Qian Wendao looked at Gu Weirong beside him.
Ever since this Safe Zone had been reorganized into a War Readiness Zone, the man roped into serving as governor had never spoken at a decision-making meeting.
No one had expected him to volunteer this time, much less with an air of being the only man for the job.
Gu Weirong fastened the button at his collar and sat upright, speaking slowly. "My current position is governor. Although I have never held a ministry-level post, I am still eligible to succeed the secretary-general."
"Besides, my younger brother, the former secretary-general Gu Weiyang, died at his post and left behind a good reputation. My son, Gu Yunpeng, volunteered to serve as district chief of the Sigma District, likewise putting the Safe Zone's future above his personal safety. My taking over as secretary-general would not seem entirely out of the blue to anyone else. Perhaps people would show me some respect as well."
"What's more, my personal abilities aren't particularly impressive. I have no desire to pursue powerful Sequence Abilities, nor do I possess any unique skills. If I die, it won't cause any problems."
"Finally, my background is clean enough. The matter of the Reincarnation Church infiltrator at Xuanxuan Clothing City was already proven to involve my wife's younger sister, Liu Yingrong. It had nothing to do with my wife or me."
"So, with me as secretary-general, we can ensure that no one among us objects, while also maintaining enough stability to resist our external enemies. And if I die, there won't be much to mourn."
Having finished explaining his circumstances, Gu Weirong looked at Qian Wendao again. "Secretary-General Qian, was what I said correct?"
Qian Wendao offered no judgment after hearing him out. Instead, he asked, "How much did Gu Weiyang tell