Official Career Storm
Chapter 513

Chapter 513: Chapter 513

"Mr. Chen, I think this operation to arrest Lu Xiaotian should be handled by the Dujiang City Public Security Bureau."

"Um?"

Chen Guanyun looked puzzled, unaware of what Yao Jinsheng was rambling about.

Yao Jinsheng continued, "Mr. Chen, think about it—such a serious matter, and if we in Dujiang City do nothing, we will fall behind when it comes time for publicity."

"It’s not fair for all the benefits to go to the leaders of Lingjiang while we can’t even get a taste of the soup, right?"

Chen Guanyun pondered deeply. He hadn’t thought so much about it last night; now that it was mentioned, it seemed to make sense.

"Please, have a seat." Chen Guanyun picked up the handset and dialed Zhang Meilin’s office number.

"Hello, Secretary Zhang, do you have a moment? I have something to discuss with you, great, I’ll wait for you in my office."

A moment later, Zhang Meilin arrived and was surprised to see Yao Jinsheng there too.

He sat down, and Chen Guanyun shared Yao Jinsheng’s thoughts with him.

Zhang Meilin hadn’t really considered these points, believing that as long as they could arrest Lu Xiaotian, it would suffice.

It didn’t matter to him who made the arrest.

Even if the Dujiang City Public Security Bureau wasn’t involved in the subsequent publicity, it didn’t matter.

After all, he was a new secretary and it wouldn’t affect him in the slightest.

But he had overlooked people like Chen Guanyun.

He might not care, but these people did.

"I will mention this to the city."

Somehow, let Dujiang City be involved as well.

After the case concludes, include a mention of Dujiang City in the reports and news.

Zhang Meilin returned to his office and discreetly contacted Secretary Lu.

Secretary Lu had no objections, "I will speak with Director Qin, and then he will contact you."

About half an hour later, Director Qin called.

After basic communication was resolved, Zhang Meilin called Yao Jinsheng and instructed him to go and interface directly with Director Qin.

After hanging up, Yao Jinsheng was secretly thrilled.

The first step was done!

He immediately called Director Qin.

"Director Qin, I will come to the city later and meet with you."

Director Qin was puzzled. It was a cooperative operation, and the specific arrest plan was still to be handled by their bureau.

What was there to talk about?

Despite his confusion, he didn’t refuse.

At two o’clock in the afternoon, Yao Jinsheng arrived at the Municipal Bureau and met with Director Qin.

On the way there, he had already thought through his strategies.

As soon as he sat down, he asked, "Director Qin, have the people from the Ministry of Public Security arrived yet?"

"They’re coming this afternoon," Director Qin glanced at the clock. "They should be arriving soon."

Yao Jinsheng said, "Director Yao, I have some suggestions..."

"Stop." Director Qin raised his hand to interrupt, "When the colleagues from the Ministry of Public Security arrive, there will be a meeting. Whatever suggestions you have, you can bring them up then."

"Also, I remind you that officially, it is our Lingjiang City Bureau that is in charge, but in reality, the Ministry of Public Security is supervising, and they have formulated all the arrest operations. Do you understand what I mean?"

Externally, the propaganda centers around Lingjiang City, but the actual operations still follow the guidance from above.

The Ministry of Public Security might not care about these superficial honors, but they must ensure the arrest goes without error.

Yao Jinsheng paused, "Understood, understood."

He was a little nervous and somewhat panicked.

Things were not quite as he had imagined.

If it was Director Qin leading, his plan would definitely be in action.

Now that it had shifted to being led by the Ministry of Public Security, it was hard to say.

Director Qin always felt that Director Yao was acting strangely today, "Director Yao, don’t worry unnecessarily, the higher-ups aren’t planning to take action against you all."

Yao Jinsheng forced a smile, thinking to himself that for now they might not act, but sooner or later they would.

However, he said aloud, "I just want to salvage some dignity for Dujiang City. After all, it’s our local issue. Even if we handle it openly, it’s still embarrassing."

Director Qin nodded, "I understand, but who told you to be so lax in discipline? You could have kept a low profile and still come out ahead. Why be so greedy? Who else can you blame?"

"Yes, Director Qin, you are right."

Yao Jinsheng repeatedly agreed, thinking to himself, you bastard, when you were in Dujiang City, you were no less corrupt than me. Where do you get the face to criticize me?

...

Four o’clock in the afternoon.

People from the Ministry of Public Security had come.

They kept a low profile, having informed Director Qin in advance that they would arrive this afternoon, but without specifying the flight details.

At the airport.

Song Guanchao had been waiting in the parking lot for a while.

He was now leaning back in his seat, pretending to sleep.

He had been traveling back and forth between Lingjiang and Dujiang these past few days and was short on sleep.

He was deeply asleep.

"Knock, knock."

Someone knocked on the window.

He opened his eyes and saw three men standing outside the car.

The leader was a middle-aged man in his forties with a crew cut, about five feet nine tall, exuding an air of authority.

The two men behind him looked to be in their late twenties, both taller than five feet eleven.

Pushing open the car door, Song Guanchao spread his arms and gave the man a bear hug.

"Mr. Jia, long time no see."

"Boy, let go quickly."

Mr. Jia grimaced, rubbing his shoulder, "We’re all part of the system now, how come you’re still so strong?"

Mr. Jia introduced him to the two men behind him, "This is Song Guanchao, currently the secretary to Secretary Wu of Lingjiang City."

They had heard Mr. Jia mention this Secretary Song before. Although not in detail, the implications made them realize that this Secretary Song might be the person who had assisted the Ministry of Public Security in cracking several major cases a few years ago, a person who couldn’t be mentioned publicly.

Such a person had always been a legend in their department, and seeing him in person today, the two policemen dared not underestimate him or put on airs. They both extended their hands while slightly bowing, "Nice to meet you, Secretary Song."

Song Guanchao shook hands with the two, smiling, "Not bad, Mr. Jia, your team is getting more and more capable. Get in the car, I’ll take you for something to eat first."

"Let’s get it straight first, I earn just a few thousand a month, I can’t afford anything fancy. We’ll get something simple just to fill our stomachs. If you mind, say it now."

Song Guanchao opened the car door and got in, speaking offhandedly.

Mr. Jia laughed, "Having something to eat is good enough, getting you to spend is a rarity."

Mr. Jia sat in the passenger seat, while the two young men sat upright in the back.

Song Guanchao glanced at the rearview mirror and said, "Both of you, fasten your seat belts."

"Oh, okay."

They immediately fastened their seat belts.

Mr. Jia wondered, "Really? Does Lingjiang enforce it this strictly? Even the backseat has to buckle up?"

Song Guanchao replied, "It’s Secretary Wu who’s strict. After taking office, Secretary Wu issued important instructions to many departments in Lingjiang. Not to boast, but since Secretary Wu took office, car accidents in Lingjiang have decreased."

Mr. Jia gave him a strange look, "Are you claiming credit for Secretary Wu?"

Song Guanchao immediately backtracked, chuckling, "It’s not claiming credit, these are real changes. But if you could mention it to others, I wouldn’t mind."

Mr. Jia rolled his eyes, "Your Secretary Wu comes from a powerful family; she doesn’t need me to promote her."

"The mighty family background is hers, but the transformation in Lingjiang is a manifestation of her personal capability."

"You little..."

Mr. Jia was about to say something else, but remembering the two people in the back, he held his tongue.

After dinner, Mr. Jia checked the time and said, "There are still people at the bureau, right?"

"Yes."

"Then let’s go there for a meeting," Mr. Jia said. "You might also give me a heads-up about what exactly this case is all about."

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