Gao Zhiyuan instantly grasped the implication in Duan Tian'ao's words.
He did have ties and relations with the Northern people, but he had been coerced. In the eyes of the Northern people, he was merely a pawn to be exploited. Duan Tian'ao’s status and standing, however, were entirely different; if Duan were to communicate with the Northern people, he would be doing so as an equal. If Duan wanted to uncover Gao's situation through a deal with them, it would be a simple matter.
The Northern people were utterly devoid of integrity. They acted on impulse, driven solely by immediate gain. If the reward were great enough, they would undoubtedly agree without hesitation. In other words, the mountain of photos was provided by the Northern people—it was the very evidence used to trap him. If he continued to quibble, Duan Tian'ao might well bring the Northern people in to testify against him.
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