"You brat, you're treating this like a business!"
"Elder Zhang, only saints give without asking for anything in return. There's nothing shameful about having desires. Only with desires can one move forward. If people truly wanted nothing at all, how would this world ever progress? Don't you agree?"
The Wood Clone did not deny Zhang Ruochan's words. Instead, he admitted it openly. He really was treating this as a business!
"You really are practical, kid. But I have to admit, you're right. Desire may not be a positive word, but it is definitely the driving force behind progress!"
As Zhang Ruochan looked at the serious-faced Wood Clone, a trace of appreciation flashed through her eyes.
"Perhaps that is one of the reasons he has improved so quickly!"
A glimmer of realization rose in Zhang Ruochan's heart, and a hint of wistfulness appeared on her face.
The Wood Clone merely smiled noncommittally at Zhang Ruochan's words. Perhaps he had not thought this way in his previous life, but now, his mindset had long since changed.
He used to believe that people were inherently good and lived by the principle of doing good deeds and accumulating virtue. But now, he believed even more that all the bustling people in the world came for profit, and all the crowded people in the world went for profit.
"All right. I hope no one spreads what was said today. Wangyan, when the next Secretary-General handover takes place, you can explain it to those people."
After sighing, Zhang Ruochan turned to Qin Wangyan beside her and spoke with a serious expression.
"All right, no problem!"
Qin Wangyan understood Zhang Ruochan's intentions. She merely wanted him to establish his authority as quickly as possible when he succeeded the Federation Secretary-General, so he agreed without hesitation.
"Good. Then