Official Career Storm
Chapter 107

Chapter 107: Chapter 107

In the time it took to smoke a cigarette, Liang Jiajia had already come out.

She drove up to the gate, and Song Guanchao tossed away his cigarette butt and got into the car.

On the road, Liang Jiajia asked, "How come you’re here?"

Song Guanchao said, "The Secretary sent me."

"What did my dad say to you?"

Song Guanchao wanted to say, I can’t tell you.

But Liang Jiajia had been clearly off-kilter these past few days.

Moreover, she referred to him as "my dad" and not Director Liang.

If he were to answer that way, she would probably kick him out of the car.

After considering for a few seconds, he disclosed their conversation to her.

"You mean, the gun thief will commit a crime?"

"It’s very likely." Song Guanchao briefly explained his analysis.

After hearing this, Liang Jiajia looked at him in surprise, "Is this what my dad told you?"

"My own analysis."

Song Guanchao said, "There could be advancements in the case tonight because of me."

"Because of you?"

Liang Jiajia raised an eyebrow, finding the statement somewhat ridiculous.

"Don’t believe me?" Song Guanchao smiled and shared the preparations he had made over the past few days as well as his breakthrough strategy.

The more Liang Jiajia listened, the more astonished she became. The KTV and bar activities this evening were all his doing.

That was utterly unbelievable.

This case had dragged on for so long; under the partnership of Director Liang and Captain Hu, there had been no progress.

Then, Song Guanchao joined, and there was such a significant breakthrough.

It was like rubbing their faces on the ground.

It was embarrassing.

The special case team, composed of so many people, couldn’t compare to one outsider who worked as a secretary.

Liang Jiajia, puzzled, asked, "How did you think of this?"

Song Guanchao answered, "Back when I was in the military, I collaborated with the police on a few cases."

Liang Jiajia eyed him doubtfully; even if he had collaborated with the police on cases, he wasn’t a police academy graduate.

"Be careful during this period; the gun thief obviously has a gang. I reckon they will definitely commit a crime, and a big one at that!"

"This case is an opportunity for Director Liang."

"What opportunity?"

"The chance to be appointed permanently!"

"Impossible."

Liang Jiajia shook her head, "Even if my dad solved the case, it wouldn’t secure his promotion."

If climbing the ranks were based on merit alone, there wouldn’t be so many incompetents holding office.

Whether one could climb the ladder depended mainly on having the right connections and strong relationships.

On one’s own merits, at most, you could become a deputy.

Song Guanchao said with a smile, "Why not? Director Liang is capable and resolute. Who wouldn’t accept someone like that as the head of the city bureau?"

Liang Jiajia laughed at herself, "Song Guanchao, sometimes you are really naive."

"Naive? Perhaps."

Song Guanchao didn’t say much more.

In fact, Liang Jiajia was right; even if the case were solved, Director Liang likely wouldn’t be promoted.

But what if something happened to Director Qin?

If the director runs into trouble, the deputy director naturally rises to take his place.

What he needed to do now was to protect Director Liang, not only keep him safe but also help him achieve a major success!

When the time was ripe, he could finally take the director’s seat!

However, these thoughts didn’t need to be shared with Liang Jiajia.

Back at home, while Liang Jiajia was showering, Song Guanchao quietly slipped into the bathroom.

Liang Jiajia had been in a bad mood for a few days, and Song Guanchao didn’t know why.

But with women, a good talking-to generally suffices.

If once doesn’t work, just try a few more times.

Seeing a fully naked Song Guanchao, Liang Jiajia was both angry and annoyed, "Get out!"

"I’m here to shower." Song Guanchao walked over, righteously picking up the soap and lathering up.

Liang Jiajia bit her lip, quickly finished her shower, and turned to leave.

Song Guanchao, grinning broadly, also quickly finished showering.

When he returned to bed, Liang Jiajia had already turned her back to him and gone to sleep.

Song Guanchao gently touched her, but she twisted her shoulder away, refusing his touch.

Song Guanchao was somewhat speechless and puzzled. What exactly was wrong with this girl?

...

As Zhou Jun left the club, he received a call from Yang Bo.

"Captain Zhou, we got beaten up," Yang Bo said, unable to hide his frustration in his tone.

Zhou Jun thought he had heard wrong. Members of the public security team, beaten up?

Who had the guts to do that?

"Who did it?"

"The Criminal Police."

"Damn, what did you guys do?"

"We didn’t do anything. We were just following Secretary Song, and when we got to the KTV, this group of criminal police rushed up and beat us."

"Didn’t you identify yourselves?"

"They didn’t give us a chance, not until after they had finished beating us."

"Damn!" Zhou Jun was furious; he didn’t want to mess with the Criminal Police.

But why the hell would you beat my men?

Zhou Jun asked, "What was their reason for beating you?"

Yang Bo hesitated, "They asked us why we were tracking Captain Hu of the Criminal Police."

"What do you mean? Weren’t you supposed to be following Song Guanchao?"

"Captain Hu and Song Guanchao were in the same car at the time."

"Damn!" Zhou Jun cursed, "A bunch of idiots, you don’t recognize Captain Hu of the Criminal Police?"

Yang Bo said, "Captain Zhou, should we continue following Secretary Song?"

"Keep following!" Zhou Jun said. "Just make sure you all open your eyes and see clearly before following!"

"Captain Zhou, don’t worry. This won’t happen again."

Yang Bo added, "By the way, Captain Zhou, how did Secretary Song get involved with the Criminal Police?"

"Who should I ask if you’re asking me?"

The night passed without further events.

The next day, in the morning.

Wu Qiangwei went down to conduct a survey. This time, several people were drawn from both the municipal government and the City Committee.

The first stop was Huayuan District, which was hosted by Liang Hao.

Song Guanchao, on the other hand, suddenly had free time with nothing much to do.

In the evening, Secretary Sun specifically found him to confirm dinner together that night.

After work, as Song Guanchao was standing by the roadside waiting for a car, a grand black Land Rover stopped in front of him.

The window rolled down, revealing the face of Secretary Sun.

"Secretary Song, get in."

Song Guanchao was somewhat surprised; this Secretary Sun was really high-profile.

He got into the car, surveyed the interior, and commented, "This car wasn’t cheap, was it, Secretary Sun?"

Secretary Sun smiled, "It’s a friend’s car. He’s not in Lingjiang for a while, so he lent it to me."

"Oh," Song Guanchao understood internally. This was pretty much the way things worked within the system.

Being high-profile like this meant there was essentially no fear of being investigated.

Even if you did investigate, you would find nothing.

They arrived at Yunhai Club by six o’clock.

It was the same private room as before.

While eating and chatting, Sister Lin, dressed in a cheongsam, soon came over to offer a toast.

This woman was always dressed up, her makeup exquisite and her clothes appropriate.

Sexy, yet without any hint of vulgarity.

Her mature charm was even more captivating.

"Secretary Song, it’s been a long time since you’ve been here," Sister Lin said, holding up a glass, her eyes filled with emotion, enticing.

Song Guanchao quickly clinked glasses with her. Sister Lin then sat beside him, drinking with him throughout the night, occasionally making some physical contact.

Secretary Sun watched from the side, jesting from time to time, which made Song Guanchao quite embarrassed.

Having eaten and drunk their fill, it was already past eight in the evening.

Song Guanchao, reeking of alcohol and unsteady on his feet, said, "Sister Lin, I have to head back now. Next time, we’ll drink slower."

"Secretary Song, I have something to give you."

"What is it?"

"Give me your hand."

She grabbed Song Guanchao’s hand, placed it on her collarbone, then slowly moved it toward the inside of her neckline.

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