Tang Li paid no mind to what others thought and casually added, "If any of the leaders in charge want to go soon, we can travel together."
For a moment, the conference room fell silent—and awkward.
At a time like this, the risks along the way and the awkward location of the Great District Center had become secondary concerns. What truly left people at a loss was the itinerary after arriving at the Great District Center.
It was actually easier to coordinate if a leader in charge of a specific area went to the Great District Center rather than the principal person in charge. They would only need to find the corresponding department. Even if they could not meet a senior leader and only met with mid-level staff, it would not be embarrassing. There was plenty of room to maneuver.
But if the principal person in charge went personally, it would be somewhat awkward if he only met with mid-level staff.
Even if their ranks were the same, their respective responsibilities could not fully overlap. It would still feel like missing the point.
If someone accompanied Tang Li this time, that person would need to put considerable thought into the itinerary. Ideally, they would help Tang Li meet a senior executive at the deputy director level of the Great District Center—an immense amount of pressure. It would thoroughly test their standing over there, and the favors they would have to call in were painful to part with.
As everyone exchanged looks, Deputy Director Mei Zhu, seated first below Tang Li, raised his hand.
His hair was gray, and he was rather thin. He looked older than his actual age. Sitting there, he was always rubbing the large bags beneath his eyes, revealing streaks of red in them. He looked as