In the manor dining room, a group of people sat separately at the long table.
Ren Zhong didn’t deliberately create a sense of hierarchy like Lin Wang, so he sat along the side of the long table with everyone else, rather than on the inside.
They also didn’t hire any servants externally.
Previously, Ren Zhong had given a small amount of money, equivalent to a year’s salary, to the desolated hired help Lin Wang brought on, sending them home.
Luckily, Hanyu’s culinary skills were quite exquisite, and instead of declining, the taste of the food had actually improved.
Everyone at the table was somewhat preoccupied, speaking little, and the atmosphere was slightly somber.
Ren Zhong realized that on this return trip, he was busy organizing his thoughts and hadn’t given everyone a proper lesson, only briefly speaking about the key points of performance.
Moreover, the group had witnessed the seasoned Fourth Level warrior Shi Xuan swear allegiance on one knee, which must have been even more impactful.
Ren Zhong put down his chopsticks and smiled, "What is everyone doing? You all look like pickled cucumbers."
This joke eased the atmosphere at the dining table slightly.
Zheng Tian was the first to speak nervously, "With your progress, Brother Ren, in the coming days, I really don’t know how we can be of any help to you."
Ren Zhong thought for a moment, then spoke directly, "Each of you has your own strengths; it’s just that you haven’t seen them yet. Let me give an example, Hanyu as a Demolition Master... well, it’s very high, very high."
Chen Hanyu, who was named, blushed slightly, "Well... it’s okay."
Ren Zhong then pointed to Wen Lei, "As for you, Wen Lei, you may be less-than-impressive in terms of talent in Mechanical Warrior skills. But do you know what your biggest characteristic is?"
Wen Lei respectfully said, "Mr. Ren, please tell me."
"Wen Lei, you are actually very smart; it’s just that you’ve hidden your wisdom. You’re also very upright, hardworking, and uncomplaining. Most importantly, you’re very strong, which you may not even realize. On the path to becoming stronger, two factors seem most important: money and talent. But above these two, determination is more crucial. I believe, given time, you will surprise me."
Wen Lei pondered Ren Zhong’s words for a long time, seemingly encouraged, "Mm, thank you Mr. Ren, I understand."
"What about me! What about me, Brother Ren!"
Ou Youning eagerly asked.
Ren Zhong replied casually, "Ou Youning, you... uh... hmm... ah... your bomb-making skills are decent." This update is available on novel[f]ire.net
Ou Youning: "That’s it? Nothing else?"
Ren Zhong: "You also have humanity. Hmm."
Ou Youning: "Ah, this..."
He was speechless, Wen Lei had a whole bunch of qualities, but for him, the praised standards plummeted terrifyingly.
Ren Zhong ignored Ou Youning’s jest and continued looking at Zheng Tian.
He unconsciously recalled the final stages of the previous timeline, when Zheng Tian exhibited her true talent.
Who could have imagined that inside this small body, growing up in a desolate town, with a baby face and bobbed hair, seemingly becoming a bit sly and selfish to survive, lay a soul of war?
Although she currently only showed outstanding training abilities and slightly commanded a small-scale battle against the Ruined Beast, her command talent had yet to be verified in real warfare and was still a semi-finished product. But the training ability is an essential part of warfare.
In this aspect, Zheng Tian’s work was impeccable.
In ancient times, many famous generals were rather ordinary in fighting, yet excelled at training soldiers. When real battles came, strategies were handed over to strategists, and still, they were invincible, relying on well-trained, battle-hardened troops.
Zheng Tian’s talent is very important.
Ren Zhong obtaining her was, in a way, an extremely fortunate coincidence.
But it was also an inevitable result of his own making.
If Ren Zhong had given up on Zheng Tian early, or if Zheng Tian hadn’t survived until he awoke and had already died young.
Or even if Zheng Tian joined his camp, and Ren Zhong was genuinely an LSP, only interested in her body, and didn’t place her in any critical position—it might have matched her own expectations but would have had no significance.
But in that case, Ren Zhong wouldn’t have known her abilities.
Zheng Tian would never have had the chance to unleash her talents in this lifetime.
A person’s talent is a very mysterious existence, almost mystical.
In fact, everyone has a shining point; it just needs to be discovered, and it needs a chance.
Unfortunately, many people live in mediocrity, never figuring out what they’re really good at, living a life in a daze until they die.