One man's power can overcome myriad tricks.
Seeing the response from Zhong Jiayuan, Tang Fei knew he had managed to persuade him with reason and move him with emotion. With a modest expression, he said, "Brother Zhong, you know I'm a stranger in the Monitoring Bureau, and the only person I know is you... I must ask for your help this time, no matter what."
When asking someone to do a job, it doesn't hurt to show a little humility.
"Hmm," Zhong Jiayuan was quite satisfied with Tang Fei's attitude, although the style of first making a mistake and then expecting oneself to clean up was infuriating, "I've said before, since you're here, let's discuss whatever matters arise... Have you got the second team under control?"
"There are no objections on the surface, but who knows what's going on behind the scenes..."
"Didn't you promote a deputy team leader?"
"Yes, his name is Shen Yan," Tang Fei said.