The crowd only spoke when Director He said this, “Director He, I think we should continue to request support from Huicheng and Yuncheng. Otherwise, if Jiangcheng falls, they will fall with us.”

“Yes, that’s right. There are so many people in Jiangcheng. If their living souls are swallowed in the future, the consequences will be terrible. I don’t know how many powerful ghost spirits will be cultivated.”

When these words landed, the expressions of the crowd immediately darkened, becoming extremely grim.

After waiting for a while, someone finally said, “I think it would be better to transfer some of the people to Jiangcheng and Yuncheng.”

This suggestion was supported by some.

However, Director He was not in a hurry to express his position. He stared at Yuan Munye for a while, and then said to Yuan Munye, “Deputy Director Yuan, what do you think about this matter?”

“I don’t think we should transfer some of the people away. This will cause chaos. We should only make this decision as a last resort. What’s more, there are still tens of thousands of people on the periphery. If the people inside leave, what will the people defending on the outside think?”

Yuan Munye expressed his opposition.

Unexpectedly, at this time, a middle-aged man suddenly stood up and said, “Deputy Director Yuan, those people outside are refugees. We are already giving them a chance to live by taking them in. As for any accidents that happen, we can’t control them.”

These words made Yuan Munye feel unhappy, and he immediately retorted, “You take them in? What have you done to help with this matter? What are you babbling about here?”

Yuan Munye was not polite at all.

The man’s expression immediately became unsightly after hearing Yuan Munye’s words.

At this time, Yuan Munye also received a reminder of negative emotional value: “Negative emotional value from Xie Jun +299…”

The middle-aged man was called Xie Jun. Yuan Munye glanced at him and continued, “Everyone has a life, don’t treat yours as more precious, understand?”

“Negative emotional value from Xie Jun +299…”

His face became very ugly.

He quickly said, “Deputy Director Yuan, it’s not up to you, a deputy director, to point fingers at me. Lao Chen, manage your people.”

Director Chen listened to these words and said with a smile, “Lao Xie, I’m really sorry, but I think Munye is right. The lives of the people inside Jiangcheng are lives, but aren’t the lives of the people outside also lives?”

Xie Jun was immediately furious. He gave the people around him a look.

The people around him quickly understood what he meant and began to stand up and support him, saying, “Lao Chen, you’re wrong. It’s true that everyone has a life, but they weren’t originally from Jiangcheng. If we follow your logic, if Jiangcheng encounters difficulties now, shouldn’t other places help us with everything they have, instead of us asking for support?”

“Director Chen, and Deputy Director Yuan, aren’t you too high-minded? Do you really think you can save everyone?”

Xie Jun’s expression softened a little when he heard more voices supporting him.

He was about to speak when suddenly a clear and cold voice rang out, “I think Deputy Director Yuan is right. Since they have come to my Jiangcheng, and my Jiangcheng has accepted them, then they are now a part of our Jiangcheng, and we should treat them equally.”

The person who said this was none other than Jiang Lan.

Jiang Lan’s words carried considerable weight.

Of course, more importantly, the power behind Jiang Lan. Jiang Lan’s family power is very strong in the provincial capital. Throughout the province, Jiang Lan’s family’s words also carry a lot of weight.

After Jiang Lan finished speaking, many people quickly stood up to support her.

Xie Jun didn’t dare to speak, and the people who supported Xie Jun didn’t dare to speak at this time either.

The place immediately became quiet again.

Director He saw this situation and said, “In that case, we will actively defend. In addition, I will discuss with other places and ask for some reinforcements.”

The meeting ended like this.

When they came out, Director Chen also said to Yuan Munye, “Munye, we have offended someone this time.”

“Director Chen, I’m sorry for dragging you into this.”

Yuan Munye said lightly.

Who knew that Director Chen didn’t take Yuan Munye’s words seriously and said, “It’s okay, Munye, we are in the same institute. If we are in front of outsiders, I won’t support you, who will?”

After speaking, Director Chen suddenly felt that something was wrong, so he immediately said, “No, Secretary Jiang also supports you.”

When these words landed, Director Chen suddenly smiled.

His smile felt a little strange, so Yuan Munye couldn’t help but ask, “Director, what are you laughing at?”

“I’m not laughing at anything, I just suddenly remembered something. During the time you were missing, Secretary Jiang was very concerned about you. She came to me several times to ask if you had returned.”

As he spoke, Director Chen laughed even harder.

Just as Director Chen was laughing, a voice suddenly sounded behind him, “Director Chen, Deputy Director Yuan, you are laughing so happily, is there anything good you can share?”

Director Chen was caught off guard by this voice and coughed several times as if he had choked on his saliva before he recovered.

“No, nothing. I just told Deputy Director Yuan a joke, a joke.”

Deputy Director Yuan explained awkwardly.

“What joke? I want to hear it too. Director Chen, tell me.”

Director Chen obviously didn’t want to talk about this, so he immediately said, “Let Munye tell you, I have something to do, so I’ll leave first.”

Director Chen found an excuse and left Yuan Munye here. Yuan Munye was speechless, looked at Jiang Lan, and then said, “Actually, there’s no joke, he’s lying to you. If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave first.”

Seeing that Yuan Munye was about to leave, Jiang Lan quickly caught up with Yuan Munye and said, “Why are you leaving? What’s the rush? I have something I want to talk to you about alone.”

Jiang Lan stared at Yuan Munye, with many doubts in her heart.

“What do you want to ask? Ask quickly.”

Yuan Munye said.

“I don’t have much to ask. I just want to know, where have you been during this time?”

Jiang Lan looked at Yuan Munye with some suspicion.

Yuan Munye was stunned for a few seconds, and then said, “Where did I go? Where can I go? Didn’t I go to scout for information?”

“You stayed with the ghost spirits for so long? Half a month?”

Jiang Lan’s eyes were full of suspicion. She now believed even more that Yuan Munye might really have Yin energy on his body, or that there might be some special relationship between Yuan Munye and the ghost spirits.