortunately, at that time, Lin Qiu was preoccupied with applying for loans and seeking investments outside the company all day. Even if he had seen Chai Hao’s message, he wouldn’t have taken it seriously, too consumed by his frustration over his failed gambles.

Lin Juangui believed Chai Hao made a valid point. If Lin Qiu had adopted a different approach, he might have saved the Lin Corporation. But the opportunity was right in front of him, and he ignored it—a truly regrettable situation.

“I recall that the Lin Corporation still has unexploited energy resources on some planets, and some purchasers haven’t settled their final payments. If P-L79 truly has nothing to offer, wouldn’t it be better to sell it as soon as possible?”

Chai Hao nodded. “But these are just my personal opinions. Few of the top brass agree. They…”

Still clung to illusions about P-L79.

When people are desperate, they will grasp at any lifeline, but P-L79 clearly wasn’t one.

After leaving the project department, Lin Juangui proceeded to the legal department to consult on some matters.

According to federal law, even if P-L79 contained treasures beyond energy and minerals, the Lin Corporation couldn’t sell them without the proper qualifications.

The best approach would be to explore the planet, identify its resources, and then sell it to a corresponding company to minimize losses.

Lin Juangui understood. As he pondered his next move, his assistant, Qu Yang, assigned by the HR department, approached him and said, “Chairman Lin, the former head of the Lin Corporation has arrived.”

“Have him wait in my office.”

“Understood.”

On the elevator ride, [Lin Juangui's inner self] snapped his fingers, a look of pure anticipation on his face.

“This should be good—I can’t miss it.”