Chapter 503 The Guide Group (Part Two)

The conversations between meetings didn't feel like a regular meeting; rather, they felt like the guides finally had a chance to confide in each other and express their opinions.

At first, when the evil deeds of the Dark Guides were exposed, most of them were incredulous and shocked.

As a guide, he had no idea that he could also control the sentries.

Behind the beautiful ideals we've always believed in lies a chilling darkness.

What followed was a deep sense of fear and unease.

They feared that the Dark Guides' actions would lead to questioning and rejection of the entire guide community, and worried that the Sentinels would become alienated and distrustful of them as a result.

Walking around the base, when our eyes meet those of the sentries, we can’t help but wonder if there’s suspicion in their eyes.

These unfounded speculations made the guides extremely cautious in their daily interactions.

The close, tacit understanding between him and the sentry was now shrouded in shadow.

Unable to prove their innocence, they simply kept quiet and waited for a solution from above.

She took the initiative to contact Yun Zhao with a glimmer of hope and expectation.

They hope that Yun Zhao can speak up for the guide community at the four major base meetings.

We also hope to find a solution to the current predicament through this meeting.

To restore the relationship between guides and sentries to normalcy and work together to protect the various bases.

Everyone was talking at once.

Yun Zhao listened quietly, and finally spoke: "Thank you all for your trust. I actually intended to do this all along."

The older guide sitting opposite him adjusted his glasses: "We just want fair treatment. The existence of Dark Guides shouldn't be a reason to question the entire guide community."

"That's right."

Fang Chengye picked up the thread, "If we have to monitor everyone because of one exceptional case, then can we also demand to monitor the entire sentry group whenever a sentry goes berserk?"

This sharp metaphor instantly made Minister Bai's expression turn serious.

Doing so would only exacerbate the conflict between the two sides.

Yuan Lan spoke softly, “The core issue isn’t surveillance, but whether we can prove that the entire guide community is trustworthy.”

"Has anyone ever wondered why the appearance of a single Dark Guide could shake the entire group's position?"

A moment of silence fell over the meeting room, and even Minister Bai remained silent.

Yun Zhao knew perfectly well what was going on, but knew that he couldn't bring it up directly at this time.

Because the guide is too weak.

The guides of the wasteland era, confined to the base, lost their fighting spirit and relied on their symbiotic relationship with the Sentinels for a long time, gradually losing their ambition and drive in the comfort of the city.

When a crisis strikes, they are powerless to assert themselves and can only sink into a passive quagmire.

Seeing that no one answered, Yuan Lan sighed softly and continued, "We always say that we are the guardians of the Sentinel's spiritual world, but now, even our own position is in jeopardy."

“We’ve become so used to following the routine and working under the protection of the base that we’ve forgotten to improve our ability to cope with crises.”

These words silenced the entire conference room like a dead silence.

Minister Bai frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke slowly: "Everyone doesn't need to worry too much. The meeting results will be announced this afternoon."

"In addition, the White Pagoda is under construction. Once completed, a comprehensive guide training system will be established. If you have any suggestions or opinions, you can talk to me privately."

As a leader, Minister Bai has always been gentle and easy to talk to.

Since it concerns the reputation of the entire Special Abilities Department, he will naturally do his best to advocate for it at the afternoon meeting.

But at this critical juncture, he did not want the guides to have any other ideas.

It's not appropriate right now, at least not.

“Okay.” Yuan Lan was very smart; she stopped there and didn’t press the matter further.

Yun Zhao listened to the entire conversation and developed a fondness for this guide, with whom he had very little contact.

Lop-eared rabbit...that's quite an idea.

This incident may not be a bad thing, as it has made the guides aware of their own limitations and crises.

This may well be the beginning of change.

The guides made their demands very clear.

I can't quite describe the feeling.

Thinking back to the time she lost control at the farmers' market, she actually possessed the qualities of a dark guide.

Although she is sitting here as a Dark Guide, discussing the impact of the Dark Guide with everyone, she is not actually at peace inside.

During the afternoon meeting, she was not only advocating for the interests of the entire guide community, but also for herself.

Towards the end of the conversation.

Yun Zhao said softly, "I understand."

...

The conversation actually didn't last long, less than an hour in total.

Xie Tu is probably still at home cooking.

Yun Zhao didn't send him a message. She remembered that all the clothes at home were casual wear. After thinking for a moment, she decided that she should go to the shopping mall to buy a new outfit.

You should dress more formally for meetings.

Anyway, she doesn't lack points now.

Minister Bai was the last to come out of the meeting room. He walked out with her and offered to take her home.

There are no bus stops outside.

Yun Zhao did not refuse, thanked him, and got into Minister Bai's car.

As the head of the Special Abilities Department, he would naturally attend the afternoon meeting.

But the two didn't talk about these things; instead, they talked about Bai Yu.

Minister Bai sighed, "Since Xiaoyu left, she only sends a message every few days to let us know she's safe."

The old father's tone was quite resentful.

My daughter has grown up; she's no longer the little darling who used to cling to me and shower me with love and care.

Yun Zhao: "She texts me every day, telling me about the interesting things that happen to her."

Minister Bai: "..."

Yun Zhao paused for a moment, then said, "She gained a lot from this trip. She saw the harshness of the outside world and found her direction in life."

Minister Bai understood what she meant.

Bai Yu not contacting him doesn't mean that he, as her father, won't take the initiative to ask others.

Old Han praised her endlessly, saying that she remained calm in the face of adversity and had a strong sense of righteousness, but Minister Bai had his own concerns.

"I only have one daughter."

Bai Yu will succeed him in the future, enter the core of the base, and manage all the guides in the base.

The leadership team of the base knows each other very well and has been rooted here for generations.

Not to mention the centuries-old friendship between the Bai family and the Shen and Han families.

How could he bear to let his pampered daughter go out and risk her life, enduring hardships and dangers that most people wouldn't even dare to imagine?

Because she didn't need to.

Bai Yu was born with resources that ordinary people could not obtain, so she did not have to work hard.

"But this is not contradictory."

Yun Zhao naturally had to speak up for her good friend: "You can only grow through adversity. She is herself first and foremost, and only secondly your daughter. You should try to understand her."

"Bai Yu saw many things outside the base that couldn't be seen inside: the dangers of the contaminated area, the suffering of the people... She wasn't acting on impulse, but genuinely wanted to do something for the base and for everyone."

“A towering tree cannot be grown in a greenhouse. Gaining experience and a deeper understanding of the outside world will only benefit her in the future.”

Minister Bai naturally understood the reasoning.

It's not a bad thing for a young man to have passion; he was worried about his daughter's safety.

Yun Zhao was also worried about this, and suggested, "Why don't you arrange a time with her?" You can't just leave her out there all the time.

If you're only going to a sentry post, you can travel with the sentry team each time they change shifts, so your safety is guaranteed.

Minister Bai rubbed his temples. "Let me think about it some more."