Everyone present was not a fool; a fool could not have made it to this point. At the same token, the last shred of luck in their hearts was completely eliminated. With the Secretary and the Mayor in agreement, it was clear that a unified understanding and opinion had been established. To continue to oppose this point would not only invite their wrath, but would likely also draw the ire of the deputy Party Secretary.
At this juncture, Yao HeKun stopped speaking. He also stopped discussing the matter of disciplinary action. Mayor Nie's words had been very clear. The person in charge would take responsibility. Although it stemmed from a district issue, if they continued to merely pretend, it might inevitably incur punishment for themselves, a loss outweighing the gains.
The heads of the various city bureaus unanimously kept silent, not speaking until the meeting adjourned. After Tian Xujian and Nie Zhenbang left the conference room, the others finally stood up.
