Human nature cannot withstand tests.

That's why tests are even more necessary.

After a brief moment of confusion, Pei Yunxi quickly regained clarity. Her mind worked rapidly, understanding the intentions of the other party in no time.

The massacre at the market a few days ago was just icing on the cake; even if she hadn't gone to Myanmar, she would know that this guy wasn't as gentle and refined as he appeared.

In Gangcheng, he was rampant and domineering, even the Xiang Family was tormented to the brink of collapse.

It could not be considered as two-faced.

In fact, anyone with great achievements cannot be harmless to others.

The higher you climb, the smaller the space, and the fiercer the competition. If you want to climb to the pinnacle of your career, you are destined to have to pull people down along the way while preventing others from pulling you down.

This is the simplest truth.

To snatch a role, actors will openly and secretly fight, using all eighteen abilities.

So, every person in a high position may not have blood on their hands, but they certainly have unfathomable minds.

In the end.

It's still about age.

If Shi Zhenhua were in his place, she could undoubtedly accept it more readily, but this guy was only three grades ahead of Li'er.

Li'er was still overjoyed for a crocodile leather Hermes from Myanmar.

"So you tested every soldier here?"

Pei Yunxi asked.

Jiang Chen shook his head.

"There's no need."

At the same time, he corrected the term "test": "Such an assessment needs to be done only once. The key is to let everyone know what advantageous choices to make in such situations. If you encounter a similar scenario again, would you risk betrayal or come to receive a reward?"

The answer is self-evident.

High rewards will always spur bravery.

The Allied Army is, after all, just a warlord.

The biggest difference between a warlord and a regular army is not weaponry or status.

It's faith.

Without faith, it is easier to be tempted and swayed.

Compared to exerting force externally, breaking a hole internally is much more time-saving, labor-saving, and worrisome; numerous historical examples have fully illustrated this point.

So, if you want to foresee a problem before it occurs, the first thing to consider is not external threats, but potential risks at your side!

Dang Peng was chosen, but at the same time, a standard answer was provided to all soldiers.

At times like this, trying to instill faith in soldiers is pure nonsense; no matter how confident Boss Jiang is, he will not be so wildly imaginative.

So, the safest and simplest effective way.

Is money.

Loyalty.

Can only be a pawn brokered by money.

If that's the case.

Then respect the rules of the game.

If someone wants to buy Boss Jiang's head with money, then Boss Jiang can fully afford to buy his whole family in return.

Texas Hold'em has fairness, ensuring the player's chip limit.

But reality is not Texas Hold'em.

I have unlimited resources, what do you have to play with me?

"What if he didn't pass your test?"

Jiang Chen shrugged and softly said, "Showing mercy to enemies is cruelty to oneself."

Pei Yunxi silently watched him, and after a while, she seriously asked, "Do you have anyone you trust?"

One cannot be too careful of others.

Given the other's level, no amount of caution is excessive, as it should be.

But at the same time, it's undoubtedly exhausting.

"I have more friends than you."

Jiang Chen looked at her, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, avoiding a direct answer. Then, his voice softened: "I don't know if it's the same with you, but whenever I meet a new person, I always assume the worst of them at first, and then in the interaction, I excavate their goodwill. This way, I don't burden the other person, and I place myself in an invincible position."

"Thank you."

Pei Yunxi suddenly said.

"Thank you for what?"

Jiang Chen was puzzled and curious.

"The words you just said, I believe they were sincere."

Looking at the composed goddess Pei, Jiang Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "I've always been honest with you, why does it seem like I often deceive you?"

"Even if you deceive me, I can understand."

Pei Yunxi said: "It's not easy for you. I myself find it hard to trust another person."

Affection developed over time doesn't always hold true.

But spending day and night together certainly increases the chances of growing closer.

Like now.

They both seemed to have opened their hearts.

As a public figure, Pei Yunxi's identity and status certainly couldn't compare to Boss Jiang's, but the situations they faced were somewhat relatable.

The difference is, she needs to be wary of being used and ending in disgrace, while Boss Jiang takes on issues that are often much more serious.

The higher you climb, if you fall, the worse it will be.

Because the enemy's strength will always be commensurate with your own.

The stronger you are, the stronger your opponent.

"I feel you're not compelled by circumstances, but it's a personality issue. You probably didn't have many friends while studying."

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and spoke candidly.

"Even if you're not Pei Yunxi, just Pei Yunduo, nothing would change. It's not that you can't trust others; you simply don't give others a chance to approach you."

"I admit you are meticulous, deep-hearted, and cunning. But don't be conceited, thinking you can see through everyone."

Jiang Chen frowned, but still politely waited for her to finish before speaking, "Cunning? Perhaps you chose the wrong word?"

Pei Yunxi slightly pursed her lips imperceptibly.

It probably was a misunderstanding.

But perhaps intentional.

"How about we make a bet."

Jiang Chen said without preamble.

Pei Yunxi remained calm and composed, "What kind of bet?"

"Bet on whether I can see through you."

Pei Yunxi furrowed her brows, then switched her question from "what kind of bet" to "bet on what".

A woman must be strong in her lifetime.

A signature.

A photo together?

Only kids like Martial Saints play that game.

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment.

"Bet on a photo shoot."

Upon hearing this, Pei Yunxi's pupils noticeably contracted.

They were becoming more and more familiar, not exactly telepathic but with at least some degree of understanding.

She knew the so-called "photo shoot" proposed by the opposite party should have high artistic elements.

"What if you lose?"

"It's up to you."

Pei Yunxi nodded, "Alright."

Just as she agreed, someone immediately interrupted: "Purple."

"What?"

Involuntary confusion crept onto her face.

"Purple."

Jiang Chen repeated with a serious demeanor.

Pei Yunxi's expression gradually turned blank, then she suddenly stood up, glaring at Jiang Chen for quite a while, seemingly at the end of her patience.

"Purple your ass!"

Jiang Chen held his stomach, laughing heartily.

Who said goddesses wouldn't swear?

Piss off the Bodhisattva and even she would curse like hell.

Amidst the merriment, someone else entered.

Still a guard responsible for the villa's security.

But not the ones Jiang Chen was familiar with.

"Bang."

Could it be a custom of the Allied Army?

Without a word, he knelt down again.

Jiang Chen gathered his laughter, "What's the matter?"

"Someone bribed me to monitor Mr. Jiang."

The soldier knelt on the ground, head lowered.

A time-reversal trick?

How did it seem to have happened just now?

Jiang Chen quieted down.

Pei Yunxi had already regained her composure on the surface, even ignoring the soldier's presence, she asked a question.

"Was this arranged by you too?"

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