The crowd grew more and more agitated, their momentum like a raging storm.
Xu Qing remained composed, unaffected by the turmoil. Once the crowd had mostly vented their anger, he calmly said, "That's more like it. It's best to let out grievances and anger, otherwise, it's not good for your health."
"Xu Jieyuan, what on earth are you thinking?"
"What I think isn't important; the key is how you all choose to act."
"We can discuss other matters, but land measurement is out of the question. Xu Gongming, you should think this through; you are not alone..."
Xu Qing sighed, "Gentlemen, if this is how you speak, there's no point in continuing. Let me be blunt—if any of my family or friends encounter an accident in Jiangning Prefecture, I, this Xu, will only blame those present."
He paused for a moment before continuing, "Remember, I'm referring to each and every person here."
His gaze swept across the crowd, sparing no one.
