Official Career Storm
Chapter 238

Chapter 238: Chapter 238

Zhang Meilin said, "What if Director Qin is willing to give up some benefits?"

Minister Zhou laughed and replied, "Director Qin might be willing, but what about He Kang?"

"His fate has long been out of his own hands. Whether he can land safely depends on whether He Kang is willing to protect him."

Zhang Meilin felt a chill in his heart.

Is this what political struggle is?

Thunder out of a clear sky!

One misstep and you’re doomed forever.

He looked at Minister Zhou and asked, "Is Minister Zhou choosing Secretary Wu?"

After asking, he realized his words seemed covetous and quickly apologized, "I’m sorry, Minister, that was out of line."

Minister Zhou did not mind. He lit a cigarette and took a deep drag, almost sighing as he said, "It’s not about me choosing Secretary Wu, it’s about whether Secretary Wu is willing to accept me."

Zhang Meilin furrowed his brows in confusion, not understanding why Minister Zhou would say such a thing.

Minister Zhou was the Head of the Organization Department, a high-ranking standing committee member, who had mentored many cadres and had strong connections within the province.

If he were to cooperate with Wu Qiangwei, the two of them, powerful allies together, could quickly take control of Lingjiang.

But why did Minister Zhou seem so passive?

Minister Zhou said, "Secretary Wu doesn’t trust the city’s leadership. Even if I take initiative, it wouldn’t make much difference."

He didn’t say anything more.

But Zhang Meilin could guess.

If Minister Zhou really chose Wu Qiangwei, he would have to prove his stance with some concrete actions.

As for what he would do, he clearly wouldn’t tell his secretary.

As his cigarette ended, Minister Zhou asked, "What has Zhou Jun been up to recently?"

Zhang Meilin replied, "He wants to open a bar."

"A bar?" Minister Zhou frowned. "Tell him to keep out of trouble and not add to my burdens!"

He knew his son was not cut out for business.

Especially a bar, the kind naturally associated with dubious characters.

"Yes, I understand."

Currently, the city’s situation was unclear, with complex relationships among the leadership.

Minister Zhou, while holding on to his base, must plan for the future—this was not the time to have his progress dragged down by his son.

...

When Director Qin returned to his office, He Kang was leaning back in his chair, smoking.

Director Qin took off his coat and tossed it aside, "When did you get here?"

"Just arrived," He Kang said. "My dad asked me to tell you to keep a low profile for a while."

Director Qin complained, "I have been keeping a low profile."

He Kang laughed, "No hard feelings. With the new official lighting three fires, we just had bad luck to be caught in a typical case."

"And it’s just the Hui Po Company issue, a fine won’t cripple us."

"What you need to do now is to cooperate well with Secretary Wu’s directives. If she tells you to go east, you go east; if west, you go west."

Director Qin asked, "So we’re definitely siding with Secretary Wu?"

He Kang shook his head, "Not siding, just outward cooperation."

Director Qin was confused. According to Minister Zhou, it was either Wu Qiangwei or Zheng Bihui.

If not siding with Wu Qiangwei, then was it Mayor Zheng?

He asked, "What about Mayor Zheng then?"

He Kang replied, "Keep in close contact with Mayor Zheng. Wait for his foreign investors to settle down. There’s money to be made in the middle."

"Also, keep an eye on the old city renovation project. See which leader ends up in charge. There’s a lot of profit in that, enough to retire early and enjoy life."

"By the way," He Kang asked, "How are Zhang Xiaoming’s wife and mistress getting along?"

Director Qin said, "His wife has been separated from him for a long time, and she knows nothing about his situation. It’s his mistress who knows quite a bit. I suspect Zhang Xiaoming hid a lot of evidence over the years, but his mistress knows nothing when asked, and I can’t tell if it’s genuine ignorance or feigned."

He Kang frowned and asked, "How much does Zhang Xiaoming know about the matters at the Yunhai Club?"

Director Qin shook his head, "The man is dead, what’s the point of asking these questions?"

He Kang was dissatisfied with his attitude and said, "Keep an eye on things; the Hui Po Company’s issues are trivial, and even if they got out, it wouldn’t matter. But if the affairs of the Yunhai Club were exposed, your position as director would definitely be over."

Director Qin said impatiently, "You don’t need to remind me; I know what’s important."

He Kang scoffed, threw his cigarette away, and stood up, "Keep a close watch on Zhang Xiaoming’s mistress, don’t end up ruined by a woman."

Director Qin furrowed his brows and said, "She is currently detained; it’s not good to deal with her right now, is it?"

"Who told you to deal with her?" He Kang replied, his breath tight, "I told you to keep a close eye on her! No matter whether she really knows anything, just keep her detained and prevent others from contacting her! Wait until Secretary Wu is transferred before dealing with her."

"Right, and Secretary Song, try to win him over as soon as possible."

Director Qin replied irritably, "You think I don’t want to win him over? That Song guy just beat up Sun Xiangwei."

He Kang was taken aback, "What happened?"

Director Qin briefly explained the situation.

He Kang said, "Why didn’t Sun Xiangwei tell you about this right away?"

"Who should I ask if you ask me?" Director Qin was very irritated; since the Hui Po Company event began, he felt everything had been going wrong.

Originally, the plan of having Secretary Sun win over Song Guanchao was going smoothly.

But suddenly, Secretary Sun was beaten up.

And the worst part was he found out about it through Minister Zhou.

He vaguely felt that Sun Xiangwei was slipping out of his control.

He Kang said, "You should call and ask him."

Suppressing the irritation in his heart, Director Qin dialed Secretary Sun’s phone.

A few minutes later, he hung up the phone and relayed what he had learned.

"Stupid fucker!"

He Kang cursed, "Always thinking with what’s in his pants!"

"Warn Sun Xiangwei to behave himself! If he can handle being a secretary, fine, if not, replace him!"

"I fucking put in a lot of effort to get him next to Secretary Lu, not for him to fool around with women!"

"If something like this happens again, tell him to get lost himself!"

He Kang was very angry, extremely angry.

The more crucial the timing, the more chaos he caused.

Director Qin was similarly infuriated.

The process of winning over Song Guanchao had been going quite smoothly, but now it had been disrupted by this mess.

Now, even if Secretary Sun continues to invite Song Guanchao to Yunhai Club, Song Guanchao would be cautious.

Their plan was completely messed up by this idiot.

He Kang lit another cigarette and after calming his emotions, said, "Let him avoid going to the Yunhai Club for some time. Invite Song Guanchao out for meals and drinks somewhere else and dispel his suspicions first."

Director Qin said, "If you ask me, that’s too much hassle."

He Kang looked at him, "Then what do you suggest?"

Director Qin said, "Directly use money. If one million isn’t enough, then use five million, if five million isn’t enough, then ten million."

He Kang’s mouth twitched, "Keep your foolish thoughts to yourself! Qin Yuejin, I’m seriously telling you, don’t mess things up!"

Director Qin didn’t say anything, but his face clearly showed defiance.

He believed his method, although crude, was definitely effective.

At least more effective than He Kang’s indecisive approach.

He Kang stubbed out his cigarette, stood up to leave, and when he reached the doorway, he suddenly said, "By the way, there has been some chatter in Dujiang County recently. When you have the time, contact them and tell them to keep a low profile and not be too greedy."

Director Qin spread his hands, showing a rogue-like demeanor, "I can’t manage Dujiang County; they don’t listen to me."

He Kang’s expression darkened, he didn’t say anything more and turned to leave.

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