Jiang Churan said in a low voice, "Things have come to this, Brother Xu. Don't let your temper get the better of you. The case hasn't come to light yet, so there's still room to turn things around. But if you really do something to me, Brother Jiang, I'm afraid there'll be no turning back. After all, you were the one who spent the most time with that fellow Song just now, and you were alone together."
In an instant, Xu Yi wilted like a prawn with its tendons cut. He slumped into his chair, his expression shifting between light and dark. Suddenly, as if grasping at a lifeline, he seized Jiang Churan's hand and cried out repeatedly, "Brother Jiang, save me! Brother Jiang, save me..."
A flash of smugness crossed Jiang Churan's face. He patted Xu Yi lightly on the shoulder and said, "Things have come to this, so we can only give it a try. I know someone with great power and influence. His father is an elder of the Central Council, in charge of the secret guards. If he steps in, perhaps there'll still be room to smooth things over."
Xu Yi pleaded with Jiang Churan to contact him at once, and to bring him over right now if possible.
Jiang Churan pretended to be unable to refuse. He immediately activated the Ruyi Pearl, and soon got through to the other side.
Half an incense stick later, the door to the private room opened again, and a white-clothed youth walked in. Upon seeing Xu Yi, a look of surprise flashed across his face. "Isn't this Lord Xu? Old Jiang, the colleague you mentioned—is he Lord Xu?"
Jiang Churan asked in surprise, "Brother Xi, do you know Brother Xu?"
The white-clothed youth smiled. "Know him? Lord Xu was