Official Career Storm
Chapter 140

Chapter 140: Chapter 140

Wu Qiangwei was truly disappointed in him.

First, Song Guanchao’s nerve was too big, having not consulted her before doing these things, which made them beyond her control.

Moreover, Song Guanchao’s ambition was too great.

He was merely a secretary, yet he always thought from the perspective of a leader.

Song Guanchao, with an indifferent expression, said, "Secretary, do you really think Secretary Lu won’t meddle with you?"

Wu Qiangwei, pointing towards the door, said, "Get out."

As if he hadn’t heard her, Song Guanchao continued, "You’ve also said that Secretary Lu wants to climb even higher. But in the current situation, you need to take control of the City Committee as soon as possible. Even though Secretary Lu is the one in charge, you must firmly hold the power in your hands!"

"You have to make Secretary Lu understand that the true head of Lingjiang is not him, but you!"

"Perhaps, Secretary, you believe that there are unspoken rules between you, that neither should interfere with the other."

"But Secretary, you must realize that officialdom is not child’s play, and authority is not candy; it can’t be claimed by simply crying louder."

"Even if the province supports you, if you don’t accomplish something within a short period, they will also be disappointed in you."

"This is an opportunity given by the province for you to perform, but it is also an opportunity for Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng."

"What the province wants is a united Lingjiang, as for who can achieve it, that’s not important."

"If Secretary Lu overtakes you, then, Secretary, you could really only be a full-time deputy secretary."

Wu Qiangwei’s expression fluctuated between light and dark, "I don’t need you to tell me how to handle my business!"

Song Guanchao smiled and said, "Secretary, I am your secretary, nobody hopes more than I do for your successive promotions. You can say I’ve done these things for myself, which I won’t deny. But you are the Secretary, if you can’t take control of the City Committee, then my career stops here as well."

Having said that, he turned and left.

As he reached the door, he paused, not turning back, and said, "Secretary, don’t trust Secretary Lu too much. Just because he’s been sidelined doesn’t mean he’s incompetent. None who have sat as the number one are fools. You need to be firm when necessary. Even if this makes Secretary Lu uncomfortable, even if he complains to the province."

"The province won’t deal with these issues; they only look at who has the capability to manage Lingjiang well."

After finishing, he pushed open the door.

At this moment, Wu Qiangwei suddenly called out to him, "Song Guanchao."

He turned back and asked, "Is there anything else, Secretary?"

Wu Qiangwei’s chest was still heaving violently; his words from before had irritated her greatly.

A secretary speaking to a leader in such a lecturing tone.

Any leader would be angered, eager to immediately remove this secretary and replace them with someone more obedient.

This thought had indeed flashed through Wu Qiangwei’s mind just now.

But anger did not cloud her judgment.

Because, what Song Guanchao had said was not only correct, but it also hit the nail on the head.

Her emotions calmed, she said, "This is the last time, report everything to me before you do anything in the future. If there’s a next time, pack up your things and leave on your own!"

Song Guanchao bared his teeth in a smile, "There won’t be a next time."

After he left, Wu Qiangwei’s brow, which had relaxed, furrowed once more.

Song Guanchao’s words had given her some enlightenment.

Certainly, Song Guanchao was a secretary with immense ambition and difficult to control.

But objectively speaking, his words had indeed opened her mind.

Ever since her transfer to Lingjiang, she was told directly that Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng would cooperate with her work.

So, from the beginning, she had never considered Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng.

In her eyes, they had already been pushed aside.

But Song Guanchao’s speech had awakened her.

Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng seemed to have been cast aside, but nominally, they were still the top two officials.

Moreover, because of her arrival, both had a brief respite.

Secretary Lu had already begun to make some moves, she had seen this and knew he still aspired to climb higher.

Perhaps, given the chance, he would step on her and take for himself the fruits of her hard work.

At the thought of this possibility, Wu Qiangwei felt a chill on her back.

Her greatest fear was not the power rooted in Lingjiang itself.

Rather, it was that she might advance at the forefront while others tripped her from behind.

Had it not been for Song Guanchao’s warning, she may have indeed exposed her back to Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng without reservation.

In the world of officialdom, there are no good people; to trust others too easily results in irreversible doom.

"About him?"

Wu Qiangwei thought of Song Guanchao.

Could she trust him?

She shook her head, dismissing these thoughts, and turned her attention to the matter of Yan Dahai.

Yan Dahai was closely connected with Secretary Sun and belonged to Secretary Lu’s faction.

To move against him was to make an enemy of Secretary Lu.

If she had acted according to her usual style, she certainly would not have done so.

After all, Secretary Wu had always cooperated with her work, and they were allies.

But a conversation with Song Guanchao made her realize that such alliances, devoid of any beneficial transactions, were extremely fragile and could not withstand scrutiny.

Moreover, Secretary Lu’s abilities were limited; otherwise, he would not be marginalized.

With that in mind, she decided to offend if offense was due.

After all, a fence-sitter who could stab you in the back was far more dangerous than an openly declared political foe.

However, there was no need to be too direct in causing offense.

These things, she understood well enough.

Publicly, amicable relations should be maintained as usual.

"Knock, knock, knock."

"Come in."

Chu Xiao’e entered and said, "Secretary Wu."

"Secretary Chu, please take a seat."

She was surprised—why had Chu Xiao’e suddenly come?

Chu Xiao’e sat down and got straight to the point, "Secretary Wu, regarding Director Yan’s matter, do we need to inform the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee?"

Wu Qiangwei’s mind stirred as she suddenly remembered that at the Committee meeting, it was Chu Xiao’e who had recommended Liang Hao.

It appeared that she was on her side.

But she had yet to properly investigate the actual situation.

Moreover, just recently, she and her daughter had been taken hostage in a robbery.

When it came down to it, she owed Song Guanchao a favor.

In officialdom, what leaders valued most was personal favor.

For example, she owed Song Guanchao her life twice over; thus, even if Song Guanchao made unforgivable mistakes, others might stand up and blame him, but she, Chu Xiao’e, could not do the same.

If she did, some might praise her for separating public from private interests.

Yet in the world of officialdom, everyone would steer clear of her, and her chances for further appointment would dwindle.

Someone who disregarded personal favors was too terrifying.

With these thoughts in mind, Wu Qiangwei could more or less confirm that Chu Xiao’e was on her side.

At least for the time being.

She speculated that Song Guanchao must have had some private contact with Chu Xiao’e.

That bastard, he had never mentioned it to her.

"What does Secretary Chu think we should do?" she asked, returning the question.

Chu Xiao’e thought Wu Qiangwei was testing her and pondered before answering, "Director Yan was promoted by Secretary Sun; morally, he is at fault. However, there has been no lapse in his work performance."

"To directly request an investigation by the Disciplinary Committee seems a bit overdone. Also..."

She looked at Wu Qiangwei, choosing her words carefully, "Moreover, if we were to investigate Director Yan, Secretary Lu, on his side, might be displeased."

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