A lot can be inferred from a single meal.
Firstly, Huang Haisheng and his group have ample funds; in other words, they are wealthy.
Having money is extremely important. When the FBI was at its peak with sufficient funding, the establishment of the CIA led to a diversion of funds to the CIA, causing the decline of the FBI. Now, the United States allocates more funding to the Department of Homeland Security, so although the CIA is still operating normally, it lacks its previous arrogance and omnipotence.
As for Military Intelligence Sixth Department, there's even less need to mention. Previously, they were formidable as they had ample funding, which meant they could undertake more tasks. But now, most of the UK's funds have been allocated to the Five permanent, leaving the Sixth Department in a dire situation.
If Military Intelligence Sixth Department had even half of its previous glory, they certainly wouldn't be so eager to please Gao Yi.
