He found it very hard to make such a decision; he lacked the courage to face that bullet!
Perhaps this was the gap between him and the Mayor.
In the evening, the Dock Management Company's board announced the temporary suspension of the Dock Manager's position and awaited subsequent processing, but there was no follow-up.
They constantly called for everyone to maintain a peaceful mood and prepare for negotiations with the company.
It seemed like they were actively pushing forward, but in reality, no substantial changes had been made.
Perhaps the Manager himself had figured something out; he had run to the board, seeking an audience with the Chairman, but it was said that he got beaten up and then thrown out.
For several days, the city maintained a chaotic yet stable state; the chaos referred to its current mess.
Citizens of the city had seen street attacks more than once, and they had heard explosions more than once.