Weng Weijun's son, Weng Zhenhua, was involved in a street race.

No matter how wildly rumors spread online, falsehoods can never be made true, and truths will eventually come to light. The shocking Hangzhou "May 7" traffic accident occurred several days ago, yet the facts remain elusive. What was the truth behind this originally not-so-complicated traffic accident? Was the speed of the vehicle involved in the collision really 70 km/h as claimed by the police? Why was the driver allowed to go home and use the internet that night after being released from mandatory measures? The driver had three previous instances of speeding, one of which in December last year reached 210 kilometers per hour in a zone limited to 120 kilometers per hour, far exceeding the 50% limit. According to the law, the driver's license should have been revoked long ago. Who is covering up for the driver's actions? Is there truly a "Uncle Bi" protecting the driver?

Under the current circumstances, uncovering the truth or exposing the "Uncle Bi" behind the scenes would be much more effective than the government hastily trying to dispel rumors. "Rumors are stopped by the truth." In fact, as long as during the subsequent case handling, the government and judicial authorities can act without favoritism and uphold justice according to the law, allowing the deceased peace and ensuring that justice prevails, it would sufficiently prove whether the city leader is related to someone.

The hasty release of debunking messages by the local government press office to the media reveals the local government's awkward situation. How do some "rumors" originate? Of course, there are elements of hearsay, but "where there's smoke, there's fire" holds roughly true. If this incident hadn't left too much room for public speculation and doubt, how could rumors about the driver's companion, Weng Zhenhua, having familial ties with Hangzhou's leadership have surfaced?

There is no evidence yet indicating whether the Hangzhou municipal government has devoted its main efforts and limited resources to verifying the truth of the case, but publicly refuting the rumors instead seems like dodging the key issues and failing to prioritize correctly. Public rumors are one thing, but what people most want to know is the factual truth and whether there are any hidden unsavory "secrets" behind it. This is the most important issue and should also be the focus of the local government's attention. Without clarifying the truth of the event, even if the local government makes solemn pledges, public doubts will still not be dispelled.