Official Career Storm
Chapter 303

Chapter 303: Chapter 303

The meeting room fell into a brief silence.

It wasn’t until Secretary Lu spoke up that the deadly quiet was broken.

His expression was equally serious, "I am not clear on whether this matter is related to some of the people present here, but I hope it’s not."

"Some comrades may make mistakes. But once a mistake is made, it’s fine as long as you recognize it promptly and do not go further down the wrong path!"

"After this meeting, Director Qin, you must investigate this matter thoroughly and not overlook any evidence!"

"I want to know who exactly sent these people!"

"I want to declare here that regardless of who is involved in this matter, we will crack down on it resolutely!"

"In Lingjiang City, we absolutely do not allow such vile tricks related to dark and evil forces, nor tolerate such improper conduct!"

Director Qin immediately responded, "Understood!"

After Secretary Lu finished speaking, Minister Zhou also said, "The nature of this matter is extremely vile!"

"It is understandable to have conflicts at work. No one is a saint; there will always be times of disagreement."

"But the problems at work should not lead to personal attacks. Such behavior has a very negative influence on the political ecosystem of our city."

"Secretary Lu, Secretary Wu, I suggest that we do not report this matter to the province for now. Let’s handle it internally first."

Both nodded in agreement.

Once this matter spread to the province, it would become a different nature of issue.

After Minister Zhou finished speaking, Mayor Zheng remembered to speak up.

Secretary Lu had finished his words, and it should have been his turn to speak, but he was preoccupied and forgot.

"Indeed, this incident is extremely vile and has a very negative impact."

Mayor Zheng pretended to be angry, made some remarks, and finally said, "However, I feel that it shouldn’t be the doing of our comrades. Our comrades are all people of faith, how could they possibly do such a thing?"

Song Guanchao responded with a cold sneer, "It had better not be! But let me find out it was our own people who made the dirty move, I, Song Guanchao, am not one to take a hit without fighting back!"

Mayor Zheng’s gaze shifted unnaturally, avoiding eye contact, and he was clearly feeling guilty.

Then, the others also successively expressed their indignation at the encounter Song Guanchao had faced.

The meeting concluded.

Coming out of the meeting room, Song Guanchao followed behind Mayor Zheng.

Knowing that he had something to say, Mayor Zheng intentionally stopped and said, "Secretary Song, I am furious about what happened this time..."

"Furious your f****** ass!"

Song Guanchao cursed with the finesse of a national treasure, shocking Mayor Zheng speechless.

This guy, isn’t even pretending anymore?

He quickly looked around, but fortunately, the others had walked far away.

He was furious, but still suppressed it.

After all, Song Guanchao had just been followed and beaten up; if he hadn’t been able to fight back, he would be lying in the hospital’s ICU now.

He also knew that Song Guanchao suspected those people were sent by him.

"Secretary Song, I am not involved with what happened this time."

He had to explain himself, to clear things up; he didn’t want to take the blame.

Of course, Song Guanchao knew those people most likely weren’t sent by him.

But someone had to carry this ready-made scapegoat, and if not him, then who?

Even if just to berate him, it must be hung around his neck.

"Not related to you?"

Song Guanchao sneered menacingly, "Zheng Bihui, is this how you want to play? I’ve said it, I’m just a small secretary, trading me for a mayor like you, it’s always worth it."

"You’d best hide well, don’t walk the night and give me a chance, or else, I swear I’ll kill you!"

Song Guanchao dropped this sentence, turned, and walked away, not giving him a chance to explain.

"I..." Mayor Zheng was so angry he could smoke from his head.

He was furious and frustrated. How the hell was this my problem!

I swear it’s an injustice!

He wanted to explain, but Song Guanchao wasn’t listening to his explanations.

Besides, even if he did explain, Song Guanchao wouldn’t believe him.

The frustration of being wrongly accused yet unable to appeal had him so despondent he felt like slamming his head into a wall.

After leaving the City Committee, Mayor Zheng Bihui grew angrier the more he thought about it.

Grabbing his cellphone, he called Director Qin, "Director Qin, inform me immediately if there’s any progress in the case!"

He needed to know who dared to target Song Guanchao at this critical juncture.

He absolutely refused to take the blame for this!

Suddenly, a possibility crossed his mind.

He found Li Zhuang’s number, was about to dial it, but looking at Li Jun beside him, he put his phone down.

Back in his office, he finally called Li Zhuang.

"Mayor Zheng, are you looking for me?"

"Xiao Li, was it you who made a move against Song Guanchao?"

"How did Mayor Zheng know? I knew it; you can’t hide anything from Mayor Song’s brilliant eyes. I was actually planning to discuss it with you in a few days."

Li Zhuang’s voice was filled with self-satisfied pride, as if he had accomplished some incredible feat.

The tone of seeking credit infuriated Zheng Bihui to no end.

So it really was Li Zhuang who had arranged it!

Now, he was stuck in a situation as messy as having mud at one’s crotch – it’s dubious whether it’s poop or not!

If they were to be investigated, there was no way he could clear his name.

Suppressing the urge to curse, he said, "The guys you arranged got caught by the police!"

"Caught?" Li Zhuang was puzzled. "That shouldn’t have happened; I specifically told them to avoid making a move in crowded places with surveillance. How could they get caught?"

"They were beaten up by Song Guanchao!"

"What?" Li Zhuang was baffled. "Impossible, right? How could these people be so stupid? I swear I told them to wait until Song Guanchao was alone before acting."

Mayor Zheng didn’t want to discuss how strong Song Guanchao was; he only wanted to know if the other party knew Li Zhuang.

He raised this point, and Li Zhuang assured him, "You can rest assured, Mayor Zheng, they’ve never seen me, and I didn’t show my face. Even if they were beaten to death, they wouldn’t know it was me."

With this confirmation, Mayor Zheng finally relaxed.

"Do you know how much trouble you’ve caused me? Don’t ever do such things again!"

...

"Are you hurt?"

In the office, Chu Xiao’e asked.

"You saw the video, I had them pinned down and beat them; how could I possibly be injured?"

"I thought I saw someone hit you with a stick on your shoulder."

"Huh?" Song Guanchao was puzzled. "Really?"

It was his own body, how could he not know if he’d been hit?

He couldn’t help but touch his shoulder, but it didn’t hurt at all.

Chu Xiao’e insisted, "I saw it; your shoulder definitely got hit by a stick."

She then said, "I have red flower oil at home. If you’re free tonight, come over, and I’ll apply some for you."

"..." Song Guanchao was taken aback, Chu Xiao’e diverted her gaze, lifted a teacup to drink, "Go ahead with your work."

"Oh, okay."

Leaving the office, Song Guanchao couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

This woman really couldn’t find an excuse and was now making things up out of thin air.

Back in his office, Song Guanchao handed the high-speed train project documents to Zeng Li, "Keep these documents safe for me."

"Why give them to me?"

Song Guanchao briefly explained his plan.

Zeng Li took the documents, stuffed them into her bag, "Don’t worry, leave it to me! I’ll hide them well for you!"

"Don’t keep them at the hotel, find a safe place."

"Don’t worry!" Zeng Li said. "But, why don’t you just burn them?"

"Burn them?" Song Guanchao laughed. "This is the ultimate ace up my sleeve. If anyone crosses me in the future, this will make them take a nasty fall!"

Zeng Li pondered for a moment, then quickly caught on, "Your smile is so sinister, but I love it."

Song Guanchao: ......

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