Official Career Storm
Chapter 45

Chapter 45: Chapter 45

For a large company like Chengda, the arrest of a chairman wouldn’t affect the overall situation.

After all, there was still a board of directors.

Moreover, Wu Qiangwei was prudent, and it was unlikely she would destroy a major taxpayer just because of Li Fuhai.

But the Industrial and Commercial Bureau acted as though they were merely following regulations, conducting a thorough investigation with a very determined attitude.

According to their method of investigation, no company would be clean.

As members of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, didn’t they understand this?

Of course, they did.

Yet, they proceeded regardless.

This was quite thought-provoking.

To outsiders, the aggressive stance of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau seemed like an attempt to please Wu Qiangwei.

Indeed, some might even think it was instigated by Wu Qiangwei, aiming to demonstrate her power through Chengda Company.

However, if Chengda Company were actually destroyed in this manner, it would be detrimental to Wu Qiangwei and leave an indelible stain on her political career.

The key issue was that, given Wu Qiangwei’s status, it was not easy for her to intervene and put a stop to their actions.

In short, Wu Qiangwei was in a no-win situation and seemed to be on the hot seat.

"These Lingjiang officials are quite capable," remarked Song Guanchao as he peeled back the layers to swiftly discern the crux of the issue.

Wu Yun observed his reaction and complained softly, "She has already sent Li Fuhai away. Isn’t that enough? If Chengda Company really goes bankrupt and closes, who will bear the loss of so many unemployed workers? Humph, some people abuse their power once they have it. Is this the breadth of vision a leader should have?"

Song Guanchao chuckled and said, "You’re still too young and fail to see the bigger picture."

"How am I not seeing the bigger picture!" Wu Yun retorted defiantly. "I’ve never seen a leader who is so petty."

Song Guanchao asked, "Tell me, who established this guidance group?"

Wu Yun replied, "It was Secretary Wu."

"That’s right."

"What’s right about that?"

"If Secretary Wu really wanted to destroy Chengda, why would he set up a guidance group?"

Wu Yun was taken aback.

Indeed, why would Secretary Wu establish a guidance group?

At this stage, Chengda Company’s operations had already halted, nearly paralyzed.

To truly take down Chengda, all that was needed was for the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to continue its investigation.

Within half a year, the company would undoubtedly collapse.

But at this moment, Secretary Wu suddenly established a guidance group and deployed it to Chengda.

Moreover, the guidance group was led by the Industrial and Commercial Bureau.

What was the purpose of the guidance group?

It was to save a faltering giant, to prevent a disaster!

If Chengda’s internal operations couldn’t recover while the guidance group was stationed there, the Industrial and Commercial Bureau would be penalized!

Wu Yun was not foolish, and she quickly grasped the key point.

"Are you saying that the Industrial and Commercial Bureau’s severe investigation of Chengda Company is not what Secretary Wu intended?"

"Of course not."

Song Guanchao said, "Alright, let’s go up. There’s a tough battle ahead, and we absolutely cannot take it lightly!"

They entered the company and headed to the office.

In the office, the guidance officer dispatched by the Industrial and Commercial Bureau had already arrived.

Chengda Company’s temporarily appointed department heads were all present.

Zhang Kai immediately introduced, "This is Liang Jiajia, from our Disciplinary Committee."

When it came to Song Guanchao, his tone shifted, somewhat mockingly, "This is Secretary Wu’s driver, Song Guanchao. Just call him Master Song."

Everyone else was either a section chief or a director.

The term "Master" really stood out like a sore thumb in the bureaucratic circle, as if someone from the grassroots had suddenly burst into high society.

Zhang Kai continued, "This is Ms. Yu Lifang, the director of the Tax Bureau’s office and the leader of our guidance team. This person is Director He, He Yong, the deputy leader of the guidance team."

Song Guanchao scanned them one by one.

He Yong was around thirty-three or thirty-four, with an ordinary appearance, wearing glasses, and slender.

Yu Lifang was about forty, unexpectedly looking quite youthful. She maintained her figure very well, and the professional attire she wore accentuated her curvaceousness, exuding a unique charm of a mature woman.

The most surprising thing for Song Guanchao was that he had seen this woman before!

Last night outside Yunhai Club, the woman holding hands with the young, pretty-faced man, was her!

Song Guanchao felt a bit explosive inside, not expecting that the young pretty-faced man’s sugar mommy was actually the office director of the Tax Bureau.

Those present all gave Liang Jiajia a slight smile, but were only surprised when they looked at Song Guanchao.

A driver, joining the guidance team?

This was unheard of, bizarre.

"Is everyone here? Then let’s get started."

He Yong spoke with an authoritarian tone, "As everyone is aware of the situation at Chengda Company, we are here bearing the collective hopes of the City Committee and the leaders of various bureaus..."

The guy started off with thick bureaucratic nonsense.

The heads of Chengda Company’s departments listened earnestly, clapping from time to time.

Song Guanchao could neither stand to watch nor listen anymore, knocked on the table, and drew everyone’s attention.

He took a sip of water to moisten his throat and said, "The City Committee established this guidance team to quickly restore Chengda Company to its former order. Let’s skip the formalities and not waste time."

He Yong’s brow furrowed, but before he could speak, Zhang Kai had already jumped up. "Song Guanchao, do you know the rules? Is there no discipline? When Director He is speaking in a meeting, when is it your turn to interrupt?"

Yu Lifang glanced at him, also discontentedly saying, "Xiao Song, is it?"

Song Guanchao took out a cigarette, lit it, and looked at her sideways, "Director Yu, are you losing your memory with age? If you can’t remember my name, you might as well write it down and keep it in your pocket."

With that remark, everyone in the office was shocked.

Even Liang Jiajia looked at him incredulously, continuously kicking him under the table.

His comment nearly broke Yu Lifang’s composure.

The biggest taboo for a woman is her age.

She was already 41 years old, the oldest person present.

People say don’t hit someone in the face, but Song Guanchao was precisely pointing out her age.

Yu Lifang laughed out of extreme anger, "Very well, Song Guanchao, I remember you now."

"Heh," Song Guanchao flicked the ash from his cigarette, looked towards Chengda Company’s department heads, and said, "You are the company’s heads, you know better than us outsiders what issues need to be resolved in Chengda Company."

"If there’s anything you need our assistance with, we will not hesitate. Quickly restoring order to Chengda Company is our common goal. Now, let’s talk about the company’s situation."

His words had barely finished,

"Bam!"

He Yong slammed the table and stood up, pointing at Song Guanchao and bellowing, "Song Guanchao, the leaders of the guidance team are me and Director Yu, when did it become your turn to give orders?"

The atmosphere in the office suddenly became tense, Zhang Kai looked on excitedly, relishing the disaster.

Tian Xue stared at Song Guanchao as if looking at a fool.

Yu Lifang’s expression was dark, her heaving chest indicative of her inner fury.

Wu Yun’s gaze was worried, continuously tugging at Song Guanchao’s arm under the table.

The leaders of Chengda Company’s departments were sweating coldly, wondering what kind of mess this guidance team was, causing such a ruckus as soon as it arrived.

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