Zhan Jiyue drew a breath and said to Chen Chuan, "Council Member Chen, I'm angry too, but I'm sure you know which matter is more important."
Chen Chuan looked at him. "Does Mr. Zhan think this matter isn't important?"
"I understand." Zhan Jiyue spoke solemnly. "If I had encountered this myself, and if I held Council Member Chen's position, I would make the same choice as you.
"But there's something I have to say. Vice President Zhu asked me to remind you that the most important thing right now is not to make a mistake. Political struggles differ from force; there are all kinds of methods used against people, leaving them unable to exert their strength. When it is time to compromise, compromise is still necessary."
Chen Chuan's voice was calm. "Is it?"
Zhan Jiyue froze for a moment.
Chen Chuan said, "Mr. Zhan, I'll head back to the Affairs Department first." He pushed open the car door and stepped out. The sky was dim as night approached, the sun already having sunk below the horizon.
But it would rise again tomorrow.
Zhao Ming stood on his shoulder as he walked toward the Affairs Department's main building.
"Council Member Chen!"
Zhan Jiyue called out to him, then got out of the car as well. "No matter what, whatever decision you make, I personally support you. If there's anything you need me to do, please come to me!"
Chen Chuan stopped, turned around, and nodded to him. "Old Zhan, go back. I'll come find you."
"Alright!"
Zhan Jiyue watched him walk down the main avenue of the Affairs Department and disappear inside. After thinking for a moment, he went to the side, opened a car door, got into the vehicle he had arrived in, and drove toward Purity Faction Headquarters.
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