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"This is rather clichéd. Every soldier comes out with a determination to die. Even if they all sacrifice themselves, they can still leave behind a good reputation. Why not?"
Xiao Ji's response was particularly cold-blooded, but it was also the truth.
"In this day and age, very few people use such foolish methods to persuade others to surrender."
Xiao Ji did not hide her contempt for Pan An; there was not a shred of respect in her words.
However, there was one thing that puzzled Xiao Ji. Despite her rejection and insults directed at Pan An, his attempts to persuade her continued without any sign of discouragement.
"Very well," Pan An quickly provided an answer.
"I originally thought you were a sentimental person. If that were the case, it would be difficult for me. Because I am not good at negotiating with emotional appeals. Sentimental people can never accomplish great things; only those who are rational and almost cold-blooded can reach a consensus."
Pan An's demeanor seemed to shift suddenly, still bearing that flawless face, but now adding an air of charm.
"Oh?" Xiao Ji wondered what kind of scheme Pan An was concocting and cautiously asked, "What do you mean by that?"
"Very simple." Pan An stood up, leaning on the conference table, and looked directly at Xiao Ji, speaking slowly and deliberately.
"The lives of thousands do not concern you; your life naturally does not concern thousands. The Scorpion Army is now your Scorpion Army, but if it had a different commander, it would still be called the Scorpion Army. We cannot commit an act that would enrage both gods and men by killing these captives. Without your Scorpion Army, it would just be an ordinary army; we could simply abandon it. If the Suihuan Army had a new leader, it would become merely a name without substance as the Scorpion Army. All we need is to keep you. How wonderful is that?"
A faint smile played on Pan An's lips as he spoke steadily, yet the more composed he appeared, the more uncertain those listening felt.
Though Pan An spoke slowly, his message required some time to digest. Xiao Ji fell silent, clearly affected by his words; this was a good start.
As she mulled over Pan An's statements, she realized that her connection with the Scorpion Army was not as solid as she had imagined.
He was right; if she died and the original members of the Scorpion Army returned with a new commander, it would still be called the Scorpion Army. What would she be then? A milestone or nothing at all?
Xiao Ji suddenly loathed this feeling because she did not want her years of hard work to become someone else's gain.
Scorpion Army belongs to her, and it will always belong to her.
Among the few people watching this scene in the surveillance room, Politeness suddenly slapped his thigh as if he had discovered a new continent and exclaimed, "Why didn't we think of this method? People like Xiao Ji fear nothing more than dying in obscurity. If Scorpion Army declines due to someone else's leadership in the future, she won't be able to rest in peace even as a ghost."
Wu lowered his head, casually flipping through the information about Pan An. He chuckled and said, "Truly worthy of being the top student from the military academy, a negotiation expert trained properly."
Politeness thought to himself that no wonder the change in atmosphere was so swift; it turned out to be an expert.
"However, calling him the top student doesn't sound quite right. Wu, you've learned badly."
Inside the conference room, Xiao Ji remained silent while Pan An was not in a hurry and slowly took a seat.
After a moment, Xiao Ji looked up at Pan An and said, "I want to know what the terms of cooperation would be."
"Much simpler," Pan An replied, crossing his legs and placing his fingers on his knees. "You will still be the commander of your Scorpion Army, just with a different banner."
"Is it really that simple?"
"Of course it's that simple."
"What about my family? They are still on Magellanic Star. Shangguan Wangyu could do anything; I can't let them take risks."
Pan An frowned slightly, realizing he had indeed overlooked this issue. Just then, the door to the conference room suddenly opened, and Jufeng appeared behind it.
"I'll take care of your parents' situation. In at most half a month, I'll make sure you see them."
Xiao Ji fixed her gaze on Jufeng, her expression tense. They had crossed paths before, and back then, Jufeng had given her quite a headache.
"Why should I trust you?" Xiao Ji questioned.
Jufeng smiled and said, "Because I believe in you! Once your family returns, you can address this issue externally. For now, focus on working well with your subordinates."
The conversation came to an end, and Xiao Ji was sent back to join her subordinates, leaving Jufeng and Pan An alone in the conference room.
"Impressive," Jufeng said sincerely as he looked at Pan An.
Pan An adjusted his shirt, realizing he had unconsciously started to sweat, making it cling to his skin.
"You saw it too; dealing with Xiao Ji is no easy task. I had to stay fully focused. Honestly, I was quite nervous."
Jufeng felt that Pan An was very different from his father, which made him smile. "Thank you."
Pan An shook his head. "No, I couldn't have rescued his family. Besides, if it weren't for your... bold attitude towards Xiao Ji, the conversation wouldn't have gone so smoothly."
The boldness of Pan An stemmed from the fact that he saw Xiao Ji never wearing shackles, indicating a lot about their confidence.
"Welcome to the Hurricane Army."
Pan An successfully became the Fleet Master of the Hurricane Army. On his first day, he made several changes to the organization, all of which were accepted by Ikeda Kenji.
After this news spread, Liu Lei sought out Pan An once but was politely turned away. The message was clear: he did not want to mix military affairs with politics like his father did.
Three days later, Jufeng left Near Earth Star again, and no one knew where he had gone.
Another two days passed, and Near Earth Star held elections much earlier than expected. With little suspense, Liu Lei, having lost support and frequently making mistakes during his tenure, ultimately faced failure.
After his downfall, Liu Lei returned to Earth and chose to live in seclusion.
However, those who understood the situation knew he was fleeing for his life.
When the news reached Shangguan Wangyu, he was finishing up discussions with Chuyang.
"Interesting. Ganwen really is a talent; I didn't expect him to actually become Secretary-General."
"Shangguan Wangyu," said to the person beside him, "Cao Ke."
Cao Ke's lips curled into a slight smirk, filled with a hint of sarcasm. "I fear that even if he becomes the Secretary-General, he will still have sleepless nights."
After a pause, Cao Ke asked with concern, "How did it go today?"
Shangguan Wangyu shook his head. "It's still the same, no progress."
"I heard Jufeng has left Near Earth Star. I think he must have come to rescue someone now that the fighting has eased up."
Upon hearing Jufeng's name, Shangguan Wangyu felt a surge of anger. He said coldly, "Come on, let him come. This time, I will not let him get away."
(To be continued)
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