The detection range of the radar was extensive, and movements on the sea were slow, so Gao Yang and his team could only sit tight on the speedboat, waiting for someone to arrive.
Whether it was reinforcements or the enemy who arrived first made a big difference, but things had come to this point. Gao Yang said they had to take the opportunity to teach the British a lesson, fight if they must. It wasn't just about old grudges—it was a battle for interests.
Gao's company was competing for market share, and the British wanted to maintain their monopoly. A clash was inevitable, so Gao had to adopt a tough stance to counter the British provocations, or else future troubles would only increase.
It was better to fight sooner rather than later, and better to fight a bigger battle than a smaller one. The goal was to subdue and frighten the British in one go, making sure they wouldn't dare to provoke or cause trouble again.