"Huang really is a stand-up guy. So how about this? Let's take this opportunity. If anyone here feels they've done something wrong in the past, or wronged Huang in any way—intentionally or not—just come over and say you're sorry. We'll let bygones be bygones, and we'll all still be good brothers. What do you say?" Chen Geng was overjoyed. He gave Gu Lihuang a heavy punch on the shoulder, making him wince in pain. Seeing this, the others laughed, nodded, and shouted, "Yeah!"
Sure enough, people immediately started playing along, coming over to offer half-joking apologies. As more people joined in, it became less awkward for everyone to say something like, "My bad," in a lighthearted way. In the end, even Chen Yisheng was no exception; persuaded by Qian Jun, he sheepishly apologized to Gu Lihuang.
Gu Lihuang didn't hold it against them, waving his hand with a completely unconcerned expression.
