Morgan was saying everything not to praise Gao Yang, but because he wanted Simon to hear it.
He wasn't worried about a conflict between Gao Yang and Simon, but Morgan definitely did not want Simon to harbor any resentment because of his decision. So, despite not needing to explain anything originally, he detailed the reasons for his choice in front of Gao Yang and Simon.
The relationship between Gao Yang and Simon had always been good. Both of them had moments where they saved each other. Gao Yang even learned from Simon the skill of continuous, uninterrupted firing when using a ******, which had proven very useful in Gao Yang's various indoor battles with a ******.
Their friendship was deep, but even the deepest friendship could fade in the face of certain interests. Perhaps they would not turn against each other, but it's likely there would be some resentment. Morgan wanted to avoid this situation.
