After listening to Cai Zhiyuan, Fu Chen was somewhat at a loss to understand.

Li Renshu also found the issue rather tricky. She looked at Lin Sizhi again and asked, "Lawyer Lin, what do you think?

"Even if you still feel there's no difference between the two choices for you personally, you can consider it from the perspective of the community as a whole and offer a neutral suggestion."

After pondering for a moment, Lin Sizhi said, "It depends on which direction you want the community to develop.

"Recruiting a new member into the five-person group isn't just about bringing in a new person, it also means adopting a new set of values.

"This new value system will inevitably clash and merge with the existing mainstream values, meaning you will have to accept part of it.

"For me, it's not a big deal.

"But for you, it might be different, so ultimately it's up to you three to make the decision."

Li Renshu nodded slightly and fell back into thought.

Clearly, what Lin Sizhi said had something in common with Cai Zhiyuan's words: admitting Wang Yongxin into this five-person core isn't just as simple as recruiting one person.

Because bringing them in requires granting them sufficient voice.

If they are not given a voice, why let them in at all? To intentionally embarrass them? If so, it would be better not to let them in at all.

However, giving them a voice implies that the existing members must compromise in some areas, and it means the original values will have to shift towards the new member's values.

This is an inevitable, unavoidable event.

After contemplating for a while, Li Renshu said, "I still maintain my previous opinion, to let Brother Wang join this five-person group.

"The first reason is contribution value, the second is seniority, and the third is leadership ability in the game.

"Considering these three aspects, Brother Wang is clearly the better choice.

"As for the ideological differences and value conflicts, I believe they can be coordinated.

"I'm willing to compromise in areas where compromise is possible.

"If there are irreconcilable differences, we can either agree to disagree or adopt the Majority Faction's opinion for suppression.

"But in any case, it wouldn't be right to preemptively exclude a very important member because of some uncertain worries."

The other three nodded in agreement: "Yeah, no problem."

Li Renshu stood up and said, "Okay, then I'll find a private time to let Brother Wang know.

"Next time we discuss some important topics, I will include him."

The discussion concluded, and everyone went their separate ways.

...

Evening.

Wang Yongxin and Yang Yuting returned to the small room on the third floor, but unlike previous times, he also called Xu Tong.

After the three sat down, Wang Yongxin's first words surprised both Yang Yuting and Xu Tong.

"During dinner, Li Renshu privately approached me, saying she wanted me to join the five-person group, replacing Officer Cao's position.

"However, she also offered another option.

"Which is to allow Wei Yinzhang to join the five-person group, and at the same time give me a separate 'veto power' over proposals.

"Naturally, I still chose the first option."

Yang Yuting was a bit shocked: "Her letting you choose means the small group ultimately chose you over Wei Yinzhang in the selection."

Wang Yongxin nodded: "Yes, I didn't quite expect it either. But after thinking it over, it seems very reasonable."

The choice between these two options is self-evident for Wang Yongxin.

The first option is to directly enter the community's core of power, the second is to have veto power over proposals.

But entering the core of power also equates to indirectly gaining veto power.

What surprised Wang Yongxin and Yang Yuting was that Li Renshu actually provided the option of 'entering the five-person group'.

If only 'veto power' was granted, Wang Yongxin would likely accept it as well.

But since Li Renshu dared to offer both options, it means she was perfectly prepared to accept Wang Yongxin into the core of power.

This didn't match the conclusion previously reached by Wang Yongxin and Yang Yuting in private discussions.

Xu Tong, who hadn't participated much in their discussions before, was somewhat confused: "Isn't this just obvious?

"Whether it's from the ability shown in the game, actual contributions, or seniority, shouldn't you rank ahead of Wei Yinzhang?"

Wang Yongxin shook his head: "No.

"Because Li Renshu could've chosen just to offer me the second option, which is to absorb Wei Yinzhang and only give me 'veto power'.

"I would still accept that option.

"They chose me, and the visible reasons are certainly contributions and seniority.

"But the real reason might not be that.

"Of course, this is just my guess."

Xu Tong was puzzled: "Other than these reasons, what else could it be?"

Wang Yongxin shook his head slightly: "It could also be for the internal balance of this small group.

"Suppose Wei Yinzhang was recruited not by Lawyer Lin, but by Li Renshu or Cai Zhiyuan.

"Would they still choose me in this two-option scenario?"

Xu Tong was surprised: "Are you suggesting that the remaining four in the five-person group aren't a united front, and there are actually contradictions between Li Renshu and Lawyer Lin?"

Wang Yongxin explained: "It's not so much contradictions but not entirely like-minded either.

"Originally, Li Renshu and Cai Zhiyuan were the core of this small group.

"Fu Chen, Officer Cao, and Lawyer Lin generally didn't participate directly in decision-making, but there are obvious differences between them.

"Fu Chen and Officer Cao were relatively non-threatening, but Lawyer Lin may not be like that.

"He only temporarily seems uninterested in power, but that doesn't mean he can't become a threat.

"If Officer Cao were still around, incorporating Wei Yinzhang might be considered; but with Officer Cao gone, bringing in Wei Yinzhang isn't feasible.

"Even if Wei Yinzhang aligns with Li Renshu in most cases, she would still likely choose Lawyer Lin in a two-option scenario.

"Then, excluding Fu Chen, the five-person group could potentially turn into a two-against-two scenario.

"In that case, Li Renshu's position would be under threat."

Yang Yuting, after serious consideration, said: "So, for Li Renshu, bringing you in is a better choice.

"Since Lawyer Lin already holds the sole power of recruitment from the game, if another die-hard supporter who unconditionally supports him appears in the core circle, the power distribution will be completely unbalanced.

"Only you can somewhat balance Lawyer Lin to a certain extent."

Wang Yongxin nodded: "Yes, it is very likely that Li Renshu suddenly realized she must rely on my strength to maintain balance within the community.

"The importance of this has temporarily overshadowed the ideological differences.

"After all, ideological differences can be attempted to mend, but once power is unbalanced, there is no remedy."

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