The seven senior officials made no move at all, just kept their eyes fixed on Qiu Tu.
Only after Qiu Tu finished reading the documents in his hand and set them down did several high-level figures stiffen internally, hastily sitting even more upright.
Qiu Tu glanced at the time, then feigned surprise and said, "It's already 13:13?"
After saying this, Qiu Tu shot a deliberately reproachful look at Chen Feng and scolded, "Secretary Chen. Why didn't you remind me?"
On hearing Qiu Tu's words, Chen Feng quickly stood up and bowed in apology, "Sorry, Director. That was my mistake."
Everyone present was shrewd; who didn't realize that Qiu Tu was intentionally admonishing the group and probing for dissidents?
So the old fox, Shi Youxin, hurriedly responded with a cheerful smile, "Director, please don't be upset. We actually noticed the time too, but since no one was in a rush and you were reading an important document, we didn't want to disturb you."
