Official Career Storm
Chapter 495

Chapter 495: Chapter 495

The thought had barely surfaced before he suppressed it.

Chen Guanyun wasn’t that foolish.

Tonight’s incident could be played down or blown out of proportion.

Even if Governor Qu came over, he would just stick to the protocol and at most would get a reprimand.

Could Qu Xiangru really dismiss him?

Even if she wanted to, she didn’t have the power.

Just for a not-so-serious matter, to cause an elevator accident, what was the point?

Besides, Chen Guanyun was currently in his room with his phone on the desk; he didn’t even have the chance to do anything.

So Song Guanchao quickly dismissed the idea.

But to say it was coincidence, Song Guanchao felt that was perhaps too convenient?

The hotel elevator was maintained all year round, and the chance of it malfunctioning was extremely low.

Moreover, for it to break down exactly at this moment.

But apart from coincidence, Song Guanchao couldn’t think of a second reason.

He looked sideways at Qu Xiangru, musing to himself that this woman might be the reincarnation of a banshee.

Qu Xiangru was very sensitive to his gaze; as soon as Song Guanchao looked at her, she noticed and turned to ask, "What are you looking at?"

"Governor Qu, you didn’t bump into anything, did you?"

"No."

"That’s good."

Song Guanchao fetched out his phone, relieved to see there was a signal.

He called Secretary Sun, and after the phone had rung more than a dozen times, it finally connected, "Secretary Sun, Governor Qu and I are trapped in the elevator; please get the hotel staff to come and fix it."

"What?" Secretary Sun was shocked. How could this happen?

"You make sure Governor Qu is safe, I will get in touch with the staff."

"You go and talk to them by yourself, the rest stay in the rooms."

"I understand."

After hanging up the call, Song Guanchao plunked himself down on the elevator floor, leaning against the wall.

After a long wait, they heard the voices of the maintenance crew from outside.

The voices seemed to be coming from above.

It looked like the elevator was stuck somewhere between floors.

"Secretary Song, can you hear me?"

"I can hear you."

"Are you all okay?"

"We’re fine."

"Good, you make sure to look after Governor Qu, we’re working on the repairs."

Governor Qu, standing for a while, felt tired. She glanced at Song Guanchao and, seeing him sitting down without any regard for his image, wanted to do the same but felt somewhat unable to let go of her own dignity.

The elevator was dimly lit, so Song Guanchao could only tell that she was turning her head to look at him, unable to see her expression.

However, from her occasional shifting and changing her stance, he could guess what she was thinking.

"Governor Qu, please sit down for a bit; the elevator probably won’t be fixed for a while."

Qu Xiangru took the hint and gave a nod before walking over to the opposite side.

Just as she was about to crouch down, Song Guanchao said, "Governor Qu, it might be better to sit next to me. In case the elevator suddenly drops, I can provide you with a cushion to prevent injury."

She paused in her movements, and Song Guanchao continued, "A sudden drop of the elevator is very dangerous. At best, it causes broken arms and legs, at worst, it can displace internal organs and cause bleeding, blood pouring from all orifices, and a very gruesome death."

Qu Xiangru’s eyes twitched; she knew Song Guanchao was deliberately using scare tactics, intimidating her on purpose.

But the elevator indeed had malfunctioned.

If it really did plunge suddenly...

Even knowing he was trying to scare her, and that the probability was extremely low, she was still frightened.

She walked over and asked, "Are you willing to be my cushion?"

Song Guanchao said, "It’s just a joke, Governor Qu, don’t take it seriously. If such an accident were to actually occur, it would be you who’d be the cushion, not me. After all, there’s a difference between men and women’s physique, you’re destined to be pinned under me, with no other possible outcome."

His words left Qu Xiangru slightly stunned.

She had thought Song Guanchao was taking the opportunity to curry favor with her, who would have thought he would speak such outrageous nonsense!

Qu Xiangru replied coldly, "Secretary Song, you’ve got some nerve!"

Song Guanchao smiled and said, "I’m just trying to lighten the mood with a joke. After all, people get scared in the dark. You’re not taking it seriously, are you, Governor Qu? If I’ve caused any misunderstanding, I apologize. Please don’t take it to heart."

Qu Xiangru furrowed her brow but said nothing more.

She discovered that in just a few words, Song Guanchao had taken control of the conversation.

Most people might not notice, but she was a senior official of Lingjiang City and dealt with shrewd people on a daily basis; she quickly realized that Song Guanchao was attempting to take control of the dialogue.

In such a situation, whether she chose to retort or remain silent, she would be falling into his pre-set trap.

Qu Xiangru silently chuckled. Song Guanchao had made quite an impact in Lingjiang City, and several leaders in the province had high praise for him.

She didn’t pay much attention to this Secretary Song, but she often heard his name.

She hadn’t thought much of it before, but after interacting with him today, she realized that he indeed had talent.

He was at ease and even provocative in the presence of a high official like her.

Plus, he didn’t seem to be afraid of offending her at all.

She was curious where he got his confidence.

She didn’t believe Song Guanchao had spoken impulsively.

Seeing how he had performed so excellently in the Hou Wen Case, she could tell he was someone who prepared thoroughly before taking action.

Without the right confidence, he wouldn’t dare to speak to her with such frivolity.

But, as someone who became a senior official of the province at a young age, Qu Xiangru would not be swayed by him.

The initiative was still hers.

She gracefully squatted down, and Song Guanchao felt his body sink.

Then, a pleasant fragrance wafted into his nose.

Without warning, a soft body nestled into his lap.

Song Guanchao was stunned on the spot.

It wasn’t until he felt her body press against him in his arms that he was jolted back to reality.

"Governor Qu, what are you doing?"

He reached out to push her away, but Qu Xiangru leaned back, fitting her entire body snugly against his chest.

Qu Xiangru’s body relaxed into his embrace, her voice lazily said, "Weren’t you going to be my cushion? Let’s get into position now, just in case the elevator suddenly drops and we’re unprepared."

"..." Song Guanchao’s mouth twitched; this woman really was bold.

"Governor Qu, you should get up. The odds of the elevator falling are very low, and the workers above have already started repairs."

"Better safe than sorry."

"Others seeing this wouldn’t be good, right?" Song Guanchao said. "There’s a camera in the elevator, too."

"The power’s out, the camera won’t capture anything."

"..." Song Guanchao was completely lost for words.

He had intended to turn the situation around, but she had turned the tables on him.

Taking a deep breath, Song Guanchao asked, "Governor Qu, you’re really not getting up?"

Qu Xiangru asked, "Secretary Song doesn’t want to be the cushion?"

"I said the likelihood of falling is practically zero."

"Practically? That means there’s still a chance."

Song Guanchao fell silent for a few seconds, then said, "You’re right, Governor Qu. So, to deal with that slight possibility, I suggest you get a little closer."

After speaking, he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her in tight, so that her back was completely pressed against his chest.

At the same time, he pushed up from beneath, causing Xiao Song, who had already reacted, to press directly against the denim-wrapped curves.

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