God's imitator

Chapter 378 The New Opposition

Yang Yuting originally thought that Cai Zhiyuan had the same plan as her, and was preparing to read some books before the next game to cram at the last minute, but she did not expect that Cai Zhiyuan would walk straight towards her.

"I have a few questions I'd like to discuss with you privately."

Yang Yuting was somewhat surprised, because she hadn't previously felt that she needed to have any private conversations with Cai Zhiyuan.

From a niche perspective, they are both "staff" type people, but Tsai Chih-yuan stands on Li Jen-shu's side, while Yang Yu-ting naturally leans towards Wang Yung-hsin.

In terms of ideology, Cai Zhiyuan has always been at odds with Wang Yongxin.

Moreover, both of them were vying to become the third core player in the game, putting them in direct competition.

But after a moment's consideration, Yang Yuting nodded and said, "Okay."

She also wanted to know what Cai Zhiyuan was planning to talk about.

The two found a private room in the nearby book section and went in.

……

"I can effectively withdraw from the competition for the third core game."

"If the next game is a trial-type game, I will not sign up to participate."

"As long as you are willing to get involved and help other players in the community as much as possible, you can close the gap between the first two games."

"In the subsequent discussions, as long as I don't act too aggressively, you have a very high chance of getting this position."

Tsai Chih-yuan didn't keep anyone in suspense and directly expressed his views.

Yang Yuting paused for a moment, then fell into thought.

Clearly, Cai Zhiyuan's proposed plan is quite feasible.

Although Tsai Chih-yuan had a clear advantage in the previous two games, trial-type games are special, and "daring to enter trial games to help players in the same community" would be a big plus.

Fu Chen has gained recognition from many people because he has this courage in most situations.

If Yang Yuting voluntarily enters the next trial game while Cai Zhiyuan gives up, then as long as Yang Yuting plays a small role and helps the player who was forced to enter, she can win a lot of goodwill.

Later, when discussing who should be the core member, there is room for discussion.

Wang Yongxin would definitely have sided with her from the start. If Cai Zhiyuan were to consciously back down and cooperate, the likelihood of Yang Yuting becoming the next core player in the game would indeed increase significantly.

But the only question is, why did Tsai Chih-yuan do this?
Yang Yuting was a little puzzled: "If you don't want to become the core of the game, why did you sign up to participate in the selection in the first place?"

"Are you telling me all this in exchange for some extra conditions?"

"Otherwise, you can just withdraw quietly without making a sound. There's no need to discuss it with me."

Cai Zhiyuan nodded: "I do want to 'discuss cooperation' with you."

"Let me explain briefly before we go on: I don't actually want to be the core of the game, nor do I want to lead a team."

"Because my niche in the community is already very secure, there is no need for me to take on more responsibility."

"But without Officer Cao in the community, Li Renshu and I must demonstrate certain abilities and make corresponding contributions to stabilize the situation. Since I've had good luck in the previous two games and proven my abilities, that's enough. Whether I truly become a core member of the game or not makes no essential difference to me."

"On the contrary, I think it might be better for the community ecosystem if you become a core player in the game."

Yang Yuting was a little confused: "Is it better for the community's ecology?"

Cai Zhiyuan explained: "Simply put, these are the conditions I want to 'discuss cooperation' with you: I will give up the position of the third core of the game, and in return, you will take on the role of 'the main opposition in the community' again."

Yang Yuting frowned slightly. She vaguely thought of something, but she wasn't quite sure.

Cai Zhiyuan clearly didn't want to be the riddle teller, and said directly, "You should have noticed that after Wang Yongxin joined the five-person group, the atmosphere in the community inevitably changed."

"Because the 'opposition in the community' disappeared."

"Besides the five-person group, the remaining players are actually closer to one or two players in the five-person group. The community is now in a state of vertical division."

"Therefore, the subsequent proposals were generally passed without much resistance."

"But this situation is actually unhealthy, as it makes 'opponents' less willing to publicly express their opinions. Their voices being ignored for a long time may pose some hidden dangers."

"Someone should reorganize them."

Yang Yuting lowered her head and thought for a moment before saying, "I have felt the changes in the community's ecology."

"But aren't you one of the five members of the community's group? So, isn't it all good and no bad for you that the management's power and benefits are increased?"
"What good will it do you to make me an opponent and rally ordinary players?"

Cai Zhiyuan explained: "The interests and voice in the community are not enough to be distributed, so there will always be a group whose interests are harmed."

"Expanding the power of management is a good thing in the short term, but it will create great hidden dangers in the long term."

"Because dissatisfaction accumulates, and once this dissatisfaction reaches a certain level, unforeseen events may occur."

"Although the ordinary players in the community currently seem to lack ability and are in a disorganized state, posing no threat for the time being, what if at some point in the future our community happens to recruit a player similar to Chen Guangming?"
"He will soon realize the weaknesses in the community ecosystem and quickly exploit this discontent to organize ordinary players."

"And once that happens, it could easily become uncontrollable."

"Therefore, it is better to plan ahead and choose a reliable 'opposition' in advance."

"In fact, such practices are quite common in some political systems."

“Those who hold real power support the opposition and occupy that niche. Then, it will be difficult for other opposition groups to gain any traction, which is equivalent to eliminating a potential threat.”

Yang Yuting still found it hard to believe. After careful consideration, she asked, "Was this the idea that the five of you discussed together?"

Cai Zhiyuan shook his head: "No, this is just my personal opinion."

"Actually, it's not hard to guess what the others are thinking: Attorney Lin is definitely indifferent, Wang Yongxin will definitely oppose it, Fu Chen can't understand such a complicated matter, and as for Li Renshu... she can neither clearly support nor clearly oppose this kind of thing, so asking her is superfluous."

"Ultimately, this matter has nothing to do with the five-person group. Whether or not you become part of the 'opposition' depends mainly on your own thoughts."

“You are the only suitable candidate, and I believe you will agree.”

　Asking for a monthly ticket~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)