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A group of people began to argue, each refusing to back down, causing the procession to come to a halt. The atmosphere was tense, and everyone seemed to be in a bad mood.
"Should we continue with the mission?" someone asked.
"Of course!" another replied.
"But the rules need to be changed!"
"How should we change them?"
The voices spread out, clearly intended for certain ears. The participants in this operation were a mixed bunch, but this was an important mission assigned by the state. If I guessed correctly, they were likely hired for this task or connected through various relatives.
"What changes do you propose?" a calm voice interrupted. Although it was quiet, it drowned out the previous noise. A strange tension filled the air, as if no one dared to speak first.
I realized that this mysterious person was likely the leader of the group. Their authority was evident; even legendary figures like Fish Head Elder were under their command. It was clear that this person was formidable.
For a moment, everyone fell silent. After some time, the oppressive atmosphere was finally broken. As Lu Xun once wrote, someone dared to be the first to speak up, and soon others followed suit. Once one person took the initiative, it became easier for others to join in; after all, the early bird gets the worm.
Everyone chimed in, each trying to maximize their own interests.
"Do you think you have a say here?" Fish Head Elder coldly reprimanded them.
I looked at the Fish Head Elder in surprise. His previously unserious expression had turned extremely grave. The others were indeed afraid of Chen Yutou, but a couple of hot-headed youngsters couldn't help but clash with the Fish Head Elder.
The Fat Ma was the first to curse at one of them. The other person didn't back down either and was about to retort when someone intervened. The one who stopped him was a middle-aged man, likely holding a high status among this group.
The middle-aged man told the young man not to be rude.
At this point, it was hard to say how things had developed. In this day and age, who wasn't looking to fill their pockets? Moreover, this venture was no small matter; everyone had some understanding of the secrets and legends surrounding it. Who wouldn't want a piece of that?
After stopping the young man, the middle-aged man cleared his throat a few times. Under the light, he appeared quite capable.
“Zhang Xian, if you have any conditions, just state them directly. Don't incite your subordinates to cause trouble!” the Fish Head Elder said bluntly.
Zhang Xian's serious face immediately broke into a smile as he replied, “Master Chen, what are you talking about? We're just trying to make a living here. My subordinates are inexperienced; I hope you can overlook their mistakes!”
The Fish Head Elder grunted in response and chose not to engage further.
“I think we should do as that young brother suggested and redefine the rules,” an elderly man with a shiny face, looking to be in his fifties, said.
“At this point, are you trying to stir up trouble?” Old Wang suddenly interjected.
“Not at all! We're all just trying to support our families! Life is tough for everyone!”
As the situation unfolded beyond my expectations, it seemed like things were on the verge of breaking apart. I stared at the scene before me, unable to interject, and could only wait on the sidelines to see how it would play out.
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