"Oh?"
Director Zhao shot him a sidelong glance. "Go on, tell me. How could the consequences possibly be worse?"
Seeing that Director Zhao was actually listening, Lu Xiao breathed a small sigh of relief.
'As long as Director Zhao's stance softens, everything will be negotiable.'
"First, many of the young women in the Arts Troupe started as ordinary soldiers. They've given the best years of their lives to this place."
"Take Lin Qian, for example. Her household registration is here with us. If they're all dismissed, where will they go? How will we settle them? We're talking about dozens of people. If they aren't properly taken care of, it will lead to rumors and gossip, creating instability and affecting the morale of the entire base!"
"What happened yesterday was a precursor to that."
Director Zhao's movements, as he ate his congee, slowed down.
Lu Xiao pressed his advantage, striking while the iron was hot.
