As soon as Deputy Director Yang heard that Ye Tian intended to leave, he tightened his hold on Ye Tian's hand, his square face no longer exuded authority as he smiled and said: "Young Brother Ye, don't be in a hurry. This matter has already caught the attention of the East River media. So, to thank you for eliminating harm for the people, I've set up a banquet at noon. I intend to have you make an appearance in front of the media, first to explain the situation to them, and second to let the entire population of Dongyang City know the true circumstances of this incident."
Ye Tian replied with a refusal: "Deputy Director Yang, let's forget about it. I am just a grass-roots level person; facing the media with their long spears and short cannons, I can't even speak clearly. If I fail to make myself understood, it will be troublesome. I better leave early."
Ye Tian did not intend to wade into these muddy waters and preferred to take care of his urgent tasks as soon as possible.
