Official Career Storm
Chapter 372

Chapter 372: Chapter 372

Song Guanchao had originally thought this was the reason the provincial authorities were disciplining him.

However, after reading the accusation letter, he realized, discipline was discipline, and accusation was accusation.

These were two separate matters.

The content of the accusation letter was simple: he had accepted a huge bribe.

Song Guanchao set the letter down and scanned the several people present, his gaze lingering significantly on Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng.

This accusation letter could only have come from a few people.

Either it was from Mayor Zheng and Secretary Lu in front of him, or Jiang Yuan, or perhaps, it was Secretary Tu from afar in Dujiang County.

Only these few would choose this time to stab him in the back.

"Framed," Song Guanchao said, uttering just those two words.

Secretary Wang said, "I also believe Secretary Song wouldn’t do such a thing, but since the Disciplinary Committee has received the accusation letter, we must initiate an investigation process."

Song Guanchao said, "Understood, I will cooperate fully with the Disciplinary Committee’s investigation."

Secretary Wang said, "Then, please wait here for a moment, Secretary Song—a worker from the Disciplinary Committee will accompany you home to conduct a search. Additionally, please visit the bank to provide some bank transaction records."

"No problem."

Song Guanchao was very confident, yet also quite curious.

If they were accusing him, they couldn’t possibly be shooting blindly.

There was surveillance at home, so there would be no problem.

It was even more impossible for there to be any issue with his bank account.

The only thing slightly related to bribery would be the batch of gold Jiang Yuan had someone send over not long ago.

Could it be that Mayor Jiang was stabbing him in the back?

At that moment, Secretary Wang’s phone suddenly rang—it was his secretary calling.

He walked to the doorway, answering the call, "What’s up?"

"Secretary, I’ve found another accusation letter, also accusing Song Guanchao."

"What does it say?"

"The letter states that Secretary Song previously received three million in cash and, just two days ago, he also accepted two kilograms of gold. Moreover, these gold items are very likely in Song Guanchao’s car."

Secretary Wang’s forehead veins throbbed.

Damn it!

The accuser was using him as a pawn!

Damn!

Why report this to the Disciplinary Committee of all places!

Go report it to the Police Department!

After hanging up, Secretary Wang walked back.

Everyone saw his expression was off.

Secretary Wang was in a dilemma, whether to speak or not.

If he spoke, they would have to impound Song Guanchao’s car and conduct an inspection right away.

If the inspection turned up nothing, that would naturally be good.

But Secretary Wang was very clear, since the accusation letter specifically mentioned Song Guanchao’s car,

it was almost certain that someone had tampered with Song Guanchao’s car.

With Song Guanchao’s cautiousness, even if he really was corrupt, he wouldn’t be this careless, not likely to leave cash and gold in the car.

Sighing internally, Secretary Wang shot Wu Qiangwei a look of apology and helplessness.

Wu Qiangwei, seeing his look, suddenly felt uneasy.

"Secretary Song."

Secretary Wang looked over and asked, "How did you come to the City Committee?"

"By car."

"Do you have your car keys on you?"

"Yes."

"Please hand over your car keys."

Song Guanchao’s eyebrows twitched, and he also sensed that the call he had just taken seemed to be related to him.

A bad premonition welled up inside him.

Had someone tampered with his car?

He frowned, his mind racing.

The day before yesterday, he drove to Dujiang County and bought some kebabs, stuffing them in the trunk.

Until yesterday when he returned, the car had been solely in his use.

During that period, there couldn’t have been any issue.

Yesterday he had gone to have drinks with Madman, afterward parking the car outside the bar for the night...

Suddenly, he remembered something.

The surveillance outside the bar had been smashed.

With this thought, Song Guanchao’s heart sank sharply.

He realized that his car might indeed have been tampered with.

The trunk, might be holding something.

"Secretary Song?"

Seeing him remain silent, Secretary Wang called out.

Song Guanchao remained silent.

Once the key was handed over, he feared he was truly doomed.

Yet not handing it over presented an even bigger problem.

Thus, whether he gave it or not, the outcome was almost certainly predetermined.

He took out the car key and pushed it over.

Secretary Wang sighed, grabbed the car key, and said with a complex look, "Secretary Song, this is protocol. I hope you understand."

"I understand."

Song Guanchao was meticulous and reported every flaw but would not harm the innocent.

Secretary Wang was being used as a pawn; he was very aware of that.

Wu Qiangwei and the others couldn’t grasp the meaning of the exchange between the two, but they guessed some of it.

After getting the keys, Secretary Wang had Wu Yun and her team come to the scene immediately.

Wu Yun and her team quickly arrived at the meeting room.

Seeing Song Guanchao, Wu Yun’s eyes were filled with concern.

Secretary Wang handed the car keys to Wu Yun, "Xiao Wu, take your team to check Secretary Song’s car, and then inspect his house. Also, assign two people to accompany Secretary Song to the bank."

Wu Yun’s hand trembled slightly as she took the keys.

Wasn’t it just a warning punishment?

Why check these?

"I understand."

With a heavy heart, Wu Yun led her team downstairs.

Wu Qiangwei grew agitated; she knew someone was seizing this opportunity to target Song Guanchao.

She scanned the people present.

Who could it be?

Who, indeed?

"Let’s go together." Wu Qiangwei stood up and walked out.

Minister Zhou smiled at Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng, and cheerfully followed her.

Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng were the last to leave. Secretary Lu looked at Mayor Zheng beside him; from the side, Mayor Zheng’s lips curled up.

Secretary Lu sighed inwardly; Mayor Zheng was really prepared to throw caution to the wind.

Was it really worth pushing Song Guanchao to this extent for a mere Huayuan District?

Parking lot.

The standing committee members gathered around Song Guanchao’s car.

Wu Yun and several Disciplinary Committee staff, wearing gloves, inspected the vehicle.

Driver’s seat, passenger’s seat, glove compartment, back seat...

When the trunk was opened, someone immediately said, "Found a briefcase."

He took out the briefcase and placed it on the ground.

The moment the zipper was opened, everyone knew Song Guanchao was finished.

Inside the briefcase was cash, neatly bundled.

The Disciplinary Committee staff looked towards Secretary Wang and several standing committee members.

The faces of the standing committee members showed neither joy nor anger.

Secretary Wang looked quite grim. Although he had guessed it, discovering these things in the car still weighed heavy on his heart.

He felt that the person targeting Song Guanchao behind the scenes had gone too far.

Today, if Song Guanchao could be so blatantly framed, next time, it could be someone else.

In the political arena, disagreements, conflicts, and schemes are permissible.

But you can’t resort to such filthy and despicable means.

This would make everyone feel insecure.

Wu Yun tightly pursed her lips, wanting to say that Song Guanchao was framed.

But as a member of the Disciplinary Committee, she couldn’t be emotional.

"Secretary Song, how do you explain this?" asked Secretary Wang.

Song Guanchao, having anticipated this, said, "Please, Secretary Wang, initiate the investigation procedures. Also, I would like the Police Department to form a special investigation team for a thorough examination!"

His eyes lingered on the faces of Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng, his tone ice-cold, "I want to know who is framing me!"

Secretary Lu’s expression was stern, "I will contact Director Qin."

Mayor Zheng looked very serious, "If this is indeed a frame-up, the nature of this matter is very grave!"

Secretary Wang said, "Secretary Song, during this investigation period, all your official duties must be suspended, according to protocol. I hope you understand."

"I understand."

"Then, would you please return home with Xiao Wu and the others, and then go to the bank?"

"Alright."

"Secretary Wang," Wu Qiangwei spoke up at this moment, "May I have a few words with Secretary Song?"

Secretary Wang stepped back, and Wu Qiangwei turned and walked away.

Song Guanchao hesitated for a moment before following her.

Watching Wu Qiangwei’s slender back, Song Guanchao couldn’t help but think of the conversation in the office the day before.

Wu Qiangwei stopped and slowly turned around.

Their eyes met, both seeing the complexity in the other’s gaze.

Song Guanchao was the first to break the silence, "Secretary..."

"Why didn’t you report this?"

Wu Qiangwei interrupted him, her accusatory words leaving Song Guanchao momentarily speechless.

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