The clerks had read through the documents, and although they were equally shocked by the strength of the other party, they still wouldn't just capitulate without any attempt at negotiation.
Even when facing an immensely powerful entity, one must struggle if they wish to be taken seriously, to have boundaries.
Otherwise, one will be progressively cornered and squeezed.
Especially since it was Ying who made this decision, this was what they could least comprehend, even becoming anxious about it.
All this time, regardless of the crisis or difficulty faced, it was always Ying who led them to victory, even when everyone else wanted to give up, it was Ying who stood firm.
Faced with these doubts from his comrades, Ying fell silent for a long while.
The meeting slowly quieted down.
Everyone was looking at him; they had realized that Ying must be hiding something from them.
But they still chose to trust, trusting that he would provide an explanation.
