The Phosphorus People were an unavoidable factor for both Ancient City and Lu PingAn.
They had now become the city's biggest source of GDP growth, rising stars in politics, economics, and military affairs—but also its greatest source of instability.
Whether the decision back then had been right still had no answer, but judging from the results, Ancient City was no longer stagnant water.
"I don't regret the decision I made back then. Just as you still trusted me today and allowed me to be successfully reelected."
In the recent government transition, Mayor Li's successful continuation in office showed that at least most people approved of these changes.
"You're very radical, and you've already affected us."
"Hey, hey, hey, you're the outsider here. It was one thing while I was gone, but now that I'm back, I can't let you people mess around."
Lu PingAn's very existence affected many things.
"The local government has issued new labor laws and refugee-handling regulations one after another. Are you saying that has nothing to do with you?"
"I'm a Pactbearer. I don't lie. I didn't do anything. Those regulations truly have nothing to do with me. Before they were issued, I knew nothing about them."
Lu PingAn said this with a smile. He had expected the other party to mock him, only to see him nod instead.
"Indeed. I've heard that being a high-ranking Pactbearer isn't easy. That's probably one of the reasons you're so highly regarded. In that case, perhaps you really can be trusted."
Seeing the other man nod so seriously, Lu PingAn was momentarily speechless.
It seemed that the Prince, who had risen to a high position without following the Professionals system, truly did not know that joke. After all, he had only been exposed to the Professionals system for a