Official Career Storm
Chapter 447

Chapter 447: Chapter 447

They shook their heads secretly, initially thinking that Secretary Song was a smart, shrewd person.

Now it seemed, he was just someone too dumb to see the situation clearly.

He’d probably help count the money for someone who sold him out.

Secretary Wu made her point so clear, and yet he still insisted on going his own way.

Song Guanchao said, "Thank you, Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng, for your high regard, but I need to make some things clear beforehand."

"Go ahead."

"First, if I take on the project, Secretary Sun must step down. He doesn’t have the capability."

"No problem!" Secretary Sun himself promptly jumped out.

This was a golden opportunity to avoid blame. If he didn’t speak now, he feared Song Guanchao might change his mind the next second.

Secretary Lu nodded, "No problem."

"Second," Song Guanchao looked at Mayor Zheng, "Secretary Li must also step down."

Mayor Zheng nodded, "Okay!"

Song Guanchao continued, "Third, if I capture Hou Wen and recover the 7 billion, I will have sole responsibility for the high-speed rail project from now on!"

Hearing this statement, everyone finally had a revelation.

He was after the project.

Despite this realization, they still thought Song Guanchao was an idiot.

The greater the risk, the greater the potential benefit.

This was common sense that everyone understood.

But the issue was, you also had to look at what kind of risk it was and whether you had the ability to handle it!

If this matter was so easy to settle, would Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng give it to you?

Would it be your turn for such good fortune?

They felt even more convinced that Song Guanchao lacked self-awareness and was a fool.

Song Guanchao was well aware of the implications of the gazes currently focused on him.

They considered him an idiot.

He didn’t bother to explain. Once he caught the man and retrieved the money, they would understand who the real idiot was.

"No problem!"

Mayor Zheng readily agreed, and Secretary Lu also nodded, "Okay!"

"If you can get the money back and capture Hou Wen, you will have full responsibility for this project in the future, with no interference from anyone else in the city!"

The high-speed rail project was a lucrative opportunity.

But now, it was a hot potato that everyone wanted to avoid.

If Song Guanchao was willing to take it on, then so be it.

"I have one last request."

"Go ahead."

Both were somewhat impatient inside. Just spill it out all at once, dammit.

Song Guanchao said, "Starting now, we’ll establish an emergency guidance team. I will lead it, and the police and the Disciplinary Committee must cooperate with me fully."

"No problem!" Director Qin was the one who spoke this time.

Secretary Wang was half a beat behind, "The departments of the Disciplinary Committee will offer unconditional cooperation."

Secretary Lu hummed, "In special times, we need not to be so particular. We agree to your terms. Secretary Song, I hope you won’t disappoint the City Committee and Municipal Government."

Click click!

Suddenly, Wu Qiangwei stood up, and the chair beneath her toppled over.

She looked at Song Guanchao coldly and said, "Secretary Song, if you fail this task, prepare your resignation yourself."

Without another word, Wu Qiangwei left the meeting room without looking back.

The onlookers exchanged glances and also reveled a bit in schadenfreude.

This Secretary Song was too audacious and overconfident.

He actually believed that with his own abilities he could solve a problem that even the Ministry of Public Security was distressed about.

Song Guanchao didn’t say anything until Wu Qiangwei had left, after which he said, "Director Qin, from the Police Department, I need Liang Jianfeng and the Criminal Police Team."

"Okay, I’ll make the call right away."

At a time like this, it wouldn’t just be Liang Jianfeng he would give him; even if Song wanted to temporarily act as the Public Security Bureau Chief, he would still be granted that.

Song Guanchao then turned to face Secretary Wang, "Secretary Wang, from the Disciplinary Committee, lend me Wu Yun."

Secretary Wang hummed a response and called Wu Yun over.

Song Guanchao continued to look towards Xu Xin and Liu Jie, "Director Xu, Director Liu, you two are responsible for taking notes."

Both nodded repeatedly, but their hearts remained tightly wound.

They didn’t know why Song Guanchao chose this moment to take on this hot potato.

Even Secretary Wu had told him not to touch it.

But, they believed in Song Guanchao.

The two appeared to be Wu Qiangwei’s people, but in reality, they were directly led by Song Guanchao.

"Mayor Liang." Song Guanchao looked towards Liang Hao, whose expression seemed a bit awkward.

Honestly, he really didn’t want to be involved in this mess.

But Song Guanchao seemed to want to drag him into it too.

Liang Hao silently lamented; ever since he had joined forces with Song Guanchao, he had been unable to avoid being involved in both good and bad matters.

However, Liang Hao believed he understood Song Guanchao.

The guy was definitely not impulsive— he wouldn’t do anything unless he was sure of it.

Although he also felt that in the current desperate situation, Song Guanchao couldn’t possibly make a difference.

But, he still chose to gamble once more.

He immediately stood up, "Secretary Song, just tell me, what do you need me to do?"

The others looked at him secretly, thinking that this Mayor Liang was crazy too.

Even if you find an excuse to refuse, could he really force you to comply?

Song Guanchao didn’t respond immediately but instead turned to look at the Director of the Finance Bureau who was attending the meeting.

"Director Bao." Song Guanchao said, "You are temporarily relieved of duty, and Mayor Liang will temporarily act as the Director of the Lingjiang City Finance Bureau. Any objections?"

Director Bao was stunned, then immediately looked towards the several Standing Committee members, filled with anger and frustration.

I haven’t done anything wrong, why should I be dismissed?

Secretary Lu and a few others seemed thoughtful and nodded, "Let’s follow Secretary Song’s instructions. Director Bao, you are relieved of duty for now."

Mayor Zheng said, "For the mistakes made by Dujiang City Finance Bureau, Director Bao, you bear an inescapable responsibility."

Director Bao deflated and lowered his head, "I understand."

He secretly clenched his teeth and turned to look at Wang Shujing.

This damned bastard, it’s his fault that I’ve been dismissed!

Wang Shujing didn’t care what he thought at all.

Because he knew his political career was completely finished.

Song Guanchao glanced at the time, then suddenly asked, "Minister Zhou, how is Secretary Zhang recovering?"

Minister Zhou was caught off guard by the question and at first did not react.

Why suddenly switch to Secretary Zhang?

Is he planning to drag Secretary Zhang down with him?

No, it’s not Secretary Zhang he wants to drag down; it’s him, the Minister of the Organization Department, he wants to drag down with him.

Jiang Yuan and a few others looked at Minister Zhou with teasing smiles, wanting to know how he would choose.

Minister Zhou pondered for a long while and was just about to speak when Song Guanchao said, "I’ll contact Secretary Zhang myself later. If he can be discharged from the hospital, please have him assist me. I’ve heard that Secretary Zhang has a lot of evidence of Hou Wen’s crimes that might be able to help me."

Minister Zhou’s mind raced, his thoughts were manifold, but with too little information to go on, he couldn’t determine what exactly Song Guanchao was up to.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please leave the room. I need to borrow this conference room for now."

He had made all the requests for the people he wanted, and now, it was time to make arrests!

The crowd filed out of the room, leaving only those Song Guanchao had named to stay behind.

Wu Yun also arrived, and Song Guanchao said, "Xiao Wu, call Secretary Wang and ask him to send some people over."

"Director Xu, get everyone a cup of coffee. It seems that for the next few days, we won’t have much time to rest."

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