The King of Urban Mercenaries

Chapter 1648 - 1653: Faith in Their Hearts

The leadership change at Mu Group shocked everyone, especially when Mu Shanshan announced her withdrawal from the group, leaving everyone in disbelief, doubting the reality of it all.

They had already grown accustomed to it.

Everyone worldwide had grown accustomed to the routine—whenever there was a conference, during important moments, Mu Shanshan and her peers would take to the stage, and in those moments, everyone would be filled with a sense of anticipation. Mu Shanshan and her team never disappointed, consistently bringing infinite surprises, driving technological progress, and effecting era-changing transformations.

Whenever people saw Mu Shanshan alongside the high-ranking executives of Mu Group, they felt as if time had stood still, as though it still lingered in their youth, because Mu Shanshan and her peers appeared unchanged, even donning last year’s fashion. Everyone was used to them now, though they had long known that Mu Shanshan and her team seemingly never aged.

Yet, people refrained from exposing the truth. They felt a sense of youthful vitality from Mu Group’s constancy over the years. Nonetheless, from the first press conference to the last, about twenty years had passed, yet no one realized time had flown by so swiftly.

It was as if, twenty years prior, while they were still young, Mu Group persisted with their product releases. But now, Mu Shanshan and the higher-ups had all retired.

A group of stunning beauties as youthful as twenty—but all retired? If placed anywhere else, likely no one would believe it. However, at Mu Group, before the eyes of the world, they confirmed that people appearing as twenty-year-olds, actually forty or fifty, would indeed retire at this stage.

The retirement at Mu Group saw their stock prices tank to their lowest, with everyone viewing the leadership change as the end of the group, thus holding little hope for its future.

Mu Shanshan’s stepping down prompted widespread contemplation. Those curious about how she and her peers maintained their youth, and the first media outlet to report it, found themselves shut down, with public outrage directed at them. It was known that their actions had triggered the executive shuffle at Mu Group, leading to the closure of that media house.

Moreover, the resultant deaths heightened awareness across the media industry, educating them about the consequences of spreading false rumors.

The news media underwent a massive overhaul, ensuring that future reports required real-name registration and came with legal responsibilities, which subsequently heightened news authenticity and quality.

Now, Mu Shanshan and her team faced another issue—succession at Mu Group. Lin An straightforwardly assumed Mu Shanshan’s position, handpicking the other senior officials. With Lin An lacking prestige, a distinctive press conference was necessary to restore Mu Group’s standing in the public eye.

The pressure Lin An faced was imaginable, yet he was well-prepared.

Three days post-Mu Shanshan’s retirement, Mu Group finally released news: on New Year’s Day, a press conference was to be held. Though a holiday in Mo Country, the world watched eagerly for this day.

Lin Fei and his team were also preparing for the New Year. "Grandpa, what is faith?"

Now able to speak clearly, Lin Xi asked Li Jing while looking at him.

At first, Li Jing did not know either but later learned that the New Year was a traditional festival in Mo Country. He explained it to Lin Xi, who responded with an "Oh," as her eyes darted around, pondering something.

Suddenly, Lin Xi asked, "Shouldn’t Dad and Mom give me New Year’s money?"

Li Jing burst into laughter, "Hahaha, indeed, go ask for your New Year’s money from Mom and Dad."

Lin Xi cheerfully approached Lin Fei, "Daddy, give me New Year’s money."

Lin Fei was taken aback but then laughed, "Alright, alright, I’ll give you New Year’s money, but don’t spend it carelessly, okay?"

"Got it, Dad."

Lin Fei handed her ten dollars, and she accepted it happily, still unaware of its value.

"By the way, Dad, when is Brother coming back?" Lin Xi asked.

"Your brother? He’s busy with something important today; look, he’s on TV." Lin Fei changed the channel to the live conference. The current New Year’s Gala was not very entertaining and even hit a record low this year since Mu Group held a press conference.

Thus, the Gala director faced substantial criticism and was replaced, as it had failed for years to resonate with public interest or fulfill the audience’s desires, airing undesirable content instead.

At this moment, Lin An stood on stage, introducing the new products, including the Floating House.

There was the Floating Floor and Floating Plantation technology.

Using just one panel, anything could be made to float—this epitomized anti-gravity technology.

Anti-gravity technology became a novel scientific advancement, permitting low-altitude flight, while high-altitude flight remained prohibited and unsupported without unlocking certain devices, although feasible.

Over the years, Mu Group participated in the construction of every city, resulting in anti-gravity runways in many countries’ cities, enabling people to soar through the air in a truly futuristic manner.

Subsequently, Lin An revealed the highlight—a new anti-aging elixir.

This elixir was composed of Heaven and Earth Qi. A human body brimming with such energy wouldn’t show apparent aging, slowing the aging process. Furthermore, it could enhance one’s foundation, promoting longevity.

Yet, Lin An’s promotion saw the world regard it as a high-tech product, sparking a frenzy for the anti-aging potion, as if people reverted to past times, rekindling their faith.

Lin An articulated his final sentence with elegance.

"Please remember me, I’m Lin An. I will accompany you for several decades until I retire!" Lin An’s words essentially conveyed to everyone that he would maintain his current appearance until retirement, inciting admiration by showcasing a new Mu Group—rekindling a realm of belief, drawing cheers from everyone. However, this celebration was short-lived, as a new crisis loomed.

This emergency, threatening the entire world, transformed the globe into a state of panic—all due to a massive hole appearing in the sky!