Official Career Storm
Chapter 497

Chapter 497: Chapter 497

Who had administered the drug?

When was the drug given?

Chen Guanyun and others were utterly bewildered, unable to comprehend how Jin Rong could have been drugged.

They had thought it was nonsense, but the blood test report was actually before them, leaving them no room for denial.

"What does this drug do?"

Qu Xiangru asked, as several people carefully observed her reaction.

Still so calm, so composed, as if the word "angry" could never apply to her.

The duty doctor said, "This is a medication used for treating depression. Ordinary people who take it will become wildly agitated, with very uneasy minds and hindered nerve responses... apart from depression patients, there is another type of person who would buy this medicine."

"Which type of person?"

"Ah... some people use this medication to increase the sexual desires of women."

Hearing the explanation, everyone present now understood the specific effects of this drug.

Jin Rong was furious, and if Qu Xiangru were not present, he would have already started cursing.

"Okay, thank you."

"You’re welcome." The duty doctor glanced at Chen Guanyun, saw that he remained silent, and then left.

"Secretary Song, come here."

Qu Xiangru turned and walked towards the entrance, Song Guanchao puzzled inside, wondering, why is she calling me?

Outside the hospital entrance, Qu Xiangru said, "Tonight, I owe you a favor."

Huh?

Song Guanchao was surprised, hearing such words from this woman.

Quite rare indeed.

Song Guanchao smiled, "Governor Qu is too serious. I was merely assisting Secretary Zhang."

Qu Xiangru said, "Regardless of the objective truth, you helped me, and I owe you a favor. It’s that simple."

"But, let’s separate issues."

"In Dujiang City, you and Zhang Meilin just give me a heads-up, what’s mine is still mine."

Song Guanchao knew what she was referring to and said, "Secretary Zhang means, the Ministry of Housing is temporarily short of leadership..."

Qu Xiangru interrupted him, "You don’t need to bargain with me or test me. Finance Department, Police Department, and also the Housing Ministry. I want these three departments."

Song Guanchao twitched, her appetite was a bit too large.

"Let Secretary Jin and Secretary Zhang discuss it; I can’t make the call..."

Before he could finish, Qu Xiangru had already walked back, clearly not listening to his latter words.

Damn!

Song Guanchao cursed inwardly, this woman was truly demanding, wanting three departments with nothing in return, two of which were core departments.

Qu Xiangru returned, saying, "Secretary Jin, you stay and deal with this matter. Director Yao, please make sure to investigate this thoroughly. In three days, form a report, and have Secretary Jin hand it to me."

"Yes."

"I heard Secretary Zhang drank too much and is having his stomach pumped in the hospital?"

"???" Several people were confused, how did the topic suddenly change?

Chen Guanyun promptly said, "Yes, in this hospital."

Qu Xiangru glanced at her watch, "Take me to see him."

"Alright, Governor Qu, please wait a moment."

Chen Guanyun found the duty doctor and quickly arrived at the ward.

Zhang Meilin was lying in the hospital bed, He Cunhao by his side.

A nurse was advising, "You should eat light meals in the next few days. You can’t drink anymore."

As they entered the ward, the nurse glanced up, about to ask a question, but Qu Xiangru smiled and said, "Hello, nurse, how is the patient?"

The nurse, mistaking her for a relative, said, "There’s been gastric bleeding, but fortunately, he was brought in on time. We’ve already pumped his stomach. He really mustn’t drink like this again."

"Okay, thank you."

Qu Xiangru came here to confirm whether Zhang Meilin was genuinely having his stomach pumped or if it was an act orchestrated by Song Guanchao.

Now it seemed, tonight was indeed just an accident.

She walked to the bedside, where Zhang Meilin appeared somewhat agitated.

He had followed Minister Zhou to the province and had met many leaders there.

The person before him was Governor Qu.

"Governor Qu, how come you are here?"

"Secretary Zhang, lie down; don’t move."

Qu Xiangru smiled and said, "Some unexpected events occurred tonight, let Mr. Chen explain them to you later. I just accompanied Secretary Jin here for a blood test and thought I’d check in on you."

Zhang Meilin looked confused and clueless about the unexpected events she mentioned, merely nodding subconsciously.

Qu Xiangru said, "I heard tonight was a reception dinner? You should drink less at these kinds of banquets. It’s not about attracting investments; drinking too much is bad for your health."

"Get well soon, Dujiang City still relies on you."

"Yes, I understand."

After giving a few words of advice, Qu Xiangru left.

She didn’t say much to Chen Guanyun and others; she just got into the car and left directly.

Chen Guanyun sighed lightly; tonight’s events were over.

The prescription medication found in Jin Rong’s blood was a good thing for them.

Because according to procedure, Jin Rong was a victim.

As for who the perpetrator was ...

But at least there was a solution now.

"Director Yao, I will come for the report in three days."

With that, Jin Rong also left.

Song Guanchao returned to the hospital room, closed the door, and briefly explained what had happened.

Learning that Jin Rong had indeed gone, and even Governor Qu was alarmed, Zhang Meilin didn’t know what to say.

He initially thought this plan might not succeed, yet Jin Rong was so cooperative.

Then, he told him the requests from Qu Xiangru.

"The Police Department?"

Zhang Meilin frowned: "No, we cannot give that to her!"

Giving her the Finance Bureau was already the bottom line.

If the Police Department were handed over, he might as well not be Secretary.

Song Guanchao said, "These next few days, Jin Rong will come to talk to you, you discuss it with him. Like you said, between the police and finance, only one can be given. My advice is to keep the Police Department."

Although Qu Xiangru seemed not to leave room for negotiation, in Song Guanchao’s view, it was also a form of bargaining.

As an important Deputy Governor, would she not understand the importance of the Police and Finance Departments to a city?

Zhang Meilin, inexperienced as he might be, would not possibly hand over both vital departments for stability.

"By the way," Song Guanchao said: "Brother Zhang, this time, you can target an important department."

Zhang Meilin said, "You mean, shift the blame to Governor Qu?"

Song Guanchao nodded with a smile: "She can’t just take the benefits without giving something in return, right?"

This involvement by Qu Xiangru provided them the perfect opportunity to act.

Previously, Song Guanchao worried that acting too soon might make these people feel that it was a covert retribution related to Hou Wen’s case.

But now, they could act, directly blaming Qu Xiangru.

Targeting you has nothing to do with Hou Wen; it’s because you meddled with Jin Rong recklessly.

Zhang Meilin said, "Let me think about who to target first..."

Song Guanchao said, "Don’t target Yao Jinsheng. He won’t be able to jump around much longer."

Zhang Meilin asked, "You’re going to target him?"

"Yeah," Song Guanchao said, "In a couple of days, I’ll send Lu Xiaotian in, and Yao Jinsheng will definitely be affected."

Zhang Meilin nodded: "Do you need my help?"

"Not for now. Brother Zhang, don’t worry, if I need help, I won’t hesitate to ask."

Leaving the hospital, Song Guanchao returned to the hotel where Liu Lanzi and Ning Lin were waiting in the lobby.

"Chairman Liu, let me take you back."

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