Wang Benshan gave a bitter laugh and sighed, "Ah, don't even mention it. Twenty years ago, I received an order to pick up a child, but things went wrong halfway there, and the child was kidnapped. My mission failed, so I was exiled to this place."

Jiang Qiao stared at Wang Benshan. "A child? A girl?"

Wang Benshan nodded readily, "That's right. I don't know whose child it is either. Anyway, I was told to deliver it, so I did. Unfortunately, something went wrong, and I'm the unlucky one."

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Aren't you resentful? You just made a small mistake, and then the other party completely negated everything you've done before. It's really unfair to you."

Wang Benshan was now somewhat wary. "Jiang Qiao, what do you mean? Coming from your mouth, I feel a little uneasy. Let's not beat around the bush. Just say it."

"I'm already in your hands. Let's talk. Can we stop with the veiled insults? It's pointless."

Jiang Qiao gave the other party a meaningful look. "Everyone says you're cunning and shrewd. It seems they're absolutely right. Wang Benshan, you're quite the old fox. Well then, I won't beat around the bush with you."

If you were given another chance, could you find the cobra and the lone wolf?

Not only was Wang Benshan surprised, but even Song Shutian was astonished, mainly by Jiang Qiao's suggestion. Then, he felt relieved. This girl knows how to use people. But is Wang Benshan reliable? What if he escapes again after being released? It will be difficult to catch him again.

Especially with cunning old foxes like them, who have been through more and more hardship than they've ever had, if they were to be tricked, it would be no laughing matter.

Wang Benshan was far more surprised than Song Shutian. "Why? Why me? Jiang Qiao, are you taking a risk?"

Jiang Qiao smiled faintly, took a sip of tea, and then poured another cup for Wang Benshan. "Take your time and think it over carefully. Life is short, and you probably understand the situation better than I do."

Even if you get there, do you think you'll still be the same person you were before? Which seat isn't full and is waiting for you to come back?

Besides, how old are you? They say fallen leaves return to their roots. Your roots are here. No matter where you go, it's not as good as your own home. Your brothers and sisters are all here, and your parents are buried on this land. Where else can you go?

No matter how good your life is, when you no longer need it, home will be your only place to look forward to.

I know you are a smart person, and smart people can assess the situation. That's why I chose you as my candidate. Of course, this requires your consent and approval from Director Jiang.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you seize it, you can imagine what it will be like.

"Director Song, you can consider my suggestion. You two can talk it over some more. I'll leave now."

Song Shutian grabbed Jiang Qiao's arm. "Wait a minute, I need to talk to you—"

Once outside the door, Song Shutian voiced his concerns.

“Jiang Qiao, what you’re doing is very risky. Wang Benshan is not as good as Zhu Yunshan. At least he has a family to support him.”

Jiang Qiao shook her head. "You're wrong. Family isn't the most important thing for them, especially for someone like Zhu Yunshan. He's still young, and finding another partner and having more children won't be a problem."

The key question is this person's mindset. What position did he hold before? Now that he's a prisoner, can he accept it?

Wang Benshan was different; he had always stayed here, living the hardest of days, and his demands were not high.

Besides, he's getting on in years. No matter how much he tries, he won't amount to anything. People are most afraid of being worn down.

However, this is just my personal opinion. You'd better talk to your superiors and see what their considerations are. After all, hiring someone involves taking on risks.

Song Shutian nodded. "I'll contact the higher-ups right away. You go back and talk to Wang Benshan first."

Chatting with Wang Benshan is not a difficult thing. He is usually too busy with his own public image to have a proper conversation with others.

Now that his identity has been exposed, there's no need to hide it anymore. Wang Benshan is eager to chat with Jiang Qiao as much as possible, since he has someone he can get along with.

"I'm in this state now, and I hope you can help me tell that woman that I can't live with her anymore. I don't like her, and I don't want to be a burden to her."

Besides, the family already has two children like this; that's already difficult enough for her.

"Okay, someone will talk to her about this. If things get out of hand, I won't care. After all, you two are practically an old married couple."

Wang Benshan smiled and shook his head. "She won't. This woman is very smart. She knows what's most advantageous for herself. She'll sign it readily."

Jiang Qiao, I've thought about what you just said. If there are no problems with Director Song, I'll help you with your work. I should also go out and see the world. I've been away for so many years, and I don't know how things have changed outside.

"To be able to leave this place in my lifetime, I'm truly content."

Furthermore, I still don't understand why you were willing to give me this opportunity. Logically, most people are afraid of someone like me.

Jiang Qiao sighed, "Then do you think I made a mistake in hiring the wrong person?"

Wang Benshan shook his head. "Although I am not a kind person, I do know the meaning of repaying a small kindness with a great one."

Jiang Qiao sighed, "Wang Benshan, you're not young anymore. Your best years are over. I just want you to have a peaceful end. Think about it, how many people in your line of work can have a peaceful end?"

I just want you to make use of your strengths while you can still move. Think about it, how many decades do you have left?

At least when you close your eyes for the last time, you won't have any regrets. Otherwise, if you learned this skill but didn't put it to its full potential, you would definitely be unwilling to accept it.

Of course, it also shows your superiors how blind they are to have sent you to this place, wasting resources.

I won't promise you high-ranking positions and generous salaries like your boss would, but as long as you're alive, you don't need to worry about anything else. Anyway, we have several old men in our family; one more won't make a difference."

That one sentence was enough to sway Wang Benshan. "Really?"

Jiang Qiao smiled and nodded, "I'm not lying. You don't have any children. As long as you can still live to see me in the future, my promise will always stand."

Wang Benshan slapped his thigh and said, "Okay, just for that sentence, I'll take the job."

I've considered this before. I never dared to hope that I could rely on the Feng family's children. I was just thinking that if I could make more money, I could hire someone to take care of me. With what you said, what am I afraid of?

Jiang Qiao, I won't say anything else. You're the epitome of a gentleman. I'll try my best to live a good life and grow old by your side.