Official Career Storm
Chapter 373

Chapter 373: Chapter 373

"The factory caught fire the night before last, why didn’t you report it to me immediately?"

"Do you think just involving the military solves everything?"

"Do you know that Tu Zhaorui went to the province early that morning?"

"He wouldn’t dare provoke the military, but you’re just a secretary!"

"Do you feel it was a minor issue, thinking you could handle it yourself?"

Wu Qiangwei’s emotions gradually became agitated, "If you had told me earlier, I could have suppressed the matter, and it wouldn’t have escalated to this!"

Song Guanchao silently watched her, waiting for her to finish, then asked, "Escalated to this? How so?"

"Oh, I see." He pretended to suddenly understand, "Because of me, Dujiang County’s quota was affected, and you, Secretary, missed out on a piece of the pie, right?"

"Because of me, Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng can openly kick you out and start making moves on Dujiang County, right?"

"Because of me, finally, someone seized the opportunity to falsely accuse me, and it also negatively affected you, damaging your reputation as well, right?"

"Smack!"

Song Guanchao’s cheek bore five finger marks.

He was stunned for two seconds, touched his face, and sarcastically smiled, "That slap from you, Secretary, was powerful—showing the majesty of a full-time Vice Secretary of the City Committee, the frustration of expectations not met, and the determination against corruption and bribery!"

"Song Guanchao, you really, really disappoint me!"

"Yes, I have always disappointed you, Secretary. You have never trusted me."

Wu Qiangwei pursed her lips, her gaze flickering, and without another word, turned and walked towards the building.

Near the car, several members of the standing committee were startled when they saw Wu Qiangwei strike.

Even Minister Zhou was frightened.

Wu Yun was heartbroken, wanting to go forward but knowing it wasn’t appropriate.

"Secretary Wu is very angry," Mayor Zheng noted, yet his eyes carried a smile.

Secretary Lu glanced at him, thinking to himself what was the point of this.

Even if you bring down Song Guanchao, can you really take over Huayuan District?

Would you dare?

As long as you dare to go talk to Wu Qiangwei about Huayuan District, Wu Qiangwei would know that it was you, Zheng Bihui, who had sabotaged Song Guanchao.

In Secretary Lu’s view, Mayor Zheng’s move was a crude and shortsighted blunder!

Song Guanchao approached, saying, "Let’s go, Director Wu. Let’s see if my home suddenly acquired a few million more."

Everyone detected the jest in his tone.

Secretary Wang said, "Go ahead, Xiao Wu."

An entire morning and afternoon, Song Guanchao, accompanied by the Disciplinary Committee, shuttled between his home and the bank.

Eventually, it was verified that everything at home was normal, and the bank statements were regular, with no unusual transactions.

However, a large amount of cash found in the car, and two kilograms of gold hidden under the cash, were discovered under the watch of several standing committee members.

The investigation into Song Guanchao was officially initiated.

During the investigation, Song Guanchao wasn’t to travel unless necessary, and any travel had to be reported to the Disciplinary Committee and approved before he could leave Lingjiang.

Song Guanchao didn’t investigate who had placed that cash in his own car.

The perpetrator acted very cleanly, having smashed the surveillance cameras beforehand, clearly well-prepared.

Trying to trace it would probably yield nothing.

Song Guanchao lay on the sofa at home, with the living room curtains drawn, the room pitch dark.

He drank beer, watched movies, and laughed from time to time.

His phone kept ringing, but Song Guanchao didn’t check it.

Finally, driven to distraction by the noise, he picked it up—it was Chu Xiao’e calling.

"Secretary Chu, what is it?"

"Song... where are you?"

"Lying flat at home."

"What’s your current situation?"

"What else could it be, just cooperating with the investigation from the Disciplinary Committee."

"You’re all right?"

"I’m fine, I’m always fine."

Though he said he was fine, Chu Xiao’e could sense that something was off.

"I’ll get off work later, coming over for dinner?"

"No, I’m a bit tired, will go to sleep soon."

"Alright, then rest well. I’ll let you know if there’s any news."

"No need, you do your things. Don’t tell me even if there’s news. Okay, I’m hanging up now."

...

Chu Xiao’e stared at her phone, her brows furrowed.

The tone of Song Guanchao’s voice sounded as if he had given up on himself.

How could this be?

He was so strong inside, how could he be knocked down by such a trivial matter?

This was not the Song Guanchao she knew.

She was very worried and wanted to go see him, but she didn’t know where Song Guanchao lived.

Furthermore, Song Guanchao was at a critical juncture right now. Going there rashly, if discovered, might create even worse impacts on him.

Chu Xiao’e could only forcefully suppress her anxious feelings.

...

At the City Committee.

Outside the office, Wu Ming whispered to Zeng Li the information he had gathered.

"Ah? Secretary Song was punished?"

"Not only punished, this morning someone accused him of bribery. The Disciplinary Committee found several millions in cash and two kilograms of gold in his car."

"How could that...?"

Zeng Li was stunned, then realized, "Someone is trying to frame Secretary Song!"

"Yes, anyone with eyes can see it, but knowing doesn’t help. Now the evidence is conclusive; we can only wait for the investigation results."

Wu Ming glanced back at the tightly shut doors of the office, lowered his voice, "Also, this morning, big sister slapped Secretary Song."

"Ah?" Zeng Li suddenly felt nervous, "How did she slap him?"

"She smacked him across the face."

"Why did she do that?" Zeng Li felt sympathetic listening; why would Sister Weiwei hit him!

"I don’t know, it was just sudden. After slapping him, big sister has been in a terrible mood, locking herself in the office until now, didn’t even eat lunch."

"I tried to find excuses to go in a few times, but got scolded and sent out."

Wu Ming shivered, "I dare not go in anymore. You don’t know how terrifying big sister’s state is right now; I feel if she had a knife in her hand, she could literally kill me."

As they were speaking, the office door opened.

Wu Ming quickly shut up and stood up from his chair.

Wu Qiangwei looked neat, her hair undisturbed, but one glance and you could tell her spirit was very frail, her condition very poor.

"Give me the car keys."

"Sis..."

He was about to speak, but the look in Wu Qiangwei’s eyes immediately scared him into handing over the keys.

Wu Qiangwei grabbed the car keys and left.

After she left, the two rushed to follow.

Wu Qiangwei drove herself away.

The two got into a car following her, and outside the City Committee, Uncle Hong also followed in his car.

Upon returning to the residential complex, Wu Qiangwei went upstairs.

Wu Ming and Zeng Li found Uncle Hong, "Uncle Hong, do you want to talk to my sister?"

"Talk about what?"

"Uncle Hong, aren’t you aware of what happened at the City Committee today?"

"Are you underestimating me?" Uncle Hong laughed, "I’m more informed than you."

"Then you should go comfort big sister."

"She doesn’t need comforting; this is her own matter."

"But big sister hasn’t eaten all day; what if she starves to death?"

"Hmm, that is a problem. When she’s emotional, she indeed tends to treat herself poorly."

Uncle Hong said, "You go pack some food, and I’ll take it up to her."

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