Lin Jianghong felt anger in his heart; this Ao Jiuni was truly cunning, shirking all responsibility and pushing it onto him as a scapegoat.
The key was Ao Jiuni's demeanor, clearly indicating a great fear of Gao Xuan. If he had known earlier, his attitude should have been softer just now.
But having said all that, there was no taking it back.
Lin Jianghong could only emphasize to Gao Xuan: "I am only mediating this matter out of consideration for our colleagues. If you are unwilling, just treat it as my meddling."
Gao Xuan said, "I will have to think about this matter. We'll discuss it during the Dharma Assembly."
He added, "I still have lessons to attend to, so I must not keep you two any longer."
Gao Xuan said to Ripples, "Ripples, please see the guests out."
Ripples disdained Lin Jianghong and Ao Jiuni, especially Lin Jianghong, who was so rude as to demand apologies from the master, it was simply intolerable.
