Also, from the tone of his words, Zheng Mingde had suddenly changed how he addressed me, from the familiar Younger Brother Yang to the more distant Captain Yang.
This is a signal; it seems that to protect Sun Long, this guy is willing to risk everything.
"Brothers, get up, please stand up, this matter... we need to discuss this at length!"
Hearing Yang Xiao's tone soften, those present were filled with ecstatic joy. They understood that as long as Yang Xiao didn't pursue this matter, Sun Long's life could be spared.
"Thank you, Captain Yang! Thank you, Captain Yang!!" Several team leaders repeatedly thanked Yang Xiao, their eyes full of gratitude.
However, Zheng Mingde still seemed unyielding, and eventually, it was Yang Xiao who stepped in, giving him a way out, thus calming the farce.
