Official Career Storm
Chapter 224

Chapter 224: Chapter 224

"Secretary Song, hello."

As soon as several people seconded from various departments entered, they hurried over to shake hands and greet Song Guanchao with a respectful manner, the bootlicking smiles on their faces nauseating.

Wu Yun rolled her eyes at the sight; she couldn’t stand such sycophantic and hypocritical behavior.

But whether in private companies or within the system, these types of people were always in the majority.

Chen Jie gave Song Guanchao a lukewarm glance and chose a seat far away from him.

Yu Lifang sat next to Chen Jie.

Chen Jie harbored some resentment towards Yu Lifang.

If it hadn’t been for her calling Chen Jie over that day, how could Chen Jie have been threatened by Song Guanchao?

But she also understood that Song Guanchao had his own evidence, and Yu Lifang was just a messenger.

With or without her, it would have been the same.

Because she had already caught Song Guanchao’s attention.

Secretaries Sun and Li Jun sat down, looking at everyone’s eagerness to please Song Guanchao, actually feeling quite annoyed.

After all, Secretary Sun was the top secretary of the City Committee, but the spotlight had fallen on Song Guanchao.

"Is everyone here?" Song Guanchao looked towards Xu Xin.

Xu Xin shifted her gaze away from the list and nodded, "All present."

"Then let’s have a brief meeting."

Song Guanchao held his teacup and said, "I’ll briefly explain the duties of the steering group."

"Some recent incidents in the city have exposed our shortcomings in certain areas."

"Mayor Zheng was somewhat dissatisfied with this and expressed his opinions at the Standing Committee meeting, mainly concerning his views on the city’s business environment and solutions."

"Our task is to visit merchants and various departments to ensure that entrepreneurs are not hindered when they start their businesses."

"If you discover any issues, report them to Secretary Li immediately. He will coordinate with the comrades from the municipal bureaus to handle them."

Once Song Guanchao began speaking, everyone took out paper and pens to make notes.

After finishing, Song Guanchao said, "Alright, go ahead with your tasks now."

Someone asked, "Secretary Song, do we need to organize inspections of the relevant departments?"

Song Guanchao looked at him; this man was from the Market Supervision Bureau.

"Discuss the specifics with Secretary Sun. Although I am the group leader, I’ve been at the City Committee for just over two months, and there are many things that I still need to learn from Secretary Sun and Secretary Li."

The expressions on Secretaries Sun and Li Jun improved slightly.

"Secretary Song is being too modest."

Secretary Sun was all smiles, returning the favor when given face.

"But it’s true that Secretary Song is usually very busy. If there are any problems, just come directly to me and Secretary Li. If it’s not particularly important, let’s not disturb Secretary Song."

"I understand."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After the meeting, Secretary Sun came over, offering a cigarette, "Brother Song, this steering group is just for show. You don’t need to run around for such trivial matters, I can handle them."

It sounded like he was easing his burden, but in fact, he intended to take over.

Song Guanchao didn’t mind, as he had said, it was indeed just for show.

Besides, he didn’t have the time to manage it; he would be going to the county for an inspection in a couple of days.

Song Guanchao responded, "I’ll have to trouble Brother Sun then."

After finishing his cigarette, Li Jun greeted and left.

Secretary Sun also prepared to leave, but was stopped by Song Guanchao.

"Brother Sun, I’ll have to take a trip out in a couple of days, and I’ll really have to trouble you with this steering group."

"Oh? Where to?"

"Accompanying a client on an inspection." Song Guanchao didn’t go into details, letting him know there was such a matter was enough.

Secretary Sun was curious, but sensing Song Guanchao’s vague answer, he tactfully refrained from asking further.

After he left, Song Guanchao dialed Chen Jie’s phone.

Chen Jie had just come out of the elevator when Yu Lifang said, "Little Jie, are you still angry?"

Chen Jie snorted, "It’s all because of you, I’ve been thrown into the fire pit now!"

Yu Lifang felt a little guilty, "I didn’t know he would do that..."

At that moment, Chen Jie’s phone rang, and seeing the caller ID, she huffed, "He’s calling me now!"

She did not want to answer, afraid that Song Guanchao would ask her to do something else that would offend others.

But she couldn’t just ignore the call.

After composing herself, she answered the phone.

"Secretary Song, is there something you need?"

"Is Director Yu with you?"

"Yes..."

"Come to the parking lot and wait for me."

He hung up before she could say another word.

Yu Lifang asked, "What did he say?"

"He wants you and me to wait for him in the parking lot."

Chen Jie was somewhat worried, and Yu Lifang also felt a bit uneasy.

They arrived at the parking lot, got into the car, and soon after, Song Guanchao came over.

He opened the car door, sat in the passenger seat, glanced at the two women, and asked, "Do you know anyone at the Bank Regulatory Bureau?"

The question made the two women shiver.

What on earth is he up to?

Starting with the Bank Regulatory Bureau...

Is he planning to take action against someone?

Chen Jie shook her head: "We usually don’t interact with the Bank Regulatory Bureau."

Yu Lifang also shook her head: "The Bank Regulatory Bureau is a vertical management unit that doesn’t really communicate with the local government."

Song Guanchao stroked his chin and asked, "What about the banks?"

Chen Jie furrowed her brows: "What are you planning to do?"

Song Guanchao replied, "The guidance group has just been established, and I plan to visit the banks to understand the situation with merchant loans."

Chen Jie’s eyes were filled with disbelief.

To learn about merchant loans, why go to the Bank Regulatory Bureau?

Normally if you visit, the banks would welcome you warmly.

Who else would think of connecting with their higher-level regulatory body before even going?

Yu Lifang said, "Banks are not managed by the local authorities but directly by the Bank Regulatory Bureau. Moreover, it depends on whether it is a state-owned bank or a commercial bank. In the latter case, the role of the Bank Regulatory Bureau isn’t very big."

Song Guanchao asked, "So you’re saying the banks are a law unto themselves?"

Yu Lifang shook her head: "For normal visits and investigations by the City Committee and Municipal Government or the police, banks will mostly cooperate, but it requires proper procedures."

"If there’s a problem within the bank, as long as there is evidence, it falls under the police jurisdiction."

What she meant to say was, if you go looking for trouble with someone for no reason, even as Secretary Wu’s secretary, they can still ignore you.

Chen Jie asked, "Who are you planning to go after?"

Song Guanchao chuckled and said, "Mr. Chen, what a thing to say. I’m just asking casually. Why would I go after anyone without any reason?"

Chen Jie snorted softly, not buying his nonsense.

She hadn’t provoked him, yet still had been messed with for no reason.

Song Guanchao said, "Go to Lingjiang Bank’s provincial branch office."

"What for?"

"Do you know Du Lingchun?"

"Not really."

"Hehe," Song Guanchao said. "The guidance group has just been established; I can’t let them work while I do nothing, right? Let’s visit the bank and inquire about the merchant loans situation."

"Actually..." Yu Lifang hesitated, "there might be one department that could have some control over the banks."

Song Guanchao asked, "Which department?"

"The Disciplinary Committee."

Song Guanchao seemed contemplative; he had forgotten about the Disciplinary Committee.

He nodded, gave a humming sound in acknowledgment, and said, "Let’s drive."

Half an hour later, the car parked in the bank’s parking lot.

The three of them got out and walked into the bank.

The lobby manager came over to inquire, and once the two revealed their identities, the manager immediately contacted the upper management.

Management invited the pair into the VIP room and got in touch with the bank president.

Du Lingchun was suddenly notified and a bit perplexed.

What does Secretary Song from the City Committee want with me?

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