Gryzlov and Zhirinov's concerns were understandable to Wang Ye.
After all, Duma deputies were supposed to represent public opinion and enjoy the people's support.
Yet now, they were being blockaded at the entrance by over a thousand protesters...
It would look terrible once it hit the news!
Especially for veteran deputies like Gryzlov and Zhirinov, it would be utterly humiliating.
Even though this demonstration was not directed at the two of them, but at Mikhail, they could still empathize with him.
That was why they had hurried over to Wang Ye, hoping to discuss a way to bring this march and demonstration to an end as quickly as possible. They absolutely could not let things blow up.
Wang Ye smiled and invited them to sit. Only after Nova brought over steaming cups of coffee did he speak unhurriedly.
"I just took a look. The protesters have already arrived downstairs, and all the necessary permits have been approved. There's nothing we can do to stop them now.
"Besides, since these people have issues with me and want to voice their protest, let them voice it.
"I'll go down and meet them later. We can talk face-to-face. Whatever problems they have, we can discuss them.
"I think that's a good way to resolve this too, so..."
Before he could finish, Zhirinov nervously cut him off.
"You're going down there to talk to them in person?
"Misha, you must be careful. Don't let anything happen!
"You can never be too cautious in situations like this. There have been bloody lessons before!
"If something really happens, it'll be too late for regrets."
Gryzlov nodded as well. "Exactly. Those people came specifically for you. I think you'd better not show yourself. If communication fails and tensions escalate, the situation at the scene will be