Tan Fatty's few words pushed the blame onto the intangible rules, but the players knew that the system existed, so, serendipitously, the situation was reversed.
The players had calmed down and most had returned to their seats, leaving only a few persistent individuals unwilling to give up.
"Since everyone understands the twists and turns, let's continue the auction. I've emphasized it before, an auction is not a place to fool around. If anyone causes trouble, don't blame Tan for being rude!"
Tan Fatty combined authority with benevolence, his stern gaze locked on a restless player not far away who had instigated the previous ruckus. If this man dared to provoke him again, he would be thrown out immediately!
These few players also recognized that the tide had turned. Seeing Tan Fatty's serious and stern demeanor, they knew the matter was settled and reluctantly returned to their seats, retreating quietly.
