In the outer room, the Grand Leader had initially remained silent, but as he listened to Xu Damao’s increasingly outrageous claims, his expression shifted sharply.
Aunt Zhang had just come out of the kitchen and had spent some time talking with the Grand Leader. She reported that He Yuzhu had praised Xu Damao as a person of high moral character and reliability. Yet, here was Xu Damao, brazenly slandering his own neighbors and colleagues, which only proved that his own character was deeply flawed.
The Grand Leader summoned Xiao Gao without hesitation and gave him a few low-voiced instructions. Xiao Gao nodded repeatedly and went into the inner room. A moment later, the sound of an argument erupted inside, but a sharp shout from Xiao Gao brought instant silence.
Chapter 28