Official Career Storm
Chapter 487

Chapter 487: Chapter 487

Song Guanchao escorted her to the door and said, "There have been quite a few people keeping an eye on you and Secretary Zhang recently, so I won’t go in."

"Oh." Fu Ying felt somewhat disappointed but also understood the seriousness of the situation.

At times like these, if it were discovered that they had a relationship, it would certainly have an impact.

In the following days, Secretary Sun led his team to inspect each governmental unit one by one.

The leaders of each unit received them warmly. Some hinted at wanting to offer bribes, but Secretary Sun and his team did not respond, so they dared not be too overt for fear of causing trouble.

Before long, a week had passed.

That evening, Song Guanchao and his group were leaving the Police Department.

Today, they had mainly inspected the public security system.

The most important part was the management of firearms.

The result was that everything was normal.

Song Guanchao nodded to himself in approval; Yao Jinsheng still had a sense of measure.

The gun given to Lu Xiaotian had been retrieved.

For the short term, there was no need to worry about him causing trouble.

On the way back to the guesthouse, he received a call from Liu Lanzi.

"Are you in Dujiang City?"

"Yes, I’m busy with the inspection."

"I’m here too," Liu Lanzi asked, "Have you eaten yet?"

She was also here? Was she coming to check on the progress of real estate development?

"Not yet, but I have a dinner engagement tonight."

Song Guanchao explained, "Secretary Zhang is hosting, and it wouldn’t be good to decline."

Liu Lanzi hummed, "Which room are you staying in?"

"203."

"Oh."

Liu Lanzi hung up the phone, and Song Guanchao was well aware of her intentions.

When he arrived at the guesthouse, Song Guanchao didn’t hurry to get out of the car. He took off his wristwatch and replaced it with the one Liu Lanzi had given him.

Details determined success or failure; this was indeed a very subtle detail!

After getting out of the car, he told Wu Yun, "Xiao Wu, wait for me downstairs later."

"Oh."

As they entered the lobby, Song Guanchao suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure.

Jin Rong.

Why was he here?

Couldn’t he wait, so he followed to Dujiang City?

Song Guanchao felt somewhat displeased.

Governor Qu’s eagerness was unsightly to behold.

Was he so impatient?

Song Guanchao put on a smile, "Have you finished your work in the city?"

Jin Rong replied, "Tomorrow’s the weekend, and it’s rare to have a little break."

He offered a cigarette with a gentle tone, "I heard that Dujiang’s Secretary Zhang has a good relationship with you. Would Secretary Song be willing to make an introduction?"

This was a power move.

If Song Guanchao didn’t agree, it would be a rejection of Governor Qu.

If he agreed, then tonight he would have to discuss an outcome with Zhang Meilin.

He had already prepared to give up some interests the last time he discussed this matter with Zhang Meilin.

Secretary Wu held the same intention.

Presumably, Zhang Meilin had also talked with Minister Zhou.

But, Song Guanchao didn’t like Jin Rong’s aggressive approach.

I can give it to you, but you cannot demand it.

This involved the dynamic of being proactive versus reactive.

Regardless of whether Qu Xiangru was the deputy governor or not, in this relationship, she was the passive party, the one asking for favors.

Since you’re asking for a favor, you should adopt the demeanor of someone seeking help,

not this assertive attitude that says "give it to me today or else."

How repulsive!

Song Guanchao took the cigarette and said, "Secretary Jin has come at an inconvenient time, tonight might not be good."

Secretary Jin smiled and asked, "Why is it not convenient?"

Song Guanchao felt increasingly irritated.

This person really had no sense of boundaries.

Would he really make him speak unpleasantly?

"Hehe, Secretary Zhang has organized a dinner tonight. You’re also aware of the situation in Dujiang City, Secretary Jin. Weekends are actually the busiest, so I’m afraid we might not have any free time these next few days."

The more eager he was, the more Song Guanchao wanted to keep him hanging.

Secretary Jin picked up on his attitude from this remark.

He still smiled and said, "There’s a banquet? That’s good, would you mind adding another pair of chopsticks for me?"

Song Guanchao said, "I can’t make that decision."

"Then who can? Secretary Zhang?"

He took out his phone and said, "I don’t want to put you in a difficult position, Secretary Song. Here’s what we’ll do: give me Secretary Zhang’s number, and I’ll ask him myself. If it’s really inconvenient, then that’s that. It will have been a wasted trip."

"Of course, I’d still like to meet with Secretary Zhang, ideally without making the trip for nothing."

His words had an underlying message and lightly prodded Song Guanchao.

Confronted with his shameless demeanor, even Song Guanchao was somewhat at a loss for words.

He gave Secretary Jin the number.

Right in front of him, Secretary Jin turned on the speakerphone: "Hello Secretary Zhang, this is Jin Rong, Governor Qu’s secretary."

This self-introduction took Zhang Meilin a couple of seconds to process.

"So it’s Secretary Jin, hello. Is there something I can do for you?"

"I came to Dujiang City today and wanted to arrange a meeting with you through Secretary Song, but I heard from him that you have a banquet tonight."

"Yes, there are a few Standing Committee members from the city who have yet to meet with Secretary Song and the rest, so we’ve arranged a dinner to discuss work."

"I see," Secretary Jin said. "Would Secretary Zhang mind if I joined the dinner? Governor Qu entrusted me on this trip, advising me to learn from the leaders of Dujiang City. I hope you can grant me this opportunity."

Having said so much, and even having brought Governor Qu into it, it would be impolite to refuse.

"Secretary Jin, what are you saying? It’s Dujiang City’s honor to have you attend."

"Then I must thank Secretary Zhang."

After hanging up, Secretary Jin said, "Secretary Zhang is quite approachable. Secretary Song, let’s enjoy a few drinks tonight."

Song Guanchao smiled and said, "There’ll be a lot of people tonight, so we’ll probably be at different tables. Secretary Jin, take a seat, and I’ll come over to toast you later."

Secretary Jin’s smile froze slightly. This was a reminder of his past humiliation.

Suppressing his anger and dissatisfaction, he said, "Alright, then I’ll wait for Secretary Song to come over and toast."

"I’m going to take a shower. Secretary Jin, you should go ahead, no need to wait here."

Song Guanchao left this remark and turned towards the elevator.

After he entered the elevator, Secretary Jin cursed under his breath, "Damn it!"

Exiting the elevator, Song Guanchao turned a corner in the corridor and saw a graceful silhouette standing outside room 203.

Liu Lanzi stood in high heels, draped in a black windbreaker, her long wavy hair cascading down, a beauty beyond words.

As she saw him approaching, Liu Lanzi half-turned, and beneath her windbreaker, a pair of thick black stockings encased her legs, curvaceous and sleek.

So seductive it was hard to look away.

Approaching, he noticed she had made up specially; her already rouge lips were like blazing, sensuous flames.

"I’m back."

"Hmm." Just as Song Guanchao was about to take out his room card, Liu Lanzi reached out and handed it to him: "Here."

Song Guanchao took it, puzzled, and saw that it was a room card upon closer inspection.

"I’m in 608; I have a dinner tonight too, which might run late."

After saying this, Liu Lanzi turned and headed for the elevator.

The room card in his hand still held a trace of her scent and warmth, making Song Guanchao’s heart itch.

The vibrating phone in his pocket brought his drifting thoughts back to reality.

It was a call from Zhang Meilin.

Upon answering, he heard a low, angry voice saying, "Guanchao, there’s been an incident!"

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