No one expected Wan Lei to name his team after himself and his wife.
And on top of that, the "Thunderstorm Team," as if they were afraid everyone wouldn't know it was a couple's team?
With so many of us here, why should they use their names?
"No, we disagree."
"Change it."
"Why, why, Bao Bao is unhappy."
"Anyone with a shred of decency wouldn't pick a name like that."
Everyone protested vociferously. Wan Lei, with his thick skin, pretended they were offering blessings, while Fang Xiaoyu's eyes curved into crescents from smiling.
"At the same time, I will appoint a vice-captain."
As soon as Wan Lei said this, everyone immediately fell silent. The four youngsters blinked their big eyes and looked at Wan Lei.
If they couldn't be captain, being a vice-captain would be fine too.
"The candidate for vice-captain is..."
Wan Lei looked at Fang Xiaoyu. Just as he was about to speak, his expression subtly changed, and he amended,
"The appointment of a vice-captain cannot be so hasty. This position is responsible for the entire team. I've decided to appoint based on contribution and merit. Everyone, please work hard."
"Hmm, that's fair."
"I agree."
"Just you wait, I'll be the one with the biggest contribution."
Everyone immediately had no objections.
In fact, Wan Lei had intended to directly make Fang Xiaoyu the vice-captain earlier. But Fang Xiaoyu had sent him a telepathic message, suggesting that arrangements would be made according to contributions later.
After all, although everyone got along well and joined the same team because of Wan Lei to fight side by side, it didn't mean they were convinced.
Wan Liuchuan was arrogant, Liu Yuxin held a grudge against Wan Lei, Tian Suanzi considered himself a senior with the highest cultivation, and the four youngsters were all of prominent status. They were already unconvinced by each other.
If they had to grudgingly accept Wan Lei as captain, and then have a vice-captain imposed on them, wouldn't they explode?
Would you believe the team would immediately disband on the spot?
You, Wan Lei, didn't consult everyone on the team name, and now you wanted to pull strings for the vice-captain appointment? Did you really think everyone was made of clay?
If it were divided by contribution, then it would be easy. It would not only resolve internal conflicts but also stimulate their initiative, making them more proactive in doing things and performing.
Sister Xiaoyu's wisdom had once again crushed Wan Lei.
"Alright, it's settled for now. Do you know what the first thing our team needs to do is?"
Wan Lei smiled and looked at everyone.
"Are we going to do something? What is it?"
"Beat up Chai Lian."
"Chai Lian? Who is Chai Lian?"
Everyone looked at each other blankly. Fang Xiaoyu smiled faintly.
"Oh, I remember now. He's that disciple of the Public Security Department who arrested Sister Xiaoyu."
Wan Qianxin suddenly realized.
"Yes, that's him. He beat Xiaoyu before. I want to beat him up. Do you have any objections?"
"No objections, beat him up."
"How dare he hit our people? We'll make him pay."
"Let him have a taste of his own medicine."
Everyone cheered. Only Wan Qianxin frowned and said,
"This isn't right. Chai Lian was just doing his job impartially, and everything he did was within regulations. We have no reason to hit him."
Wan Lei smiled, walked up to Wan Qianxin, patted his shoulder, and said,
"Brother, you might not understand me yet. I'm always biased towards my own people, not reason. If he weren't doing his job impartially, I would have killed him already.
But he hit Xiaoyu. No matter the reason, I will deal with him.
If, one day, one of you makes a mistake and offends someone, and has to fight, even if you are in the wrong, I will unhesitatingly stand by your side and beat up the enemy.
No matter who the opponent is, or who is right and who is wrong, as long as someone dares to provoke our people, our team will unswervingly stand together and face the enemy.
This is what a team is."
Everyone nodded in agreement, feeling a touch of warmth.
Indeed, who could guarantee that their actions were always right? Who could guarantee they wouldn't offend a strong enemy in their lifetime? If they offended someone, should their teammates stand by and do nothing?
What Wan Lei said might be wrong, even unreasonable, but only with such a leader and such a team could there be true cohesion.
"Well, I have no problem with it. It's good to make a move once, to let the people of the Five Elements Hall see the power of our Prodigal Son team."
Wan Qianxin nodded in agreement.
Wan Lei turned and walked to the office where he had just been. He asked the young attendant,
"Check for me, what is Chai Lian's team called, and how many people are in it."
The young attendant was stunned.
"Senior Brother Wan, this is against regulations. We are not authorized to disclose information about other teams."
"Oh, so if we challenge Chai Lian's team, they won't be able to get our information either."
"That's right, but it doesn't rule out private inquiries. Generally speaking, for more famous teams, people know what members are in them, what their strength is, and what achievements they've made."
"We are just a newly formed small team, and our name was just decided. Surely no one knows us."
"Yes, except for me, even the two teams outside don't know."
"Alright, send them a challenge. Our Thunderstorm Team challenges their team."
"You can."
"Now tell me about their team."
The young attendant gave a wry smile.
"Senior Brother Wan, you're making things difficult for me. According to regulations, I really can't tell you."
Wan Lei didn't get angry. He just waved his hand behind him. The four youngsters understood, each pulling up a chair and standing on either side of Wan Lei, one foot resting on the chair, sneering menacingly at the attendant.
"Then... why don't we just do things outside of regulations?"
"Senior Brother Wan..."
"Hmm?"
Wan Lei and the four youngsters squinted their eyes as if feigning anger, threatening the attendant.
"It seems that in the Five Elements Hall, there are still people who don't know that we brothers are bullies."
"It's time to let these people know."
"Otherwise, how can we do things in the future? No one will fear us anymore."
"What kind of beating should it be? Cripple their dantian and sever their limbs."
"We are prodigals!"
The others behind them watched the overbearing demeanor of the five in front, grinning toothily.
Wan Liuchuan and the other two were somewhat surprised. How was this legendary son of a Celestial Venerable different from their imagination?
Wan Liuchuan immediately snorted,
"Wan Lei was like this back in Nanfu City. He and Sui Xiaohang were known as the two great bullies. His prodigal nature ultimately cannot be changed."
Back then, Wan Liuchuan looked down on Wan Lei.
The disciple was almost scared to pee himself and immediately nodded, saying,
"Senior Brother Wan, Chai Lian's team is called the Wind God Team. There are only three people in total, and he is the captain. The other two are disciples of the Earth Hall. They often go out on missions together."