Allen tried to keep the powder in his mouth and spit it out after Xu Hao left, but as soon as Xu Hao raised the teacup, Allen realized his plan was doomed to fail. Xu Hao had anticipated his thoughts and made a countermeasure, and this cup of water was meant to force him to swallow!
He could hold a mouthful of powder without swallowing, but when a large amount of water was poured into his mouth, he had no choice but to swallow.
Seeing that Allen wanted to cough and try to cough the powder out, Xu Hao swiftly sealed the acupressure points on his mouth, then slapped his face. Unable to hold back any longer, Allen swallowed all the powder mixed with the lukewarm water.
To everyone watching, this scene was a stark warning to anyone harboring ulterior motives, and they no longer dared to entertain any ill thoughts or voice them.
Xu Hao didn't pay them any more attention but casually ordered Director Zhou, "Let's all go to the restaurant."
