Qin Siyang frowned. "What kind of department is the [Coordination Department]?"
"The [Coordination Department], as the name suggests, helps coordinate between the various parties. But I don't think coordinating all those factions will fall to me. At most, I'll be maintaining the United Government's image, doing something like a spokesperson's work."
"Then why not just make you a spokesperson? Is there really any need to establish a department? Once it exists, won't they have to set up offices at every level-state, city, and district? Why would this department need branches at every level?"
Qian Wendao cast him a sidelong glance with his triangular eyes and smiled meaningfully. "Anyone with eyes can see that the Safe Zone is about to descend into chaos. But once that happens, it'll be hard to say which regions will remain loyal to the United Government. Secretary-General Gu is laying the groundwork for the future."
"With chaos right on our doorstep, isn't it a little late to start laying the groundwork?"
"Better late than never. I imagine Secretary-General Gu and those people in Zone 1 have other plans too, but those aren't things I'm privy to."
Qin Siyang nodded. "All right, then. Congratulations on your promotion, Old Qian!"
"Oh, what promotion?" Qian Wendao waved a hand. "As the Administration Bureau's Bureau Chief in Area No. 7, all I had to do was follow the Zhao Family's lead and coast along. Once Secretary-General Gu transfers me out, I'll be caught in an even deeper whirlpool."
With Gu Weiyang having spoken, there really was no way to keep Qian Wendao here.
"Old Qian, you need to hurry and arrange things for after you leave."
"Of course. I've already discussed my successor as Bureau Chief of the Administration Bureau with Chen Zhongming. He's a reliable man on our side,