Official Career Storm
Chapter 518

Chapter 518: Chapter 518

After Yao Jinsheng left, Song Guanchao came in and chatted with Hou Wen for a few more sentences.

Hou Wen asked, "When are you guys taking action?"

"I’m just a secretary, this case is being supervised by the Ministry of Public Security, and I can’t get access to the specific details of the case."

He could get access, but there was no need to tell him.

After leaving behind a pack of cigarettes, Song Guanchao left.

...

On the way back, Hou Wen confirmed one thing.

The authorities would simultaneously arrest him on the day they caught Lu Xiaotian.

But, this wasn’t one hundred percent certain!

There was still a glimmer of hope.

The premise for their arrest was that he would run.

As long as he didn’t run, it wasn’t certain they would act.

Of course, this was very risky.

If he guessed wrong, he would really be caught.

He now had two options.

First, to run before the police caught Lu Xiaotian.

Second, not to run and bet that they wouldn’t arrest him.

He hadn’t settled on a choice even as he drove all the way back to Dujiang City.

Time flew by, and it was evening.

Yao Jinsheng sat on the sofa at home, the ashtray on the coffee table stuffed with cigarette butts, and a few empty bottles of liquor lying beside it.

Suddenly, he thought about that handgun which should have been scrapped and destroyed.

He immediately went to the clubhouse and found Lu Xiaotian drunk as a lord.

"Director Yao? What brings you here?"

"Come here, I have something to tell you."

Yao Jinsheng turned and walked out the door, Lu Xiaotian followed him to the next empty private room.

Yao Jinsheng said, "You’ve been targeted by the police!"

Lu Xiaotian was startled, sobering up instantly, and thought of the contract right away.

"Is it about the high-speed rail expropriation?"

"Right."

Yao Jinsheng said, "The leaders in Lingjiang have assigned me to form a special case team to arrest you in a couple of days."

Lu Xiaotian got a bit anxious, and Yao Jinsheng said, "Mr. Chen sent me to find you. Starting now, you must not contact Mr. Chen or anyone associated with him. They can’t contact you now, and I came to see you secretly."

"Remember every word I say next."

"Yeah, yeah."

"Don’t be too panicked; the situation isn’t as bad as you think, but procedures must be followed, you understand?"

"I understand."

Lu Xiaotian was both anxious and not.

After all, Yao Jinsheng could still come to see him and say these things, which meant, the situation hadn’t reached a hopeless end.

"The main thing is, you went too far with this, nothing would have happened if you didn’t sign that contract, but now that you did, there’s nothing we can do. However, it’s not too bad, they can only make a case with the contract, later just get a lawyer and claim the official seal was stolen, and you didn’t authorize it."

"Later, Mr. Chen will pull some strings, you’ll spend ten or fifteen days inside and then you’ll be able to get out."

"By the way," Yao Jinsheng asked seemingly casually, "the handgun County Magistrate Hou gave you before, do you still have it?"

"It’s here."

Hearing his reply, Yao Jinsheng thought to himself, as expected.

The money that Hou Wen had secretly squirreled away had indeed been for more than one gun.

Yao Jinsheng said, "When the police come to arrest you, arrange for a few people to act as your enemies. Give them the gun, let them take you hostage using the weapon, then have that person demand to exchange you for me as a hostage."

"What?"

"This is just a play, don’t worry, I will protect you. Remember, when I exchange places with you as a hostage, have that person shoot me in the arm."

Yao Jinsheng said, "With such a good opportunity, I definitely want to show my bravery."

"Remember, this needs to be done perfectly, any problems?"

"No problems!"

Finding someone to fire a gun in front of the police was too easy.

Although using a gun could mean many years in prison, as long as the money was right, there was nothing that couldn’t be done.

...

...

Meanwhile, Song Guanchao just left the police station, looked at the time, and it was already past seven.

He picked up his phone, intending to call Wu Qiangwei to report the latest developments.

Before Guan Chao could dial out, Wu Qiangwei had instead placed a call.

"Secretary."

"Are you busy?"

"I just finished up."

"Have you eaten?"

"Not yet."

"Come to Zijin No.1."

"Okay."

Song Guanchao didn’t ask what for; when a leader asks, a secretary simply follows through.

He turned on the GPS and looked up Zijin No.1.

It was a luxurious club with high-end restaurants, hot spring baths, and card rooms.

They say the consumption is very high, a notch below Xiangshan Lake Clubhouse, but not something the average person could afford either.

Why would Wu Qiangwei be here?

Another blind date?

Arriving at the clubhouse, the parking lot was filled with luxury cars everywhere.

Song Guanchao entered the clubhouse and was approached by a waiter. He took out his phone to contact Wu Qiangwei.

"Secretary, I’m here."

"Come to Suite A1."

Song Guanchao told the waiter, "Suite A1."

Led by the waiter, he walked through a dimly lit corridor that ended with two ostentatiously crafted bronze doors.

The doors swung open, revealing a suite that could indeed be described as resplendent. A pyramid-shaped crystal chandelier hung from the dome, shining brilliantly.

Beneath his feet was a soft imported Persian carpet that felt like stepping on the skin of a young girl.

The air was suffused with a faint scent of sandalwood, which involuntarily relaxed the mind.

In the spacious suite, only Wu Qiangwei was present.

She had changed into casual clothing: a sleeveless white cocktail dress fitting snugly to her form, black palazzo pants, and seven-centimeter high heels. Her long hair cascaded gently down her back like a waterfall, making her look like a noble princess.

Song Guanchao found the sight stunning.

Wu Qiangwei glanced up indifferently, "You’ve arrived."

"Secretary, are you inviting me to dinner?"

"Someone else is."

"Who?"

"Qu Xiangru."

"Eh?" This was really beyond Song Guanchao’s expectations.

He thought his interactions with Governor Qu had concluded.

Yet, here she was again, so soon.

Moreover, she had personally come to Lingjiang to host Wu Qiangwei.

Song Guanchao asked, "Does Governor Qu need something from the Secretary?"

"Not just from me," Wu Qiangwei glanced at her wristwatch, and subconsciously at Song Guanchao’s wrist, saying, "Secretary Lu, among others, will also be arriving shortly."

Song Guanchao was even more astonished.

What exactly was Governor Qu planning to do?

It seemed like Wu Qiangwei didn’t know the specific details either.

Soon, Secretary Lu, Mayor Zheng, Mayor Jiang, and Minister Zhou all arrived in succession.

The most senior standing committee members of Lingjiang were all present.

Excluding Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng, who held nominal but hollow positions with very little actual power, the deeply rooted local players, Mayor Jiang and Minister Zhou, were also invited.

Was Governor Qu aiming to bond?

They weren’t kept waiting long before Qu Xiangru also arrived.

Like Wu Qiangwei, she didn’t wear formal attire either but attended in casual clothes.

She wore a soft yellow sleeveless long dress that highlighted her gentleness, her hair gathered to one side, her already stunning features enhanced with light makeup, her long captivating eyes lined gently, toning down the seductive sexiness a bit, making her look even more dignified.

Jin Rong was in attendance with her as well.

As she entered, everyone including Wu Qiangwei stood up to welcome her.

Qu Xiangru smiled and shook hands with everyone; her change into casual wear signified a friendly dinner, which could foster additional trust between both parties.

When her gaze swept over Song Guanchao, Qu Xiangru showed no change of expression, but a hint of disgust flickered in her eyes.

Song Guanchao, sharp as ever, rudely gazed intently at the cleavage pressed tight by her neckline.

His gaze held no pretense of concealment; he wanted Qu Xiangru to notice.

And as he wished, Qu Xiangru saw it and managed to suppress the anger within her.

Everyone took their seats, the dishes were served, and the waitstaff filled their glasses with drinks.

Qu Xiangru raised her glass, "I toast to you all."

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