Official Career Storm
Chapter 144

Chapter 144: Chapter 144

Wu Yun’s eyes, which shimmered slightly as they welcomed this answer, grew a touch tenderer.

This was precisely the answer she had been hoping for.

She mustered her courage and looked at Song Guanchao once again.

But this time, Song Guanchao avoided her gaze.

His expression had been fervently intense.

Song Guanchao suddenly regretted it; he wished he had told a lie.

Now, his response seemed to have rekindled hope in the girl’s heart.

"I..."

He was about to rectify the situation when Wu Yun abruptly asked, "Was it you who had Liu Jie block the City Committee’s entrance with the hearse?"

Song Guanchao was momentarily taken aback, surprised that she knew about it.

Noticing his confusion, Wu Yun’s lips curved into a slight smirk of triumph as she held her head high, "You had me investigate Yan Dahai before."

Song Guanchao realized it then.

This girl had a delicate intuition.

He didn’t hide the truth and nodded in acknowledgment with a "Hmm."

Wu Yun extended a USB flash drive toward him.

"What’s this?"

"The thing you need."

The thing I need?

Song Guanchao grew increasingly astonished. How did she know what he needed at the moment?

"I’m full, I’ll head back first."

Wu Yun stood up gracefully while Song Guanchao hastily said, "Xiao Wu, I’m sorry for the misunderstanding caused by my actions."

It was essential to clarify this matter.

Initially, he did intend to use her status as leverage in his political games.

However, as he got to know her, the simplicity of her nature made it increasingly difficult for him to continue exploiting her.

Wu Yun, standing at the door, turned and huffed, "Talking about it now is too late!"

Song Guanchao earnestly said, "I’m not a good person, and I have a girlfriend."

"I don’t care!"

"..." Song Guanchao opened his mouth but found himself at a loss for words.

"My mother said happiness is something you chase after. Besides, you’re not married; I can wait for you!"

"..."

Song Guanchao was utterly speechless.

Upon first hearing it, there really wasn’t anything wrong with her words.

One was unwed, the other was unmarried, and after all, she was only waiting for him, not intending to become a homewrecker.

Such unrequited love was commonplace; it was just that she was stating it outright.

"I’m leaving, enjoy your meal."

Wu Yun left through the door, and Song Guanchao stared at the USB on the table, already guessing what it contained.

He returned to his office, borrowed a computer, plugged it in, and accessed the files.

As anticipated, the contents were evidence of Yan Dahai’s violations and misconduct.

There was substantial evidence covering various aspects; if it came down to it, it would be easy to strip him of his post.

But what baffled Song Guanchao was where Wu Yun had obtained this evidence?

He didn’t ponder it further. With the evidence in hand, he would deal with Yan Dahai first.

The next day.

Secretary Sun arrived early in Secretary Lu’s office to clean the room and tidy the desk.

Although such tasks could be done by just about anyone, Secretary Sun always took personal charge.

As a close aide and confidant, Secretary Sun never allowed others access to Secretary Lu’s office.

After tidying the office, a colleague from the administration department delivered a sealed kraft envelope.

"Secretary Sun, here’s an anonymous report."

Secretary Sun, taken aback, took the envelope and felt it; it was not a document but seemed to contain a USB flash drive.

"Okay, I got it."

He didn’t open it but placed it on the desk.

Secretary Lu arrived at his office and was handed an envelope, "Secretary Lu, there is an anonymous report letter here."

Secretary Lu grunted in acknowledgement, tore open the envelope, and found a USB flash drive inside.

Plugging it in and opening the contents, his eyebrows immediately furrowed.

Observing Secretary Lu’s reaction, Secretary Sun was about to ask when Secretary Lu snorted angrily, "This is outrageous! Even if I, Lu Zhizhong, have shortcomings, I am still the top leader of Lingjiang. Do these riffraff really think I’m a pushover, something they can pinch as they please?"

"Secretary, this is..."

"It’s a report against Yan Dahai!"

Secretary Sun instantly understood what was going on.

Yan Dahai, as a member of Lu Zhizhong’s faction, had caused such a scandal in the City Committee, making it well-known throughout the entire official circles of Lingjiang City.

And at this juncture, someone suddenly reported Yan Dahai.

On the surface, it seemed directed at Yan Dahai.

But anyone would know that it was aimed at Lu Zhizhong!

After all, one must look at the master before beating the dog.

Secretary Sun’s thoughts raced, wondering who was targeting Secretary Lu.

Although Secretary Lu’s role as City Secretary was constrained, on the surface, everyone still gave him the due respect.

Moreover, the City Committee had already reached a unified decision regarding Yan Dahai’s case, closing the matter.

At this time, for someone to suddenly report the case, it was akin to slapping him in the face.

Secretary Sun cautiously said, "Secretary Lu, could it be Secretary Wu?"

Secretary Lu lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

He had calmed down considerably by then, and upon hearing the question, he shook his head, "The aim of the other party should not be at me, but at Secretary Wu."

"Secretary Wu?" Secretary Sun was taken aback.

He had just been suspecting that this was Secretary Wu’s doing, but Secretary Lu was saying the target was Secretary Wu.

He suddenly realized that he did not quite understand the situation.

Secretary Lu tapped his desk and said, "I’ve been in Lingjiang for a few years now, and the powers here are interwoven and complex. Although I don’t have control over actual power, I’ve always stayed out of their way."

"No one has seriously targeted me over these years, so it seems unlikely for them to make a move against me now."

"Secretary Wu was transferred from the provincial level, and even they, as slow as they may be, are aware of the province’s intent."

"Reporting against Yan Dahai may seem like an attack on me, but in reality, it’s a warning to Secretary Wu, a tactic to ’beat the grass to scare the snake.’"

Secretary Sun had an epiphany and understood the situation.

The City Committee’s handling of Yan Dahai’s issue suggested that they had a unified stance, which implicitly meant that the City Committee was solid and united.

During this period, someone reporting Yan Dahai was not attacking Lu Zhizhong but targeting Secretary Wu!

Secretary Sun couldn’t help but admire Secretary Lu. Although he was powerless, this level of political acumen was something he still had much to learn.

"Secretary, how should we deal with this matter?"

Just as Secretary Lu was about to speak, the desk phone rang.

"Secretary Wang...you received it too? Yes, I’ve got it here as well, alright, come over then."

After hanging up the phone, Secretary Lu rubbed his temples, and the phone rang once again.

This time, it was a call from Wu Qiangwei’s office.

"...Secretary Wu received it too? Secretary Wang just contacted me; he’ll come over soon, so let’s discuss it together."

...

When Wu Qiangwei arrived at the office today, Guan Chao had already handed her the USB drive.

In just one week, he had gathered so much evidence, and she gained a new level of recognition for Guan Chao’s capabilities.

After speaking with Secretary Lu on the phone, Wu Qiangwei looked at her secretary and said, "What do you think, how will Secretary Lu handle Yan Dahai?"

Guan Chao had already thought it over, and replied directly, "He definitely won’t be expelled from the party, but given that the evidence is conclusive, trying to protect Yan Dahai would result in at least a demotion."

Wu Qiangwei smiled in appreciation.

Guan Chao got up and said, "I’ll go out for now."

He had barely taken two steps when Wu Qiangwei asked from behind, "Is there nothing else you need to report?"

Guan Chao paused, puzzled, and turned around.

Wu Qiangwei then asked, "Are you very wealthy?"

"Huh?" Guan Chao was confused. Her topic shift was too abrupt.

Wu Qiangwei continued, "Got a new car?"

Only then did Guan Chao catch on and cleared his throat before saying, "It just occurred to me, indeed, there’s something to report to the secretary."

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