"From the results of the inquiries, things were better than expected."
Not a single top-tier combatant had left, and the core members were relatively stable as well.
"You did well. Really."
At that moment, Lu PingAn could only pat Guan Xinxian on the shoulder to express his gratitude.
Ten years was longer than the entire lifespan of many companies and organizations, from establishment to dissolution. As long as a team could not secure stable returns, distributed its internal benefits poorly, or simply had a leader who lost the people's support, it could go from steadily rising to disbandment in a matter of months.
No matter how wonderful his promises from above had been, no matter how promising the Company's future had looked, if the leaders below treated people like dirt, panic and even a complete collapse of morale were inevitable.
It could be said that Guan Xinxian had not only proven his ability to stand on his own, but also demonstrated the capability and prestige of a leader.
As for the rebellion someone had mentioned before? That minor matter was utterly insignificant. After Lu PingAn had spoken with the core members along the way and learned that they still had the people's support, he knew Guan Xinxian's performance had far exceeded expectations.
"You should remain captain, just like before. You'll also serve as Executive Deputy Regiment Commander, but I have a major task here first. We need to modify the Ark."
Looking at the Big Ship beneath his feet, Lu PingAn was astonished—and increasingly delighted.
The most important part of his Fire Seed plan was that kind of colossal lamp-tree signal tower. Yet the single Mother Tree he had managed to create had already drained most of the resources at his disposal.
Originally, Lu PingAn had intended to let Guan