No one spoke up to agree or oppose; they were simply waiting for Shen Shi's voice.
This was also a manifestation of Shen Shi's authority.
At this moment, Shen Shi did not choose silence.
"You want to become a Standing Member; in principle, I do not oppose this, but you must make a commensurate contribution." Shen Shi said calmly, "To me, the strength and development of Human Civilization is the core purpose. The Standing Member is a very good bargaining chip; unless you provide enough benefits, I can't hand over the Standing Member identity to you."
These words almost brought what was supposed to be a covert exchange of interests directly into the open.
Even some members were a bit surprised.
The identity of a Standing Member is a great honor, representing the pinnacle of rights under the current system of Human Civilization, and also the pinnacle of responsibility. After thousands of years of system, in the minds of most humans, it has even become sanctified.
