As Xia Xibei put away her things, the gang felt a glimmer of hope.
"Can we… Go now?"
"Yes, you may," Xia Xibei replied with a faint smile. "However, you do know what the consequences will be if anything happens, right?"
"Of course, of course! We all know!" they nodded vigorously.
They were all too aware of the potential consequences if they were to speak out.
They would be done for.
Who would dare to take that risk? Everyone would keep their mouth shut tight!
They were more worried that Xia Xibei might reveal the truth.
If that happened, they would truly be finished.
Not only would their careers be ruined, but they could also end up in jail!
They weren't idiots, so why would they willingly walk into their own demise?
"Very well then, you may go," Xia Xibei waved her hand. "But if I find out that you're up to no good, you'll be sorry."
"No, no, we won't! Absolutely not!"
