"Dinner tonight? That was quick; kind of interesting," he mused.
"There's no such thing as a good banquet. I think Mr. Liang is probably out to trap us, so we must proceed with caution," another cautioned.
"Are you suggesting we don't go? Wouldn't that make us from Dahe Village seem cowardly?"
"How can we resolve anything if we don't go? That would be avoidance."
"Right, I think we should still attend the banquet, take a look at the situation and then decide," chimed in yet another voice.
...
In an instant, the people of Dahe Village were engaged in heated discussion.
Just as Chen Xiaolong had anticipated, they failed to reach a consensus in the end.
Everyone had different opinions; all sorts of ideas were suggested.
"Xiaolong, it looks like it's up to you to decide," someone said.
Mr. Qi looked toward Chen Xiaolong, himself having taken a step back in this situation.
