The opening meeting, originally warm and highly anticipated, ended abruptly in less than an hour and a half.
When the attendees gradually left, everyone seemed unusually stiff, their expressions grave, showing none of the liveliness and anticipation at the start of the meeting.
Some couldn't conceal their disappointment, shaking their heads and sighing softly, clearly dissatisfied with the meeting's results and process.
Director Hou and Jiang An seemed oblivious to the low-pressure atmosphere around them.
Soon, the group headed straight to the parking lot—they were to proceed with Mr. Chen to conduct an on-site investigation at the scene of the incident.
Once inside the black business car, Director Hou sighed lightly, a slightly sarcastic smile tugging at his lips, and said, "Mr. Jiang, today we really 'took a risk', didn't we?"
Jiang An smiled slightly at these words and responded, "Yes, Director Hou."
