Mayor Zhao's heart sank.
Don't let anything happen, Cheng Wen!
What was wrong with these people? If he was here, say he was here. If he wasn't, say he wasn't. Why were they hemming and hawing over something like this!?
What the hell was Lu Chengwen up to!?
He had to take a stance. He couldn't shrink back, so he said sternly, "When reporting to the Superior Leader, you must tell the truth. Factory Director, is he here or not?"
"Uh... he's here."
"Where is he?"
"He's... in the chairman's lounge."
"Call him over."
"No!"
The Deputy Director immediately stopped him. He felt this was an opportunity. Call him over? That would mean communicating with him, and they would have to return the confiscated phones so they could make calls. Lu Chengwen would have time to prepare.
They were being so evasive. There had to be something wrong with Lu Chengwen right now!
I need to head over there myself!
The Deputy Director said, "Why don't we... go pay him a visit?"
Mayor Zhao had no reason to stop him, but he was genuinely uneasy as well and did not state his position for the moment.
The moment Secretary Wu saw the situation, he did not hesitate for even a second. He immediately smiled and said, "CEO Lu doesn't usually come back to the pharmaceutical factory, but he really happens to be here today! The leaders must be tired too. Let's head to the lounge area and get something to eat. I also heard that the Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory's cafeteria serves food to a very high standard. Let's let Lu Chengwen treat us to a meal today. Hahaha! Have him come to the cafeteria and personally pay his respects to you."
"No!" The Deputy Director waved a hand. "I would