Jian Ye placed her hand on the booklet: "Can't we just not get involved with these forces?"
Xiao Yi looked at the steam rising from the pot: "Sure, as long as you're strong enough, no one can force you."
Jian Ye sighed: "You can't escape conflict anywhere. Don't the higher-ups care about these things in the safe zone? If the people below become too powerful, the higher-ups will be wary of them."
Xiao Yi glanced at Jian Ye: "The higher-ups aren't afraid of these people's power, but they won't act like a wet nurse, trying to judge and mediate every matter for you."
Jian Ye noted these words down, but he hadn't fully grasped their meaning yet. He would wait until he got back to discuss them with his father-in-law and explore their deeper implications.
The soup in the hot pot boiled, and Jian Ye called Xiao Yi to start eating. He noticed that Xiao Yi was still eating with his right hand, but at the same time, his left hand seemed to be much more dexterous than before.
After they had eaten enough, Jian Ye knew that Xiao Yi was pressed for time, so she didn't linger and told him about the conflict between her family and her neighbor, hoping to get some advice from Xiao Yi.
After hearing his explanation, Xiao Yi pondered for only a second before saying, "It's not appropriate for me to get involved in this matter. As far as I know, although the Li family base has a tougher style, they've always believed in 'I won't offend others unless they offend me.' Since you're weaker, I think the best solution is to bow your head when necessary. You should know that there are many people and many things that can't be reasoned with; they require strength."
Jian Ye gave a bitter smile: "I was confused this time. I was wrong from the very beginning."
Xiao Yi didn't respond. He and Jian Ye had some feelings for each other, but he had already given her all the help he could. The rest was up to her to decide. He wouldn't get too involved in other matters.
Jian Ye understood Xiao Yi's meaning. He knew that Xiao Yi had already given him enough face: "Okay, I understand. I will go over to apologize in person tomorrow. I hope to resolve this matter as soon as possible."
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