Yi Zhonghai caught sight of Xushu and his group stepping into the Middle Courtyard, his gaze drifting carelessly toward Shazhu, who stood beside him. Shazhu looked completely bewildered, utterly unaware of what was about to unfold. Yi Zhonghai felt a surge of secret satisfaction; with Shazhu, the "God of War" of the courtyard, at his side, he felt much more confident. He tilted his head slightly and signaled to Liu Haizhong with a look full of calculation and insinuation.
Liu Haizhong caught the hint instantly. He stood up abruptly and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Alright, since just about everyone is here, let’s stop dragging our feet and start the meeting!"
With that, he habitually picked up his enamel mug and took a slow, leisurely sip of tea, deliberately drawing out the gesture to savor the feeling of controlling the entire scene. Only then did he set the cup down, clear his throat, and continue, "Tonight’s courtyard general meeting is mainly to resolve the issue of compensation for Banggen’s medical expenses. Now, I invite the First Uncle to preside over the meeting."
Chapter 136