Ever since his visit to Chao Po-tao on the day of the demonstration he had been very careful not to involve himself in their controversy, but he was always ready to play the peacemaker should a suitable opportunity present itself.

• 自从“五卅”那天以后，他很小心地不敢再把自己牵进了吴荪甫他们的纠纷，可是看见机会凑巧时，他总打算做和事老；