Official Career Storm
Chapter 314

Chapter 314: Chapter 314

"I think..."

Song Guanchao said, "This is actually a great opportunity because Mayor Zheng is in the wrong, and I indeed have been slandered. Now is the perfect time to take over the high-speed rail project."

"But after all, it’s like snatching food from the jaws of a tiger, I’m worried it will corner Mayor Zheng into a desperate situation."

Wu Qiangwei said, "A desperate situation is better than no opportunity at all."

"The Secretary means..."

"This project, in my hands, is better off given to Secretary Lu."

Song Guanchao’s eyes brightened, and he gave a thumbs-up, "This move is brilliant!"

Hearing his praise, Wu Qiangwei subconsciously raised her chin, then immediately restrained her smile.

"The Secretary is truly competent. As a secretary, I still have much to learn from you."

"Stop buttering me up, get out."

"Hehe, I’m going."

How could Song Guanchao not know how to handle this matter?

From the moment Minister Zhou told him the solution, he had already figured it out.

Giving it to Secretary Lu was the optimal solution.

Of course, Secretary Lu might not accept it.

If he doesn’t accept, Song Guanchao would take it back.

Seeking Wu Qiangwei’s opinion was mainly because he realized he might be a bit too opinionated.

Wu Qiangwei felt it too.

Though she didn’t explicitly say or show dissatisfaction.

But Song Guanchao knew very well, a leader is a leader, a secretary is a secretary.

Leaders can overstep boundaries, secretaries cannot.

You can show your capability occasionally, but not all the time.

If you’re solving everything, what’s the use of a leader?

Faced with an incompetent leader, such a secretary might be well-liked for running things effortlessly.

But any leader with even a bit of ambition wouldn’t take kindly to such a secretary.

This kind of relationship wouldn’t last long.

If a different leader were in place, Song Guanchao wouldn’t care whether the leader is happy or satisfied.

"I thought of it, you didn’t. That’s your capability issue, you should reflect on why you as a leader aren’t as capable as a secretary."

But since the leader is Wu Qiangwei, Song Guanchao couldn’t be arrogant.

Firstly, he wanted to climb higher.

The position of City Secretary’s secretary could swiftly elevate him and expand his network, even foster his own allies.

Secondly, he and Wu Qiangwei got along very well.

Moreover, deep down, he harbored a pure, masculine affection toward this woman.

Plainly speaking, he lusted after Wu Qiangwei’s body.

...

No. 31 Jianning Road.

Director Qin brought several police officers, dressed in civilian clothes.

Secretary Wang also brought Wu Yun, coming here to investigate together.

During their investigation, they gathered a lot of useful information.

As they prepared to leave after the investigation ended, they saw a beautiful silhouetted figure.

The two middle-aged men couldn’t help but have their attention captured by the eye-catching figure’s back.

Seeing the appearance of the young girl, both felt she looked somewhat familiar.

"Have I seen this girl before?" Director Qin wondered.

Secretary Wang nodded, "I also feel a sense of familiarity."

Wu Yun secretly sneered, what an era it was still using such nauseating tactics.

The young police officer beside them said, "Director Qin, that’s the TV host, Zhou Qian."

"Oh, right, the host. I remember now."

Director Qin suddenly realized, remembering her.

"What is she doing here?"

Director Qin furrowed his brows, Zhou Qian was talking with a few residents, seemingly conducting interviews.

"Go ask."

A junior officer walked over and asked directly, "Miss Zhou, why are you here?"

Zhou Qian glanced at him and noticed someone was watching her. She looked up and saw Director Qin.

She briefly paused her interview and walked over, "Director Qin."

Director Qin smiled, "Miss Zhou, are you here for a news story?"

"Yes, I received an anonymous tip and came to investigate."

"Anonymous tip?" Director Qin asked, "What specifically was mentioned?"

"That..." Zhou Qian hesitated, appearing as if it was inconvenient to say.

Director Qin chuckled, "What? You can’t even tell me, the head of the Police Department?"

"It’s not that, just..."

Zhou Qian bit her lip, a gesture that accelerated Director Qin’s heartbeat, imbuing him with a sense of romance.

A young woman is indeed the finest creation of heaven.

"Director Qin, could we speak in private?" she glanced at Wu Yun and the junior officer.

"Sure, let’s talk over there."

The two walked aside, followed by Secretary Wang.

The two middle-aged men stood close to Zhou Qian, able to smell her faint fragrance, which was refreshing and soul-stirring.

Zhou Qian showed them the email directly.

After reading it, both men’s expressions changed and they could no longer admire the young woman’s beauty.

Director Qin glanced at Secretary Wang who, after pondering for a moment, said, "Then we won’t disturb Miss Zhou’s interview."

He turned and walked away, and Director Qin said, "Take your time with the interview, Miss Zhou."

Upon returning to the parked vehicle, Director Qin told the junior officer to wait in the car.

Seeing this, Secretary Wang also instructed Wu Yun to get into the vehicle.

He knew Director Qin would definitely ask him.

He spoke before Director Qin could ask, "When gods clash, better for us to stay out of it."

Director Qin asked, "Do you guess who sent the email?"

"Who else do you think?"

"Mayor Zheng?"

"...It seems I overestimated Director Qin’s intelligence."

Taking a deep breath to suppress his urge to swear, Secretary Wang said, "The complaint was received in the morning; we only visited the City Committee in the afternoon. This matter, aside from Mayor Zheng, was only known to Secretary Wu and Secretary Lu."

Director Qin realized, "It’s Secretary Wu!"

"...Secretary Wang almost kneeled before him.

How could you pick the wrong answer from two possibilities?

Watching Secretary Wang’s disgusted expression, Director Qin realized he might have guessed wrong.

"Is it Secretary Lu?"

"Possibly," Secretary Wang said, "I’m not sure, but Secretary Lu is the most likely."

Now Director Qin was genuinely confused; he couldn’t understand what motive Secretary Lu would have for doing such a thing.

Adhering to his commendable practice of asking when in doubt, he asked, "Why Secretary Lu?"

"There’s no why, just intuition. Do you understand intuition? A man’s sixth sense tells me Secretary Lu is most likely!"

Not wanting to argue further, Secretary Wang checked his watch, "I have matters to attend to, I should get going."

Director Qin wanted to ask more, but Secretary Wang was already getting into his car, leaving a trail of exhaust behind him.

Director Qin still stood there, perplexed, why Secretary Lu?

He couldn’t figure it out and didn’t want to think further.

He was now wrestling with another issue.

Should he inform Mayor Zheng about this matter?

After some thought, he still couldn’t decide.

When uncertain, he decided to consult Minister Zhou.

Minister Zhou had already left work. When he received the call that Director Qin wanted to visit, he excused himself, suggesting they talk over the phone instead.

Director Qin briefly explained the situation and hinted at his dilemma about whether to inform Mayor Zheng.

Minister Zhou quickly clarified the key points, analyzed the pros and cons, and advised, "Discuss it at tomorrow’s committee meeting. As for how to handle it with Mayor Zheng, that’s up to how you feel."

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