"I……"

Before Lin Wan'er could finish her speech, she heard the response she wanted.

I almost choked on my breath, not knowing whether to feel disappointed or relieved.

Call it extravagance or greed.

She didn't want to muster up the courage to take the first step, only to be unable to maintain a normal relationship.

But when I really got the other party's impatient answer, I felt angry and funny.

Why do I feel like I'm like a snake or scorpion to the other person, and they want to avoid me?

This was the first time she saw the president panic.

At the very least, it shows that you still have some weight in the other person's heart.

She is already satisfied.

Lin Wan'er poured another glass of water for Ren Ming and placed it aside.

After relaxing, she became bolder.

"So, does the president have any plans in this regard? Or any preferences?"

To avoid misunderstanding, she added.

"Don't worry, President. I'm sober now and I don't want to bother you."

She stuck out her tongue playfully, trying to make the subject seem ordinary.

"Just think of it as a woman's competitive spirit. You have to let me know where I lost, right?"

"Besides, as a subordinate and friend, it's normal for me to care about your life outside of work."

Ren Ming was amazed at how quickly the other party's attitude changed.

He really couldn't understand girls' minds.

How did the atmosphere take such a sudden turn?

Before Ren Ming could answer, Lin Wan'er continued talking on her own.

She looked at Ren Ming with a teasing look on her face.

"Is it Xi-senpai?"

"After all, you come from the same generation and have much more in common than us young people."

His gossipy look showed nothing of the sadness he had just felt.

This kind of relationship consultation session really made Ren Ming embarrassed.

"Xiao Xi's character, how did you come up with this?"

It wasn't just Lin Wan'er, he had heard other people spread similar rumors before.

"But President, the distance between you and the tacit understanding..."

"No, I really think she is a child, don't think too much!"

Ren Ming felt helpless and crazy.

I said so much, but the other party really didn't listen to anything.

There is also the issue of tacit understanding. If we can communicate directly in our minds, how can the tacit understanding be bad?

This kind of thing really needs to be made clear all at once.

Ren Ming looked serious and decided to start clarifying things with Lin Wan'er: "I don't think we should consider these things right now."

"Wan'er, do you still remember what I said when I accepted you into the guild?"

"Is it... the Revival of the Hermit Society?" Lin Wan'er quickly remembered.

Then came doubts and confusion: "But the Hermit Association is doing very well now..."

Not only is it very good, the power of the Hermit Society has far surpassed other forces on Blue Star.

You can say that.

As long as the president wants to take action, controlling the current Blue Star will not be a problem.

Unfortunately, the president avoids management-related matters and is very satisfied with the current relations with various countries.

Can influence, but not rule personally.

At least in Lin Wan'er's view, this goal has been achieved.

Ren Ming just shook his head: "No, it's not enough now."

"The last wizard crisis was a foreshadowing."

"None of us can guarantee that the next crisis will not be worse than this one, and if so, how much worse will it be?"

"The Hermits must grow to be able to handle crises like this, not just for others but for ourselves."

At the very least, they must be able to save most people.

Otherwise, like last time, tens of thousands of people would be lost in just a few hours.

"If tens of thousands of people are lost in every crisis, what will become of Blue Planet?"

I'm afraid that within ten years, Blue Star will face the worst ending.

"In the end, who will survive?"

"Hundreds or thousands of top-notch transcendents?"

"Does that still qualify as a civilization?"

"Without population support, how far can a civilization of a few hundred people go?"

Each question hit Lin Wan'er's heart like ice.

Cold and painful.

She seemed to have seen such a hopeless future with her own eyes.

The extraterrestrial creatures have devastated the entire blue planet.

On the desolate land, human buildings have long been buried by yellow sand.

Several "humanoid creatures" with dry skin sat silently in the yellow sand.

They are physically strong and not afraid of harsh environments, but the way they sit there is no different from that of a dead person.

Lin Wan'er shuddered, and the myriad emotions in her heart cooled.

My mind is as clear as if it has been cleansed.

Seeing that his words had taken effect, Ren Ming handed her the water she had poured.

"Don't forget, the first purpose of our Hermit Society is to protect human principles."

These words resounded through Lin Wan'er's mind like a thunderclap.

When she came to her senses, she saw from a third-person perspective how hypocritical and ridiculous her love affair was.

Thinking of the scenes she had imagined in her mind, she felt ashamed and scared.

And immediately made a promise.

"I'm sorry, President. I will never bring up such childish ideas again."

"The future is what we should strive for!"

There were sparks of fire in Lin Wan'er's eyes.

She still remembered how she felt when she joined the Hermit Society and saw the society's purpose.

And there was the terrifying illusionary monster during the initiation trial.

And the president's actions, which usually intentionally create a sense of crisis for everyone...

She understood!

My mood suddenly became clear.

More importantly, it is the worry about the future and the courage to face it.

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