Director Qi brought quite a few people this time, four robust young men and a female assistant in her early thirties.
The Forestry Bureau was represented by Director Zhang Baishu from the city bureau, accompanied by five people: a driver, an office director, a Vice Director Wang, a director, and a technician.
Together, both groups totaled twelve people, making for a rather large contingent.
However, upon their arrival, Li Shishi and others stated that the personnel from the Forestry Bureau could enter, but from Shengshi, only Director Qi and the female assistant were allowed.
Director Qi expressed strong dissatisfaction, "Isn't this discriminatory treatment?"
The robust young men accompanying him were undoubtedly there to prevent any sudden incidents. This wasn't because he was particularly fearful for his life, but being in Zhengyang, it would be quite embarrassing if he were injured in an unexpected incident.