Looking at Kundun's retreating figure,
Lang Cai's eyes were filled with disappointment.
It really confirmed the saying of the ancestors.
------"Without giving a person the liberty to act recklessly, one cannot test a person's true nature."
Kundun used to be an "honest child" despite unremarkable performance at work, but power corrupts; in the year he served as the vice chief, Kundun could no longer suppress his growing ambition.
At the same time,
a new problem arose for Lang Cai---who would take over his position?
There was only one year left until his retirement.
This year,
Lang Cai estimated would be far from peaceful.
Without Kundun, the other vice chiefs would feel they had a chance, and overt and covert struggles would be inevitable. At this critical moment of development, Lang Cai intended to ensure the economy wouldn't be affected only by quickly deciding on his successor.
"Difficult!!"
Lang Cai rubbed his slightly swelling temples.
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Elsewhere,
