Officials speak in halves, leaving the other half unsaid.
As for what the ultimate interpretation would be, that left a great deal of room for imagination.
Zhu Hanmin seemed to decipher a certain implication from Chen Fang's words.
Tentatively, he asked, "Secretary General Chen, does this mean you plan not to thoroughly investigate the Starlight Night Market?"
Chen Fang gave a slight smile.
He said, "Secretary Zhu, you are the top leader of Wulan City; decisions big and small in Wulan City require your approval, including those concerning the Starlight Night Market. However, admitting to faults is necessary, and I believe Secretary Zhu agrees with this."
The message became even clearer.
Chen Fang had no intention of directly confronting Zhu Hanmin over the Starlight Night Market.
However, Zhu Hanmin must ensure someone from the Starlight Night Market takes the blame, and the market must no longer be used as a tool for profit—it must undergo reforms.
If that was the case,
