Charisma is an ethereal, elusive thing. Yet, it exists in a very tangible way, something you can almost see and certainly feel. As Qi Tongwei sat there and established the ground rules, it was a source of great comfort for the three deputy directors.
Fairness, justice, and transparency—it meant there would be no groundless targeting. More importantly, it was a signal, an eraser wiping away the previous markings. As for the choices they made next, that was up to them.
The three had been like cattle and horses confined to a corral, restless and pacing in circles because their master had changed. The uncertainty of the future had left them feeling rather defeatist. Qi Tongwei’s words were like leading them out of the corral and giving them a sharp crack of the whip; though it stung, they could see the blue sky, the white clouds, and the lush green grass ahead. Suddenly, they felt full of energy.
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