The speed with which the news spread far surpassed what Li Wanhao and the others had imagined.
After Wu Yue, the captain of the armed unit, informed District Chief Li Wanhao that the water plant had been devoured by a swarm of rats, the two swiftly reached an agreement and decided to keep this information under wraps for the time being.
They were acutely aware that once the news leaked, the entire Wanhao District would fall into uncontrollable panic.
"This matter must not be leaked," Li Wanhao said in a firm tone, "We need time to repair the water plant and ensure the water supply remains unaffected."
Wu Yue nodded and added, "Everyone in the armed unit has been ordered not to discuss what happened during this operation with outsiders."