Official Career Storm
Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Chapter 28

"Xiao Xue, good morning."

"Brother Song, good morning."

Director Liu cheerfully handed over two cups of coffee, and Tian Xue happily took them, thanking him.

Song Guanchao smiled and asked, "Director Liu, is there something you need?"

"Brother Song, about last night’s incident, I am truly sorry."

Director Liu’s face was full of regret: "Chief Zhang was talking nonsense after drinking, please don’t take it to heart."

Song Guanchao said, "What are you talking about, Director Liu? What happened last night? I’ve already forgotten all about it."

Director Liu was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Brother Song, you really are a remarkable person."

After chatting for a bit, he left.

Tian Xue suddenly said, "Director Liu really cares about his colleagues, making a special trip when one makes a mistake."

Song Guanchao was somewhat curious about how this girl managed to pass the civil service exam.

Director Liu’s visit looked like he was apologizing on behalf of Chief Zhang, but in fact, he was distancing himself from the situation.

If it was really about apologizing, why didn’t Chief Zhang, the person involved, come himself?

He must be worried that Song Guanchao would report Zhang’s drunken rant to Wu Qiangwei.

That’s why he rushed over as soon as possible, eager to disconnect himself from the incident.

But to tell the truth, he was quite surprised.

He thought that after sobering up, Chief Zhang would definitely come to apologize, but he didn’t.

Was this guy planning to go head to head with me?

Could he be thinking of how to get back at me?

Don’t doubt it, it’s very possible.

It looks like I need to be more careful.

...

Inside the comprehensive department office.

Chief Zhang was sitting in his chair, his face angry ever since he came to work that morning.

The sides of his face were still a bit swollen, and he had changed his glasses.

Last night’s episode had caused him to lose face, and worst of all, he had been caught red-handed and couldn’t even call the police.

If he didn’t take his revenge, how could he continue to mix in the office?

Suddenly, a phone call came in.

He picked it up and raised an eyebrow; it was his cousin Fu Cheng.

"Hey, Fu Cheng, what’s up?"

"Cousin, I heard that Li Fuhai’s driver got transferred to your City Committee?"

"Are you talking about Song Guanchao?"

"Yes, that’s him."

"What do you need with him? Do you know him?"

"Know him? I damn well want to kill him..."

Fu Cheng laid out their grudge in detail, after listening, Chief Zhang said, "What a coincidence, I also have a score to settle with him!"

After exchanging some words, they found a common purpose.

"Damn, he actually dared to hit you! Cousin, we can’t let this slide, we must get even!"

Fu Cheng said, "Cousin, I’ve got an idea!"

"What’s the idea? Tell me."

"I have a buddy in the traffic police force..."

The two conspired over the phone, and soon they had a plan.

...

"Ding-a-ling."

The landline in front of Tian Xue rang.

She picked up the handset, and Secretary Wu’s voice came through, "Xiao Tian, come in for a moment."

"Okay, Secretary Wu."

She hung up, turned around and went into the office.

She came out not long afterwards, grabbing her purse and hurrying out.

Song Guanchao was curious, what was Wu Qiangwei sending her off to do?

It wasn’t until the afternoon that Tian Xue returned and went straight into the office to report on her work.

Afterwards, Song Guanchao asked curiously, "Where were you this morning?"

Tian Xue answered, "Secretary Wu asked me to rent a house for her outside."

"Did you find a place?"

"Mm."

"You’re pretty efficient."

Tian Xue couldn’t help but smile at the words.

In the afternoon, Wu Qiangwei had sent Song Guanchao to deliver several documents to various bureaus.

Besides that, Song Guanchao simply sat in the office, clutching his phone and chatting with Wu Yun, trying to foster a bond.

As for Liang Jiajia, that woman was a workaholic; it took her half a day to reply to a single message.

As the workday was coming to an end, Chief Zhang suddenly showed up.

"Brother Song, about last night, I owe you an apology."

Chief Zhang’s tone was earnest as he said, "I had booked a place at yesterday’s restaurant, Brother Song, give me a chance to apologize over drinks."

Song Guanchao was surprised; this guy actually came to apologize. It seemed he had overrated him, thinking he would seek revenge.

"Unfortunately, I already have plans tonight and can’t make it."

"Then it will have to wait for next time."

"Okay, next time."

Chief Zhang walked away with a look of regret on his face.

In a blink, it was time to leave work.

Song Guanchao followed Wu Qiangwei to the parking lot. Just as he was about to open the car door, Wu Qiangwei suddenly said, "Don’t drive this car anymore."

"Huh?"

"It’s too conspicuous."

"Then drive this one?" He pointed to an ordinary car with a regular license plate.

"Yes."

Wu Qiangwei opened the car door and got in.

"Let’s go to Li Lake Mansion."

"Okay." Song Guanchao thought, this must be the house Wu Qiangwei rents outside.

Next to Li Lake Mansion was a Li Lake Park, with a huge artificial lake inside where many people run and exercise around the lake.

Wu Qiangwei had a habit of running, probably why she specifically instructed Tian Xue to choose this complex.

This was a high-end residential area where strangers needed to register when coming and going.

When the car stopped in front of Building 6, Song Guanchao said, "Secretary Wu, which apartment do you live in?"

Wu Qiangwei looked over, and Song Guanchao explained, "I need to ensure Secretary Wu’s safety."

"201."

"Understood."

Song Guanchao cracked a smile and watched Wu Qiangwei leave.

He grabbed his phone and dialed Xiao Ban’s number: "Xiao Ban, I’m off work... Is everything set? Okay, I’ll head over now."

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped outside an ordinary budget-friendly restaurant.

As he entered, Song Guanchao heard a familiar voice, "Guan Chao, over here."

He looked toward the sound and saw two middle-aged men in their forties sitting at a table near the window.

One was his former platoon leader, Xiao Chenggong, and the other he didn’t recognize.

"Xiao Ban."

Song Guanchao walked over with a big laugh, and just as he sat down, Xiao Chenggong introduced him, "Old Hu, this is Song Guanchao. You can just call him Xiao Song."

"Guan Chao, this is my old comrade-in-arms, Hu Zhengrong."

Upon hearing this, Song Guanchao immediately stood up.

He snapped to attention and saluted, "Good to see you, sir!"

Hu Zhengrong laughed heartily and said, "Sit."

Song Guanchao then sat down.

Hu Zhengrong studied Song Guanchao, growing more and more fond of him, "You’re indeed a soldier from the Nanjiang Military District; you have a different vibe!"

"I heard from Old Xiao that you were a bodyguard for a senior officer before you retired?"

"Yes."

"Being a bodyguard and doing well, why did you suddenly retire?"

Xiao Chenggong was also curious, "Why on earth would you let go of such a promising career?"

Song Guanchao gave a wry smile and shook his head, "Let’s not talk about it, respected leaders."

Both men knew there must be a story behind it.

But since he didn’t want to discuss it, they didn’t press further.

"Here, let’s drink." Xiao Chenggong poured the drinks, and after a round, he continued, "Guan Chao, let me introduce you, Hu Zhengrong, Deputy Captain of the Lingjiang City Armed Police Detachment."

Meanwhile.

Outside the restaurant by the roadside, a black sedan was parked.

Inside the car, Fu Cheng and Chief Zhang watched Song Guanchao through the window.

Seeing him drinking one glass after another, Fu Cheng sneered, "Watch how I’ll take you down tonight!"

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