After discussing serious matters, Dan Zihao continued to dutifully keep them company, not daring to show the slightest desire to leave.
In fact, he couldn't leave the hall—everyone was guarding against it.
It didn't take long before Wang Xiaotian, after some feigned reluctance from Dan Zihao, pulled him to the table, and they began to play together.
Fang Tongzhi and Ma Lian were both somewhat restless.
They had originally wanted to help Han Lie handle a "big matter," but hadn't quite succeeded.
Han Lie appreciated the sentiment but didn't fully accept it. It was like having meticulously prepared everything for a delicate operation, only to be stuck at the final step—unable to advance, yet unwilling to retreat, leaving them utterly frustrated and on edge.
Ma Lian even tried to forcefully steer the conversation back on topic, jokingly asking, "God Lie, I heard the stock market isn't doing well. How do you make money?"
