Official Career Storm
Chapter 654

Chapter 654: Chapter 654

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, a week has passed.

The progress of the demolition is steadily advancing.

During this time, there have been incidents like Zhang Tong’s, where people were bribed.

Song Guanchao used the same methods, first sending others to teach them how to behave, then clarifying the stakes.

With intimidation and pressure, no one could withstand it.

At the current pace, the resettlement work will be completed by the end of the month at the latest.

Song Guanchao called Director He and others to discuss the next steps in demolition.

"Let’s leave the relocation to the professionals."

Song Guanchao said, "Director Qi, before the afternoon, list the tender criteria and bring them to me."

"No problem." Director Qi is the deputy director of the Land Administration Bureau and is very experienced with such matters.

He didn’t even need to write it himself; he could directly use the tender criteria from previous demolitions.

After the meeting, he-called the bureau and quickly received the previous tender requirements for demolition construction teams.

He made slight revisions, confirmed there were no issues, printed them out, and went to the sixth floor.

"Secretary Song, take a look."

"Okay, I’ll review it. If there are issues, I’ll call you."

Song Guanchao took the documents and read them carefully.

The requirements for demolition construction teams are quite high, and registering them is not easy. They must back a major company, or the company’s qualifications alone could defeat them.

Song Guanchao photographed these standards and sent them to Liu Lanzi: "Does the New City Company’s demolition construction team meet these requirements?"

"They do."

"Got it."

Song Guanchao called Director Qi: "Proceed with the tender based on these criteria. The tender process must be open and include invitations to relevant departments and media for onsite supervision."

"After submitting the bids, professionals must review the qualifications; those that are non-compliant should be removed. Inform everyone not to attend any real estate business dinners during this period, or else follow protocol."

"Understood."

Director Qi wiped his sweat, thinking that Secretary Song’s methods are indeed ruthless.

In the tender stage, even if they do nothing, many companies will offer favors hoping for consideration.

This is an established rule.

Now, Song Guanchao has cut this out directly.

There will certainly be complaints below, but Song Guanchao doesn’t care.

Director Qi not only dared to go against this but also needs to watch over others to ensure they don’t break the rules.

The next day, the project team publicly tendered for demolition construction teams.

The tender requirements were clearly stated.

Because of Song Guanchao’s strict confidentiality measures, it wasn’t until the announcement that Lingjiang’s major real estate companies learned of the matter.

They were used to using connections to get things done and didn’t prepare bids immediately, opting to call and contact acquaintances instead.

The phones of Director Qi, Director He, and other staff members were inundated with calls.

Even some junior staff on the project team became popular contacts.

However, given Song Guanchao’s previous warnings and his usual conduct, no one dared privately dine with these companies.

For the time being, major real estate companies couldn’t find an entry point and had to honestly prepare their bids.

The tender date was set for next Monday.

Friday.

Before leaving work, Wu Qiangwei called him into the office.

"Are you busy this weekend?"

"Not busy."

"How about tonight?"

"Nothing planned, Secretary, do you have something?"

"Come with me to the Provincial City if you’re free."

Wu Qiangwei said, "The provincial report meeting will be held next Monday."

"Alright."

Song Guanchao thought it was odd. Why go to the report meeting two days in advance?

He guessed that the Secretary wanted to introduce him to some people.

"Go home and pack, then come to the neighborhood to pick me up."

"Okay."

Having to leave suddenly was unexpected, so Song Guanchao didn’t rush home.

He started calling to arrange work.

Next Monday’s tender meeting couldn’t be attended by him personally.

"Director Yu, I’m attending a report meeting in the province on Monday. After the tender meeting, filter out non-qualified companies and send me a copy of the remaining bids."

"Alright," Director Yu thought, "He’s going to reap accolades."

He was somewhat envious.

He wondered how the province would reward Song Guanchao this time.

After delegating tasks, he considered and then went to Xu Xin’s office.

"Knock knock."

Song Guanchao pushed the door open, and Xu Xin glanced to see it was him, her eyes revealing a noticeable joy.

But she quickly adjusted herself.

She regarded what happened that night as a one-time encounter without expecting any further progression with Song Guanchao.

At work, they still met with the same attitude, without displaying any inappropriate emotions.

Song Guanchao asked, "Found a place yet?"

"Yes."

She’d already moved to a place close to the City Committee.

"Have the people from Huangni Village contacted you recently?"

"No."

"If anyone harasses you again, let me know."

"Yes, I know."

Xu Xin felt sweetness in her heart, her gaze uncontrollably gentle as water.

Song Guanchao sensed a slight shift in atmosphere and lightly coughed, "I’m going with the Secretary to the province later. I have to attend the report meeting Monday, and might go to Yanjing subsequently. If anything comes up, just call me."

"Yes, okay."

Xu Xin pursed her lips, bursting with joy.

Song Guanchao sharing these details seemed like a husband reminding his wife before a business trip.

This was just normal instruction, as he was Wu Qiangwei’s secretary, and Xu Xin was the office director.

Needing to leave for so many days, he, as a secretary, had to inform the various department heads of the City Committee.

Yet, their relationship slightly skewed this ordinary conversation.

Song Guanchao found Chu Xiao’e, then Liu Jie, ensuring nothing was missed, then returned home.

At home, he stuffed clothes into a bag and casually called Liang Jiajia.

Once everyone was informed, Song Guanchao grabbed his bag, headed out, got into the car, and drove to Wu Qiangwei’s house.

Parking downstairs, he sent Wu Qiangwei a message to notify her of his arrival, then waited in the car.

Wu Qiangwei hadn’t come down yet, but Lu Feng called first.

"Monitor, I found out what that pretty boy has been up to lately."

"Tell me."

"He’s hooked up with a wealthy lady; wow, she’s old enough to be his mom, and he’s still capable; impressive."

"Alright, find a chance to act; you know what to do?"

"I know!"

"Yes, remember to record it."

Considering, Song Guanchao added, "Go hard on him, make him stay in the hospital for a year."

Lu Feng asked, "Should I break his legs?"

"Alright."

"Leave it to me!"

Lu Feng sounded excited.

After hanging up, Wu Qiangwei came down a few minutes later.

She was wearing Song Guanchao’s favorite jeans, a silk blouse with a graceful fall, her long hair like a waterfall, elegant and intellectual.

"Secretary, shall we eat first or head to the Provincial City?"

"Let’s go to the Provincial City; I’ll treat you to dinner tonight."

"Alright."

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