Official Career Storm
Chapter 189

Chapter 189: Chapter 189

Wu Qiangwei fell silent for a few seconds, then suddenly picked up a pen and added Zhang Xiaoming’s name to the list.

Song Guanchao raised his eyebrows.

Was she planning to send Director Zhang in as well?

"Take this list to Director Qin."

"Director Qin?"

"Yes, let Director Qin arrange it."

Song Guanchao thought for two seconds and suddenly realized Wu Qiangwei’s intention.

Indeed, giving it directly to Director Qin would be more effective than giving it to Liang Jianfeng!

Letting Director Qin handle it meant that if the person escaped during this period, it would be Director Qin’s responsibility.

"Secretary, brilliant!" Song Guanchao raised his thumb and modestly said, "I still have much to learn from the Secretary."

"..." Wu Qiangwei’s eyes twitched, "Get out!"

She couldn’t stand hearing Song Guanchao’s bureaucratic talk.

Even though he was saying something nice, coming from his mouth, it inexplicably made her uncomfortable.

Song Guanchao chuckled and then said solemnly, "Secretary, let me drive for you during this time."

"I have a driver."

"Secretary!" Song Guanchao said, "We’re taking action against Hui Po Company now, we need to prevent any desperate actions!"

Wu Qiangwei frowned; she hadn’t considered this aspect.

But Song Guanchao’s concerns were indeed possible.

Seeing her remaining silent, Song Guanchao said, "Or perhaps, Secretary, you should move back to the City Committee courtyard for the time being."

Wu Qiangwei nodded, "I’ll handle it."

Seeing that she had taken his advice, Song Guanchao felt slightly relieved.

...

He Kang arrived at the city office and met Director Qin.

Director Qin told him about the morning conversation with Wu Qiangwei.

He Kang carefully pondered the conversation, his brow furrowing more and more.

"Is that what she said?"

"Yes."

Director Qin said, "Mr. He, what should we do now?"

He Kang remained silent, silently smoking.

After finishing a cigarette, he exhaled forcefully, his expression grim, "Have the Industrial and Commercial Bureau seal the company."

Director Qin asked, "And then?"

"Then..." He Kang snorted, "Wu Qiangwei is merely trying to make a show of strength to threaten you, the director. Since that’s the case, satisfy her. Arrest the legal representative and send her in, let’s see what Wu Qiangwei’s attitude then is."

Director Qin’s heart trembled, "The legal representative is Director Zhang’s mistress. If we send her in, and she exposes Zhang Xiaoming..."

He Kang said, "Can’t we pay her to keep quiet?"

Director Qin gave a bitter smile, "If this case really goes through, she’ll probably end up in prison for a long time. With no freedom left, what good is more money?"

He Kang fell silent for a few seconds, then said, "Then let Zhang Xiaoming go abroad."

Director Qin grew more panicked, "Mr. He, can’t you settle this? Otherwise, why not have Mayor He speak with Secretary Wu?"

"Right."

He suddenly remembered the suggestion Minister Zhou had given him yesterday, "Mayor Zheng is currently seeking to attract investment. What do you say, should we make contact with Mayor Zheng? If this issue escalates, it won’t be good for Lingjiang, potentially affecting foreign investors’ confidence."

"Mayor Zheng..."

He Kang considered for a moment, then said, "We can make contact, hint at it indirectly, but don’t be too explicit."

They had never contacted Mayor Zheng before.

Moreover, Mayor Zheng and Secretary Lu had always been sidelined.

Just showing up suddenly, if the other party wasn’t a fool, they would know it was looking to use him as a shield.

So, just hint at it, let him know there’s an issue, that’s all.

The most we can hope from Mayor Zheng is just the icing on the cake.

"Knock knock." There was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

A junior police officer pushed open the door and said, "Director Qin, Secretary Song is here."

"Secretary Song?"

Director Qin was quite surprised. He Kang said, "It must be Secretary Wu who sent him. Meet with him."

After speaking, he left the office.

A few minutes later, Song Guanchao entered the office.

Director Qin didn’t have a shred of fondness for him, but at this moment, he was all smiles, personally brewing him a cup of tea.

"What advice does Secretary Song have?"

"I dare not offer advice; I am merely conveying a few words on behalf of the secretary."

Song Guanchao took out a slip of paper and handed it to him.

Looking at the names on the slip, Director Qin’s smile gradually stiffened.

He guessed what it meant but still clung to a last hope, "Secretary Song, this is..."

"After Director Qin left, Secretary Wu was furious. She said..."

Song Guanchao hesitated.

Director Qin was almost frantic, "What did Secretary Wu say?"

Song Guanchao looked around, then whispered, "She said that Hui Po Company is utterly lawless, saying the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, the tax authorities, and the Disciplinary Committee are all incompetent, that national land is occupied by a private company, which even charges fees. This is a classic case of state asset encroachment. She also said..."

"What else did she say?" Director Qin wished he could pry his mouth open.

That bastard deliberately took heavy breaths.

"She also said that this is not something a few bold commoners could do on their own; there must be shadows of related departments behind it, definitely collusion between officials and businessmen."

As Song Guanchao spoke, his voice grew softer, "Secretary Wu is planning to deal with a group of people!"

Director Qin’s heart nearly leapt out of his throat.

His reaction was fully captured by Song Guanchao.

"Director Qin shouldn’t worry too much, Secretary Wu was just speaking angrily in the heat of the moment."

"You saw the list, right? Secretary Wu’s intention is that Director Qin should temporarily put these related individuals under surveillance, and absolutely must not leak any information, to avoid these people running away in advance."

"If they really run off, these encroached state assets can never be recovered."

Song Guanchao concluded with a meaningful statement, "I’ve been advising Secretary Wu for a long time, and she finally spared them lightly. Director Qin, when it’s time to act, act decisively!"

"Yes, yes, I, I understand."

Director Qin nodded mechanically, numb, unaware even of when Song Guanchao left.

It wasn’t until He Kang sat in front of him that he came back to his senses.

"What did that junior secretary come to see you for?"

Director Qin opened his mouth but made no sound.

He grabbed a cigarette from the desk, lit it, and took a deep drag.

He Kang frowned, looking like it wasn’t good news.

"Huh~" Director Qin exhaled a puff of smoke and tossed the slip of names to him.

Looking at the names on the list, He Kang puzzled, "What does this mean?"

Director Qin said, "Secretary Wu asked me to put these people under surveillance."

He Kang was stunned, the next second he cursed loudly, "Fuck!"

Director Qin sighed, his brow furrowed, his inner turmoil restless.

He hadn’t expected things to escalate this much, thinking that Wu Qiangwei’s giving him full authority to handle the matter was meant to downplay the situation.

At most, just cough up some money.

Lock up a few people.

And the matter would be over.

But he hadn’t anticipated Wu Qiangwei handling it so severely.

No, she still left a bit of hope.

At least, his name wasn’t on the list, nor were any leading figures from relevant departments.

Just a Zhang Xiaoming.

"Mr. He, what should we do now?"

He Kang was his last hope.

He Kang, too, was heavily smoking, his head bowed. After a while, he said, "I’ll ask the old man."

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