Captain Xie had only just realized what Secretary Lu was up to.
He was equally infuriated—these damned bureaucrats, treating their lives as if they meant nothing.
But just like he had said, he was the highest-ranking official present, so they had no choice but to follow his orders.
"Two hours!" Hu Yaodong declared, "If the explosives can't be found within two hours, everyone must immediately evacuate!"
"Hu Yaodong!" Secretary Lu narrowed his eyes, "You have no say here!"
Undaunted, Hu Yaodong repeated, "Captain Xie, issue the order immediately. Two hours from now, whether the bomb has been found or not, evacuate everyone!"
"Hu Yaodong, you are now relieved of your duties! Director Qin, get him out of here for me!"
"No need to throw me out. I've got long legs and can walk out on my own!"
Hu Yaodong took off his hat, threw it at his feet, and turned to leave.
Mayor Jiang, Zheng Bihui, and Wu Qiangwei had similarly grim expressions on their faces.
