Official Career Storm
Chapter 584

Chapter 584: Chapter 584

Language is an art.

The same thing, expressed in different ways, can sound completely different.

For example, when Song Guanchao told Liang Jiajia that he had been summoned by the province,

it was actually good news but he made it sound as if he was being talked to by the organization.

But this joking manner is usually reserved for when the relationship is fairly close.

He had only dined once with Ma Jichun, which meant they were merely acquaintances.

He certainly wouldn’t mock himself on purpose.

If the province intended to promote him, he would have said it directly.

But he used "transferred".

Which meant it had nothing to do with being promoted.

Song Guanchao asked, "Director Ma, do you know where I’m being transferred to?"

"Do you know Chentang County?"

"I don’t."

"It’s said to be there, but it’s just hearsay. I’m not clear on the details myself. I’m just mentioning it, so take it with a grain of salt."

"Thank you, Director Ma."

"Hey, it’s no trouble at all, no need for thanks."

Just as Song Guanchao was about to hang up the phone with a few more formalities, he suddenly asked again, "Director Ma, do you know who recommended this? Do you know?"

"I really have no idea. I only overheard people from the Provincial Committee Office talking about it when I was there, so I asked a couple of extra questions."

After hanging up the phone, Song Guanchao was about to look up where Chentang County was when he saw Liang Jiajia standing in the parking lot looking his way.

He quickly put away his phone and walked briskly towards her.

Liang Jiajia was safely discharged from the hospital, and the Liang Jianfeng couple chattered joyously all the way.

Passing by a supermarket, the couple bought a load of groceries and returned home where Hu Xing called her daughter into the kitchen to cook together.

"Mom, I just got out of the hospital, and you’re putting me to work."

Hu Xing glanced over, saw Song Guanchao and Liang Jianfeng chatting, and quickly pulled something out of her pocket and handed it over.

Liang Jiajia looked down, her face flushed red in an instant, both embarrassed and annoyed, "Mom, why are you giving me this?"

"You’re still young. Be safe."

She stuffed the condom into Liang Jiajia’s hand, leaving her too mortified to speak.

Song Guanchao was troubled inwardly, but he didn’t show it.

After dinner, Liang Jianfeng said, "You should stay at home these next few days, let your mother take good care of you."

This made both Song Guanchao and Liang Jiajia a bit embarrassed.

They understood that Liang Jianfeng was worried they couldn’t restrain themselves and go too far, especially since she had just been discharged from the hospital, and her body should still be the priority.

Song Guanchao stayed at home for over half an hour before leaving.

He got into the car and immediately searched for Chentang County.

What he found left him a bit stunned.

Chentang County, a key poverty-stricken county in Nanjiang Province.

He let out a slight sigh as he started to figure it out.

In his mind, one image emerged — Qu Xiangru!

This had to be Qu Xiangru’s doing!

Given his achievements, if the province intended to cultivate him, they would have at least transferred him to a Provincial Department to start as a deputy.

Even if he were to be sent to another county, it would be as a deputy county head.

But given that he had only recently been promoted to a full departmental post, the province would usually wait a year or a half even if they had this intention.

Who would send such a talented individual to a remote and impoverished county?

It made no sense.

Song Guanchao realized he had underestimated Qu Xiangru.

He thought she would resort to dirty tricks like framing or planting evidence,

But who could have thought, she outsmarted him by having him transferred directly.

If he really was sent to that godforsaken place, although he was confident he could achieve something, it would still take time.

And all his personal connections were in Lingjiang.

Leaving would mean leaving his legacy behind.

In six months at most, no one would remember who he was.

Qu Xiangru, this vile woman, her methods are really vicious!

"Secretary, are you at home?"

"Mm."

"I have something to report to you."

"Come over then."

Half an hour later, he arrived at her home to report the matter.

Hearing this, Wu Qiangwei was also taken aback, then flew into a rage, "Without my consent, no one can transfer you!"

Her reaction made Song Guanchao very happy.

Our Secretary still cares a lot about me.

After calming down slightly, Wu Qiangwei said, "Don’t worry too much about this matter. She can only make a suggestion; the leaders at the province won’t be so foolish as to transfer someone who has repeatedly made contributions to a poor county. If the province dares to make such a decision, other provinces will be eager to invite you."

Although the system is never short of talent, someone like Song Guanchao is still quite rare.

Once the Ministry of Propaganda’s anti-corruption documentary is released, and when the province recognizes achievements, Song Guanchao’s name will quickly become known nationwide.

If the province were to transfer him, the very next day other provinces would be contacting him.

To use the most popular phrase of the moment: Song Guanchao possesses extremely high strategic value.

Wherever he goes, he is coveted.

Even if he were to resign today, tomorrow there would be companies offering him high salaries, and local governments wanting to bring him over as part of talent introduction.

In plain terms, Song Guanchao doesn’t have to worry about his next position.

Qu Xiangru’s tactics seem to target his Achilles’ heel, but in truth, they’re as foolish as can be.

Song Guanchao said, "Secretary, I think Qu Xiangru has ulterior motives."

"What do you mean?"

"Think about it, does she not know that the province would never agree to such a ludicrous proposal? She must be aware, yet she still made it."

Song Guanchao went on, "Since she has aligned interests with certain people in the city, she is bound to help them in getting rid of me. It doesn’t matter where I am sent; what’s important is that I must be removed from Lingjiang."

"Today it’s Chentang County; tomorrow, who knows, they might directly transfer me to the province."

"Being sent to Chentang County would be a demotion in disguise, but going to the province, that would be a promotion, a sign of the organization’s great trust in me. How could I refuse?"

"If I were to refuse, I would appear ungrateful and be defying the organization’s decision. Both in terms of rules and morality, I would be crushed."

Wu Qiangwei listened quietly, feeling more and more that the situation was tricky.

Song Guanchao said, "What I’m actually worried about isn’t these issues, it’s you, Secretary!"

Wu Qiangwei was puzzled, "What about me?"

Song Guanchao sighed, "Secretary, who do you think is conspiring with Qu Xiangru behind the scenes?"

Although there is no evidence and we cannot make unfounded claims, the answer is quite obvious.

Song Guanchao helped her articulate the answer: "Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng are the most likely."

"Have you ever thought, why must they get rid of me?"

"Is it simply because I scolded them at the hospital?"

"At this level, would they truly care about a few harsh words?"

"They are transferring me because they are targeting you!"

"They are afraid you, Secretary, might threaten their political future."

"They want to sever your right-hand and left-hand!"

Hearing his analysis, Wu Qiangwei couldn’t help but laugh at herself.

When she first came to Lingjiang, Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng covertly cooperated behind her back, while the province stood in her support.

Although the two of them were marginalized, the formation of this ’iron triangle’ could stabilize the situation in the short term.

Originally, she had focused on other individuals, attempting to knock down some and win over others.

Without a doubt, these old-fashioned methods would have been very effective.

However, she underestimated the ambition of Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng.

These two had been up to no good from the start.

As soon as Wu Qiangwei started to make her move, they saw an opportunity and started laying the groundwork for their futures.

But even knowing all of this now was of little consequence.

They had already started to make their move against her, with a clear intention to strike decisively, ready for a knife fight.

Song Guanchao absolutely must not be transferred!

Regardless of her appreciation for Song Guanchao, his capabilities were of great help to her, and she would not allow him to be taken away by others.

Wu Qiangwei said, "Contact Qu Xiangru, tell her that the city and county quotas, I’ll give them to her!"

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