Official Career Storm
Chapter 514

Chapter 514: Chapter 514

Song Guanchao said, "The case is simple. It’s just an unruly second-generation getting too out of line."

He briefly explained the relationship between Lu Xiaotian and the official circles of Dujiang City.

Cases like this were nothing new for Director Jia, who had overseen many of them before.

He had seen ones even worse than Lu Xiaotian.

To be honest, Lu Xiaotian wasn’t even worth mentioning.

He had come personally this time mainly because he heard that Song Guanchao was involved.

His main goal was to meet Song Guanchao.

Still, when he heard how Song had tricked Lu Xiaotian, his interest was piqued.

"You rascal, you’re still so cunning."

"Only you could come up with such tricks."

Director Jia asked, "When do you plan to make the arrest?"

Song Guanchao replied, "Let’s have a meeting first. Later, we’ll finalize the arrest plan and have the National Railway Bureau transfer the money first. Once the money is in the account, we’ll make the arrest."

"You’re really going to have them transfer the money?"

Song Guanchao smirked viciously, "If he dares to ask for thirty thousand per square meter, I dare to transfer the money!"

Once the money is transferred, the crime is set in stone, and no one can intercede.

Additionally, extorting a government unit was just the first step.

Once the suspect is in custody, his litany of crimes will be counted.

Director Qin had already received a call that the person had arrived.

He and Yao Jinsheng stood personally at the entrance of the Police Department, waiting.

As they waited, they saw an ordinary sedan approaching.

The car stopped in front of them, and Song Guanchao asked, "What brings Director Qin here?"

Director Qin was caught off guard. Shouldn’t this guy be in Dujiang City? How did he end up here?

Was he also here for the meeting?

Why wasn’t I informed?

Song Guanchao only asked once and then parked the car.

Several people got out of the car, and seeing the two of them still standing there, Song Guanchao said, "Director Qin, let’s go inside and talk."

Director Qin was a bit impatient, "I’m waiting for someone."

Song Guanchao laughed, "Alright, take your time."

He led the others inside.

After they had left, Yao Jinsheng whispered, "Director Qin, has Secretary Song always been so arrogant in the city?"

A mere secretary showing such disrespect to a director.

Director Qin waved his hand, not wanting to discuss it.

After waiting for another ten minutes or so, with no sign of the individual, he was about to lose his patience and call to hurry things along.

Before he could make the call, however, the other party called first.

"Director Qin, are there other important leaders still to come?"

"Ah? No, no."

"Oh, I thought you were waiting for someone else. Since there isn’t anyone, come up for the meeting."

Come up?

Director Qin froze for two seconds before realizing, "Director Jia, have you arrived?"

"Didn’t we just meet?"

Just now...

Director Qin’s eyes widened. The person riding in Song Guanchao’s car, was that Director Jia?

Damn it!

Why would Song Guanchao go to pick him up?

How did they get in direct contact with Song Guanchao?

Damn it, such a sneaky move, not telling me, making a fool out of me!

"I’ll be right up."

Hanging up the phone, Director Qin turned and headed inside, with Yao Jinsheng following behind, "Director Qin, are we not waiting anymore?"

"The person has arrived."

"Arrived? I didn’t see,"

"Arriving with Secretary Song."

"Ah? Oh..."

Upon entering the conference room, indeed it was those three from the car just now.

Director Jia had no airs about him, stood up with a smile, and shook hands with both men.

Yao Jinsheng didn’t know what level Director Jia was at, only that he was from the Ministry of Public Security.

Director Qin introduced, "This is the Director of Dujiang City Public Security Bureau, Yao Jinsheng."

"Director Yao, this is Director Jia Peinan, the Director of the Inspection Bureau."

Yao Jinsheng was startled.

The Director of the Inspection Bureau: a position equivalent to a senior official at the provincial or ministerial level, at least a Second-level Police Inspector!

And from the Ministry of Public Security, no less.

Such status in any city would usually warrant a personal reception by the top leader.

This showed the high importance that the higher-ups were placing on this case.

"Please, take a seat, let’s discuss the case."

After everyone sat down, Director Qin recapped the details of the case.

Although he had heard it before, Director Jia still listened carefully once again.

Every so often, Director Qin would glance at Song Guanchao, curious as to why he was here.

After the explanation, Director Jia said, "For this case, our role will be to oversee the guidance and plan the arrest, but we will primarily need the cooperation of the two directors."

"Additionally, Secretary Song will also join this operation temporarily."

Although surprised, the two didn’t ask further, presuming it to be the city’s decision.

After all, it was Song Guanchao who first reported the case, and he was most familiar with it.

"Director Jia, I have a suggestion," said Yao Jinsheng.

"Go ahead."

"I think before we arrest Lu Xiaotian, we could specifically investigate the companies and factories under his influence."

"For example, Lu Xiaotian once monopolized the construction material market in Dujiang City and those factories he forced mergers or sales upon..."

"As I understand, New City Company in Lingjiang City has been threatened by Lu Xiaotian before. I think we can start by having the responsible persons from the related entities provide some evidence now. After we capture Lu Xiaotian, we can swiftly convict him."

Song Guanchao found it surprising that Director Yao was so proactive and that his suggestions were very targeted.

Director Jia nodded, "I have no objections."

Director Qin gave him a look – what got into this guy? Why the rush to show off?

"Additionally, I hope that the arrest operation can be executed by our Dujiang City."

"As the Director facing the emergence of such malignant gangster forces as Lu Xiaotian in Dujiang City, I am deeply distressed! This reflects negligence on the part of our Police Department. I wish to make some amends and hope that Director Jia can grant me a chance to make up for my mistake."

Yao Jinsheng’s expression was one of deep remorse. If Director Qin and Song Guanchao didn’t know what kind of man he was, they might have believed his integrity.

They also somewhat understood Yao Jinsheng’s purpose now – he wanted to salvage some face for Dujiang City at the last minute.

Director Jia smiled, "The specific execution of the arrest will still be carried out by Lingjiang City, while Dujiang will temporarily handle monitoring and keeping Lu Xiaotian in check."

"I understand your feelings, Director Yao. I will report your efforts during this operation to the city. Don’t feel pressured."

Yao Jinsheng grunted in acknowledgment and added, "Director Jia, I have another idea."

Director Qin was getting impatient – just how many issues do you have?

"Speak."

"I think for capturing Lu Xiaotian, perhaps we could request cooperation from Hou Wen."

Song Guanchao immediately looked over, and Director Qin frowned.

Director Jia inquired, "Hou Wen? The former City Secretary of Dujiang City?"

"Correct." Yao Jinsheng suppressed his nervousness, "As far as I know, Hou Wen used to back Lu Xiaotian. He is most familiar with Lu Xiaotian; whatever contingency plans Lu Xiaotian has that we don’t know about, Hou Wen definitely will."

Song Guanchao realized that this man wasn’t entirely incompetent; even he hadn’t thought of this angle.

Indeed, Hou Wen would be the one most familiar with Lu Xiaotian.

Over the years, whether Lu Xiaotian secretly hoarded any lethal weapons was truly hard to say.

After a moment’s thought, Director Jia turned to Song Guanchao, "Secretary Song, what do you think?"

Both Director Qin and Yao Jinsheng were surprised – they were asking Song Guanchao for his opinion on such a critical matter?

"I have no objections," said Song Guanchao.

Director Jia affirmed, "Then we shall meet with Hou Wen. Director Yao, you will handle this."

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