Qian Wendao turned to An Youlu again. "Zone 1 put you forward, and I also believe your abilities rank among the best of those left in Zone 1. Not making use of you would be a waste. How about this? You were Gu Weiyang's chief administrator before, so you have experience handling the United Government's affairs. Why not continue as my chief administrator?"
Qian Wendao spoke calmly and confidently under everyone's gaze.
After revealing his identity and credentials, Qian Wendao seemed to have cast off all his shackles.
He was no longer the restrained moderator he had been in past meetings. Instead, he had become the one directing this meeting.
Unlike Gu Weiyang, Qian Wendao did not speak with flawless poise, every sentence pleasing to the ear and every word perfectly chosen.
Nor was he like Qin Yingguang, whose every utterance carried a measure of cold arrogance that spared no one's feelings.
Qian Wendao's words involved little embellishment or deliberation, and he made no deliberate show of overbearing strength. He simply spoke as though having an everyday conversation.
Standing among them, Qian Wendao was so relaxed and natural that he seemed ready to say, "Let's grab a meal together afterward," at any moment.
His words to An Youlu also sounded just like a superior chatting casually with a subordinate, without any posturing or affectation, even though Qian Wendao looked somewhat younger than An Youlu.
While An Youlu was still hesitating, Qian Wendao continued, "I know Ander must have promised you some attractive terms. I'd advise you not to take them too seriously. You might live long enough to earn your reward, but not to spend it. Just look at Zhou Bi, Xie Chunqiu, Jin Mian, and Zhi Chenggong. Which of those four wasn't more capable than you? You've seen how