Official Career Storm
Chapter 415

Chapter 415: Chapter 415

Wu Qiangwei’s expression remained unchanged, "What happened to Secretary Song?"

Secretary Lu said, "Secretary Wu, I won’t beat around the bush."

"Secretary Song and Mayor Liang have been reported, and we both know the reason."

"Talk to Mayor Liang. If he agrees to let go of Huayuan District, I can help resolve Secretary Song’s problem."

Wu Qiangwei did not immediately refuse, "I’ll consider it."

"Alright, I’ll leave first then."

Secretary Lu didn’t say anything to clarify that the report had nothing to do with him; he didn’t need to, as Wu Qiangwei could understand.

After he had left, just as Wu Qiangwei was about to call Guan Chao, Xu Xin suddenly knocked and entered.

"What is it, Director Xu?"

Xu Xin approached, her expression somewhat complex, "Secretary, I’ve heard some rumors about Secretary Song."

"... What again?"

"What rumors?"

"Some say that Secretary Song was administratively detained by the Dujiang County Public Security Bureau yesterday, and during the night, the military went to the police department and got Secretary Song out."

Wu Qiangwei said, "That’s not a rumor; that actually happened."

"And more..." Xu Xin added, "they say that Secretary Song, using the military’s power, bullied people and had Director Yao from the county police department locked up in detention."

Wu Qiangwei was stunned for two seconds, "Really?"

"Alright, I got it, you don’t need to worry about it for now."

"Mm." Xu Xin nodded lightly but hesitated and didn’t leave.

"Is there anything else?" asked Wu Qiangwei.

"Secretary," Xu Xin hesitated, "Secretary Song won’t be in trouble, will he?"

"He won’t," Wu Qiangwei shook her head, "He will be back at work soon."

"Oh, that’s good then."

Xu Xin breathed a sigh of relief.

During this time, she had been extremely anxious.

Moreover, Mayor Zheng had been harassing her again.

Although she had Wu Qiangwei’s backing, Guan Chao provided her with a greater sense of security.

After she left, Wu Qiangwei made the call.

"Where are you?"

"Just got back to the city."

"What was going on last night?"

Guan Chao retorted, "Wasn’t it arranged by you to have the military come over?"

Wu Qiangwei was silent for two seconds, "It was arranged by me, but I heard that Director Yao was locked up in detention?"

"Who said that?"

"It’s spreading through the City Committee."

"Hiss~ it seems someone doesn’t want me to have an easy life," Guan Chao sneered.

"Is it true?"

"Yes, last night’s situation was a bit complicated. The local police mistook our men for robbers and detained them; later, the Military District had to step in together with the local military department to handle it."

"Although the misunderstanding was cleared up, the ones detained were a commissar and a captain; do you think they would let it go so easily?"

"And with the military’s strong response, you should understand, Secretary."

"But you can’t just lock up the director," said Wu Qiangwei.

She was worried that the blame would fall on Guan Chao’s head.

"Let them lock him up," Guan Chao sighed, "Everyone in Dujiang County is corrupt to the core. When Secretary Zhang and County Magistrate Fu take office, they’ll clean house anyway. No fear in offending them now."

Wu Qiangwei sighed heavily, with things set in motion, her worrying wouldn’t help.

"When are you planning to return to work?"

"Let’s wait for the high-speed rail project to kick off. It’s too early to return now; I won’t be able to perform effectively."

Just as the call ended, Chu Xiao’e called.

"Was detained yesterday?"

"You didn’t know?"

Guan Chao’s retort made Chu Xiao’e momentarily forget what she was about to say.

"I didn’t know; the news didn’t reach me."

Chu Xiao’e said, "I just heard that you stirred up trouble in Dujiang County?"

Song Guanchao said, "Don’t worry about these groundless rumors; let them spread. I’ll be back after a while."

"Where are you now?"

"Just got back to the city."

"Oh." Chu Xiao’e paused for a few seconds, just about to speak when Song Guanchao said, "It’s a sensitive time right now."

"... Yeah, I know. Then, take care of yourself, remember to eat breakfast, and avoid drinking alcohol. If you do drink, drink less."

Listening to Chu Xiao’e’s heartfelt words, Song Guanchao patiently listened until she finished, then laughed and said, "Yeah, don’t worry, I’m an adult, I won’t starve."

"Still an adult, you get depressed over little things," Chu Xiao’e muttered under her breath. Song Guanchao chuckled twice and chatted with her a bit more before hanging up the phone.

Not long after, Wu Yun called.

It was about the same matter.

After Wu Yun, Liu Jie also called.

Following Liu Jie, Xu Xin also called.

"Secretary Song, there are rumors circulating inside the City Committee..."

"Let them. Write down their names for me. When I get back, I’ll deal with them one by one."

"Yeah, okay," Xu Xin asked, "When are you coming back?"

"The exact date is unsure, but it should be soon."

Song Guanchao asked, "By the way, has your cousin visited you these last few days?"

"He did."

"Did he come to your house?"

"Yeah, but I didn’t let him inside."

"What about Mayor Zheng? Did he come looking for you?"

"He did, as well."

"Tsch, that old man really is shameless."

Song Guanchao’s inquiry wasn’t without cause; he was suddenly being targeted, and it definitely looked like they were aiming to disqualify him from his public office.

Once his influence had waned, those who previously wouldn’t dare trouble him grew bolder.

Thus, he was concerned that Mayor Zheng would take this chance to trouble Xu Xin anew.

As it turned out, his guess was on point.

"Be vigilant and if he comes again, don’t open the door and call me."

"Okay, thank you, Secretary Song."

"We’re all on the same side, no need for such formalities."

In the evening.

Song Guanchao met Zhang Meilin in a private room.

After a few rounds of drinks, Song Guanchao stated his intentions.

"Brother Zhang, the People’s Congress is having elections soon, right?"

"They’ve already elected, and it’s currently the notification period of appointment and removal."

Zhang Meilin said, "If nothing unexpected happens, I should be going over next week."

Song Guanchao asked, "Has Secretary Tu given you the evidence yet?"

"Not yet, he said he’ll give it to me after I take office."

Zhang Meilin asked, "Guan Chao, is this what you wanted to talk about?"

"Yeah." Song Guanchao nodded, "I need Brother Zhang to coordinate something with me."

"Tell me."

"After you take office, don’t rush to move against County Magistrate Hou."

Zhang Meilin thought for a moment and then said, "Short term is no problem, but long term definitely won’t work; Secretary Tu will urge."

"It won’t be too long, probably about half a month."

"Then no problem."

"Aren’t you curious about what I am going to do?"

"Curious."

Zhang Meilin nodded, then smiled, "But if you don’t say, I will not ask. If you want to tell me, you’ll do so without my asking."

Song Guanchao said, "There’s nothing I can’t say. Two things."

"First, I want to send Lu Xiaotian in."

"Second, I want to take over the high-speed rail project."

Zhang Meilin thought for a long time, couldn’t figure out the connection between delaying moves on County Magistrate Hou and these two tasks.

He didn’t bother to expend the effort to figure it out. After all, it was only half a month. After half a month, he would naturally understand.

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