They weren't merely admiring him; there was even a hint of encouragement in it.
That made things a little subtle. The Golden Bull Regiment commander wasn't stupid. While arguing his case, he had also been keeping his guard up, ready to protect himself at any moment.
Although these people seemed to have come for him, to call him to account and even kill him to silence him through a private execution, he had no intention of sitting around and waiting to die.
A sense of grievance and resentment burned inside him, fueling his intense will to survive and fight back. It wasn't just for his own pride that he wanted to live; he also had to live for his daughter.
Even if he couldn't stay at Kengtou Base, even if their principles didn't align, he didn't want his daughter to be buried with the base!
That was why the Golden Bull Regiment commander had to fight back and stay alive.
He had to carve out a way for his daughter to survive!
Just then, Han Jingjing spoke calmly. "So, Commander Niu is a sensible man. You've seen through the truth and know the difference between what's best for the base and personal ambition. That's good. It gives us a foundation for a calm discussion."
"Let me make this clear: we're not with Dizang, nor are we with Tiangang, and we're not members of any of the base's leadership, either."
The Golden Bull Regiment commander was stunned. "You..."
"Surely sensible people don't need everything spelled out for them?" Han Jingjing said with a smile.
A glint flashed in the Golden Bull Regiment commander's eyes. He suddenly understood, and a flicker of surprise and delight passed through his gaze.
He'd become a regiment commander. Did anyone think he was an idiot? If