Official Career Storm
Chapter 491

Chapter 491: Chapter 491

Director Yao and the newly arrived Secretary Yang were both puzzled and shocked when they saw Jin Rong on the bed.

"Why is it Secretary Jin?"

When Secretary Yang received the call, he knew that today’s plan had failed.

As for who was on the bed, he hadn’t thought about it.

Now, seeing Jin Rong, his vision darkened, and he felt a bit unsteady.

Beside him, Secretary Sun and the others also widened their eyes.

In addition to being shocked, they all let out a quiet sigh of relief.

They couldn’t help but feel that Zhang Meilin was really lucky.

Drinking until the stomach bleeds should have been a bad thing, but he had unexpectedly avoided disaster.

This was fate!

In the officialdom, they really cared about such mystical things.

Some leaders also placed great importance on these matters.

For example, if a leader found smooth sailing after employing a new secretary, they often felt that it was the change in personnel that altered their fortunes.

Even if the secretary was of average ability, they wouldn’t easily replace them.

Someone like Zhang Meilin was a classic case of unstoppable fortune.

It was a situation where death was certain, yet he broke free in such a manner.

In TV shows, this kind of plot twist would be criticized as lacking logic.

Chen Guanyun took a deep breath, realizing the severity of the situation.

Director Yao looked at Chen Guanyun for help, "Mr. Chen..."

"Get out!" Chen Guanyun commanded, "Everyone, out!"

At this moment, an ill-timed voice rang out.

"Out?"

Song Guanchao sneered, grabbing the blanket and covering Jin Rong, "Call them, Secretary Jin."

Jin Rong was stunned, call someone? Who?

Chen Guanyun glared at him, "Secretary Song, what do you mean?"

"What do I mean?" Song Guanchao snorted coldly, "I’d like to ask, what does Mr. Chen mean!"

"Director Wu!"

"Secretary Song, I’m here."

"Start the recording, document everything that happens next!"

"Yes."

"Song Guanchao!" Chen Guanyun knew what he intended to do and reprimanded him, "Are you trying to blow this up?"

Song Guanchao narrowed his eyes, "Who wants to make a big deal out of this shouldn’t need to be spelled out too clearly, should it?"

"Since Mr. Chen wanted to handle this as official business from the beginning, then don’t back out halfway!"

"Furthermore, I’d like to remind Mr. Chen, we are the Lingjiang City special inspection team. My rank might not be high, but the inspection team was established under the leadership of the City Committee and Municipal Government. Anything we do, Mr. Chen can consider it to be actions of Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng!"

"You..."

Chen Guanyun trembled with anger, this guy actually dared to use the City Committee to pressure me!

But he knew that now was not the time to get angry.

The involvement of Jin Rong meant that this incident must not be allowed to escalate.

Moving against Zhang Meilin was inconsequential to him, since Zhang only had Minister Zhou behind him.

Even if Zhang Meilin were sent to prison today, he wouldn’t be afraid.

But Jin Rong was different; he had a standing Deputy Governor behind him.

Wu Yun had already started recording with her phone.

Chen Guanyun wanted to speak, but he dared not.

Anything he said next would be documented.

Moreover, he knew Song Guanchao had guessed this was a trap for Zhang Meilin.

With his relationship with Zhang Meilin, Song would not let this go easily.

"Secretary Song, may I have a word with you in private?"

"Don’t," Song Guanchao raised his hand to ward off the one trying to rest on his shoulder, glancing at Secretary Yang. "Secretary Yang, you’re the head of the Disciplinary Committee, right?"

Secretary Yang’s face turned iron blue as he nodded.

Song Guanchao spoke, "I am now in my capacity as the inspection team to offer you a suggestion."

"Please speak, Secretary Song."

"Invite all those who arrived in this room tonight into this room, and without your consent, no one is to make any calls."

Secretary Yang looked towards Secretary Sun, understanding that Secretary Sun and Li Jun were the main persons in charge of the inspection team.

Secretary Sun was clear-headed in crucial moments. Although Song Guanchao was now on the verge of breaking with Chen Guanyun and others, he could not care about that much.

To take a step back, Zhang Meilin was dispatched from their Lingjiang City, so he ought to stand by Zhang Meilin’s side.

He immediately said, "Secretary Song’s words are my thoughts exactly."

Li Jun also nodded.

Song Guanchao continued, "Of course, Secretary Yang can also refuse, but Director Wu will record everything, and later, Secretary Sun will report back to the City Committee. If Secretary Yang does not cooperate, next, Secretary Sun will suggest to the City Committee that a special investigation be initiated against the Disciplinary Committee of Dujiang City."

Secretary Yang’s heart quivered; this young man was really fucking ruthless, directly turning the spearhead towards him.

"I will cooperate," Secretary Yang immediately shouted to the outside, ordering several bureau and commission leaders to come inside.

Chen Guanyun stood by, silent, unable to think of a countermeasure for the moment.

Song Guanchao then turned to Yao Jinsheng, "Director Yao, verify the identities of these two young ladies. Also, collect the corridor surveillance footage."

"...Okay."

"Xiao Wu, call someone over, take the camera, and follow Director Yao in your investigation the whole time."

Song Guanchao added, "Director Yao, here’s a kind reminder for you: everything that happens here today will be faithfully reported by Secretary Sun. If the hotel surveillance is damaged or missing any footage, the City Committee will undertake a new round of investigations into the Police Department."

Director Yao really wanted to swear. That one sentence dispelled any thought he had of tampering with the surveillance.

Li Jun and Secretary Sun, watching Song Guanchao issue orders in an orderly fashion, were inwardly astounded.

Secretary Sun might not like him, but he had to admit that in crucial moments, he could really shoulder the responsibility.

At least if he were handling the situation, the initiative would probably have already been seized by Chen Guanyun.

Whereas Song Guanchao, with just a word of asking Wu Yun to start recording with her phone, had forced Chen Guanyun into silence.

After giving instructions, Song Guanchao sat down and spoke to Wu Yun, "Director Wu, move the camera away, I want to have a few words with Secretary Jin."

"Oh," Wu Yun didn’t want to film Jin Rong anyway.

Thin as a stick, not a pleasant sight at all.

Song Guanchao lifted part of the blanket, revealing Secretary Jin’s head.

Jin Rong had a strained expression but still conveyed a hint of annoyance. In a voice only the two could hear, he said, "Song Guanchao, what are you doing! Do you want to escalate this situation? There’s no grudge between us that can’t be resolved!"

He felt Song Guanchao was utterly ungrateful.

Chen Guanyun had obviously intended to downplay the matter, yet Song Guanchao was unrelentingly fixated on it.

In his view, Song Guanchao was just seeking revenge under the guise of the moment.

Song Guanchao lowered his voice equally, "After the police entered, did they take your photo?"

One question made Jin Rong falter.

He nodded blankly, "Yes, they took it."

Song Guanchao sneered coldly, "So, do you think this can really be downplayed?"

"What do you mean?"

"Secretary Jin, the waters of Dujiang City are deeper than you imagine. How long has Secretary Zhang been here? He was set up and nearly fell into a trap!"

"I’m not sure why you’re here, but I hope you have a clear understanding of the current situation, you and I are now in the same boat!"

"If things go south for you, I’ll be implicated too!"

"If this matter isn’t handled through proper channels today, your secret could be used against you for the rest of your life!"

Jin Rong realized with a little thought, he wasn’t being alarmist.

After all, the photo was still in someone else’s hands.

He was the Secretary to the Governor; if someone used the photo to blackmail him into doing something, should he agree or refuse?

Jin Rong asked, "What can you do?"

"Make a phone call!"

"Call... call whom?"

"Governor Qu!"

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