Zhang Ruochan waved a hand, stopping the Wood Clone from speaking. With an imposing expression, she made the final decision without giving the Wood Clone the slightest chance to explain.
The Wood Clone slapped his forehead, speechless.
Forget it, forget it. It was resolved anyway. Nothing else mattered anymore!
"Hehe..."
Seeing this, Huangfu Long chuckled and repeatedly waggled his eyebrows at the helpless Wood Clone.
"What the hell are you laughing at? You're not getting any younger, yet you still don't know to find yourself a wife. Don't tell me you really want to learn from this old fellow and spend your whole life alone."
"Uh??"
Huangfu Long's smile immediately froze, and a trace of helplessness flashed through his eyes.
Served him right. Why did he have to laugh? Now he had drawn the fire onto himself.
As for Old Chen, who had been used as an example, a look of speechlessness also flashed through his eyes. He had done nothing and somehow gotten caught in the crossfire.
"Shouldn't we discuss business now?"
Old Chen gestured toward the bewildered Carl Jones beside them and spoke helplessly.
"Forget it. I can't be bothered talking about you lot, every last one of you!"
Zhang Ruochan shot Huangfu Long and Old Chen a disdainful glance, then turned to the Wood Clone, her expression becoming curious.
"By the way, Xiaoyu, what's going on here? And why did District Chief Carl have the time to come over as well?"
"You should let District Chief Carl explain that to you, Elder Zhang. He happens to have something to tell you."
The Wood Clone shrugged and lightly pointed at Carl Jones.
"Oh? District Chief Carl, please, go ahead. What is it?"
Zhang Ruochan immediately turned toward Carl Jones, a faint hint of confusion on her aged