Official Career Storm
Chapter 283

Chapter 283: Chapter 283

"Song Guanchao?"

Seeing clearly the man in front of him, Mayor Zheng froze for a moment.

Why was he here?

He... was he the man Xu Xin had found?

"Song Guanchao!" The tone of Mayor Zheng shifted abruptly. He got up from the ground, ready to start a fight.

But before he could even stand up, he felt Song Guanchao grab his collar and, with a fierce tug, lifted him straight off the ground.

His weight of over 160 pounds felt like a toy doll in Song Guanchao’s hands.

"You..."

"Bang!"

Song Guanchao threw a hard punch into his stomach.

Mayor Zheng let out a retch, his face turning instantly pale.

Song Guanchao didn’t hit the face, after all, he’s the Mayor and he had to meet people every day. A battered face wouldn’t look good in public.

Xu Xin was stunned, her hand lightly covering her small mouth.

Did he really just hit him?

Although she had hoped that Song Guanchao would lose his cool like he did in the hotel bathroom that day when he beat Secretary Sun for Wu Yun’s sake.

But she knew it was not realistic.

Secretary Sun was one thing, but Mayor Zheng was not someone you could just hit on a whim.

A real fight could have severe consequences and a terrible impact.

However, Song Guanchao really did it.

And his hit was vicious.

The thud as he hit the ground was so dull it hurt just to listen.

His punch was equally heavy; it was only because Mayor Zheng hadn’t had dinner that the food didn’t come flying out.

In the room, Wu Qiangwei’s eyelids twitched.

She hadn’t expected Song Guanchao to throw a punch.

But she enjoyed watching it thoroughly; it even cleared her ducts.

"Song Guanchao..."

"Bang!"

Another punch.

Song Guanchao delivered three punches in quick succession. He wanted to continue, but Mayor Zheng was older; another punch might really cause serious harm.

Casually letting him go, Mayor Zheng knelt on the ground, clutching his stomach in agony, unable to speak.

He felt humiliated, he felt furious.

He, the prominent Mayor of Lingjiang, the city’s second in command, had actually been beaten by a secretary!

His dignity was trampled!

But he didn’t dare to make another threatening remark, fearing that Song Guanchao might attack again.

Song Guanchao squatted down, patting his face, "Mayor Zheng, does your wife know about your escapades?"

Mayor Zheng said nothing, just glaring at him bitterly.

"Seems like Mayor Zheng is feeling quite resentful."

"What, threatening the Secretary of the Municipal Committee and even trying to assault her? You act like you’re the victim?"

"Song Guanchao, what nonsense are you spouting!" Mayor Zheng cursed. "I’m here to discuss matters with Director Xu!"

"Discuss matters how? With clothes and trousers torn? Mayor Zheng, your method of negotiation is quite novel, isn’t it?"

"I don’t know what you’re talking about!"

He couldn’t possibly admit to such things.

"On the contrary, Secretary Song, running to Director Xu’s house late at night, what do you intend to do?"

Song Guanchao inwardly admired his strong mental resilience; even under these circumstances, he tried to turn the tables.

"Hehe, I’m here to talk about matters with Director Xu. Is there a problem? Even if I were dating Director Xu, what issue would that be? I’m unwed, she’s unmarried, all is clear and clean. Since when is it Zheng Bihui’s place to gossip?"

Song Guanchao pulled out his phone and said, "I recorded everything when you just attacked Director Xu. I think Director Qin would find this video very interesting."

Mayor Zheng’s face contorted wildly, and he reached out to snatch the phone.

"Smack!"

This time Song Guanchao showed no courtesy, slapping him right across the face, causing Mayor Zheng to stagger.

"Seems like you need to be put in your place."

Song Guanchao stood up, straightened his clothes, and said, "You take yourself too seriously just because people call you Mayor in public? If you push me too far, I’ll summon Director Qin right now, accuse you of rape, and you’ll settle down."

Mayor Zheng’s face twitched as he took deep breaths.

After a few seconds, he forced a smile, "Xiao Song, Director Xu and I were just joking."

Song Guanchao let out a haughty laugh, pointed at the door, and said, "That’s enough, get lost. Your fat pig face is making me nauseous. You’ve ruined my appetite."

"Ah, alright, I’ll leave now and won’t disturb your meal."

The situation was currently unfavorable for him, and he dared not linger, chiefly because he was genuinely afraid that Song would actually call Director Qin over.

He had just criticized Director Qin at the City Committee meeting, and if the video fell into his hands, he would not let it slide.

Inside the system, lacking ability or having a bad attitude wasn’t important.

The most crucial thing was to have a good reputation.

That’s why many fallen leaders, in the official statements, are accused of infidelity or keeping mistresses.

The real issues are far more significant than those announced, but these are the ones that can be brought up openly.

And his actions today were even worse than infidelity or keeping a mistress.

If he was labeled a rapist, all his efforts during this period would vanish like a burst bubble, his work falling through at the last moment.

With good luck, he might stay in the Mayor’s position until retirement.

With bad luck, stepping back from the frontline would see his power plummet.

When that time came, Director Qin would definitely be the first to trouble him.

"Xiao Xu, I’m really sorry about today’s incident. Please don’t take it to heart; I apologize."

Mayor Zheng spoke earnestly and even bowed to her.

Watching Mayor Zheng, who was humbling himself so low before her, Xu Xin felt disgusted.

"Slap!"

Xu Xin slapped him hard, releasing all the pent-up grievances from those years through that one slap.

She pointed at the main door and ordered, "Get out!"

"I’m leaving now," Mayor Zheng protested, swallowing his anger and quickly leaving.

As soon as he exited, the grin on Mayor Zheng’s face vanished, replaced by tangible fury, his fists cracking from the clench.

"That Song, he’s having a great time, isn’t he!" Mayor Zheng’s chest was about to explode with rage.

This wasn’t over!

...

"Secretary Song, thank you."

Xu Xin wiped her tears; although she was crying, she felt incredibly relieved.

She had finally escaped from Mayor Zheng.

No longer would she have to endure his threats.

She began to cry out loud, venting all the oppressions suppressed over the years.

Song Guanchao patted her shoulder and reached for a tissue for her.

Xu Xin suddenly hugged him, crying loudly.

Song Guanchao’s hands hovered in mid-air, unsure whether to embrace her or not.

He wanted to remind her that Secretary Wu was still in the room.

But seeing her cry so heartbrokenly, he understood she was releasing years of repressed injustice and sorrow.

Let her have a good cry.

Wu Qiangwei peeked through the door crack, but did not come out to disturb them.

Xu Xin cried for several minutes before her emotions gradually subsided, and she backed away from Song Guanchao’s chest.

Looking at his soaked shirt, she embarrassingly said, "I’m sorry for dirtying your clothes."

"Feeling better?" he asked.

"Uh-huh," she took the tissue, wiping away her tears, her nose still twitching.

Song Guanchao looked down and suggested, "You should change your clothes."

Xu Xin blushed; her blouse and trousers had been torn.

While hugging Song Guanchao, her fair waist and belly had pressed against him.

She murmured an acknowledgment and hurried toward the room, head down.

As she reached the door, Wu Qiangwei just happened to open it.

Seeing Wu Qiangwei, Xu Xin blushed even deeper and quickly darted into the room.

Wu Qiangwei walked over, opened a bottle of red wine, and said, "You’ve thoroughly offended Zheng Bihui."

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