Hearing Guan Xiao's analysis, Qiu Tu let out a sardonic laugh, then picked up the water cup on the table, lowered his head and took a sip, commenting, "I never imagined things would develop like this."
After finishing the water, Qiu Tu put the cup back on the table and asked, "So what now? What's the situation?"
Guan Xiao replied seriously, "As of now... the situation is under control, but it's far from optimistic."
"Commissioner Jiang has already made an emergency appearance, assuring the public that the whole thing is nothing but baseless rumors."
"He blamed the anti-government forces for maliciously spreading lies, and promised that relief grain and supplies would be distributed on schedule."
"Seeing him, the public has exercised some restraint—for now, things haven't gotten worse."
"But... because the incident where Commissioner Jiang tried to threaten you by withholding relief grain got exposed, the public's trust in him is rather low."
