Ever since he shut down those factories, Nie Zhenbang had been prepared for consequences. However, he hadn't expected the higher-ups to react this quickly. On the other end of the phone, Shen Yanshuo said solemnly, "Mayor Nie, this is a huge matter. Why didn't you report to the Provincial Committee beforehand? You've even caused a diplomatic dispute, an international incident. Have you lost sight of your organization and your superiors?"
Although the State Council had taken over the matter, that didn't stop Shen Yanshuo from reproaching Nie Zhenbang. Nie had caused such an uproar just months after his arrival in Jiangbei. Shen felt it was necessary to reprimand him now before something else could happen in the future.
