Official Career Storm
Chapter 317

Chapter 317: Chapter 317

Mayor Zheng clearly hadn’t anticipated that Song Guanchao could manipulate the "stolen" project data to such an extent.

To put it bluntly, the non-existent locator he mentioned allows him to have his way around Lingjiang.

It’s like a nuclear weapon!

Moreover, it’s a nuclear weapon that can precisely target enemies, hitting wherever it’s directed!

After a brief silence, Secretary Wang suddenly said, "Secretary Wu, I have something to report."

"Please go ahead, Secretary Wang."

"Yesterday, when Director Qin and I were visiting the site, we saw a media host interviewing local residents."

He hadn’t planned to mention this during the committee meeting; he had wanted Director Qin to report it.

But now, he decided to speak up himself.

The non-existent locator, frankly, had frightened him.

He was truly afraid that Song Guanchao would target him.

Because Wu Qiangwei had brought up Wu Yun in front of him, clearly showing distrust and intent to cultivate her own people.

So, he was afraid that Song Guanchao would use the locator against him.

Showing some respect to Wu Qiangwei was a way to demonstrate his harmlessness.

Secretary Wang continued with more details: "Later, Director Qin and I privately asked the host and found out that the host had received an anonymous email..."

"And, this anonymous email was received yesterday!"

"I specifically compared the timing and realized that the host received the anonymous email right after our meeting ended in the morning."

Everyone in the meeting room couldn’t help showing a surprised expression.

The complaint against Song Guanchao had only appeared yesterday morning, and soon afterward, someone had spread the news to the media.

Bear in mind, only a few people knew the content of that complaint.

That meant the person who tipped off the media must be one of those few.

Excluding Wu Qiangwei, Director Qin, and Secretary Wang, it seemed only Secretary Lu was left...

Some had already roughly grasped the key point.

Secretary Lu was kicking a man while he was down, seizing the chance to strike!

Mayor Zheng’s face was expressionless as he glanced at Secretary Lu.

The latter appeared calm but was inwardly uneasy.

He had been discreet in his actions.

And even if the media went there to investigate, it would still take a couple of days to report.

He just hadn’t expected to be so unlucky that Director Qin and Secretary Wang would run into the host on the scene.

Wu Qiangwei hummed softly, not probing further into the matter.

Those with discerning eyes knew what was going on. By letting Mayor Zheng know, she had achieved her goal without needing to belabor the point.

Wu Qiangwei said, "The high-speed train project has not yet been formally approved and has already encountered numerous obstacles, even affecting the personal safety of the City Committee staff."

"Secretary Song, what are your thoughts about the project? If you don’t want to continue handling it, that’s okay; I believe everyone can understand."

Song Guanchao replied, "The challenges of the project that needed to be addressed have already been resolved, and I believe no further issues should arise."

"But indeed, my regular duties are quite extensive, and my energy is limited, making it difficult to manage both."

"However... Mayor Zheng initially wanted to handle this jointly with the City Committee, so it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to drop out now."

Song Guanchao looked somewhat distressed as he glanced at Secretary Sun, who, caught by his gaze, twitched and was just about to speak when Song Guanchao cut in.

"I think perhaps Secretary Sun would be a good fit to take over."

Fuck!

Secretary Sun cursed internally, nearly getting his nose bent out of shape.

Song Guanchao said, "Secretary Sun is the chief secretary of the City Committee, with more experience in committee work than I have, whether in coordinating staff or other aspects."

"Moreover, this project was originally assigned to Secretary Sun, but he couldn’t manage it due to an injury at the time. Now that Secretary Sun has recovered, there really is no one more suitable than him."

Wu Qiangwei nodded, "Secretary Lu, what do you think?"

Secretary Lu smiled, "What does Mayor Zheng think?"

Mayor Zheng’s smile was dark, "Secretary Lu is our top leader in Lingjiang, it should be you who take the lead on this, I think, the obstacles will definitely be smaller."

If there was no locator, Song Guanchao wouldn’t dare say this, and Mayor Zheng would be the first to disagree.

But he threw out the locator first, and then brought up this matter; Zheng Bihui wouldn’t dare disagree, otherwise the "locator" would appear in his office this afternoon.

Of course, Song Guanchao wouldn’t necessarily go that crazy.

But he didn’t dare to gamble.

After all, they were still in the survey phase.

Once the project was approved, he would still be in charge.

If Song Guanchao wanted to arrange it, let him arrange it.

"Since Mayor Zheng has no objections, let’s follow Secretary Song’s plan," Secretary Lu said with a smile, handing over a veiled threat.

A City Secretary following the arrangements of a mere secretary, if this got out, it would only be said that Song Guanchao was overstepping his bounds, harboring ambitions of usurping power.

Song Guanchao heard him loud and clear.

Had it been someone else, they probably would have endured it, but what kind of person was Song Guanchao?

He feared neither heaven nor earth, respect me a foot, and I’ll respect you a yard.

But if you play dirty with me, don’t blame me for flipping the table!

Just as Song Guanchao was about to retaliate, Wu Qiangwei spoke first, "Secretary Lu, you are taking this too far. What do you mean by ’let’s follow Secretary Song’? Wasn’t it you who specifically instructed this yesterday? Without your instruction, what authority does a secretary have to decide such a significant matter?"

Song Guanchao looked at Wu Qiangwei in surprise, thinking that his boss really stood up for him.

She directly confronted him.

It was truly a relief to hear those words.

Secretary Lu, rarely showing embarrassment, laughed awkwardly a couple of times, "A slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue, Xiao Song, don’t take it to heart."

Song Guanchao smiled without a word.

You old dog, you’re also a cunning old fox!

You better not make a mistake, and if you do, don’t let me catch you. Otherwise, you’ll be the next one I take down to pave the way for our boss!

Ten minutes later, the committee meeting ended.

Everyone gradually left the venue.

They came out of the elevator in twos and threes.

They didn’t dare to discuss these matters inside the City Committee building, only starting to gossip after they got into their cars.

"Today’s meeting was full of tension!"

"Are Secretary Wu and Mayor Zheng at loggerheads?"

"Which side is Director Qin really on?"

"I don’t know which side Director Qin is on, but Secretary Wang is clearly on Secretary Wu’s side."

"Why is Secretary Lu also getting involved?"

"Oblivious, Secretary Lu is obviously on Secretary Wu’s side."

"Then why did he target Secretary Song later?"

"It’s hard to understand, really hard to understand."

...

In the office.

Song Guanchao opened his meal and said, "Secretary, Secretary Lu might be angry about what you said just now?"

Wu Qiangwei casually replied, "Do you think I care if he gets angry?"

"You are my person, and if someone bullies you, and I don’t stand up for you, who would respect me in the future?"

Her vehement confrontation with Secretary Lu was meant both to stand up for Song Guanchao and to display her own authority.

If a subordinate was unfairly criticized and a leader doesn’t stand up, who would be willing to be loyal to them in the future?

Song Guanchao chuckled foolishly, his appetite greatly increased.

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