Official Career Storm
Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Chapter 40

This Song Guanchao, has crossed the line, not just being presumptuous!

She certainly knew what Song Guanchao wanted to ask.

But, should a mere driver be asking such things?

"I should alleviate worries and solve problems for the leadership. And furthermore..."

Song Guanchao said, "Secretary Wu, you’re new to Lingjiang and don’t have anyone you can trust. It’s difficult to carry out work. I know your purpose in coming to Lingjiang, I want to help you!"

His tone was very sincere.

Wu Qiangwei’s furrowed brows relaxed a bit.

She saw concern in Song Guanchao’s eyes.

She remained silent for a few seconds, then said, "Help me?"

"Yes!"

"How are you going to help?" Wu Qiangwei continued, "You were discharged just a month ago, and entered the City Committee only a few days ago. Do you have any experience in politics? Do you think politics is about fighting and killing? Song Guanchao, you were elite in the military, but the military ways don’t work in officialdom!"

"To help me, show me your capabilities instead of just talking."

Song Guanchao responded, "Secretary, you don’t tell me anything, how can I show my capabilities?"

"At least, the Secretary could tell me which side Director Qin is really on."

Wu Qiangwei suddenly smiled, her smile blooming like a night-blooming cereus, and Song Guanchao was momentarily stunned.

"Aren’t you an elite? How come you can’t even figure out which side Director Qin is on?"

Song Guanchao shifted his gaze, asking, "Secretary, why did you invite Director Qin over today?"

Wu Qiangwei replied indifferently, "There was a gun involved in last night’s case, it pertains to internal discipline regulations of the public security."

A simple sentence, no further information, yet Song Guanchao had already grasped her purpose in calling Director Qin.

"Is Secretary Wu using this case to pressure Director Qin to start an internal inspection in the police department?"

Wu Qiangwei didn’t speak, which confirmed it.

Song Guanchao continued, "Fu Cheng was arrested by me, and I am the Secretary’s driver. The day after the incident, the Secretary called him over and taught him a lesson."

"If I were Director Qin, I would definitely think that this was the Secretary targeting me, giving me a warning."

"If no one’s behind Director Qin, under these circumstances, he would definitely demonstrate loyalty to you."

"If he doesn’t do so, then it can be confirmed that he indeed has backers."

"Thus, starting with Director Qin as a breakthrough, investigating from his surroundings might just root out the big tiger hidden in Lingjiang!"

"Just not sure, how many big tigers are actually in Lingjiang!"

Listening to his meticulous analysis, Wu Qiangwei looked at him with more surprise and appreciation.

Since the Li Fuhai incident, she knew Song Guanchao was bold and meticulous, and smart.

Not just a brute who knew only to use brute force.

But such detailed analysis at this moment still amazed her.

He understood the official circles more than she had imagined.

"How does the Secretary plan to investigate?" Song Guanchao counter-questioned.

"Check his connections with..." Wu Qiangwei suddenly realized he was questioning her!

Wu Qiangwei coldly said, "That’s not for you to ask!"

Song Guanchao smiled and said, "Does the Secretary plan to investigate his connections with which leaders? But how will you investigate? You know, having just arrived in Lingjiang, your every move might be under the surveillance of that big tiger."

"You can see that from that pretty boy already."

"In this situation, how can you ensure that the person you’re questioning isn’t an informant of that big tiger?"

Wu Qiangwei asked, "Do you have a solution?"

"Yes!"

"What solution?"

"Guess."

Wu Qiangwei’s alluring lips twitched slightly, and her chest heaved under the pajamas.

She wasn’t wearing a bra, and those two points were particularly obvious.

So pretty!

"Secretary, don’t be angry. Getting angry is bad for your health and can lead to hormonal imbalance."

"Shut up!"

Wu Qiangwei was furious, this jerk was talking nonsense.

Song Guanchao steered the conversation back on track: "Actually, it’s very simple to investigate Director Qin. Since we can’t do it from above, let’s start from below."

"What do you mean?"

"Think about it, Secretary. If Director Qin is also one of the big tiger’s men, he definitely isn’t clean. Moreover, he’s in charge of our city’s law enforcement agency. Once there is an issue with this agency, it must be connected to all the major entertainment venues in the area."

"So, if you want to know if Director Qin is involved in anything, just look into the local entertainment venues."

"For instance, the Yunhai Club!"

Wu Qiangwei’s thought process suddenly became clear.

Indeed, this was a good approach.

"And besides Director Qin, I believe the big tiger will soon arrange for others to approach you."

"Of course, they won’t contact you directly but will reach out to someone close to you, like, say, a secretary."

Wu Qiangwei nodded subconsciously; it was inevitable.

Song Guanchao continued, "Tian Xue just passed the civil service exam and you brought her in to be your secretary. This young lady has average abilities, immature mentality, and unstable emotions. Most importantly, she hasn’t known you for long and has no emotional foundation with you."

"If someone wants to corrupt her, it would be very easy."

Wu Qiangwei suddenly looked at him with a teasing smile: "Are you snitching? Trying to replace her?"

Song Guanchao scoffed, "If I really wanted to snitch, she would have been sent back to the City Committee Office by now."

"Oh?" Wu Qiangwei’s interest was piqued, "What has she done recently?"

"Just some minor things, nothing too excessive."

Song Guanchao shook his head and looked directly into Wu Qiangwei’s eyes: "Regardless of background or capability, no one in the entire City Committee is more suitable to be your secretary than I am."

"This point, both you and I know very well."

Wu Qiangwei couldn’t deny this point.

Song Guanchao glanced at the time, stood up, and said, "It’s quite late, Secretary. You should get some sleep."

After he left through the door, Wu Qiangwei belatedly realized that the whole conversation had been controlled by Song Guanchao.

Having been immersed in the bureaucratic world for years and climbing from the grassroots to her current position, Wu Qiangwei rarely found herself falling into someone else’s conversational rhythm.

Yet tonight, she had fallen short in front of Song Guanchao.

...

Upon exiting the elevator, a woman came toward him, and they collided into each other.

The woman grunted as if she had hit a wall and staggered backward, but Song Guanchao quickly caught her by the waist.

"Are you okay?"

Looking down, the woman in his arms had arched brows and peach blossom eyes, a delicate nose, and thin, sexy lips—a genuinely exquisite beauty.

"I’m fine."

The woman stepped away from him, and upon lifting her eyes, she paused before saying his name, "Song Guanchao?"

Song Guanchao was surprised, "You know me?"

A hint of panic flashed in the woman’s eyes as she casually brushed a strand of hair aside and smiled faintly, "I’ve seen you on the news."

Song Guanchao realized.

The woman extended her hand, "Bai Ruyi."

Her hand was soft and tender.

Bai Ruyi asked, "Do you live here too?"

"I have a friend who lives here."

"I see." Bai Ruyi’s eyelashes fluttered as she took out her phone, "Mr. Song, would it be okay to add you as a friend?"

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