If Xu Que were here, he would never allow the authorities to waste their efforts on such futile measures, for the so-called defensive walls are practically useless. They are far less effective than the nationwide cultivation efforts that could bring much better results.
Moreover, this grandiose undertaking to build defensive walls will eventually have to rely on the disaster fortress strategy.
At the "Frontier International Building," Shen Mengchu sat at the conference table, awaiting the response of Zhao Xian and the others.
At that moment, Zhao Xian and his colleagues were deeply engrossed in the documents before them. They could hardly believe that what they were witnessing was merely the beginning of this catastrophe. All their painstaking efforts so far had only laid the groundwork.
"Miss Shen, may I ask if this resource allocation is genuine?" Qi Shan inquired, looking up from the document.
"It is," Shen Mengchu replied. "Xu Que entrusted me with it before he left."
"If that's true, does this mean the Frontier International Building will house dozens of hunter companies?" Huang Bo commented.
"That's one way to put it, but only after we've thoroughly vetted them, and everyone must adhere to this system," Shen Mengchu explained.
"I just don't understand," Zhao Xian said, "what if these pioneers and transporters embezzle resources?"
"Should any resource embezzlement occur, once discovered, the company's eighth policy will be enforced. Furthermore, with the conditions we've set, I highly doubt anyone would risk their life for a batch of resources," Shen Mengchu explained again.
"Sister-in-law," Kunkun asked, "if we're really going to be stationed at the dimensional rifts, won't that interfere with the cultivators' training?"
"That won't be an issue. Shifts will be the most reasonable arrangement. As long as no extraordinary events occur within the dimensional space, there shouldn't be any problems."
"Will the authorities not be involved?" Kunkun pressed.
"In the beginning, they'll assist, but as long as we are willing to cooperate and provide the necessary resources, they will be more than happy to collaborate."
Hearing this, everyone fell silent, though they were still uneasy. After all, if even the slightest problem arose, the entire structure could collapse.
While they pondered the contract's details, the office door was slowly pushed open.
"Sorry, I've kept you waiting," Xu Que said with a smile, looking at everyone.
"Brother Xu, you've finally returned. We've been discussing the materials you provided," Kunkun said, waving the documents.
Xu Que scanned the room and smiled. "It seems like you have many questions. Feel free to ask, and if there are any issues, we can all brainstorm together."
At these words, Zhao Xian and the others immediately understood and began voicing their concerns, presenting ideas that were missing from the contract and the materials.
After Xu Que and Shen Mengchu heard their concerns, they didn't immediately respond, as some matters needed to be carefully considered.
"Brother Xu," Kunkun asked, "you suggested offering high salaries to the pioneers, which I have no objections to. But aren't the transporters' wages too high? And if they embezzle resources, how will we detect it?"
"The principle of 'clear water has no fish' should be understood here. As long as they don't greedily take too many resources and are not caught, we will turn a blind eye. The high salary is to deter anyone from embezzling. If someone dares to do so, I doubt they'll live long," Xu Que replied with a smirk.
In his past life, Xu Que and Duan Jiude had often embezzled resources. Back then, it was necessary for survival. If they didn't take a little, they would be worse off than dead.
Back then, after the seventh year of Tianyuan, any human who lacked the power to resist the alien forces had no choice but to die.
It was a time when everyone was a soldier. It didn't matter if you were an eighty-year-old man or a young child; if you didn't resist, you wouldn't see the moon that night.
"Mr. Xu," Zhao Xian inquired, "what does the challenge plan you devised mean? Why is it only for six months?"
"I need to elaborate on this," Xu Que said, standing and walking to an electronic screen, which he switched to presentation mode.
"First of all, we all know we still have to deal with the rift explosion next month. But I want to emphasize that after the rift explosion next month, we will face a personal ability challenge. This challenge space is very unique, with only one in each country. The Z Country's challenge space is in Qing City, which is one reason I sent people there. There are many types of challenge spaces, and the rewards are substantial. What exactly these rewards are, I'm not sure, since the parchment didn't specify."
Xu Que then pulled out a scroll of parchment and an old journal, before quickly putting them away again and continuing, "Next, I will visit several special spaces to continue gathering clues, which is why the challenge plan must be prioritized."
"Brother Xu, can I take a look at that scroll and the journal? I'd like to play the prophet for a bit and show off in front of people," Kunkun joked.
"These are confidential. Do you think they're like cabbage? And I've only collected three such items," Xu Que said sternly, pretending to be upset.
In truth, he had only collected these two items, but their content had nothing to do with the company's future development. He deliberately said this to cover up his secret of being a reborn individual.
Zhao Xian and the others were very convinced by the appearance of the scroll, as the names of the two items already gave them a strong indication of their authenticity. After all, "The Survivor's Journal of Xus Kuland" and "The Prophet's Diary of Gamalan" were already enough to provide a clear answer.
"As for the other issues you've raised, I'll need to think them through. After all, these matters concern our future," Xu Que said.
Upon hearing this, everyone relaxed a little. After all, this was about the future of the company. If the building collapsed, they would all be finished too.
Xu Que understood this reasoning, but in his past life, he never controlled a company. He had come this far merely by being familiar with certain framework details.
After the meeting concluded, Xu Que assigned tasks to everyone. As for Linan City, he didn't rush to go there, as he hadn't yet dealt with the resources from Hezhou and Yinchuan.
"Mr. Xu, may I apply to go to Hezhou?" Qi Kai asked.
Xu Que gave him a confused look, but before he could inquire why, Kunkun laughed.
"Old Qi, you want to visit your first love, don't you?"
Qi Kai, a little embarrassed, nodded, "It's been over a month, and I don't know if she's still alive, so I plan to go and check."
"Alright, you can switch places with Qi Shan," Xu Que said.
"Thank you, Mr. Xu!" Qi Kai saluted with a smile.
"Alright, go and prepare. Just send a message in the group before you leave. And bring the ten kids from the Yue family up here."
"Mr. Xu, are you really going to make them executives?" Qi Shan asked, a little uncertain.
"I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, these ten people, just like you, I trust them all," Xu Que assured.
"Alright, I'll go get them now," Qi Shan said, heading to the elevator.
Ten minutes later, the ten young members of the Yue family were sitting across from Xu Que.
"Sign these contracts, and from now on, you'll be able to attend important meetings," Xu Que said, handing ten binding contracts to Yue Gang.
Upon seeing the strict clauses on the contracts, Yue Shan was stunned, and Yue Feng was dumbfounded.
They wanted to survive the catastrophe, but the terms here were even stricter than those of the military!
Yue Xiaoqin and Yue Qing didn't think too much about it. After reading the contents, they quickly signed their names.
"Brother Xu, delete this personal feeling of yours; I'll do whatever you want," Yue Yun said with a forced smile.
"I'll make you a eunuch, then you'll have no worries," Xu Que said seriously.
Seeing Xu Que's expression, which seemed devoid of pretense, Yue Yun quickly wiped off his playful grin and looked towards Yue Feng and Yue Shan. If they signed, then he would too.
But the next moment, Yue Yun was stunned, as both Yue Shan and Yue Feng had already signed!