Zhang Dacheng felt a bit defeated because he failed to accomplish the task Gao Mantang had assigned to him.
Now they were caught in a crossfire, with armed police lurking outside and those inside chattering away endlessly.
"Everyone, stay put," Zhang Dacheng commanded.
Earlier, Gao Mantang had told him to think of a solution. The opponents were certainly hatching plans, and his role was to wait.
Meanwhile, outside, Kong Shenghui was pacing about anxiously. He considered many options, including reporting to his superiors or calling the military headquarters.
But he had rejected all of these ideas. If Gao Mantang found out he had reported to a superior, Gao Mantang would personally come for him.
Finally, Kong Shenghui thought of Gao Zhitao. Right now, Gao Mantang cared most about his grandson. Maybe persuading Gao Zhitao to help could work.
