There was still time.
There were still two hours until the deadline for his final reply to Wang Xiaoming.
During those final two hours, Yang Jian went nowhere. He merely found a tall building, stood on its rooftop, let the biting wind buffet him, and thought in silence.
For the last time, he weighed the pros and cons of agreeing to become the Enforcement Captain Wang Xiaoming had proposed.
"Headquarters doesn't truly need an Enforcement Captain. They only need someone who can step forward and organize the other captains, keeping this kind of situation where they can't be mobilized from happening again. Given the current circumstances, Headquarters has limited bargaining chips. The offer can't be too small, but it can't be too big either. Likewise, the Enforcement Captain's status can't be too low, nor can it be too high."
"So Wang Xiaoming simply handed over all the choice, letting the person who became Enforcement Captain decide the position's status and benefits."
"He chose me because I'm not overly ambitious, I have enough strength, and I can serve as a trial run. Otherwise, one of Wei Jing, Li Jun, or Cao Yang would definitely be more suitable than me."
Yang Jian analyzed the matter carefully, once again trying to discern Wang Xiaoming's intentions.
"Based on my current conduct and condition, Headquarters is confident that after making me Enforcement Captain, I can preserve the existing situation while also having the ability to mobilize the other captains. All they need to pay is a title and a price they can bear."
"Therefore, even if I truly agree to become Enforcement Captain, Headquarters will still be calling the shots afterward. Headquarters may yield to me at times, but once enough time passes and someone new replaces me, that situation will be reversed."
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