Official Career Storm
Chapter 165

Chapter 165: Chapter 165

Su Zhengwei was the epitome of luck.

He came from a humble background, with no power, influence, or connections.

Normally, someone like him would, at best, become a deputy head.

But he happened to encounter a newly arrived leader who needed someone exactly like him, clear and unblemished.

From that point on, his fortunes soared, and he climbed higher and higher.

His journey bore some similarity to that of Song Guanchao.

The difference was, Song Guanchao actively sought out Wu Qiangwei, whereas Su Zhengwei was more passive.

He put the book he was holding back on the bookshelf and stood behind Chu Xiao’e, lost in thought.

Based on the proceedings of the two committee meetings, Su Zhengwei had always followed Wu Qiangwei’s lead, and he himself hadn’t made any remarks.

Moreover, considering his resume, it seemed he was also excluded by several local factions and struggled to fit in.

It appeared that Su Zhengwei was someone who could be won over.

Originally, his plan was to find some dirt on Su Zhengwei if he had a good relationship with Minister Zhou, Secretary Wang, and the others, and use that to coerce him.

Now, that seemed unnecessary.

But he wondered whether this head of the Propaganda Department, like Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng, had been sidelined as well.

He rubbed his temples; there was too much to do, and sometimes he felt he was stretched too thin.

Chu Xiao’e turned around, saw his furrowed brow, and stood up to turn her chair toward him, saying, "Sit for a while, I’ll make you some tea."

"No need..."

Before he could refuse, Chu Xiao’e picked up the teacup, filled it with hot water, and handed it to him.

The cup had her lipstick mark on the rim.

"Thank you." Song Guanchao pretended not to see it, took the cup, and sipped from the mark.

Chu Xiao’e’s lips curled up, a triumphant gleam in her eye.

After he finished the tea, Song Guanchao made an excuse and left.

For some reason, though Chu Xiao’e never mentioned what happened that night, the look she gave him just then was distinctly dangerous.

She was an experienced woman, and moreover, a widow who had not been with a man for a long time.

Although Song Guanchao was impressive that night and had conquered her,

a field that has lain fallow for years can’t be refreshed by a single spring rain.

Like young men and women who indulge for the first time, once they start, they constantly think of nothing else.

Song Guanchao didn’t mind more "friendly exchanges" with her, but the key was a lack of a suitable reason.

Apart from work, the two hardly interacted at other times.

He had no reason, and Chu Xiao’e had even less reason.

Both wanted to maintain a superficial relationship and didn’t want to disrupt this harmony.

But Song Guanchao had a premonition that Chu Xiao’e wouldn’t always be able to restrain herself.

However, these were not things to consider now.

Leaving the office, he called Liang Hao.

"Little brother, what’s up?"

"Brother Liang, do you know Minister Su from the Propaganda Department?"

"Yes, he’s my fellow townsman. Why, do you need him for something?"

Song Guanchao was surprised; he had just been trying his luck, and it had paid off.

He asked Liang Hao to arrange a dinner with Su Zhengwei that evening.

After setting the time and place, Song Guanchao was walking back to his office when he suddenly ran into Secretary Sun.

"Little brother, are you free tonight?" Secretary Sun offered him a cigarette.

Song Guanchao took it and replied, "Unfortunately, Mayor Liang has invited me to dinner tonight."

Liang Hao was promoted by Wu Qiangwei, which was public knowledge.

Secretary Sun said, "Sister Lin has been wanting to see you. She told me she’s sent you messages, but you hardly ever respond. She’s been feeling uneasy and came to me to complain."

Sister Lin indeed often sought him out for chats, and Song Guanchao only occasionally had time to reply with a sentence or two, most of the time he did not respond.

"Too busy." Song Guanchao sighed bitterly, "I’ve been so busy lately I’ve hardly touched the ground. Just now, Mayor Zheng organized a dinner for entrepreneurs. The Secretary also asked me to prepare a bunch of stuff."

"The Secretary even asked me to prepare a suit of clothes, I still have to find time to go buy them tomorrow."

Secretary Sun said with a smile, "I understand, we secretaries are indeed here to serve the leaders. Alright then, you continue with your work, and when you’re free, we can go for a drink. As for Sister Lin, reply more when you have time, don’t let her feel neglected."

"Mm, I know."

After sending Secretary Sun off, Song Guanchao threw his cigarette butt into the trash can and turned towards his office.

Zeng Li just wanted to speak to him when she saw him push the door open and enter.

"There’s not even time to talk." Zeng Li pouted, unhappy.

Inside the office.

Song Guanchao reported the matter about his appointment with Su Zhengwei tonight to Wu Qiangwei.

Wu Qiangwei was very satisfied; he had finally learned to discuss everything with her, whether big or small.

"Minister Su shouldn’t be a problem," Wu Qiangwei said.

"Does the Secretary know him?"

"Not very well, but his days in the Propaganda Department haven’t been easy. He only found out about the Yang Yongqiang incident the day after it happened."

Song Guanchao was a bit surprised.

The case with Yang Yongqiang had spread across the internet the night it happened, becoming a national sensation.

Logically, as the head of the Propaganda Department, Minister Su should have been the first to know about such an extremely damaging and egregious case.

But he only found out the next day.

It looked like he had guessed right, Minister Su, like the head of the Cultural Bureau, had experienced the same fate.

They had both been marginalized by their deputies.

After finishing his report and just as he was about to leave, Wu Qiangwei suddenly said, "Invite Secretary Chu as well."

"Ah?" Song Guanchao didn’t react immediately, wondering what she meant by that.

After realizing her intent, he understood that Chu Xiao’e was now her person; bringing her along to the event could lower Su Zhengwei’s guard.

To make Su Zhengwei decide to align himself, it was crucial to let him know more information.

Like who were the people currently around Wu Qiangwei.

He nodded.

Thus, he went to Chu Xiao’e’s office again.

"Tonight?"

"Does Secretary Chu have other plans tonight?"

"No."

"Then after work, let’s go together."

"Okay."

After Song Guanchao left, Chu Xiao’e hurriedly picked up her phone and made a call.

"Mom, I have a social engagement tonight, you can let Ningning stay with you."

After hanging up the phone, Chu Xiao’e’s cheeks were flushed, and her heart unexpectedly began to race.

They say once you’ve tasted it, you can’t stop craving it.

But that applies to young men and women who have just opened the door to a new world.

For someone like her, who had long experienced the joy of men and women, a long period of abstinence was the most painful.

And even more painful was to break that abstinence during the period, especially with someone who was irresistible in all aspects.

Ever since that night, every time she closed her eyes at night, it was Song Guanchao’s strong body pressing down on her.

The masculine force of that impact made her soul tremble, climbing to the peak time after time, fully relishing the joy of being a woman.

Thinking about it, Chu Xiao’e’s thighs subconsciously pressed together and she began to rub them.

She was filled with an eager anticipation for the evening’s banquet.

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