Official Career Storm
Chapter 680

Chapter 680: Chapter 680

After three rounds of drinks.

Minister Tang stood up and said, "I won’t be going to the bureau. Peinan, after things are settled here, bring Guanchao over. Tonight, come have dinner at my place."

Song Guanchao said, "Minister Tang, I might be a bit late tonight."

"Something up?"

"Yeah, I have to visit a sister of mine."

"Sister?"

Minister Tang puzzled, "How come I didn’t know you had a sister?"

"Just acknowledged her last night." Song Guanchao laughed, "She saw I was being bullied and decided to back me up despite offending the young master of the Li family."

"I said that after the issue is resolved, I would visit her today."

"Alright then, let Peinan go with you. After the visit, come find me, I’ll be waiting for you for drinks."

Minister Tang left.

Director Tan, Captain Li, and others also left.

After they all left, Jia Peinan took out cigarettes and handed one to the frontline officers.

Finally, he gave one to Director Chu, Song Guanchao, and Jiang Wangshan as well.

Jiang Wangshan was dazed, unable to recover.

Director Chu sighed softly, Jiang Wangshan’s case was over.

He didn’t know much about Song Guanchao.

But the fact that he spoke plainly at the dining table suggested he didn’t plan to let the other party off.

"Snap."

Song Guanchao lit a cigarette and chatted a bit with the officers.

After finishing a cigarette, Director Chu said, "Secretary Song, let’s head back."

"Okay." Song Guanchao stood up and said, "Director Chu, I need to tell you something."

"Go ahead."

"About that 7 billion, don’t ask later on."

Director Chu was moved, "Is it inconvenient for Secretary Song to say?"

"Yeah, it’s a bit inconvenient," Song Guanchao replied, "This matter involves a lot, it’s not just about technical means."

Although he didn’t state it clearly, Director Chu understood somewhat.

This 7 billion probably wasn’t retrieved through normal means.

There might be other factors involved.

What a pity.

He invited Song Guanchao mainly to understand this.

As it turned out, he wasn’t at liberty to speak.

"Alright, let’s chat about something else."

He glanced at Jiang Wangshan and said, "Director Jiang, let’s return."

"Ah? Oh, okay."

A spiritless Jiang Wangshan followed behind, saying nothing throughout.

Just after eating, Director Chu didn’t immediately have Song Guanchao conduct a meeting or lecture.

Instead, they stayed in Director Chu’s office, chatting, smoking, and drinking tea with Jia Peinan, the atmosphere cordial.

After chatting for a while, the topic shifted to Jiang Wangshan.

Director Chu said, "This Jiang Wangshan, he really handles things without considering the consequences! Ah, it’s also my fault for not managing him well."

"Later, I’ll relieve him of his duties, give him a penalty, and let him reflect!"

This was said for Jia Peinan to hear, and also for Song Guanchao.

Jia Peinan smiled without speaking, and Song Guanchao said, "Relieving him of his duties isn’t necessary."

Director Chu heard this and seemed hopeful, immediately saying, "Does Secretary Song have any suggestions?"

"I wouldn’t call them suggestions, I’m just a secretary."

"Oh, Secretary Song, don’t be modest, as a secretary, your abilities are quite impressive!"

Director Chu said, "Why don’t you give some suggestions, Secretary Song, and I’ll consider them."

Song Guanchao said, "Then I’ll just speak off the cuff. If anything I say is not appropriate, I hope Director Chu won’t mind."

"I won’t mind, please go ahead, Secretary Song."

"As for Director Jiang, there are indeed some issues with his conduct, but I believe they can be corrected."

Song Guanchao said, "But it’s best that he doesn’t handle public safety. He’s too young, and sometimes can’t control his temper."

"You see, with situations like last night, he directly broke protocol. I just happen to have some connections; if I were an ordinary person, would I have been beaten for nothing yesterday?"

"If he had resolved it in a private capacity, it wouldn’t have been so bad, as everyone has emotions and desires."

"But he shouldn’t use his status to bully others; the impact is too negative."

Director Chu nodded, "That’s right."

Song Guanchao continued, "So my suggestion is, there’s no need to relieve him of his duties, but the scope of his responsibilities needs adjusting."

"Moreover, Director Jiang should take some political education classes to instill in him an awareness of serving the people."

"Such acts of bullying and abuse of power must not happen again."

Upon hearing this, Director Chu realized that Song Guanchao had no intention to utterly destroy him.

Indeed, Song Guanchao didn’t want to utterly destroy him.

Destroying him wouldn’t benefit himself.

Better to frighten him, let him know who’s in control.

And then let him off the hook once.

After all, if he were destroyed, he’d have nothing left to lose.

But keeping him in his position means he will have reservations.

Let him understand that it’s not about being unable to destroy him but not being in the mood to.

Moreover, being able to call on him directly for future matters would be beneficial.

"Secretary Song’s suggestions are excellent."

Director Chu nodded in approval.

Jia Peinan glanced at the time and said, "It’s about time, let’s go to the lecture, once it’s over, you can visit your sister, let’s not delay. Otherwise, Minister Tang will scold me for making him wait."

Song Guanchao went to the training session, and Jia Peinan was also in the conference room.

During this time, Director Chu called Jiang Wangshan into his office.

Jiang Wangshan knew that Director Chu was about to pass judgment on his fate.

His face was filled with despair and numbness as he sat in the chair, forcing a smile, "Director Chu, just tell me how you’ll handle me."

Director Chu had a stern face and suddenly picked up a file from the desk and threw it.

"Jiang Wangshan, usually you’re quite cunning; how could you be so foolish at critical times?"

"How dare you directly lead people to a charity dinner and beat someone?"

"In uniform, no less!"

"Even made guests take out their phones!"

"What do you think you are? A warlord?"

"You’re at least a deputy director. Can’t you tell what can be done and what can’t?"

Seeing Director Chu’s attitude gave Jiang Wangshan hope.

The fact that Director Chu was willing to scold him indicated there’s still room for change.

He perked up and promptly admitted his mistake, "Director Chu, I acted on impulse, you can hit me, scold me!"

Director Chu took a deep puff of his cigarette, "I won’t strip you of your position!"

Jiang Wangshan’s eyes brightened further.

This means he gets to keep his position!

"But, you won’t escape punishment."

"You went too far with this affair!"

"Yes, yes, I accept the punishment!"

Jiang Wangshan expressed gratitude, "Thank you, Director!"

"Don’t thank me," Director Chu said, "It’s Secretary Song who spared you; otherwise, even if I’m the director, I couldn’t save you."

"Secretary Song?" Jiang Wangshan looked up in disbelief.

Director Chu said, "I was originally going to relieve you of your position and relocate you, hoping to possibly save you. After all, this matter reached Minister Tang."

"But Secretary Song suggested not relieving you of your position, to give you a penalty, and for the time being, refrain from overseeing the Public Safety Team; manage documents at the bureau instead."

"If you want to thank someone, go thank Secretary Song."

"He’s the one who’s being lenient."

"You should understand Minister Tang’s words today: this Secretary Song is No.1!"

Director Chu added, "Such a person, you can’t afford to offend! Neither can your parents nor your father-in-law!"

"He spared you, not as a favor to me, but simply because he found it uninteresting, got it?"

Jiang Wangshan was emotionally complex, nodding vigorously, "I understand."

"Good that you understand," Director Chu said, "He’ll be meeting his newfound sister after the lecture. And that sister might have also been threatened by your brother-in-law, right? You need to handle this matter well for me!"

"Apologize where needed! Make amends where necessary! You must clean up this situation thoroughly for me!"

"There is only one chance; if you fail to grasp it, write your resignation and get out!"