The unremarkable-looking middle-aged man had been so humble and respectful when he went to see Tong Jiangnan earlier that he might as well have pressed his head to the ground and clung to his leg, calling him "Dad."
But when Tong Jiangnan showed up here in his current state, the man's attitude changed completely, as if he'd undergone a Sichuan opera face change.
Tong Jiangnan was an exceptionally perceptive man, so he naturally sensed the change in the man's attitude.
Tong Jiangnan remained composed. "Old Guang, the situation's changed somewhat. I need you to..."
The unremarkable-looking middle-aged man rudely cut him off. "Earlier, my lord warned me that if I exposed myself and alerted the enemy, I shouldn't expect you to come save me. So afterward, I thought it over and decided my lord was absolutely right. That's why I've stayed put. It seems my caution was justified."
The unremarkable-looking middle-aged man didn't continue, but his implication was clear enough.
I didn't alert the enemy. You, Lord Tong, are the one who always acts so inscrutable and high-and-mighty. So how come you're the one who alerted them?
How did that happen?
The unremarkable-looking middle-aged man wasn't exactly gloating, but there was a touch of sarcasm in his words.
Clearly, his humble and respectful manner earlier didn't mean he was as obedient and submissive as he seemed. Tong Jiangnan had scolded and warned him repeatedly, and he hadn't taken it well.
Now that Tong Jiangnan was in trouble, the unremarkable-looking middle-aged man might not be kicking him while he was down, but there was no way his tone would be pleasant.
It wasn't that he was narrow-minded and deliberately being difficult. Seeing Tong Jiangnan in this state had made him start thinking for himself.
At first, he'd hoped to rely on