Official Career Storm
Chapter 493

Chapter 493: Chapter 493

He could clearly see that the continuous ringing of the phone meant there was an urgent matter.

Tonight, he’d been played by Song Guanchao, and now Chen Guanyun wished he could tear into his flesh.

Although he couldn’t really do anything to him, it was still possible to make him feel disgusted.

Song Guanchao narrowed his eyes, pointed to the incoming call on his phone, and said, "This is a call from the assistant to the chairman of Lingjiang City’s New City Company."

"New City Company is developing new properties in Dujiang City, and the chairman, Liu Lanzi, is in Dujiang City today."

"Chairman Liu is in close contact with Secretary Wu. She knew I would be in Dujiang City and notified me in advance that there might be some trouble at tonight’s dinner. If there were any troubles, she hoped I could help her contact the leaders of Dujiang City immediately."

"Now that she has called over a dozen times, it seems she has definitely run into some trouble at the dinner."

"Of course, I can choose not to answer this call. But if Chairman Liu encounters any trouble in Dujiang City, Mr. Chen, remember, you’ll be the one to bear the responsibility."

Having said that, he turned to Wu Yun, "Director Wu, did you get all that?"

Wu Yun nodded, "I got it."

Chen Guanyun’s expression flickered uncertainly before he managed to squeeze out a smile, "So it’s Chairman Liu’s assistant. This is indeed an urgent matter. Secretary Song, you’d better take the call."

That old dog could indeed pick things up or put them down easily, utterly disregarding his own pride.

"Heh."

With a smile that was not quite a smile, Song Guanchao turned his phone towards Chen Guanyun, then pressed the hang-up button.

"Forget it, I won’t answer it. After all, the issues in Dujiang City don’t really concern me much. Given Mr. Chen’s abilities, I’m sure that a real estate company’s troubles, whatever they may be, will be managed."

Damn!

Chen Guanyun almost cursed out loud.

Is this guy an idiot!

He intended to disgust Song Guanchao, but instead, he was the one who got played.

The phone rang again just after he hung up.

Song Guanchao placed his phone on the table and didn’t touch it.

He even took out a cigarette, lit it with delight, and looked at Chen Guanyun with an inscrutable smile.

You think you can play these games with me?

Do you think you’re worthy?

Chen Guanyun was feeling a bit anxious. He still hadn’t resolved Jin Rong’s issue, and if something happened to Liu Lanzi...

With that thought, Chen Guanyun couldn’t care less and grabbed his phone.

"Hello, Assistant Ning, what’s the matter?"

Ning Lin was taken aback, "Who is this?"

"I am the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee of Dujiang City, Chen Guanyun."

Ning Lin was stupefied for a moment, "Mr. Chen... uh, is Secretary Song there?"

"He is. Please hold on, I’ll get him on the line."

He handed the phone over with a contrived smile, "Secretary Song, please, take the call."

Only then did Song Guanchao leisurely take the phone, "Assistant Ning, what is it?"

"Secretary Song, Chairman Liu has encountered some trouble. Young Master Tian has blocked our car with his and won’t let us leave."

It’s Lu Xiaotian again!

That little bastard just doesn’t give up!

"Where are you?"

"Ancient Capital Hotel."

Song Guanchao paused slightly.

Ancient Capital Hotel... That’s precisely the hotel he was currently in.

"I’m here, too. Lock your car doors; I’ll be right down."

Ending the call, Song Guanchao squinted at Yao Jinsheng, who felt very uncomfortable under his gaze.

"Director Yao, the public security in Dujiang City is quite impressive, isn’t it?"

Song Guanchao continued, "Chairman Liu came here from Lingjiang to invest. First, she was surrounded at the tender center, then her construction site was blocked, and now she’s being blocked in the parking lot downstairs. I’m curious if Dujiang City has any criminal gangs?"

"I’m even more curious if there’s any kind of ’protection umbrella’ behind these criminal gangs. Otherwise, why can’t they be eliminated?"

Director Yao felt a surge of anxiety and immediately admonished, "Secretary Song, you can eat anything you like, but you can’t just say anything! What criminal gangs? The public security in Dujiang City has always been good..."

"Enough, don’t give me those useless platitudes!"

Song Guanchao gestured dismissively, interrupting him, "Chairman Liu is being blocked in the parking lot below right now, and the person blocking her is Lu Xiaotian!"

Damn!

Director Yao internally cursed furiously, "Not Lu Xiaotian again!"

"Can’t you give me a break for once?"

Song Guanchao said, "Governor Qu will arrive in a little while, but Governor Qu has ordered that before he arrives, no one is permitted to go downstairs. Mr. Chen, what do you think we should do now? Shall we allow Chairman Liu to be threatened by criminal forces and do nothing about it?"

Chen Guanyun replied, "Director Yao, you and Secretary Song go downstairs and handle the situation."

Yao Jinsheng silently nodded.

Song Guanchao put his phone back on the table, stubbed out his cigarette, and left the room with Yao Jinsheng.

After the two had left, Chen Guanyun, somewhat agitated, lit another cigarette.

Secretary Sun and the others watched in astonishment.

How did Song Guanchao dare to do this?

A mere secretary, he had scolded the head of the Police Department and was also blunt with Deputy Secretary Chen Guanyun.

To those unaware, it would seem as if he were the top official in Dujiang City.

The key point was that Chen Guanyun didn’t dare to utter a word of complaint.

Honestly, this scene shattered the previous perception that Secretary Sun, Li Jun, and others had about the role of a secretary.

Of course, they knew that the position of a leader’s secretary could be very powerful or quite the opposite.

For example, when Secretary Sun was at his most influential, he was equivalent to the second most powerful person in Lingjiang City!

Even at his least influential, he held more sway than the average Vice Mayor.

But if Secretary Sun were to order Chen Guanyun and others around, he wouldn’t dare.

Yet Song Guanchao, through his actions, had given them a lesson on what it meant to "borrow power"!

By leveraging the authority of his lead, he enabled his humble secretarial role to exert influence comparable to that of a leader!

...

Liu Lanzi had two matters to attend to in Dujiang City today.

First, to check on the progress of the real estate development.

Second, to discuss collaboration with another developer.

After dinner, as she stepped out of the hotel, she was cornered by Lu Xiaotian.

She had no idea how Lu Xiaotian had found out she was coming to Dujiang.

She found it terrifying.

Because she realized that Lu Xiaotian seemed to be keeping an eye on her constantly.

As soon as she entered Dujiang City, he would be the first to know.

During her entrepreneurial journey, she had faced many dangers, but no one had ever struck fear into her heart like Lu Xiaotian did.

This man was like a madman.

"Chairman Liu, I’m sincerely inviting you for a drink. You’re staying in your car without getting out. Isn’t that a bit rude?"

Lu Xiaotian leaned against the car window, smoking, his eyes bloodshot from excesses, staring through the window at Liu Lanzi.

His gaze felt as though it was stripping all clothes off Liu Lanzi, sending chills down her spine.

"Isn’t that Young Master Tian?"

A familiar voice sounded from behind.

Lu Xiaotian turned around and when he saw Song Guanchao, a flash of fear crossed his eyes, then was replaced by furious rage.

Just as he was about to call his men to surround Song Guanchao, he saw Yao Jinsheng as well.

Yao Jinsheng stepped forward quickly, speaking in a low voice, "Leaders from the provincial government are coming soon. Take your people and leave, don’t cause any more trouble here."

The provincial government!

Lu Xiaotian might have been wild, but he still retained some basic sense.

The hand holding his cigarette pointed at Song Guanchao, "Song, be careful when walking at night."

"Director Yao, you heard that, right? He’s threatening me. I’m so scared," Song Guanchao said with exaggerated tone, his eyes filled with disdain.

"Damn it!" Lu Xiaotian almost couldn’t restrain himself from striking out.

But he held back.

Because he knew that if he really got physical, he would be the one getting beaten.

"Song, I will get you sooner or later!"

After spitting out the threat, Lu Xiaotian got into his car and drove away.

No sooner had he left with his entourage than an Audi with a provincial license plate entered the parking lot.

Seeing this car, Song Guanchao knew that Qu Xiangru had arrived.

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