After a quick, discreet discussion, Yang Shen and Nie Guanshan turned to Chen Chuan.
They proposed that since Chen Chuan felt it was inappropriate for him alone to be responsible for luring Chen Bitong, they would not designate a specific person for the task. Instead, the decision would be made based on the situation as it unfolded.
Should an opportunity arise, any one of them would have to step forward to engage Chen Bitong.
After explaining this, Nie Guanshan looked at him with an amicable expression and said in a conciliatory tone, "Captain Chen, if you feel anything is still amiss, we can make further adjustments."
Chen Chuan glanced at them and decided not to press the issue. He responded bluntly, "Fine. We'll do it that way."
Nie Guanshan's previous aloofness and indifference seemed to have vanished completely. He smiled and said, "I'm glad we could come to an agreement.
