Simply from this 996 theory, the examiners could tell that Su Yuan had more than one or two powerful figures behind him.
His master might not be a high-ranking official of the Third Rank or above in the Immortal Official System, but he was certainly the head of some top-tier sect.
Otherwise, how could he have come up with such a concise, mind-opening approach to management?
"This Dragon-Slaying Technique is incredibly precious—second only to the secret art passed down by the ancient imperial family, which can make a dynasty flourish. That mysterious big shot gave it to Su Youlin, so he really does consider the boy his true successor."
The middle-aged crimson-robed official thought to himself:
"And according to Su Youlin, 996 is only a minor path, while the 007 Management Method is the true Great Dao... This boy has powerful backing, and his future is truly limitless!"
The other crimson-robed examiners thought the same.
But there was still some time left before the three-minute interview period ended. They couldn't just sit around for the rest of it.
The examiners decided to probe him a little further.
Perhaps Su Youlin could still surprise them.
With that in mind, an examiner with a stern expression, sitting on the same side as Huai Lingwei and previously silent throughout, spoke in a low voice:
"Su Youlin, this so-called 996 Management Method of yours is indeed ingenious. But you must understand that poor mountains and bad waters breed crafty folk."
"The local strongmen in some remote cities may not follow your orders."
"Many Immortal Officials who are all talk and little action arrive in their posts intending to enact good policies. But when the local strongmen stir up trouble, those policies turn harmful. In the end, they fail their superiors' review and get driven