Zhan Li shuddered at those words, a complicated expression immediately appearing on his face.
But he quickly realized that Gongshu De's words were an affirmation of him.
The complicated look vanished at once, replaced by an honest, simple smile.
"Hehe, Old Man Gongshu, listen to yourself. People have to grow, don't they? If I spent my whole life standing still, how could I lead—ah, no, how could I improve alongside everyone?"
"The road ahead of us is still long and far. I won't say my position in the organization is of vital importance, but at the very least, my actions can influence many of my colleagues."
"I have to set a good example for those so-called warmongers, right?"
Zhan Li's remarks gave off the feeling that he had become an entirely different person after only a few days apart.
Of course, Zhan Li also knew that Old Man Gongshu had not summoned him merely to praise him. There had to be something else he wanted to discuss.
So, he immediately asked Old Man Gongshu whether there was anything else he needed to explain.
"It's nothing especially difficult. I suddenly remembered that for our Information System to operate successfully, its core components need to be inscribed using a special material. This material isn't produced on this planet, so we need to make one last trip to that planet. Don't worry, there's hardly anyone on the planet we're going to. It's very safe."
After hearing Gongshu De's words, Zhan Li revealed an honest smile.
After thinking for a moment, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he suddenly recalled something.
"Old Man Gongshu, think carefully and see whether there's anything else that needs to be handled. If there are any other special materials we need, let's plan out the route all at