Lao Xu's existence itself is a threat.
The middle-aged man had no choice but to use Lao Xu. Although he had many subordinates in the entire gymnasium, he really couldn't choose anyone who could take the lead.
If it weren't for Lao Xu, the middle-aged man might not have the chance to show off with Lao Xu here.
If Lao Xu hadn't eliminated the zombies, the zombies that invaded the museum would have been enough for a middle-aged man to drink.
So for middle-aged people, Lao Xu is a rather troublesome existence.
No, no one can take responsibility for the safety of the gymnasium.
After using it, he worried that his status would be threatened.
This is also the reason why he immediately went berserk when someone came to report him.
To put it bluntly, I am still wary of Lao Xu.
Otherwise, how could a middle-aged man from the city government, hearing about such a big thing, conclude that Lao Xu was wrong based on just one side of the story?
Does he, a middle-aged man, really care about the life and death of his subordinates? Especially when compared with a more valuable Lao Xu.
Leaving aside the current situation, the first reaction of the middle-aged man when he heard this was naturally that Lao Xu was causing trouble.
Even if Lao Xu is not causing trouble, the fear of middle-aged people will drive him to think in this direction.
This is the human heart.
Now that he had calmed down and listened to Xu Renjie's entire narrative, the middle-aged man finally began to reflect.
It must be admitted that what Lao Xu said makes sense.
But the middle-aged man had one more problem to consider.
That's why Lao Xu did this. Is he really just doing this for the benefit of the gym? Just to complete the task assigned to you?
Not so!
If he really just wanted to complete the task, why would he go to all the trouble to give lectures in every venue?
This kind of thing can be delegated to the subordinates. After all, every venue has administrators, so small things like this can be left to them.
But Lao Xu took his brother to do it, and did not hand over the whole process to any inspection and management team members.
After that, he issued a series of orders to the team behind his back.
On the surface, it was to restrain the team, but why didn't you tell yourself about this?
Is he trying to divide his subordinates?
As for punishing the four subordinates, after listening to Lao Xu's words, the middle-aged man felt that there was nothing wrong with his approach.
But is he really doing this as a last resort to calm the situation?
Could it be that he did it for the public to intentionally separate himself from the inspection and management team?
This kind of thing is not impossible.
Judging from the crimes he just mentioned about the inspection management team, this guy must have realized that the survivors below have a strong opinion of my team.
So at this time, he made a gesture and dealt with the four subordinates forcefully to show his difference with the inspection management team.
This is a way to win the hearts and minds of the people. Once there is a big problem, he can stay out of it, or even use the people below him to turn against him.
Thinking of this, the middle-aged man frowned again, and his eyes towards Lao Xu became sharp.
Seeing the middle-aged man's expression, Old Xu felt bad mentally.
Obviously, the other party's expression is not a good signal.
It's just that Lao Xu is very strange why the middle-aged man has this expression.
It makes no sense given the other party's intelligence that he wouldn't understand what he just said.
Could it be that what I said was not clear enough? Impossible!
Xu Renjie was indeed a little confused.
In fact, middle-aged people understand what he said.
It's a pity that Lao Xu couldn't have imagined that the middle-aged man would come up with more unfounded interpretations out of thin air.
And it is precisely these middle-aged people who make excuses out of thin air and make excuses that miss the point.
"Ah, I've listened to the process you mentioned." The middle-aged man replied solemnly.
Lao Xu followed up calmly: "Then I think the captain should have a new understanding."
"Indeed, after listening to your words, I do have some... hum, new understanding."
The word "hum" says a lot.
Lao Xu's heartstrings tightened, and then he asked tentatively: "As for this matter this morning, Captain, you..."
"Just let it go." An ambiguous answer.
However, the middle-aged man followed up with a follow-up sentence: "Old Xu, from now on, you must report to me any decisions you make. Remember, I have given you the right to manage security affairs in the museum, but you must remember that this I have the final say! What I mean is that everyone and everything must go through my approval. Do you understand?"
Lao Xu is not a fool, how could he not understand what the middle-aged man meant.
To put it bluntly, his central idea is to hint to me, Xu Renjie, not to mess around.
Although the other party didn't say it explicitly, Lao Xu knew that the middle-aged man probably felt that he had second thoughts about this morning's events and that everything he did was for his own benefit.
As for what kind of profit they are seeking, everyone is an adult and they all understand each other tacitly.
In this regard, although Lao Xu felt aggrieved, the overall situation was the most important thing. He said frankly and straightforwardly: "Of course I understand what the captain means. I handled the matter too hastily this morning. I have a problem with this. I will pay attention to it in the future." , no matter how big or small, you must report to the captain first. However, I still want to emphasize this to the captain. I hope the captain will not think too much about other things because of this matter. The current situation in the museum needs stability, and this stability comes from all aspects. , including between you and me. I need the captain’s trust.”
"Trust? Don't I trust you enough?"
"This..." Lao Xu met the middle-aged man's gaze and did not answer.
Because there is no need to answer this question, Lao Xu knows that middle-aged people are psychologically aware.
The middle-aged man also understood that Lao Xu had the answer.
Seeing that Old Xu was hesitant to speak, the middle-aged man immediately followed up: "OK, maybe this question is difficult to answer, so I'll try another one... Do you think I can trust you?"
It seems trivial, but it is quite a sharp question.
As soon as this question came out, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became strange and solemn.
Undoubtedly, this question was asked casually by the middle-aged man, but it contained murderous intent.
If Lao Xu answered that there were any wings, the middle-aged man would probably...
"It's not my answer that determines whether you believe me or not. It depends on what the captain thinks of me. If the captain thinks I am reliable, then you will trust me even if I don't answer. On the other hand, if the captain is worried about me and has doubts about me, then no matter how much I say, It’s all in vain, do you think I’m right? Captain?”
To retreat is to advance, Lao Xu's answer is quite clever.
He did not give a clear answer, but turned the question back to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man was stunned at first, and then he couldn't help being amused.
"Okay, your brain is very quick, and you have lived up to my appreciation and promotion of you. Okay, today this matter will turn the page. Remember what I just said, keep the order in the library for me! Wait for this After things calm down, you will get the rewards you deserve!"
The middle-aged man changed his previous solemn tone and replied with a smile.
