Qi Tongwei knew this must have been Ye Weimin’s idea. That, however, was not important; what mattered was whether the justification held water and if it would invite gossip from outsiders.
Once Cheng Du finished his inquiries and confirmed that this was all done to ensure the safety of the research personnel, Qi Tongwei gave a nod of approval.
"High-level research personnel are the nation's wealth. We cannot be too careful in protecting them... Tell Ye Weimin to ensure safety, but make sure it does not interfere with the daily lives of the local residents."
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