Official Career Storm
Chapter 419

Chapter 419: Chapter 419

Director Yao heard these words and asked blankly, "Sold? What does that mean?"

Hou Wen sighed lightly and smoked in silence.

Director Yao gradually regained his senses and grabbed Hou Wen’s arm, "Mayor He..."

"Shh!" Hou Wen looked toward the door, "Keep your voice down."

Director Yao immediately closed his mouth and whispered, "What did Mayor He do? What is he planning?"

Hou Wen said, "Tu Zhaorui wants to send us all in, He Sen and Qin Yuejin know it, even several important members of the city committee know. Now, only you and I are kept in the dark!"

"How is that possible!"

"Don’t believe me?" Hou Wen sneered, "I went to the city today and met with Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng..."

He emphasized the key points and finally said, "Otherwise, what do you think, that Song Guanchao, a mere secretary, how dare he be so presumptuous toward me?"

Director Yao slumped against the wall, filled with fear.

This was too sudden.

He was completely unprepared.

His mental defenses simply collapsed.

"My driver has already been bought by Director Qin, now every move I make is under their surveillance."

"These two days, get some good rest inside, and think things through. I’ve pretty much figured out a plan, now, I need you to cooperate with me."

"Xiao Yao, we are now grasshoppers on the same rope, if we don’t want to spend our next lives in prison, you can only listen to me now."

"I understand, I understand." Director Yao was at a loss, but fortunately, Hou Wen had a clear idea which prevented him from being completely helpless.

After leaving the detention center, Hou Wen went home to rest.

Director Yao was the only person he could currently use and trust.

But, delaying Zhang Meilin was just the first step.

He had to find a way to get the money out.

He transfers millions to his son every year, but if he was to spend the rest of his life abroad, that amount of money would definitely not be enough.

The next morning.

Hou Wen first went to the municipal government, then held a meeting.

At the meeting, bank loans were discussed, and afterwards, he personally went to various major banks to have in-depth discussions with the bank managers.

Time.

Passed in a flash.

In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend.

Liang Jiajia rarely had a day off and after a night of fun with Song Guanchao, slept until eleven in the morning.

The two of them freshened up and went out to shop.

After a day of eating, drinking, and playing, they went home and continued their fun.

At eight in the evening.

Song Guanchao climbed off her enticing body, just catching his breath when his phone suddenly rang.

It was from Lu Feng.

"Hello, Madman."

"Squad leader, there’s a situation with Lu Xiaotian."

"What happened?"

"This guy got ahold of a few guns!"

Song Guanchao instantly perked up and switched hands holding the phone, "Where did he get them? What’s he doing with that stuff?"

"Supposedly given by Director Yao."

"Bullshit!"

Song Guanchao simply didn’t believe it.

"It’s true," Lu Feng said, "Lu Xiaotian said it himself, and Zhijun was there at the scene."

Song Guanchao paused for two seconds, then asked, "Did he say what he’s going to do with them?"

"He did," Lu Feng said, "Director Yao asked Lu Xiaotian to do a job, so Lu Xiaotian asked him for guns."

"A deal?"

"Right."

That’s just ridiculous.

Lu Xiaotian and Director Yao were clearly on the same side, asking for a job to be done yet still needing guns to bribe?

And the key was, Lu Xiaotian asks for guns, and you dare give them?

How did this man become a director with such brains?

Something’s not right, way too fishy.

He had interacted with Director Yao in the detention center and could tell at a glance that this guy was just County Magistrate Hou’s lackey, who only looked up to County Magistrate Hou.

For minor matters, he could handle them.

But for anything significant, Director Yao would definitely consult County Magistrate Hou.

For example, when he detained himself, he had asked County Magistrate Hou.

Such a person, if you say that he took it upon himself to give Lu Xiaotian the gun, Song Guanchao wouldn’t believe it for a second.

Clearly, it was County Magistrate Hou’s idea.

Then the question arose, why would County Magistrate Hou do this?

Song Guanchao asked, "Did Lu Xiaotian say what Director Yao wanted him to do?"

"Teach someone named Zhang Meilin a lesson."

"Hiss," Song Guanchao took a sharp breath. "Okay, I got it. Tell Zhijun and the others to keep a close eye on things and inform me immediately if there’s any news."

"Understood."

After hanging up, Liang Jiajia asked, "Is there trouble?"

"Yes." Song Guanchao said gravely, "This is quite serious."

"What is it?" Liang Jiajia said, "If you can tell, do; if not, forget it."

"There’s nothing I can’t say."

Song Guanchao explained the situation to her.

After listening, Liang Jiajia was shocked.

"Director Yao gave a handgun to a bunch of gangsters?"

She could hardly believe her ears.

"Has Dujiang County gotten this chaotic?"

Song Guanchao shook his head, "Whether Dujiang County is chaotic or not mainly depends on whether the leadership above lets things slide."

Liang Jiajia asked, "What are you planning to do?"

What she meant was that he should contact her father immediately to report the situation.

After all, a gun had been fired.

Firing a gun is no small matter.

Especially when it’s Lu Xiaotian, a recklessly irresponsible person.

With the gun in the hands of someone like that, the danger increases exponentially.

"Not in a hurry," Song Guanchao said. "There’s something off about this situation."

"Arresting Lu Xiaotian now might alert others prematurely; I need to figure out County Magistrate Hou’s purpose first."

His brain was racing.

First, it was certain that County Magistrate Hou wanted to teach Zhang Meilin a lesson.

The purpose was simple, to delay Zhang Meilin’s taking office.

County Magistrate Hou himself had no interest in the City Secretary position of Dujiang City.

However, he definitely wanted to arrange for someone he trusted to take over the position.

But the current situation was that Zhang Meilin was already in his official announcement period, and in two days, he would be assuming the office.

This situation was set in stone, and nobody could change it.

Even if he truly wanted to control the City Secretary, the optimal choice for him would be to marginalize Zhang Meilin after his appointment, not teach Zhang Meilin a lesson.

But he oddly chose what seemed like the most foolish method.

This was strange and did not match his understanding of County Magistrate Hou.

Song Guanchao found himself at a dead end in his thoughts.

He shook his head.

He couldn’t think this way.

He had to consider a different perspective.

Everyone, in doing anything, inevitably has their reasons.

And this reason must benefit them.

Apply for a new City Secretary while Zhang Meilin is hospitalized from his injuries?

Possible but highly unlikely.

Unless Zhang Meilin is severely injured or dies.

Moreover, since County Magistrate Hou mentioned teaching a lesson, it’s unlikely he would have him killed.

So, his primary goal must be to delay, not to replace.

But then, what benefit could delaying actually bring him?

"I’m going out."

Song Guanchao’s thoughts were somewhat blocked. A single person’s considerations were limited; he needed to talk with Wu Qiangwei to see if that could open up his thinking.

"Where to?"

"To see Secretary Wu."

"Oh, then take my car, and drive slowly on the road."

"Okay."

Song Guanchao got dressed, grabbed the car keys, and left.

After parking the car in the community, Song Guanchao walked towards the building while making a phone call.

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