Scheming and Intrigue

After hearing Director Xia's words, Zhang Zhi silently nodded in agreement.

That person might have hoped that, after seeing so many people come to observe the ceremony, Zhang Zhi would worry that his image might be damaged, and thus removed Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao from the list.

After all, if Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao had been on the list, it would easily give others the impression that he was abusing his authority for personal gain.

If he cared about his image, he definitely would not want any negative impact.

Of course, Zhang Zhi would never have thought that way.

And this reason applied to Director Xia as well.

If Director Xia was worried that people would spread rumors about him abusing his authority for personal gain, or that he was trying to curry favor with Zhang Zhi by arranging for Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao to become Patrolling Envoys, then he might have suggested that Zhang Zhi temporarily remove Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao from the list this time.

The number of Patrolling Envoys for this Appointment Ceremony had already been announced publicly. If Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao were removed from the list, some people might be able to take advantage of the chaos and secure a spot.

After all, because of the Merit-Based Sainthood Plan, countless people were watching any place that might bring in a large amount of merit.

And the position of Patrolling Envoy was an extremely desirable one.

But Zhang Zhi then shook his head. No. The person behind the scenes may have planned more than this. If Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao weren't appointed as Patrolling Envoys, I might very well develop a grudge against Director Xia.

*If something similar happens again in the future, my dissatisfaction with Director Xia will only