Political Commissioner Zhong seemed to be dangling him intentionally, refusing to clarify his words.
County Magistrate Hou frowned, staring at the report over and over again. Ultimately, with a resigned smile, he said, "Political Commissioner Zhong, why don't you make things clearer?"
Political Commissioner Zhong didn't answer but instead asked, "This case, has Dujiang County opened an investigation?"
"Director Yao," County Magistrate Hou said, "you answer."
Director Yao said, "We've already filed the case and investigated."
"What was the investigation like, and what were the results?" asked Political Commissioner Zhong.
Director Yao explained, "The details of the case are very clear. There were some social figures who had conflicts with the factory owner. As for the fire, it was caused by a cigarette butt, not deliberate arson."
