Official Career Storm
Chapter 29

Chapter 29: Chapter 29

Song Guanchao was quite surprised, the man before him turned out to be the Deputy Captain of the Armed Police Brigade!

A city-level Armed Police Brigade’s Deputy Captain is at least at the Deputy Battalion Level, and the lowest military rank he would hold is Lieutenant Colonel.

Moreover, the Armed Police system operates independently of the City Committee leadership and is directly managed by the Military Commission, which bestowed it with a rather special status within the city.

Xiao Chenggong said, "Your excellent performance in the military, both Hu and I have discussed it. Hu wanted to meet you half a month ago, but I have been really busy, which is why we delayed until now."

Hu Zhengrong said, "A talent like you would be in demand anywhere. We all come from the same force, and it’s better to join me than others."

"With me, you could pick from the Headquarters, Political Department, or Logistics Department, whatever you want."

Song Guanchao was taken aback, immediately realizing why Xiao Ban had called him over tonight.

This was to arrange a job for him.

He probably didn’t know that he was now driving for Secretary Wu.

He gave a wry smile, "Thank you for the generous offer from my former leader, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to accept."

Hu Zhengrong’s eyebrows shot up, "Why?"

Xiao Chenggong also frowned, "Guan Chao, don’t be impulsive! I know you dislike climbing relationships, but this isn’t about connections. It’s because you are truly outstanding!"

Song Guanchao shook his head, "Xiao Ban, that’s not what I mean."

He then looked towards Hu Zhengrong, "Captain Hu, are you... perhaps not paying attention to the political scene in Lingjiang City?"

Hu Zhengrong said, "A bunch of despicable creatures, nothing of interest to pay attention to."

Indeed...

As the Armed Police system was independent of the City Committee leadership, Hu Zhengrong had no interest in politics and naturally did not pay special attention to it.

Song Guanchao said, "Captain Hu, a few days ago a Vice Mayor was placed under investigation. Are you aware of this?"

"Li Fuhai, right?"

"Yes."

"I’ve heard." He had heard about this but hadn’t looked into the details.

Song Guanchao said, "I used to drive for this Vice Mayor."

"Huh?"

Both men immediately put down their glasses.

Song Guanchao then carefully recounted the sequence of events,

including how he had been framed.

Of course, he did not mention the part about seeking evidence.

After listening, Xiao Chenggong cursed loudly, "Damn it, even my soldier was messed with! Lucky for him he’s been taken in, or I would have killed him myself!"

Hu Zhengrong also swore, "Corrupt official, deserves to die!"

He then looked at Song Guanchao, "With Li Fuhai’s downfall, probably no one dares to employ you, right? This is perfect, join our Armed Police Brigade, this is where you can truly demonstrate your abilities."

Song Guanchao sighed, "Captain Hu, our city just got a new full-time Deputy Secretary, do you know about this?"

"I’ve heard, what about it?"

Song Guanchao was speechless, Captain Hu really had no interest in politics at all.

He said, "I am now driving for Secretary Wu."

Both were stunned for a good while before coming back to their senses.

"Wait a minute." Xiao Chenggong rubbed his temples, "Are you saying that you drove for Li Fuhai before, and after Li Fuhai was investigated, you ended up driving for Secretary Wu?"

"That’s right."

"This is f*cking..."

Xiao Chenggong, the Deputy Director of Jianyuan City Police Department, was more knowledgeable about politics than Hu Zhengrong.

Even so, he was somewhat at a loss at that moment.

He couldn’t quite understand how Song Guanchao had gone from being the driver of a disgraced official to becoming the driver for Secretary Wu.

Hu Zhengrong was also curious, but he did not ask further and merely frowned, "Xiao Song, are you very interested in politics?"

Song Guanchao nodded seriously, "I retired and entered politics because I want to make a difference!"

Hu Zhengrong sipped his drink, then downed it in one gulp and said, "Fine, since you have this in mind, I won’t insist. However, I’m quite interested in you. If you can’t get by at the City Committee, come find me! My offer always stands!"

A commitment from the Deputy Captain of the Armed Police Brigade was tantamount to giving him a safety net.

They had only met for the first time today.

In that moment, Song Guanchao was touched, didn’t say a word, grabbed his glass, and downed three drinks in rapid succession.

Xiao Chenggong patted him on the shoulder and said, "If you really want to make it in the system, stick with Secretary Wu and work hard. I’ve heard that Secretary Wu came to Lingjiang with a mission."

Song Guanchao’s heart stirred; he had always been curious about the political landscape of Lingjiang.

"Xiao Ban, what is the situation in Lingjiang really like?"

"I know what you want to ask, but you’re asking the wrong person."

Xiao Chenggong said, "How could an outsider like me possibly know about the situation in Lingjiang? If it were so easy to figure out, would the province specifically send over a secretary?"

"All I can tell you is that Lingjiang is dangerous. Especially Secretary Wu’s position, very dangerous! Since you’re her driver, you’re somewhat of a confidant, so you also be careful."

Song Guanchao nodded thoughtfully.

After three rounds of drinks, the three of them were almost done eating and drinking.

Xiao Chenggong said, "Let’s go, we’ll find another place to keep drinking."

Hu Zhengrong cursed, "You really are a boozer."

Xiao Chenggong laughed heartily, "You have no idea. Ever since I became a Deputy Captain, I’ve been abstaining from alcohol, and it’s nearly killed me! Now that I’m finally here today, either you guys will drink me under the table or I’ll drink you under, but tonight someone’s going to pass out!"

Hu Zhengrong looked at Song Guanchao, "Xiao Song, can you handle it?"

"Of course!" Song Guanchao said, "I know exactly how much Xiao Ban can hold!"

"Tonight, we’ll drink him into oblivion."

"I know a barbecue stall, let’s go, change of scene!"

Hu Zhengrong looped one arm over Xiao Chenggong’s shoulder and the other over Song Guanchao’s, heading out.

At the parking lot, Xiao Chenggong immediately declared, "Don’t drink and drive!"

Hu Zhengrong laughed and cursed, "Don’t worry, I know better than you."

He pulled out his phone, about to call for a designated driver, when a young man approached, "Boss, need a designated driver?"

"Are you a designated driver?"

"Yes."

"All right, get in then."

Hu Zhengrong tossed the car keys to him, took the passenger seat, and Song Guanchao along with Xiao Chenggong climbed into the back seat.

After getting in, Hu Zhengrong named a destination, the designated driver turned on the navigation to confirm the address, then drove onto the route.

In the car, the three of them chatted about the old times in the military.

About ten minutes later, the car suddenly came to a harsh stop.

The abrupt halt caught them all off guard, propelling their bodies forward, almost hitting the windshield.

"What kind of driving is that?"

Once Hu Zhengrong steadied himself, he turned his head to look and saw that the driver had already closed his eyes and was slumped over the steering wheel, motionless.

"What the hell is going on?"

"Must be an old health issue, he’s having an attack."

Hu Zhengrong quickly turned off the ignition, pushed open the door, and went around to the driver’s seat to drag the driver out.

By then Song Guanchao and the others had also gotten out, Hu Zhengrong handed the driver over to them, "Quick, put him in the back seat and take him to the hospital!"

They lifted the driver into the back seat, while Hu Zhengrong had already restarted the car and floored it.

However, as the car made a right turn onto a street, he suddenly saw police ahead, conducting a drunk driving checkpoint.

The police waved for them to stop.

Hu Zhengrong furrowed his brow, slowed the car down, and pulled up.

He rolled down the window and said, "We have a sick person in the car..."

Before he could finish, the police officer caught a strong smell of alcohol, "Have you been drinking?"

Immediately, the breathalyzer was extended, "Blow into this."

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