Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 384 First Board Meeting

After seeing Sun Heqian off, Zhao Zhen sat cross-legged on the bed.

After letting go of his obsession with and desire for power, he clearly felt that his heart had become much calmer.

Not only that, but even the three corpses within the body became much quieter, and their formation speed was greatly reduced.

Zhang Zhiwei was right when he said that power is indeed the best breeding ground for greed.

"It's time to retire early, which is good. After fighting a lifetime of war, can't I enjoy myself a little? Time for bed~"
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In the early morning at Longhu Mountain, a thin mist, like gauze, entwines the verdant peaks.

Zhao Zhen, dressed in a coarse cloth jacket and straw sandals, was working in the small courtyard that Zhang Zhiwei had arranged for him.

The hoe turned over the fresh soil, carrying the unique, moist scent of the mountains.

He carefully sowed and planted the vegetable seeds, radishes, greens, and a few chili seedlings that Sun Heqian had bought the day before on a small plot of land he had reclaimed.

His movements weren't exactly skillful, but he was exceptionally focused.

Sweat dripped from his forehead and seeped into the soil, but he was completely unaware, as if the whole world had been condensed into this small space.

Far from the hustle and bustle and power struggles of the All-Knowing headquarters, and relieved of the burden of controlling the world of supernatural beings, Zhao Zhen felt an unprecedented tranquility in this secluded mountain forest.

The three restless spirits within his body seemed to be soothed by this tranquility.

The three streams of black energy entrenched in the heart meridian, the sea of ​​qi, and the dantian, like lurking venomous snakes, have not disappeared, but their intensity of counterattack has indeed weakened considerably.

Every swing of the hoe, every time the soil is covered and compacted, is like a mental cleansing, gradually eliminating the complicated thoughts that arise from power and responsibility.

"A little peace in my heart..."

Zhao Zhen straightened up, wiped his sweat, and looked at the rising sun piercing through the thin mist and shining on the tender green vegetable seedlings, muttering to himself.

The words Zhang Zhiwei had pointed out that day, "The desire for power nourishes the three corpses," now seemed even clearer upon reflection.

Letting go is not about escaping, but about seeing things clearly.

See your true nature clearly, and see the root of your desires.

This small vegetable garden is his "place" for clearing away the weeds in his heart and seeking a little peace.

"Old Zhao, the way you're acting really does resemble a reclusive old farmer."

Zhang Zhiwei's voice came from the courtyard gate. He leaned against the door frame, smiling as he looked at Zhao Zhen's trouser legs covered in mud.

"Hey, stop joking around."

Zhao Zhen wasn't annoyed. He put down his hoe, walked to the water vat in the corner of the yard, and scooped water to wash his hands.

"This is much more comfortable than sitting in the office approving documents."

At least, the three corpses here are more endearing than the bickering and scheming on the phone.

Zhang Zhiwei approached, carefully sensed Zhao Zhen's aura, and then nodded.

"Hmm, your energy has calmed down considerably. It seems you've begun to grasp the essence of 'tranquility.' However..."

He changed the subject, his expression turning serious.

"The three corpses are merely dormant, not eradicated. They are too deeply rooted, too tightly entangled with your cultivation and thoughts."

By relinquishing power, you have cut off the greatest source of greed, which is like removing the fuel from the fire. However, you still need to observe and cleanse yourself of the two thoughts of anger and ignorance every day.

This vegetable garden is a place for tranquility, and also a crucible for refining the mind.

"I can spare it."

Zhao Zhen shook the water droplets off her hands, her eyes clear.

"Greed is easy to detect, but anger and delusion are hard to guard against. Especially with my temper, you know that too."

But here on this mountain, facing your old face, and with the clear breeze and bright moon all around, I can't find a reason to get angry. As for being foolish…”

He paused, looking towards the distant, mist-shrouded mountain peaks.

"The obsession with power and the confusion about the 'Tao' can perhaps be seen more clearly in this quiet cultivation."

……

Meanwhile, inside the conference room at the headquarters of NaDuTong, the atmosphere was the complete opposite of the tranquility of Longhu Mountain; it was so heavy it was almost palpable.

The huge circular conference table was filled with people. In addition to Zhao Fangxu, who was acting as chairman, Yu Yang, who assisted him, and the heads of various regions, several new faces were more eye-catching.

They were the eight newly appointed directors selected after an emergency nomination and complex negotiations, based on the "board of directors list" left by Zhao Zhen before his resignation.

Tian Jinzhong, representative of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Wang family – Wang Qian.

The Lü family—Lü Ci.

The Lu family—Lu Huai-ren.

The Gao family—the heavens.

Shaolin Temple – Master Kongji.

The Northeast Shamanic lineage – Guan Shihua.

A Small Inn in the Jianghu – by Liu Wei

Apart from Gao Tian of the Gao family, Guan Shihua, and Liu Wei, almost none of the other factions have their respective heads serving as directors, which reveals a lot of information.

Zhao Fangxu sat in the main seat, trying his best to remain calm, but his young face still showed great pressure under the gaze of many seasoned veterans.

He cleared his throat and slowly began to speak in a deep voice: "Distinguished directors, today is the first formal meeting since the establishment of the board of directors."

From today onward, peace and stability in the world of supernatural beings will depend on the concerted efforts of all board members and the company.

After hearing Zhao Fangxu's words, everyone fell silent for a moment.

After exchanging glances, Lü Ci also looked at Zhao Fangxu.

"Fang Xu, where is Chairman Zhao? Why is Chairman Zhao absent from such an important meeting today?"

"Yes, not only is Chairman Zhao nowhere to be found, but why did he also summon all the heads of the company's major regions?"

"Did something happen?"

……

Faced with the murmurs of the crowd, Zhao Fangxu raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

"Seniors, to be honest, besides meeting with all the directors today, there is another important topic: nominating the next chairman."

According to the articles of association, the selection will be made by a joint vote of all the directors present and the heads of the company's various regions.

Upon hearing this, the meeting room fell into a deathly silence.

Zhao Fangxu's words were like a depth charge, instantly throwing everyone's thoughts into disarray.

"What did you say? Elect the next chairman?!"

boom!
No sooner had he finished speaking than, with a loud bang, Lü Ci suddenly slammed his hand on the table and stood up!

"Zhao Fangxu, did I hear that right? I'm asking you, where is Chairman Zhao?"

"Chairman Lü, please be patient. Regarding the election of the next chairman, I can tell you clearly that this is what my master intended."

But as for where my master went, I'm sorry, I really can't tell you.

"What?!!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped in astonishment.

"You mean, Chairman Zhao voluntarily stepped down from his position as chairman of Nadutong?"

Lu Ci spoke with a gloomy expression.

“That’s right. I was there when Chairman Zhao stepped down. I can testify to that.”

Standing beside Zhao Fangxu, Yu Yang, who had remained silent the entire time, finally spoke.

(End of this chapter)