Seeing that he was really willing to stand up, Sheng Yi roughly understood why, gave a cold sneer, and said nothing.

Most people present knew the truth, but since the other party had already admitted it, and there were leaders from outside present, they had no choice but to accept it.

Yuan Yue glanced at Zhang Wendong, then at Zhou Jin, before reaching out and patting Sheng Yi on the shoulder, giving him a look.

Sheng Yi clearly understood that Yuan Yue meant that if he wanted to reveal the truth, then he should go ahead and do so.

But he still shook his head slightly. Yuan Yue and Zhang Wendong had been rivals for their entire lives, but they had a mutual respect for each other in ways they didn't say.

Moreover, in any case, the punishment given to Zhang Chunyan will not be too severe.

Therefore, it's not worth offending Zhang Wendong even more thoroughly over such a small matter.

"Okay, I'm willing to accept your apology, but I need Comrade Zhang Chunyan to also write me an apology letter."

Sheng Yi's words were not a suggestion, but a demand, which everyone present could hear, including Zhang Wendong.

He was about to change his expression when another leader spoke up first.

"I think it's fine. No matter the reason, Comrade Zhang did touch Comrade Sheng Yi's things, so a public apology is appropriate. Don't you all agree?"

Although the specific reasons are unclear, it is obvious to anyone with eyes to see that there is more to the story. A leader would certainly not lack this ability to discern.

However, Sheng Yi is the aggrieved party.

Then, Qi Jingming and Yuan Yue chimed in.

"Yes, yes, that's only right."

"Yes, also, we can't forget to return other people's things. If they can't be found, then we should compensate them with money or other items. There's no rule that says someone has to share what they took home with their colleagues. We absolutely cannot encourage this kind of behavior!"

Qi Jingming glanced at Zhang Wendong before nodding in reply:

"Yes, this is my dereliction of duty. I will rectify it immediately and make sure that this kind of trend does not become the norm."

After Qi Jingming finished speaking, the leader who had spoken earlier reached out his hand.

"Hey~ How can we blame you? You manage so many people, and you don't live and eat with them all the time, so it's inevitable that you'll make mistakes. We didn't say it was your dereliction of duty!"

"Yes, Ah Ming, don't cry after we leave, okay? We didn't scold you!"

After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.

Only then did the people around realize that these two leaders of unknown identity were actually so familiar with their own dean? And judging from their tone, they were at least half an elder?

This realization startled Zhang Wendong.

Because if someone has such a status, there are very few people in this military region who fit the bill.

Fortunately, he didn't interrupt rashly and use his power to intimidate others, otherwise, his future would probably be over.

When he came to his senses again, he noticed that fine beads of sweat had appeared on both sides of his forehead. He didn't even dare to raise his hand to wipe them away.

Only after Zhang Chunyan apologized in person, agreed to write an apology letter, returned all of Sheng Yi's belongings that could be recovered, and made up the price difference, did the two leaders leave the hospital under everyone's watchful eyes.

After they left, Sheng Yi glanced at Zhang Wendong and Zhang Chunyan with a complicated expression, picked up his things, and followed Yuan Yue away.

When they arrived at the office, Yuan Yue looked at him and sighed helplessly.