Several officials, who once thought they had a chance to climb higher, left with their heads down, filled with confusion. How could Mayor Ye suddenly change direction and support Meng Hai?
Everyone looked towards Hao Jiandong, the only one who had spoken with Mayor Ye on the phone, their eyes brimming with confusion.
"How would I know what happened? But from Mayor Ye's tone, it seemed like he too was pressed by someone else and had no choice but to stand on County Chief Meng's side," said Hao Jiandong.
Hao Jiandong felt helpless, his heart as dead as ashes. He had been the most active just moments before and was sure to suffer the worst.
Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts skipped a beat, all believing that there must be someone backing Meng Hai, someone with an even higher status than Mayor Ye, capable of firmly pressing down on him.
