Official Career Storm
Chapter 585

Chapter 585: Chapter 585

Wu Qiangwei compromised.

She actually had other methods, but she didn’t want to get entangled with Qu Xiangru.

Qu Xiangru was the vice governor, and also directly governed Lingjiang within Nanjiang Province.

You could refuse once, or even find an excuse the second time, but constant refusal would eventually lead to being labeled disobedient to the organization’s orders.

"Secretary, we can’t agree."

Wu Qiangwei would rather give up the benefits she had in hand to protect him. Song Guanchao was moved, but in his view, one absolutely could not compromise on such matters.

Compromise once, and you would compromise countless times.

This opening absolutely could not be allowed!

Wu Qiangwei said, "It’s just a few spots, let’s just give them."

Song Guanchao said, "It’s not about the spots, today she threatened you with me, and you accepted. What about next time?"

"Secretary, Qu Xiangru is ruthless!"

"Compromising will not allow you to withdraw unscathed, she will not stop there, she will only intensify her actions!"

"She knows what your weakness is, knows where your Achilles heel lies, do you really want to be at her mercy for the rest of your life?"

She understood all this in principle, but she didn’t want to fall out too badly with Qu Xiangru.

"What do you suggest?"

"Ignore her!" Song Guanchao said, "I’ve only just been promoted to a substantive level, even if the organization values me highly, it would take time to transfer me. It’s not so easy for her to just move me with words."

"If Secretary Lu or Mayor Zheng are asking her help to move me, it’s clearly to suppress you, Secretary. I guess they might make some moves recently. They’re worried you will influence them, that’s why they’re in such a hurry to transfer me."

"It seems that they are preparing to advance into the provincial government."

Song Guanchao contemplated for two seconds and said, "The old city reconstruction project!"

"I guess the one cooperating with her is Zheng Bihui!"

Because Lu Zhizhong didn’t have much capacity to do anything.

"What Zheng Bihui needs to do next is to make a success out of this project."

With his thoughts clear, Song Guanchao’s expression became serious, "Secretary, we must take over this project!"

Song Guanchao was never someone who took things lying down. Now that Zheng Bihui had the audacity to bully him all the way to his doorstep, if he didn’t do something about it, it would be a disservice to the Mayor’s attention.

Wu Qiangwei wanted to ask, how to take it?

The project was in Zheng Bihui’s hands and there weren’t any issues; she had no opportunity.

But she couldn’t express it that bluntly.

Song Guanchao was strategizing. Saying that would seem to undercut his confidence.

Song Guanchao saw what was troubling her and said, "Secretary, I have a way!"

"Tell me."

"Secretary, do you still remember the cash in the trunk of my car?"

Wu Qiangwei frowned, "Something without evidence is useless even if mentioned."

Song Guanchao smiled and said, "There’s no need for evidence, I’m not planning to bring up old matters. Have you forgotten? I still have the documentation for the missing project in my hands."

"Besides, I’m not planning to aim directly at Zheng Bihui! The one I’m targeting is Li Zhuang!"

"Who is Li Zhuang?" Wu Qiangwei had no recollection of this name.

"Xu Xin’s cousin, Li Zhuang."

"He’s the Party Committee Secretary of An County Panlong Town."

"Using this to get at him is a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, but if it can affect Zheng Bihui, the cost is worth it."

"What I plan to do is to set his backyard on fire."

Wu Qiangwei understood his meaning, but such a tactic seemed too extreme.

She worriedly said, "This isn’t too good to do."

Song Guanchao patiently said, "Secretary, Zheng Bihui has targeted someone close to you without following the rules; why would you consider the repercussions for him?"

He felt that Wu Qiangwei sometimes considered too many things and as a result, was easily restricted.

"At least for a year and a half, Qu Xiangru won’t succeed in transferring me. During this time, we take Zheng Bihui’s project, kill his ambition to rise further, and elevate someone whom you, Secretary, can control. No matter what Qu Xiangru wants to do next, she won’t be a threat to your position."

He was out to deal with Zheng Bihui.

Once you start down this path, there’s no turning back, and if he went through with this, Zheng Bihui would definitely find out.

He would also look for ways to counterattack.

Therefore, Song Guanchao had no retreat.

If Wu Qiangwei did not support him, he would not be able to stand on his own.

After all, no matter how capable, he was still a secretary, and his ability to mobilize resources was limited.

In contrast, Zheng Bihui, the head of the municipal government, would find it much simpler to deal with him if he really went all out.

But he reckoned that Zheng Bihui didn’t have the courage to go all in.

It was not easy for him to climb to the Mayor’s position, and to give it all up for an exchange with a secretary was not something a sane person would do.

Song Guanchao intended to exploit this sense of inequality and impracticality in him.

Only by doing so, could he gain a slight advantage in this confrontation.

"Go ahead and do it." Wu Qiangwei finally spoke.

She admitted that though Song Guanchao’s approach was aggressive, it was the best solution at the moment.

Unless, she was willing to compromise.

But Song Guanchao’s position was clear, he would not compromise.

Even if that meant he was transferred, he would not yield.

If that was the case, then it was a battle of wits!

After leaving Wu Qiangwei’s house, Song Guanchao called Lu Feng.

"Madman, got anything going on lately?"

"Not much, why?"

"Nothing much, just accompany me to An County."

"Tomorrow?"

"In the next couple of days, be prepared."

The next day, Song Guanchao held a meeting in the high-speed rail project office and arranged all the upcoming tasks.

The trip to An County, if all went smoothly, would take no more than two days to complete.

A Town Party Secretary, such a small official, he had never even considered him worthy of attention.

After the meeting, he found Wu Qiangwei and said, "Secretary, I’m heading to An County tonight."

"Do you need me to notify the county?"

"Not for now."

His trip there was supposed to be confidential.

Moreover, he was completely unfamiliar with the political landscape of An County, who knows what kind of political ecosystem it was.

His aim was to frame Li Zhuang with the loss of documents.

He couldn’t trust this to just anyone.

He planned to make all the arrangements before informing the leaders of An County.

The role of these officials was to serve as a pawn, make an appearance when crucial.

Leaving the office, he found the number of Chen Zixiang, the head of An County’s Education Department, and called him.

His visit to An County was also a good opportunity to see Director Chen and evaluate him.

"Hello, Director Chen, this is Song Guanchao from Lingjiang City Committee."

Chen Zixiang was extremely surprised by the sudden call from Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao’s reputation might still be unfamiliar to outsiders, but his name was well-known in the corridors of Lingjiang’s government.

"Hello, Secretary Song."

"Is Director Chen free tonight?"

"Yes."

"Then wait for my call tonight."

"Alright."

After work, Song Guanchao drove to pick up Lu Feng, and they headed straight for An County.

Arriving in An County, the two found a roadside diner, reserved a private room, and sent Chen Zixiang the address.

As the last dish was served, Chen Zixiang arrived.

Director Chen looked to be in his fifties, with dark hair and a vibrant spirit.

When he saw Song Guanchao, he greeted him with a composed demeanor and a handshake.

Although he had never met Song Guanchao, there were only two people in the room; Lu Feng, with a hooligan’s face, obviously didn’t look like someone from the system.

"Secretary Song, I’ve long admired your reputation."

"Director Chen, please take a seat."

Once seated, Song Guanchao grabbed the bottle of white liquor, didn’t ask whether he drank or not, and filled up a glass to the brim.

Director Chen didn’t refuse either, and after three shots each, Song Guanchao finally said, "County Magistrate Xu has gone to Dujiang City, Director Chen, are you interested in his position?"

However, Chen Zixiang’s response was quite unexpected.

"Do you want to hear the truth, Secretary Song, or a lie?"

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