A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

Zhang Caidong said calmly, "I think you should understand one thing. Since Lord Shen Mu has arranged for Sun Zhiru to be one of our executives, then we must respect Lord Shen Mu's arrangement. As for the remaining two spots, I hope Sun Zhiru will choose them, and you must also respect this arrangement."

At this time, Zhang Caidong directly invoked Shen Mu's name, which was actually a tactic to win people over under Shen Mu's banner.

After all, Shen Mu hadn't explicitly stated that Sun Zhiru should select two people to add to the list.

"Alright, there's no need to say more at this point. Let's just do it this way." Seeing that these people were all unwilling but couldn't say anything, Zhang Caidong sighed and instructed them, "We are all following Lord Shen Mu, so we must listen to Lord Shen Mu in everything. We will surely have our share of the pie in the future, just like now."

Zhang Caidong then used some excuse, flying Shen Mu's flag, to comfort them, but in reality, he was using Shen Mu's name to suppress them.

This was just a small tactic.

"We understand," the group finally nodded, then, without saying anything, each led their Swadian civilians towards their respective offices.

At this time, only Sun Zhiru was left standing awkwardly to the side, unable to even defend himself.

Sun Zhiru nodded to Zhang Caidong, "Thank you, Brother Zhang Caidong. I am indeed in a rather awkward position here." As he spoke, Sun Zhiru sighed and added, "Why don't you just take all these spots? I don't need them. After all, I don't know anyone here, and I don't know how to arrange these things. As the chief steward, you are more familiar with things. I'd rather listen to you."

Sun Zhiru still expressed his humility and respect, as well as his absolute reverence for Zhang Caidong.

However, Zhang Caidong smiled at this time, without saying much, "I know you also have friends and family. Just give them to your friends. It's always more convenient to have your own people among the senior management. After all, I know you used to be a director on the board, and you should understand that if you don't have a few people supporting you on the board, it's difficult to get things done."

Zhang Caidong comforted Sun Zhiru a few more times, then left and walked towards Zhang Bo.

Only Sun Zhiru was left here, slightly frowning, sighing helplessly.

Sun Zhiru actually understood the reasoning.

However, seeing Zhang Caidong being so polite and concerned about him, he felt a little strange in his heart.

"I never thought that in just one short day, he would have figured out my background, knowing that I used to be a director on the board, and also knowing that I have family and friends," Sun Zhiru pursed his lips but didn't say anything.

Just as Zhang Caidong said, he did need two friends to support him, so that he could carry out his work more easily.

And within his small group of seven or eight people, he really needed to develop it first.

Moreover, looking at the ten Swadian civilians behind him with blank expressions, and feeling the amplified power and physique in his body, as well as the combat experience that had appeared in his mind.

He clenched his fist and showed a smile, "Indeed, handing over that special artifact to Lord Shen Mu was the right thing to do. Now I'm not only an executive, but I can also cultivate my own power."

Whether or not to cultivate his own power wasn't actually that important, because what he needed to support now were his friends from back then.

These few families had known each other since before the disaster, and had been supporting each other until now without any conflicts. Instead, they were still supporting each other, and could be said to know each other inside and out, and trusted each other completely.

With such a good opportunity, of course he had to consider them first.

So, Sun Zhiru didn't think much about it and turned around to walk towards a town residence on the edge.

After all, he had become a senior manager, belonging to Deherim's management, so he also had his own separate town house, and he had also brought his friends and family to live there.

And at this time, when he went back, it immediately caused exclamations.

"My Zhiru, what happened to you? How come the equipment on your body looks just like Spirit Realm creations? No, it's not just looks like, it's clearly Spirit Realm creations!"

"Wait, wait, wait, could it be that you received an extra gift from that Lord Shen Mu? Look at this outfit, and the weapon in your hand is a Spirit Realm creation!"

"Could it be that you obtained a Spirit Realm inheritance and became a Spirit Realm commander under Lord Shen Mu?"

Just as he entered the room, his four good brothers stared at him with wide eyes.

Including the four wives and four or five children who came out from the side, they all exclaimed in surprise.

Because when Sun Zhiru left, he was still like an ordinary Blue Star human, wearing modern clothes, but when he came back, look at the obvious ancient robes on his body, holding a long-handled scythe, carrying an old wooden shield, looking like a Spirit Realm human, how could they not guess that he had received some special gift?

"Yes, this time Lord Shen Mu was very generous and allowed me to obtain the inheritance belonging to the Spirit Realm human race," Sun Zhiru said with a smile on his face, without hiding anything, clearly and plainly telling them what happened in the conference room.

At the same time, he clapped his hands to let the ten Swadian civilians who came back with him also come in.

All of them were wearing linen robes, holding wooden sticks or scythes, and although they all looked like they were sixteen or seventeen years old, their eyes were firm.

It was truly frightening.

"You really became a Spirit Realm commander, and were also rewarded with ten Spirit Realm followers. Lord Shen Mu is indeed too generous."

"Indeed, the decisions we made at that time were all correct. This Lord Shen Mu is indeed not the kind of stingy person, and he is not the same type as those arrogant formal employees of the Diesel Company."

"In fact, the Diesel Company was already solidified in terms of class at that time. Even if we had joined, it wouldn't have been of much use. It's better to directly join the new force, and then have the opportunity to move up, just like now."

The four middle-aged men among the Blue Star humans in the room looked at each other at this time, all showing smiles.

This was the same as what they thought at the time.

They had joined Shen Mu, joined this new human force, and sure enough, they had obtained a very perfect speculative opportunity, especially relying on that special white-glowing idol they had found at the time, which really led them to what could be said to be the peak of their lives.

Moreover, they had already heard Sun Zhiru's words, saying that he would choose two more people from among the four of them to go with him to Lord Shen Mu's noble residence tomorrow to become Spirit Realm commanders together, and also obtain the loyalty of ten Spirit Realm humans, becoming their followers.

This was simply a follow-up opportunity they had gained after their online protection. How could they not seize it quickly?

However, even in their happiness, a middle-aged man, usually the most thoughtful among them, couldn't help but frown and say, "Brothers, shouldn't we consider this matter more carefully? After all, the interests involved seem a bit too significant."

These words immediately silenced everyone in the room. The joyful smiles they had worn on their faces suddenly vanished as they realized something. One by one, they closed their mouths, and their expressions gradually calmed down.

As the middle-aged man had said, the interests involved seemed genuinely too great.

They were all company founders, CEOs of their respective groups. After thinking about it, they all noticed something was amiss.

After all, thinking about it made it clear: to become a commander in the Spirit Realm, especially with Lord Shen Mu's gift of Spirit Realm followers, even Spirit Realm human soldiers, who were basically no different from Blue Star humans...

Why would they willingly give up two spots to Sun Zhiru, someone who had only just joined the Deherim management team?

Sun Zhiru was essentially a newcomer.

Based on their previous experience working in groups or companies, it was like a leader parachuting in without any foundation, a completely blank slate.

If the people below united, they could even completely sideline Sun Zhiru.

Moreover, Zhang Caidong and the other 15 top-level managers with close relationships had all risked their lives under Lord Shen Mu's command to earn their current positions and status.

This was why they were so united.

But now, Sun Zhiru, parachuting in, had obtained rights, status, and position second only to Zhang Caidong.

Now that they analyzed it, they felt surprised despite the initial joy, because this kind of status was not something they could easily achieve. Moreover, they believed they had only sent an ordinary sacred object.

"Could it be that Lord Shen Mu wants to split the relationship and power between Zhang Caidong and the 15 top-level managers, and then support us to become a new group to challenge them?" Another middle-aged man slowly spoke.

They all had considerable experience in workplace politics.

So, after he said this, they all fell silent, then one by one, they raised their heads and looked at each other.

They all saw a kind of helplessness in each other's eyes.

The subsequent situation was like this, but they couldn't say much. After all, they understood that even if they didn't want to challenge, there was no way to avoid it. After all, Shen Mu had already supported Sun Zhiru to a position second only to Zhang Caidong. Moreover, he had gifted him two spots, clearly wanting to prop him up.

Now, wanting to retreat was completely too late.

Besides, they had no way to retreat. Moreover, they were unwilling to give up the position second only to Zhang Caidong. They could all become Spirit Realm commanders, all have Spirit Realm followers, all have Spirit Realm human soldiers loyal to them. They were unwilling to give up this opportunity to climb upwards and quickly complete a class leap.

"When people die, birds fly skyward! Let's do it! It's just a chance to challenge. So what if we become a knife in someone else's hand?"

Another reckless middle-aged man said in a deep voice, then reached out and waved his fist fiercely, saying loudly, "This is a great opportunity. We can't give it up easily. If we brothers slowly unite and develop steadily, will we necessarily lose to Zhang Caidong and them? Besides, since Lord Shen Mu wants to divide them, then surely they will split internally, splitting into small groups to make it easier for Lord Shen Mu to control. Then we will also be meritorious."

They had all come from workplace struggles, each one a shrewd individual. As long as they returned to the realm of workplace struggles, they believed they would definitely not be weaker than others.

"Yes, I knew it would be like this, so I agreed." Sun Zhiru also nodded slightly at this time, with a smile on his face.

They all understood that too much power in one faction could easily sideline the highest level.

Even if they didn't sideline them, as long as they concealed a few words at a crucial moment, they could turn the highest level into a deaf, blind, and mute vegetable.

Therefore, fresh blood was needed to inject into it, to let the highest level know what was happening below, or to maintain the smoothness of information.

They all understood this point.

Therefore, based on this key point, they began to seriously consider it.

After all, if they were to develop, it would definitely squeeze other people's living space, and it would also squeeze other people's rights and interests a little. Therefore, they should discuss how to cleverly avoid this method, and also allow them to become core management while...

And then win over a group of people who belonged to them.

However, just as they were thinking, Zhang Caidong had already brought the 10 Swadian recruits to the door of another town residence.

"You guys wait for me here. If anything happens, I'll come down myself." Zhang Caidong instructed the 10 Swadian recruits behind him, and then had them guard the door.

"Understood." The 10 Swadian recruits were also quite dedicated, standing in a row at the door of this town residence, as if on guard.

This made Zhang Caidong increasingly satisfied.

These were his Spirit Realm followers, these were his Spirit Realm soldiers. Before, those Jackalweirds carried out his orders reluctantly and lazily. Even if they were asked to wait here, they wouldn't stand or sit properly, either squatting or leaning against the wall, which was annoying to look at.

Now, these Spirit Realm humans were indeed not too different from their Blue Star humans.

Just looking at them made one feel relaxed.

"What? Brother Caidong, you seem to be in a good mood?" Zhang Bo happened to open the door and saw Zhang Caidong walking in, especially seeing the smile on his face. He also had a hint of a smile on his own face: "And the clothes you're wearing and the weapons in your hand are really extraordinary."

"Lord Shen Mu bestowed them upon me, quite generously, all Spirit Realm creations." Zhang Caidong explained the reason with a smile.