Gu Tong pursed his lips and said, "It's not that I'm being open-minded, but the situation in Shoucheng is special. If we keep guarding against each other, then that's the real problem."
The words were absolutely correct.
They had too many issues to consider. If their own people kept suspecting one another, it would detract from their energy and make it impossible to focus wholeheartedly on the battle.
But now the situation was different. They had all laid bare their hearts and shared their pasts, forming a genuine alliance. This kind of relationship was truly indestructible.
Indeed, Gu Tong was thinking more long-term.
Xia Xi nodded. She had thought about these matters, but simply couldn't accomplish them, saying, "I'll send someone to investigate later to see what Gong Qingwan is up to, and then discuss with Gong Chenli."
Xia Xi had changed significantly; she had learned to consult with Gong Chenli when encountering problems.
