Han He was full of enthusiasm, writing "Know when to advance or retreat, understand gains and losses," intending to send it to Bai Xiaosheng. Just as he thought Bai Xiaosheng had given up, Bai Xiaosheng was convening a small meeting with over a dozen attendees. The meeting participants were influential figures like Li Haofeng, Zheng Honghu, Chen Yucheng, all of whom Bai Xiaosheng trusted.
When everyone was seated, Bai Xiaosheng and Xiahou Qi had not yet arrived.
People inevitably whispered among themselves, speculating on the topics this meeting might cover.
