Official Career Storm
Chapter 203

Chapter 203: Chapter 203

"Secretary Song," Xu Xin’s smile seemed unnatural, and she dared not look into his eyes.

"Director Xu, what can I do for you?"

"Secretary Song, are you free tonight?"

"I won’t know until after work."

"Oh." Xu Xin said weakly, "Then I’ll find you later tonight."

After that, she turned and left.

Song Guanchao didn’t know why she was seeking him out, but it wasn’t important.

Xu Xin was a smart woman. The thing she had just seen, she would not talk about.

Of that, Song Guanchao had no doubt whatsoever.

"Brother, are you busy?" Secretary Sun suddenly appeared, taking out a cigarette and throwing one to him: "Go on and have a smoke."

The two went to the stairwell to puff away. Secretary Sun asked, "Are you free at noon?"

"I don’t have other plans for the moment."

"Let’s have lunch together then."

"Sure."

After finishing their cigarettes, they parted ways.

Song Guanchao pondered what Secretary Sun’s intentions were.

He would not have asked him to lunch without a reason, especially not in the middle of the day.

Soon, it was noon.

The place Secretary Sun had chosen wasn’t far, just a private restaurant near the City Committee.

When the two entered the private room, there was already a man seated inside.

It was Mayor Zheng’s secretary, Li Jun.

Song Guanchao wasn’t surprised in the least. He had guessed that Secretary Sun sought him out for a reason.

It seemed Li Jun wanted to meet with him and had specially arranged for Secretary Sun to invite him out.

"Secretary Li," Song Guanchao greeted him with a smile and a handshake.

Li Jun said, smiling all the while, "Brother Song, since you came to the City Committee, I’ve always wanted to have a meal with you but Mayor Zheng has been too busy, and I haven’t been able to find the time. Today, I finally got the chance."

Secretary Sun said, "Take a seat."

After ordering the dishes, he said, "We still have to work this afternoon, so let’s not drink."

Once the dishes were served, Li Jun casually chatted about some amusing anecdotes from the political scene, then segued into the main topic.

"Brother Song, what exactly is going on with Hui Po Company? Do you know?"

Seeing Li Jun, Song Guanchao had guessed it had something to do with Hui Po Company.

Sure enough.

He shook his head, smiling, and said, "I really don’t know much about that."

Then he immediately asked in return, "Secretary Li, what’s the issue with Hui Po Company?"

Li Jun wore a smile, but inwardly he cursed; this young man was slippery.

He had been keeping an eye on Song Guanchao for some time.

A driver for a disgraced former Vice Mayor who became Secretary Wu’s driver.

Then from driver to secretary.

And the previous secretary, Tian Xue, was kicked out for some reasons.

After that, Song Guanchao made a few great moves that earned him fame and respect.

Before entering Lingjiang’s political scene, Song Guanchao served in the military.

The more he learned about Song Guanchao, the more he felt there was something extraordinary about the young man.

Whether he had a background was not yet clear.

But this young man’s tactics were definitely not ordinary.

Moreover, his luck was exceptionally good.

Li Jun put on a mysterious air, lowered his voice, and said, "This matter is big, and I’m telling you, but you absolutely must not spread it around."

Secretary Sun cooperated, "Don’t worry, we’re all insiders here, we won’t talk recklessly."

Li Jun said, "I heard that behind Hui Po Company is Director Zhang of the police branch!"

Secretary Sun feigned shock, "The one who died in a car accident?"

"That’s right!"

"Did Director Zhang offend someone?"

"That’s unclear."

Li Jun said, "Anyway, Director Zhang had shares in Hui Po Company and made quite a bit of money over the years. But someone he crossed must have exposed him suddenly."

As he spoke, he glanced at Song Guanchao, adding, "Mayor Zheng has been coordinating with foreign investors recently, trying to attract investment. This incident with Hui Po Company has made Mayor Zheng very angry!"

Secretary Sun nodded, "No wonder Mayor Zheng is angry, it’s quite the wrong time for such a scandal to break, especially if foreign investors hear of it and start worrying about Lingjiang’s business environment."

"Exactly, sigh."

Li Jun sighed, glanced at Song Guanchao, and with a smile, said, "Come on, let’s eat. The Longjing shrimp here is very tasty; Brother Song, you should try it."

Song Guanchao knew what was going on as if he had seen it in a mirror.

Li Jun’s words were clearly directed at him.

To be precise, he wanted to convey the message to Wu Qiangwei.

He wanted her to know that Mayor Zheng was very unhappy about this issue.

Clearly, Mayor Zheng believed that Wu Qiangwei had deliberately chosen this moment to bring Hui Po Company into the picture.

After dinner, Song Guanchao returned to the City Committee.

He told Wu Qiangwei about this.

Wu Qiangwei didn’t react much, as if she didn’t care about Mayor Zheng’s opinion.

After work, Song Guanchao prepared to give her a ride, but Wu Qiangwei said, "You can go back on your own."

Song Guanchao asked, "Does Secretary have something to do tonight?"

"Mhm."

Wu Qiangwei didn’t elaborate and quickly walked into the elevator.

Song Guanchao keenly noticed that there seemed to be a hint of anger hidden in her expression.

What had happened?

He was curious.

"Secretary Song," Xu Xin approached, "are you free tonight?"

"Yes," Song Guanchao wanted to know what she really wanted from him.

"Then I’ll take you out for dinner."

"Okay, let’s go."

When leaving the City Committee, Song Guanchao saw Wu Qiangwei getting into a private car.

He withdrew his gaze and left with Xu Xin.

He was in Xu Xin’s car and, after more than half an hour, the car entered a residential area and stopped under a building.

"Director Xu, are you inviting me to dinner at your home?"

"Mhm." Xu Xin didn’t explain much.

Song Guanchao actually didn’t want to stay alone with her.

He didn’t know enough about Xu Xin; spending time alone with her was still somewhat risky.

But he didn’t hesitate and went upstairs with Xu Xin.

This was his second visit to Xu Xin’s house.

"Secretary Song, please have a seat."

Xu Xin was skilled in cooking; everything was orderly, and in less than half an hour, she had served several exquisite dishes.

"Secretary Song, would you like a drink?"

"No, thanks."

"Then have a soft drink."

She took out a carton of coconut milk from the fridge.

During the meal, the two did not engage in much conversation.

Xu Xin also didn’t seem inclined to start talking, which made Song Guanchao even more puzzled.

Invite me over, and yet say nothing.

Surely, it can’t just be to treat me to dinner, can it?

After eating, when Song Guanchao saw that she still had nothing to say, he stood up and said, "Director Xu, I should get going."

Xu Xin glanced at her wristwatch and said, "Secretary Song, could you wait a little longer?"

Song Guanchao asked, "Are you waiting for someone?"

"Mhm."

"Do I know them?"

She shook her head.

Song Guanchao was getting impatient; this woman was simply a riddle, not saying anything and leaving him to guess.

Just then, there was a sudden knock at the door.

Xu Xin said, "Secretary Song, can you sit in the room for a while?"

Song Guanchao was even more puzzled.

Someone was coming, and she didn’t want him to meet them. What did that mean?

He didn’t say anything, went into the room, and left the door ajar.

Xu Xin went to open the door, and a man in his mid-thirties walked in.

The man glanced at the food on the table and said, "You’ve just eaten?"

"Mhm."

"What exactly are you trying to do with Mayor Zheng?"

"Nothing at all."

"Heh, little sister, you’re not being fair. Mayor Zheng has helped our family so much, and now you do this, letting Mayor Zheng down."

The man leaned back on the sofa, took out a cigarette, and was about to light it when Xu Xin snatched the lighter from him, "Don’t smoke in my house!"

The man was stunned and scoffed, "Little sister, your airs are getting bigger and bigger. What, now that you’re an official, you can’t see your poor relatives?"

He casually tossed the cigarette, suddenly stood up, and pointing his finger at Xu Xin’s nose he cursed, "If it hadn’t been for our family’s help, would you be where you are today?"

"Xu Xin, let me tell you, from the moment you started university, you were Mayor Zheng’s woman! If you know what’s good for you, just obediently follow Mayor Zheng’s words, don’t fucking pretend to be pure! If you don’t listen, Zheng doesn’t even need to act, I’ll take care of you myself!"

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