But sadly, before someone who can decide your fate with a single word, any valid reason can turn into an excuse.
Fortunately for Chen Ping'an, he had now reached that point. His every word and deed was enough to send many people scrambling.
The higher one's position, the more one must speak and act with caution, for the adverse effects of a single poor decision can far exceed what an ordinary person might predict.
Chen Ping'an headed for the main banquet hall. He had not gone far from his room when he was met by the representatives of the three major powers, who had long been waiting to greet him.
"Lord Commander!" Huang Zhishu greeted Chen Ping'an with a respectful, beaming smile and a deep bow.
The representatives of the other two major powers did the same, their faces wreathed in smiles so brilliant they looked as if they were greeting their dearest kin.
