Official Career Storm
Chapter 311

Chapter 311: Chapter 311

Minister Zhou asked, "The data was stolen, how is it related to the whistleblower letter?"

Director Qin began boasting, repeating exactly what Secretary Wang had told him.

After he finished, he sat there, looking self-satisfied and expectantly seeking approval from Minister Zhou.

Minister Zhou played along, showing a flash of realization, and said, "So that’s how it is. I really wouldn’t have known all the intricacies involved if Director Qin hadn’t mentioned it."

"Heh, Minister Zhou is only unaware of the details. Once you understand, you’ll know too," Director Qin replied modestly.

It’s like saying you’re fat and then watching you pant.

The corners of Minister Zhou’s eyes twitched slightly.

Secretary Wang didn’t want to listen to his prattle and asked, "Minister Zhou, what do you think about this?"

Minister Zhou subconsciously reached for his cigarettes, but Secretary Wang had already handed them over.

He had just put one in his mouth when a lighter was offered to him.

Minister Zhou took a drag and asked in return, "What do you think?"

Secretary Wang glanced at Director Qin, seeming reluctant to speak in his presence.

But considering they were tied together in this matter, it wasn’t realistic to exclude him.

"I think there’s something fishy about the theft of the high-speed railway data."

"What could be wrong with that?" Director Qin asked.

Secretary Wang ignored him and said, "Less than a week after the data was stolen, someone reported that Secretary Song had forced a land purchase. It’s just too conspicuous."

"If Secretary Song really wanted to profit from this, he wouldn’t have reported the theft to the Disciplinary Committee; he’d just get another set of data."

Minister Zhou nodded slowly, "Go on."

Secretary Wang said, "I think someone is trying to frame Secretary Song."

"Hold on," Director Qin interrupted, "How does this lead to someone trying to target Song Guanchao?"

He had been listening, but as he listened, he grew more confused, feeling as though he had missed some vital piece of information.

The two men ignored him, with Minister Zhou saying, "If you want my advice, my suggestion is to follow the normal process. Don’t ask too many questions and don’t meddle in what doesn’t concern you."

Director Qin wanted to interject, but Minister Zhou said, "You two can go back now. As far as this matter, you haven’t mentioned it to me. Don’t involve me afterward. Even if you do, I won’t acknowledge it."

Secretary Wang understood. He stood up and said, "Sorry to have troubled you, Minister Zhou."

"Director Qin, let’s go to the City Committee."

Director Qin left, still confused, and only when they got into the car did he ask, "We’re going to the City Committee now?"

"What else?"

"You just said someone is trying to target Song Guanchao?"

"I didn’t say that."

"You..."

"Minister Zhou already said it. We follow the procedure and don’t ask too much about the rest."

"But shouldn’t we find out who is targeting Song Guanchao?"

Secretary Wang sighed, "Who else do you think it could be?"

"I have no idea."

"Being ignorant is not bad. Knowing too much makes it easy to offend people."

Sometimes, Secretary Wang envied Director Qin.

He didn’t want to know, yet he couldn’t help but know.

The logic of the situation was clear enough that even someone with a modest intellect, upon analyzing, could figure out the key points.

But Director Qin’s mental capacity was amusingly limited; even with the answer practically before his eyes, he failed to see it.

"Wang Pinyan, what do you mean?"

Director Qin wasn’t smart, but he wasn’t foolish enough not to sense Secretary Wang’s mocking tone.

Secretary Wang said, "Don’t get me wrong, I’m just telling the truth. If you don’t know, you don’t have to offend anyone. Once you know and someone asks you later, it’s easy to get burnt."

Director Qin’s face darkened, "You don’t need to worry about whether I’ll offend anyone."

Seeing his insistence, Secretary Wang cut straight to the point, "It should be Mayor Zheng."

"Zheng Bihui?" Director Qin was surprised, "He’s the one targeting Song Guanchao?"

"It might also be against Secretary Wu."

"This... Why him? How are you so sure?"

Suppressing the urge to heave a sigh of exasperation, Secretary Wang countered, "Who applied for the high-speed rail project?"

"Zheng Bihui."

"That’s right."

"How does that make it right?"

"...Don’t you find it odd that it’s Mayor Zheng’s project, but it’s Song Guanchao who is responsible for it?"

"That’s indeed suspicious."

Director Qin frowned, "So should we tell Mayor Zheng about the whistleblower letter?"

Secretary Wang’s forehead twitched violently, just about to snap at him, but then he saw a smirk cross Director Qin’s face.

After a two-second pause, Secretary Wang tested, "What do you mean?"

"Mayor Zheng certainly doesn’t know that the project data was stolen, right?"

"Mm-hmm."

"If it really was Mayor Zheng who orchestrated this, then once Secretary Wu takes the whistleblower letter to the meeting, Song Guanchao is bound to clear his name. Because the project data was stolen long ago, there was no need for Song Guanchao to buy land; it’s clear someone is framing him."

"In that case, Mayor Zheng’s scheme is ruined. Not only that, but it would also expose himself."

Director Qin said, "If at this time, we inform him about the stolen data and return the whistleblower letter to him, what do you think?"

Secretary Wang felt bewildered. This man’s intelligence seemed to fluctuate.

"Do you want to side with Mayor Zheng?"

"I haven’t decided yet."

After understanding the stakes, Director Qin indeed found himself at a crossroads.

If they followed the normal process, Secretary Wu would undoubtedly have the upper hand.

If they played their cards right, Mayor Zheng might not get Song Guanchao, but he also wouldn’t be exposed.

The key question was, who could bring him the most benefit?

It was difficult for him to get close to Wu Qiangwei.

But the opportunities seemed better with Mayor Zheng.

"We need to go to the City Committee," Secretary Wu stated firmly. "I’ve received the whistleblower letter and must stick to the process."

Director Qin laughed, "Then you go ahead. Why call me? According to the process, you shouldn’t be telling me about this."

"You..." Secretary Wang said, "Are you trying to play both sides?"

Director Qin chuckled and pulled the car over to the roadside, "You take a taxi to the City Committee, I have to go back."

He didn’t mention whether he was going to see Mayor Zheng at the city government.

But Secretary Wang knew he definitely would.

Usually, Secretary Wang was supposed to report this matter to Secretary Wu.

For Director Qin, there was no chance for him to show off.

But if he just went to the city government, he could earn a favor from Mayor Zheng.

If it were Secretary Wang, he would do the same.

Secretary Wang didn’t respond, got out of the car, and took a taxi to the City Committee.

Director Qin headed straight to the city government.

"Secretary Li, is Mayor Zheng in?"

"Yes, Director Qin, please wait."

Li Jun knocked on the door, "Mayor Zheng, Director Qin is here to see you."

"Please let him in."

Mayor Zheng was quite surprised. What did this guy want with him?

The door closed.

Director Qin walked in, sat down boldly, and asked, "Mayor Zheng, I have good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?"

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