Official Career Storm
Chapter 281

Chapter 281: Chapter 281

"Xu Xin is fine."

Song Guanchao summarized the investigation results to her and concluded,

Other things can be falsified, but not a life experience.

The place where Xu Xin grew up, her schooling from elementary to university—all it takes is a little time to check into.

Wu Qiangwei did not respond immediately.

What Song Guanchao understood, she naturally did, too.

But she still felt that to deem Xu Xin trustworthy based on such findings was far too hasty.

The position of Secretary of the Municipal Committee is actually quite important; it’s a core part of the City Committee, linking the City Secretary above and the various bureaus below.

Nearly every matter, big or small, within the City Committee’s departments converges in the City Committee Office.

This results in Xu Xin being privy to the affairs of the City Committee.

Some things are unavoidable, as without the City Committee Office, much of the work simply can’t progress.

Thus, if Xu Xin could indeed be brought into one’s camp, it would be far more convenient than breaking in a newcomer.

Song Guanchao saw what she was worried about and said, "Is the Secretary available tonight?"

"What’s it about?"

"If you have time, let’s invite Director Xu out for a meal and have a direct talk."

Wu Qiangwei thought for a few seconds and nodded, "You arrange it."

"Okay."

Upon leaving the office, he went straight to Xu Xin’s office.

It was Song Guanchao’s first time actively seeking her out, and Xu Xin was quite surprised.

She hurried to stand up and said, "Secretary Song, please sit, I will make you a cup of tea."

Song Guanchao accepted the tea and asked, "Do you have time tonight, Director Xu?"

"Yes!" Xu Xin was slightly excited inside; she knew she had finally reached this day.

After inviting him to dine at her place the last time, that incident occurred, and she had shared her secrets with Song Guanchao.

But since that day, Song Guanchao had not further engaged in conversation with her.

She had been anxious, waiting for Song Guanchao to approach her.

At last, she had received what she had been waiting for.

She guessed that Song Guanchao had been investigating her background these past days.

But the period of investigation was unsettlingly long, causing her much inner turmoil.

She was becoming restless because Mayor Zheng and her cousin kept harassing her, causing endless annoyance.

Mayor Zheng even threatened her, saying that if she did not comply, he would remove her from her position as Secretary of the Municipal Committee.

"Then, let’s have dinner together tonight; there’s something I’d like to discuss with you."

"Okay," said Xu Xin. "What cuisine does Secretary Song prefer?"

"Don’t go to any trouble; coming to your place is fine."

My place...

Xu Xin paused, instinctively putting up her guard.

After all, Song Guanchao was a man.

Her invitation last time was different.

That time, she wanted to show her stance to Song Guanchao and also let him see her cousin in person.

No amount of words could compare to seeing with one’s own eyes.

But she didn’t hesitate too long and nodded, "Okay."

After work.

Song Guanchao drove Wu Qiangwei home: "Secretary, go change into something comfortable; I’ll wait for you downstairs."

Ten minutes later, Wu Qiangwei changed into casual clothes, which secretly impressed Song Guanchao.

Jeans and a white T-shirt.

Such simple attire could best showcase a woman’s figure.

Tight jeans offered a clear view of the shape of a woman’s legs and whether her buttocks were flat or firm.

Wu Qiangwei’s legs were straight, her calves thin, her thighs fleshy, and her hips full.

After getting in the car, Song Guanchao asked, "Secretary, have you been applying the medicine these past few days?"

"I have."

"Oh."

Song Guanchao was a bit disappointed, as Wu Qiangwei’s sprained ankle was healing quickly and well, hardly affecting her walk.

At six twenty, the car entered the residential complex.

Wu Qiangwei asked, "What place is this?"

"Xu Xin’s residential complex."

"Why come here?"

"We’re dining at her house tonight."

Song Guanchao parked the car well and smiled, "This is her home, it can make her feel more secure, won’t be too nervous."

"You understand a woman’s psyche well?"

"Uh, I guess so."

"Hehe."

You hehe wigwag, WTF!

They entered the building and took the elevator up.

This wasn’t Song Guanchao’s first time here, he confidently approached the door and knocked gently.

Xu Xin opened the door quickly. She had started bustling about as soon as she got off work, still wearing an apron tied tightly around her waist, a few strands of hair from her bun had fallen and draped across her forehead, giving her the air of a dutiful wife and mother.

The apron wrapped tightly around her waist revealed her stunningly slender figure, and she had yet to change out of her work blouse, with three buttons undone at the neckline.

Song Guanchao, being tall, caught a glimpse of pink from his angle.

"Secretary Song, you... Secretary Wu!"

Xu Xin froze in place, thinking her eyes were deceiving her.

Why was Wu Qiangwei here too?

Noticing her gaze, Wu Qiangwei felt a slight annoyance. That bastard, he didn’t tell her he was coming?

"Secretary Wu just happens to be free tonight. Hearing that I was coming to dine with you, she wanted to join us too. Director Xu, it’s not an inconvenience with one more person, right?"

"No inconvenience, Secretary Wu, please come in."

Xu Xin was somewhat flustered, her usual composure nowhere to be seen as she fetched slippers for them and went to make tea. She had to neglect the dishes in the kitchen.

"Director Xu, you go on with your cooking. We can manage by ourselves."

"Oh, okay, then, then Secretary Wu, please have a seat."

She hurried back to the kitchen, and as soon as Song Guanchao sat down on the couch, he winced from a pain at his waist.

Wu Qiangwei twisted the flesh on his waist, her pretty face cold as she said, "You didn’t tell her?"

"Er... no."

"Why not?"

"I forgot."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Wu Qiangwei gave another fierce twist, causing Song Guanchao to grimace in pain.

"Secretary, stop pinching. If Director Xu sees us, she might think there’s some... ’something’ between us."

"’Something’?"

"Nothing, nothing."

"Say it!"

"Really nothing... ouch, you’re still pinching!"

"Say it!"

Wu Qiangwei was determined to get to the bottom of things, leaving Song Guanchao defenceless. He finally said, "It’s just that ’something’."

"Still playing coy!"

"It’s just... this kind of gesture is generally only made by people who are very close. Have you ever seen Secretary Lu pinch Secretary Sun’s waist when he’s mad? Definitely not."

Song Guanchao spoke with tact, but Wu Qiangwei understood.

Her face turned a bit red, then she twisted his waist fiercely once more.

"Ouch!" Song Guanchao nearly jumped up from the pain.

"Song Guanchao, you’re getting bolder, taking verbal liberties with a leader?"

"But you asked me!"

"Hmph, behave yourself! From now on, keep your mouth shut and don’t talk!"

Song Guanchao felt so annoyed he gritted his teeth; if any other woman had pinched him like this, she would already have been pinned on the couch getting her bottom spanked by him.

Suddenly, he felt he shouldn’t have been such a gentleman that last time at the guesthouse.

Unfortunately, opportunities come only once, missed and never returned.

Even now, wanting revenge, he had no chance.

Before long, the meal was served.

Xu Xin had cooked elaborate dishes, steamed Australian lobster, stir-fried sea cucumber with green onions.

Her culinary skills were excellent, the presentation of dishes was superb, and if he hadn’t seen her carry them out from the kitchen himself, Song Guanchao would have thought she had them delivered from a restaurant.

"Secretary Wu, Secretary Song, the meal is ready, please take your seats."

Xu Xin walked toward the fridge and asked, "Secretary Wu, would you prefer wine or a soft drink?"

Song Guanchao made the decision for her: "Red wine."

Having wine indicated that the two had no reservations in her presence.

Xu Xin’s mood brightened.

She came over with the red wine.

Just then, there was a sudden "bang, bang, bang" of knocking at the door.

"Xinxin, open the door."

Hearing this voice, Xu Xin’s frame shivered slightly and the smile on her face disappeared in an instant.

Song Guanchao’s eyebrows raised; that voice, it was Mayor Zheng!

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