Ten years had passed, and the young adults of that generation had not even grown old yet.
Those in power now were all from the first generation that had fought its way through every obstacle.
Not one of those high-ranking figures had reached their position through a smooth, orderly rise.
Just as Li Tianming had warned him not to underestimate Xiao Zhigang.
Anyone who had made a name for themselves in the Safe Zone was a fierce survivor who had fought their way out of the Apocalypse.
So Qin Siyang had long since understood.
No matter how high their status, they could not be trusted.
Meeting Chu Baxing today, a reckless hothead who made no effort to hide his intentions, had only sounded another alarm.
After looking for a while, Tang Wangong smiled. "Xiao Qin, I've seen enough. Shall we have a private chat?"
A private chat?
Qin Siyang looked slightly taken aback.
That wasn't part of what we discussed earlier, was it?
Chu Xiaoang also asked, "Minister Tang, what can't you say in front of my son and me? You aren't planning to bad-mouth us, are you?"
Tang Wangong smiled warmly. "Of course not. It's just that Secretary-General Gu gave me a few instructions before I left, asking me to offer Xiao Qin some special terms in the hope that the Administration Department can secure the Titan Reed Inner Leaf Fragment."
"As for those special terms, I'm sure Commander Chu understands that they can't be disclosed."
With Tang Wangong invoking Gu Weiyang, Chu Xiaoang could hardly press the matter.
"Then go ahead."
Qin Siyang nodded. "There's a spare conference room next door. Principal Zhao said no one could eavesdrop on it. Would you come with me, Minister Tang?"
"Certainly. Thank you."
The two left the room.
Chu Xiaoang's gaze