At thirty, I started my comeback from the intelligence system.

Seeing this, Zhou Peng snorted coldly and walked away.

Only Wang Zhenye and Chen Geng remained in the office. Wang Zhenye sighed and patted Chen Geng on the shoulder: "Chen Geng, are you sure? Feng shui... it's not something to be taken lightly. Although Yang Zhenzhen is young, she has a lot of influence with Chairman Zheng, and she has a sharp eye."

"Mr. Wang, don't worry. I wouldn't say it's 100%, but I'm at least 70-80% confident. Some problems, once seen, can be solved," Chen Geng said calmly. He had an intelligence system alerting him to the core issue of "feng shui clash." He knew that by going to the site, combining the system's possible further hints with his own hastily brushed-up feng shui knowledge (he had already researched a lot on his phone on the way here), it wasn't impossible to fabricate... no, to design a self-consistent "feng shui solution" that would satisfy the client. The key was to exploit Zheng Baichuan's superstitious beliefs.

"Okay! I believe in you! If you need any support, just let me know." Seeing Chen Geng's confidence, Wang Zhenye was also encouraged.

Chen Geng left the vice president's office and returned to his workstation to begin preparing for the site visit the following afternoon. He needed more information about the Starry Sky Building, Zheng Baichuan's preferences, and basic feng shui principles.

Before leaving get off work, he received a call from an unknown number. It was Yang Zhenzhen herself calling, her tone more gentle than in the afternoon: "Manager Chen, is there anything you need me to prepare for the inspection tomorrow?"

"Thank you, Assistant General Manager Yang. No special preparations are needed. A normal visit is fine. Also, if I may ask, has Chairman Zheng been paying particular attention to the 'northeast' or 'southwest' direction of the building recently? Or, has there been any construction or new high-rise building projects near the building recently?" Chen Geng asked tentatively, these were common questions he had extracted from the feng shui knowledge he had researched.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, then Yang Zhenzhen's voice carried a hint of surprise: "Manager Chen seems to have done her homework. A commercial building, slightly taller than our main building, was just topped out last month on the southwest side of the building. Chairman Zheng did mention it, saying it felt a bit 'oppressive'." She didn't mention the northeast, but the southwest has the "Kun" position, which governs wealth and stability. Being oppressed could indeed cause concerns about "financial loss" and "instability," which matches the intelligence report!

"Understood, thank you, Assistant Yang. See you tomorrow." Chen Geng felt more confident.

After get off work, Chen Geng didn't go home immediately. Instead, he went to the library and bookstore, quickly flipping through some books on architectural and commercial feng shui. He made notes on common methods and explanations for dispelling negative energy and enhancing good fortune. He didn't need to be a master; he just needed to be able to speak eloquently and get to the heart of the matter, making Zheng Baichuan think he was "professional" and "knowledgeable."

That evening, he received a call from Wang Zhenye, whose tone was somewhat subtle: "Chen Geng, President Liang (Liang Dan) just spoke with me. She heard about today's events and asked me to tell you to go for it; she believes you can handle it. Also… she seems more interested in you now. As for Attorney He, the materials regarding Zhou Peng are almost complete. President Liang's intention is to take action once there's a resolution to the Xingkong Media matter. This time, Zhou Peng won't escape."

Chen Geng understood. Liang Dan was telling him: I support you, and don't let me down. Zhou Peng's downfall was imminent, perhaps after he had dealt with Starry Sky Media. This was both pressure and motivation.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang. Please also thank Mr. Liang for me. I will do my best," Chen Geng replied calmly.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Geng stood by the window, gazing at the city's night view. This day had been incredibly eventful, from his midnight sprint to the garbage dump to being called upon by the company in the afternoon, to now feeling the subtle yet persistent attention and support he was receiving. He was exhausted, both physically and mentally, yet his spirit was in a strange state of heightened excitement.

Yang Yongchao's life-or-death friendship, Liang Dan's further recognition, Wang Zhenye's support, and the feng shui problems that Xingkong Media was about to face, as well as Zhou Peng behind it... all these threads intertwined and extended in his hands.

He knew that he was gradually moving from being a piece manipulated on the chessboard to becoming the player. Although the road ahead was still shrouded in mist and surrounded by powerful enemies (the Lu family), the cards he could use were increasing.

Tomorrow, I'll accompany my mother to her follow-up appointment. Then, I'll go and meet that "problematic" Starry Sky Building.

At midnight, Chen Geng, filled with trepidation and anticipation, summoned the system precisely on time.

[Midnight. The day's intelligence has been updated.]

【Today's Intelligence List (3/3)】

[Intelligence 1 (International/Military): The Eastern Theater Command of China announced a joint military exercise involving multiple branches of the armed forces in a certain sea area of ​​the East China Sea. During the exercise, a P-3C anti-submarine patrol aircraft from an island nation approached for reconnaissance and had a dangerous close encounter with a Chinese early warning aircraft, resulting in an accidental crash. All personnel on board, including a vice admiral from the island nation's Maritime Self-Defense Force, were confirmed dead. This incident has triggered serious diplomatic friction between the two countries, and regional tensions have escalated sharply. (Relevance: Medium. Note: Increased geopolitical risks may affect the stock prices of related shipping and foreign trade sectors.)]

[Intelligence 2 (Domestic/Policy): Recently, relevant departments in Beijing will jointly launch a special rectification campaign, focusing on cracking down on illegal and criminal activities such as "fraudulent activities," "incitement of feudal superstition," illegal fundraising, and disruption of social order under the guise of traditional culture and religion. The campaign will cover some well-known temples and monasteries, as well as so-called "masters" and "feng shui experts" active in the business world. Institutions such as Hongluo Temple and Baiyun Palace have been required to strengthen their internal management, and the well-known feng shui consultant "Master Wang Linxiang" has been listed as a key target. (Relevance: High! Warning: If the host is involved in related fields recently, extreme caution is required to avoid crossing policy red lines.)]

[Intelligence 3 (Personal/Workplace): Due to your successful resolution of the "Star Shine Media" prepayment risk (subtly mentioned) and your demonstrated responsibility and potential during the "Starry Sky Media" crisis, the Group's Human Resources Department, under the impetus of Liang Dan, Wang Zhenye, and others, has initially drafted a proposal to promote you to "Technical Director" at GG Company, at the same level as Zhou Peng, with greater say in creative and technical reviews. The announcement is expected to be released this week. (Relevance: High. Note: This promotion will bring greater authority and responsibility, but will also attract more attention and hostility.)]

Three pieces of intelligence completely banished Chen Geng's sleepiness.

The first point is military friction, a major international event, but it's relatively distant from him.

The second point: Crack down on feudal superstition! Chen Geng's heart skipped a beat. During the day, he was thinking of using his hastily learned feng shui knowledge to fool Zheng Baichuan, but tonight the policy direction had changed! Even a well-known master like Wang Linxiang was being targeted; what if he, a half-baked expert, spoke too mysteriously and ran into trouble? This undoubtedly added huge variables and risks to tomorrow's inspection.

The third point: a promotion? Technical Director? At the same level as Zhou Peng? Chen Geng was initially surprised, but then understood. This was likely Liang Dan and Wang Zhenye realizing their "investment" in him, and also preparing for the personnel arrangements that might follow in the event of Zhou Peng's downfall. Power is a good thing, but it's also a dangerous position. If Zhou Peng found out, he would probably hate him even more.

"Feng shui...policy...promotion..." Chen Geng rubbed his temples, overwhelmed by the amount of information. He had hoped the system would provide specific hints on how to resolve the feng shui arrangement of the Starry Sky Building, but now it seemed the system only provided "what it is," not "how to do it," and even added warnings like "don't step on any landmines." Ultimately, he would have to solve the problem himself.

He forced himself to calm down and re-examined the second piece of intelligence. The target was "fraudulent swindling," "illegal profiteering," and "disruption of order," not a complete rejection of traditional environmental philosophy and spatial aesthetics. Perhaps… it could be explained from the perspectives of science, psychology, and the harmonious coexistence of architecture and the environment? He needed to satisfy Zheng Baichuan's "psychological needs" without leaving any grounds for accusations of "promoting feudal superstition." This was a task as difficult as walking a tightrope.

He lost sleep, turned on his computer, and instead of searching for "Feng Shui solutions," he searched for more academic and safer terms such as "Architectural Environmental Psychology," "Commercial Space Design and Psychological Suggestion," and "Environmental Views in Traditional Culture and Their Modern Applications." He hastily memorized some concepts and cases, and while he gained a rough understanding, he was far from confident.

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