Official Career Storm
Chapter 557

Chapter 557: Chapter 557

The next day, Jiang Yuan informed all the standing committee members of the city.

Whether it was a threatening message sent by Lu Xiaotian no longer mattered.

What mattered was that this issue could not fall on one person alone.

If something did indeed happen to Zhang Meilin, they, the entire standing committee of Lingjiang, would have to shoulder the blame together.

After discussing, they called over Liang Jianfeng and Director Qin to inform them of the threatening message.

And they demanded that they immediately deploy someone to covertly protect Zhang Meilin’s safety 24 hours a day.

This request was primarily directed at Liang Jianfeng.

They all knew Director Qin was incompetent, and relying on him was no use at all.

Protecting Zhang Meilin would depend on Liang Jianfeng.

But since Director Qin was still head of the bureau, they couldn’t bypass him in the process.

Next, Jiang Yuan also shared Hou Wen’s analysis with everyone.

Learning of the questionable nature of Yao Jinsheng’s so-called heroic status immediately improved everyone’s mood.

Director Qin took the initiative and said, "I will go find Yao Jinsheng right now and make him explain!"

Jiang Yuan said, "Let Director Liang take charge of this matter."

Director Qin opened his mouth, suddenly feeling very aggrieved.

But he knew that Liang Jianfeng was more professional than he was in handling specific cases and interrogations.

He doubted he could manage this task successfully.

Yao Jinsheng definitely wouldn’t admit to anything, and he couldn’t pry Yao Jinsheng’s mouth open.

Liang Jianfeng nodded, "I need to first check that handgun, if it turns out to be a recycled and scrapped gun, then Hou Wen’s speculation is likely the truth."

With evidence in hand, they wouldn’t be afraid of Yao Jinsheng’s denial.

...

Time flew, and soon it was Monday.

At nine-thirty in the morning, Secretary Lu convened a five-person group meeting.

This meeting mainly discussed personnel appointments and removals in Dujiang City.

They, the standing committee members, each set several candidates, then tacitly left some departments open.

After finalizing the candidates, Secretary Lu asked, "Does anyone have other recommendations? For example, candidates from other cities? If so, I will take note and, after the day after tomorrow’s standing committee meeting, I will submit the list to the province."

Recommending leaders from other cities at this juncture was risky and could easily displease the provincial leaders.

After all, the essence of transferring officials from other places is to avoid too many interactions with local officials.

He scanned the group, but no one spoke up.

Just as he was about to speak, Mayor Zheng suddenly said, "I would recommend someone."

Everyone’s eyes turned to him, and Mayor Zheng spoke without faltering, "The Vice County Magistrate of An County, Xu Wenchang."

"Then I will also recommend someone," Secretary Lu said.

"Baoshui City Committee Secretary Tian Feng and Baoshui City’s Vice Mayor in charge of health, Yang Zheng."

The group pondered, but no one commented.

After the meeting adjourned,

Song Guanchao followed Wu Qiangwei back to the office.

"The standing committee meeting will be held the day after tomorrow."

Wu Qiangwei said, "Secretary Lu recommended two officials from Baoshui City, and Mayor Zheng recommended the Vice County Magistrate of An County."

"Baoshui City?" Song Guanchao asked, "Are they Governor Qu’s people?"

"They likely are."

Song Guanchao calculated in his mind, counting the previously given positions at the Finance Bureau and the Housing and Construction Bureau, if these two candidates were also successful in taking office, then Qu Xiangru would have four seats in Dujiang City.

"Secretary, which departments did Secretary Lu recommend them for?"

"One as Disciplinary Committee Secretary, the other as Deputy Mayor."

"Wow," Song Guanchao clicked his tongue.

Both were standing committee seats, carrying significant weight.

Wu Qiangwei clearly understood this too, but she couldn’t really say much.

The list had to be submitted to the province in the end.

Whether they were approved was not for them to decide.

Wu Qiangwei glanced at the time, stood up, and said, "I have a lunch appointment with Mayor Zheng, call me if anything comes up."

"Oh, okay."

After Wu Qiangwei left, Song Guanchao tidied up the office briefly and then took out his cellphone while walking outside.

Though she hadn’t mentioned why she wanted to see Mayor Zheng, Song Guanchao had guessed why.

It must be about negotiating the old town reconstruction of Fengmen Building.

He called Liang Hao, arranging to have lunch together at noon.

At 11:30, Song Guanchao arrived at the restaurant; Liang Hao had arrived early and ordered the dishes.

"Brother, want a drink?"

"No, thanks, I’ve got work this afternoon."

"Okay, let’s have some tea then."

As the dishes were served, Song Guanchao began to eat and asked, "You know about the Fengmen Building old town reconstruction project, right?"

"I’ve heard of it."

Liang Hao asked, "Why, are you interested? If I recall correctly, Mayor Zheng is heading this project."

The implication being, it’s not good for outsiders to interfere.

Song Guanchao replied, "It’s not me who’s interested, it’s the Secretary. She’s planning to put you on the project team."

Liang Hao took a sip of tea, pondered for a few seconds, and said, "Is Secretary Wu planning to take down Mayor Zheng?"

Sss!

Song Guanchao knew he was quick-witted, having dealt with him before; he understood Liang Hao better than he did most others.

But he hadn’t expected him to be this quick.

After just a brief hint, he had jumped to such a conclusion.

"There’s that idea," Song Guanchao replied with a smile. "What about it, Brother Liang, dare you take on this task?"

"Why wouldn’t I?"

Liang Hao said, "If Secretary Wu dares to use me, I dare to become a sharp blade, helping her clear away the thorns ahead!"

Once Mayor Zheng steps down, the normal progression would be for Jiang Yuan, the Deputy Mayor, to take over.

And if the Deputy Mayor’s position becomes vacant, Liang Hao would have a very high chance of being promoted to fill it.

This was crucial for the advancement of his career.

With the opportunity knocking at his door, there was no reason to refuse.

Liang Hao believed his capabilities were no less than several standing committee members in the city, and he was more than qualified to be Deputy Mayor.

"As long as you are confident, Brother Liang. I will notify you if there’s any news."

...

Wu Qiangwei returned to the City Committee at three in the afternoon, and Song Guanchao immediately went into the office.

Taking the opportunity to make tea, he observed her expression, wanting to know the result of her talk with Mayor Zheng.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t make anything out.

He simply asked, "Secretary, how did your discussion go with Mayor Zheng?"

Wu Qiangwei shook her head. "He refused."

Just as she finished speaking, her phone suddenly rang. It was Secretary Lu calling.

"Hello, Secretary Lu."

"Secretary Wu, where are you?" Secretary Lu’s voice was very anxious, lacking his usual composure.

"In the office."

"Something happened in Dujiang City. Come to the meeting room immediately."

At the same time, Song Guanchao’s phone also rang, displaying a text from Zhang Meilin.

Even for Song Guanchao, there was a moment of stupefaction when he saw the content.

[Lu Xiaotian wants to bomb the City Committee Building!]

...

Today was Monday, two days since Zhang Meilin received the threatening text message.

These two days had been calm, with no accidents.

But just moments ago, Zhang Meilin received another threatening message.

The sender threatened to blow up the City Committee Building.

The moment Zhang Meilin received the message, he promptly contacted Secretary Lu and Jiang Yuan.

After notifying them, he also sent a message to Song Guanchao.

By procedure, he shouldn’t have directly informed Song Guanchao, the junior secretary, about such confidential information.

But he couldn’t care less.

In his heart, the most trustworthy person was Minister Zhou.

And the most capable was Song Guanchao.

With more people comes greater strength, and he felt that Song Guanchao might come up with some solutions.

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