307: Turning the situation around

"What's wrong with me?"

"You're not going to say I lured those things here just to make them suspicious."

"Or to have opinions about this matter. If that's the case, then you might be overthinking it."

"First, I'm not interested in this matter. Second, do you think I care about that position? Why is Huang Qilian in that position? I don't need to say more, do I? But it seems useless now."

He hadn't thought much about it at the time and felt that these things weren't important, but now it seems they care a lot.

These common people initially just watched the drama, thinking these things were indeed true.

But only later did they realize that this was already more complicated than what they had previously imagined.

"Since you all say so, I am willing to believe Jiang Lan. I don't think he would harm us. Instead, you have been here for so long."

"Regarding these matters, you have already memorized them, and you don't even care about our lives. So if something happens to us, who can still manage it?"

At his words, Jiang Lan nodded slightly.

"It seems you are not beyond saving. I think, apart from the previous situations, this one should be quite correct."

After he finished speaking, the others nodded.

"If Huang Qilian harmed us, then we are willing to let you be the City Lord, to let you save us."

This made Jiang Lan want to laugh.

"Thank you for thinking so highly of me, but I'm not interested in the position you mentioned."

"And I said from the beginning, if it's about other issues, I might consider it, but I really haven't taken this one to heart."

At his words, the few of them looked at each other.

"But we have sincerely asked. If you don't even agree to this, then what should we do? Are we really going to die?"

Outside, Yao Beasts ran rampant, and no one stopped them.

Originally, they had placed all their hopes on the Demon Suppression Division, thinking there was a very good Lord here.

Even if they paid a little more tax or sacrificed something extra?

They could all understand and didn't think there was any problem with it.

But now, the situation had completely exceeded expectations.

It was even more complicated than before.

"There's nothing wrong with thinking this way, after all, compared to those, this one is simpler."

"But to truly achieve that goal, or something similar to what was thought before, this won't work."

His tone remained calm, while the several people next to him looked at each other.

"If it's really as Jiang Lan said, then I think the remaining things are even more outrageous."

"But we no longer have a choice."

Wang Wenshan, who had left for the other side, couldn't figure it out.

"You're saying Jiang Lan isn't really going to take the Lord's position, is he?"

"If so, what about us? Should we continue to follow him? Following him means we can only settle here and can't go to other places, but I think that's a bit of a shame."

The person who heard this laughed.

"I thought you'd at least have some... but I didn't expect you to be unprepared either."

"Since that's the case, there's no need to worry about the rest. Anyway, it's out in the open, and it's not as complicated as you think."

Xu Lindong, however, understood. He felt that no matter what Jiang Lan did, good things would definitely happen if he followed Jiang Lan.

"Perhaps you're overthinking it, which is why it's like this now, but I don't think it's that serious, and beyond that situation, it's already much better than now."

At his words, Wang Wenshan also understood.

"Alright, I'll do whatever you do. Anyway, we've known each other for so long, and making new acquaintances here again, I don't think it's a big deal."

When Jiang Lan came to find the two again, they had already packed their bags, ready to follow him.

"Are you two leaving?"

Seeing them like this, Jiang Lan couldn't help but ask.

The two shook their heads quickly at the sight.

"No, we're not leaving. We just heard you're going to be the Lord."

"I thought that without two suitable lackeys, it wouldn't work. We two plan to follow you."

"Besides, we are quite familiar with these requirements and can help you."

Hearing this, Jiang Lan couldn't help but laugh.

"I didn't know when you two became so kind. Do you think this is an iron rice bowl?"

"But you need to think clearly: if you really stay here, then the troubles you encounter later cannot be easily avoided; you'll have to face them head-on."

In fact, Wang Wenshan was very curious about one question.

That is, why would Jiang Lan suddenly agree? After all, he had previously thought these things were nothing.

And he hadn't taken it to heart, so this current situation was even more illogical.

"I know what you're thinking, but none of that is the main point."

"If Huang Qilian can't do this job, then I will."

"I naturally won't care about others, so you don't need to worry."

At his words, the two instead sighed.

"But I think you should be high above them, not taking them seriously."

Because that's how Jiang Lan looked at them at the time, arrogant and dismissive, but now it completely refreshed their perception.

"If everyone thought like you, that would be great, but unfortunately, it's not like that."

"And it's not as easy as you think, so some things still need to be done within one's means."

After he finished speaking, the two stopped talking.

"Alright, we'll follow your decision."

When they arrived at the Demon Suppression Division building.

They found that it was already deserted, and many capable officials had already left.

Some people felt that Jiang Lan was not a good leader, while others believed they followed Huang Qilian.

But Huang Qilian was gone, and they couldn't betray him. Anyway, those who remained were either ignorant.

Or completely unaware of the situation here.

"I originally thought there wouldn't be anyone, and that recruiting people might be a bit complicated."

"But I didn't expect you to be willing to stay. But why do you want to stay?"

Jiang Lan was curious about this point now; as for the rest, he didn't care much.

"We believe in your strength, Jiang Lan. Besides, there's nothing wrong with changing the person here. The previous Lord took everyone's salary but did nothing."

"Those Yao Beasts always escaped for special reasons; it was never his credit. But the common people were still very grateful to them, and we, who worked under them, couldn't refute anything."

At his words, Jiang Lan's brows furrowed slightly.

"I hadn't realized there were so many twists and turns here. But thank you for reminding me; I think things will be much better later."

"So, when you arrive, will it be like before? If so, we won't complain, but if not, we hope you can make this place better."

"We don't want any other problems here."