In the gap when the officer went to arrest people, Bai Zepei and County Chief Li had a friendly chat. County Chief Li asked Bai Zepei some questions, found that he was well-versed in classics and literature, and found him strikingly impressive, hence sparked the idea of making an acquaintance.
"We do seem to have hit it off. I am older than you, so why don't you just call me 'Brother Li', and I'll call you 'Junior Brother Bai'?" said County Chief Li Shunsheng.
Bai Zepei quickly bowed to County Chief Li, saying, "Obedience is better than politeness, Brother Li."
"Good, good, Junior Brother Bai is sincerely forthright," Li Shunsheng laughed heartily.
At this time, the officer had brought the people to the main hall. Upon hearing the report, County Chief Li took Bai Zepei from the backyard to the main hall.
