Inside the private room, Wang Chen and Zhao Rongcheng sat facing each other across a tea table.
The bustle of the grand banquet hall was completely shut out.
Among all the young nobles Wang Chen had met, Zhao Rongcheng, the duke's son, was undoubtedly the most broad-minded, poised, and charismatic.
His build and appearance were nearly flawless, his temperament composed, modest, and restrained. Every word and gesture carried impeccable bearing, making it easy for others to feel a strong sense of goodwill toward him.
Such a figure was surely leadership material, carefully cultivated from childhood by a great noble house!
Zhao Rongcheng's purpose in inviting Wang Chen to this social gathering was not complicated: he wanted to invite him to join his own society.
The Taiwu Alliance, similar in nature to the Twin Lions Brotherhood but with far fewer members!
This group revolved entirely around Zhao Rongcheng. Its members could be said to be the duke's son's subordinates.
It was the core team he had assembled to compete for the future position of duke!
Zhao Rongcheng did not conceal his ambitions in the slightest, speaking with Wang Chen openly and candidly.
The attitude he displayed was sincere and equal, making his words exceptionally persuasive.
Unfortunately, Zhao Rongcheng was facing Wang Chen!
To be honest, Wang Chen was somewhat tempted by the terms Zhao Rongcheng offered.
These included, but were not limited to, resource investments every academic year, supplies of high-level materials, and assistance in every possible regard.
Zhao Rongcheng even said that he could help Wang Chen terminate his commissioned training agreement with the Azure Star Cluster Garrison, so that after graduation, Wang Chen would no longer need to fulfill his obligation to enlist.
In other words, as long as Wang Chen pledged himself to Zhao Rongcheng, he would soon