What they cared about were the headlines on the large banners, the literal meaning of the words.
Gong Heng's methods were harsh, which made Jin Yuan increasingly feel he couldn't control him. He had originally intended to simply accept his resignation. But Gong Heng's reputation in B City was too great, and this matter had become too big. If he were to accept the resignation now, it would point all the blame at him.
Moreover, Gong Heng had presented him with a conundrum.
The video of Mu Mian being taken hostage was shot from a distance where only a few silhouettes could be seen, their contours and appearances entirely indistinguishable. However, he could naturally recognize his own daughter's figure. He could guarantee that the moment he accepted the resignation, a clear version of the video would leak out. By then, Jin Ruomei wouldn't be able to escape involvement, and it would look like the Jin Family was backstabbing Gong Heng out of spite.
