They didn't need to be summoned. Half an hour ago, they already knew it would be a sleepless night.
"No surprise. It rang."
The old man sitting in the office chair glanced around at his colleagues and spoke with helpless bitterness.
The other elders exchanged glances, but no one responded. They didn't know what to say.
At that moment, everyone's face was etched with deep concern.
Without waiting for a response, the old man in the office chair shook his head and reached for the receiver.
He spoke directly, "Xianmin?"
"Elder Wang, can this matter be defused? I'm willing to pay any price. As long as he names his terms, I'll agree to anything I can! I just want to get through this crisis with my family, young and old, safe and sound! That's all I ask!" Bo Xianmin wasted no words, getting straight to the point.
"I can only say I'll do my best," the elder replied after a moment of silence, sighing.
