A burly young man with short hair was sitting naturally in a large leather chair, crossing his legs, hands spread flat on the armrests, looking at Ren Zhong with an expressionless face.
His body language was natural and relaxed, although he was sitting, and the chair was quite low, he still exuded an imposing aura of looking down on others.
Ren Zhong was also looking at him.
The other party was young, high-ranked, and physically strong.
He had a broad face that looked straightforward, but his eyes lacked any warmth, disdainful of everything visible to the naked eye, including everything and everyone else in this office, as well as the entire Starfire Town.
He wore a gentle smile on his face, but Ren Zhong knew that he was just habitually feigning friendliness.
In his eyes, Ren Zhong was not considered human at all.
From his clothing and demeanor, Ren Zhong could not discern Yang Bingzhong’s professional inclination, nor could he ascertain his professional level.
Ren Zhong could only speculate that for the other party to become the boss of Starfire Resources, he might be powerful, very strong, or perhaps just lucky by birth.
"Ren Zhong, you’re quite remarkable, with some background, but I’m not interested in finding out. Where you come from, what you used to be, where you worked, that’s all unimportant. What’s important is who you are in the future, where you live, and who you work for."
Ren Zhong nodded, "I am a Scavenger of Starfire Town, naturally working for Mr. Yang."
"Hmm, you are very clear-headed. You know you want to take root in Starfire Town and live a good life again, now there is no other choice but to rely on me. You have shown more potential than Lin Wang when he first rose up, and you are better at handling people and speaking. I have high hopes for you."
Ren Zhong: "Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Yang."
"According to my rules, as long as a Scavenger Team can steadily hunt Level Four Ruined Beasts, they can sign a professional contract with the company. You survived coming out of the abandoned mine pit, and have successively hunted two Level Four Ruined Beasts, proving your capability."
"But now you are Lin Wang’s man, you can choose to continue working with him, and I will arrange to appropriately lower your commission percentage, or you can break free from attachment and sign a Second Level professional contract directly with the company. The rule of the Second Level professional contract is that your sales commission is reduced to 10%, but you cannot hang out with affiliated semi-professional teams outside. Got it?"
"Hmm? What’s your choice?"
Yang Bingzhong spoke very slowly.
In the conversation, he fixedly stared at Ren Zhong, watching Ren Zhong’s micro-expressions.
He seemed to be looking to see if Ren Zhong had ambition, and whether he could be controlled.
Ren Zhong showed a struggling and hesitant expression, "This... Captain Lin might have objections."
"Of course, he will have objections."
Yang Bingzhong smiled faintly but did not promise to mediate.
He just had high hopes for Ren Zhong but was not interested in playing babysitter.
His habit was to foster competition.
As long as one could stand firmly before him, that was a good competitor.
He only needed useful competitors, and their surname and name, or how many other less hunting-skilled competitors they took down on the way, were not important.
Ren Zhong’s face once again showed a struggling expression.
But this was just a facade; in reality, he was calmly analyzing the situation.
The team had already burst into strength capable of hunting high-level Ruined Beasts, and Lin Wang would definitely realize that he had been holding back before.
Holding back is deceit, and it is purposeful deceit.
Given Lin Wang’s suspicious and extremely selfish character, he would definitely resort to violence upon return.
This was without question.
Ren Zhong was already mentally prepared.
Since there was no possibility of peaceful coexistence between the two, then indeed, it was time to turn against each other.
Although becoming a Second Level professional team under Yang Bingzhong, there was still a possibility of being secretly sabotaged by Lin Wang outside of town, at least it counted as an additional layer of protection, and Lin Wang would need to be more cautious when planning an attack.
Yang Bingzhong saw the conflicted and anxious look on Ren Zhong’s face, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, seemingly already understanding Ren Zhong’s character and real situation.
Very well, this person, although once was a Citizen, was indeed fallen now.
He had incredible talent and some ambition, but was also somewhat cowardly and afraid of trouble, hesitating without a guarantee.
It was said he was quite lustful, which was a very good trait.
Such a person has desires, but lacks decisiveness, and has an unsteady will.
Therefore, he was very controllable.
"Forget it, I won’t trouble you. I’ll propose a compromise."
"Please go ahead, Mr. Yang."
"Lin Wang went out this time to the site of the new mine at the border between Starfire Town and Chongyi County, which is about to begin work, responsible for exterminating some Level Four Ruined Beasts underground at the new mine. The payment offered is very high, and it is estimated it will take about half a month to return."