Qi Taiguo was moved by Cheng Su's words and began to contemplate his future path. To advance and climb the ranks, not only did he need his own strength and military achievements, but of course, connections were crucial.
The old him was forthright and straightforward, disdainful of forging relationships and relying on backdoor dealings, focusing solely on his own capabilities. His temperament was unwaveringly candid, but after the military downsizing, his thinking had changed.
Before Old Zhou left, the conversation they had also left Qi Taiguo feeling quite emotional.