The minor commotion caused by the arrival of the little beggar and the subsequent embarrassment that spread through the room had everyone pondering the beggar's words. The more they mulled over them, the more intriguing they found the situation.
Yu Zhen acutely sensed the gaze of the audience, filled with cryptic meanings, and the atmosphere in the room, which was a mix of embarrassment and anger. With a flick of his sleeve, he said loudly, "That's nothing but groundless talk! Who knows where that little rascal came from and under whose orders, to slander me so."
Boss Zhang stood up and said, "Craftmaster Yu, don't be annoyed. I'm afraid there might be some misunderstanding. It makes no sense for an unknown nobody to provoke you for no reason, calling out a challenge. Isn't that just asking for trouble?"
Taken for detailed consideration, the remark carried an underlying implication. Why would a nobody come after you? Could it be that you provoked them first?
