Seeing that the chairman had indeed lost all his imposing presence, just as Water Lord had said, Huai Yi finally relaxed. Grinning viciously, he wiped the blood from his sword and sneered at the chairman. "No trouble at all. Not a bit. I'm just doing the people a favor today!"
The chairman gave a bitter smile and shook his head. "You didn't say that yesterday. If I'd known, I should've agreed to your plea and let you join the Night Watch."
At that, Huai Yi immediately panicked. He waved his sword at the chairman, shaking with anger. "You bastard! You're slandering me! If you're going to die, don't drag innocent people down with you! I warn you, Huai Yi and you are mortal enemies! We'll never share the same sky!"
Wang Qi, who had been looking grave, suddenly laughed. He turned to Huai Yi with feigned puzzlement. "Why are you getting so worked up?"
"Huh? Am I worked up? Don't be ridiculous. I'm not worked up at all." Huai Yi loudly defended himself, as if that could clear him of suspicion.
Afraid the chairman might reveal more of his dirty secrets, Huai Yi couldn't help stepping forward. He was going to silence him for good, but the chairman seemed to have anticipated this. He raised a hand to stop him. "Wait. I'm already as good as dead. Can you let me say a few words?"
"No!" Huai Yi panicked.
The chairman waved a hand. "Don't worry. It has nothing to do with you."
Huai Yi said, "Oh. Go ahead, then."
The next second, Fatty Yao Shunyu looked at Huai Yi strangely, wondering just how much information the kid had leaked behind their backs. Maybe he'd even told them what flavor of instant noodles he liked.
Under the scrutiny of Fatty