"What's going on? Has something happened?" Just then, President Qiao's voice sounded at the right time. President Qiao wasn't a fool; the motorcade had stopped, and for quite a long time, which certainly indicated a problem.
Nie Zhenbang was also considering and hesitating at this moment. After pondering for a while, he decided to tell the truth. The kneeling protest by the public couldn't be concealed. Such a sudden occurrence couldn't possibly be hidden, and moreover, President Qiao wasn't someone who could easily be fooled. To hide it would only make things worse.
Immediately, he looked up and said, "Leader, up ahead, there are people kneeling by the side of the road, blocking the motorcade. As for the specifics, we're not quite sure yet."
"A kneeling protest?" President Qiao repeated, already standing up. Without any second thoughts, he said at once, "Let's go down and see."