Official Career Storm
Chapter 87

Chapter 87: Chapter 87

In the car, Wu Ming asked, "Sister, why did your secretary look at me a bit weird just now?"

Wu Qiangwei reverted to her ice queen demeanor, "What do you mean, ’weird’?"

"He seemed quite hostile towards me."

"Maybe because you look rather punchable."

"...Sister, can’t you speak to me nicely?"

"Shut up and just drive."

"..."

As the car entered the complex, Wu Qiangwei suddenly asked, "Has Uncle Hong arrived?"

"He’s been here," Wu Ming replied. "He went to Jiangzhou yesterday, so he should be in Lingjiang by today."

Wu Qiangwei nodded.

Uncle Hong usually stayed behind the scenes.

He not only protected her safety but also observed some matters.

After parking the car, both of them got out.

"Sister, what’s for dinner?" Wu Ming asked excitedly.

Wu Qiangwei was about to tell him to fend for himself when she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of her eye.

Song Guanchao.

He had followed them.

Wu Qiangwei’s lips curled slightly, and she swallowed the words she was about to say and walked straight into the building.

Watching the two enter the elevator one after another, Song Guanchao’s eyebrows knitted tightly.

This driver, Wu Ming, was not right, very not right!

Was it his first day on the job, and he directly went to Secretary Wu’s house?

Was this kid’s charm that great?

What kind of spell had he put on Secretary Wu?

Song Guanchao’s teeth clenched audibly, wishing he could rush over and tell Wu Qiangwei that this kid was trouble!

Time ticked by, but Wu Ming hadn’t come down yet.

Song Guanchao grew restless.

At the ten-minute mark, he took out his phone and dialed Wu Qiangwei’s number.

Just then, he felt a sudden alertness and sharply turned his head to the left.

There was nothing.

Song Guanchao frowned. He had felt someone watching him.

Years of military experience had honed his sensitivity to being watched.

But there was indeed nothing.

Just as he was about to ponder, the call connected.

"What is it?"

"Secretary, are you going for a night run tonight?"

"What’s it to you?"

"It does concern me a bit. I can confirm that someone intentionally arranged for Feng Sheng to meet you. If you go on a night run, I’ll need to follow you for protection..."

"No need."

"Secretary..."

"Anything else?"

"Yes!" Song Guanchao said. "That new driver, Wu Ming, I think he’s unreliable. You know as well as I do, Secretary, that drivers and secretaries are crucial. I believe we need to keep an eye on Wu Ming."

"Wu Ming seems fine to me."

"Secretary..."

"If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up. I’m pretty busy here."

On a whim, Song Guanchao asked, "Secretary, what are you busy with? Busy on a date?"

Wu Qiangwei paused for a few seconds, lightly hummed in response, and then hung up.

Song Guanchao’s heart suddenly felt cold.

Was she really on a date?

Damn it, did she bring that sissy home for a date?

Song Guanchao really grew restless, but there wasn’t much he could do.

He crouched on the ground, his eyebrows tightly knit, smoking fiercely.

Upstairs.

Wu Qiangwei stood on the balcony, looking at Song Guanchao squatting and smoking below, and suddenly laughed.

"Sister, who are you calling? You’re smiling so much."

Wu Ming curiously walked over and followed her gaze downward, seeing Song Guanchao, he was stunned for a moment, "Why is this guy here?"

Immediately, he looked at Wu Qiangwei again, paused for two seconds as if he had guessed something, and widened his eyes, "Damn, sis, don’t tell me you’re having an affair with this kid?"

"Smack!" Wu Qiangwei slapped him on the head and said coldly, "Get lost!"

"Ouch!"

Wu Ming held his head, "Sis, take it easy!"

He looked down again at Song Guanchao, who was smoking, feeling resentful.

Damn it, Song Guanchao, right? Because of you, I got slapped.

This slap will be on your head!

He turned and walked towards the door; Wu Qiangwei said, "Wait a bit before you leave."

"Why wait a bit? Wasn’t it you who told me to go?"

"If I say wait, then wait."

"..." Wu Ming forcefully said, "Fine, I’ll wait!"

He returned to the balcony, stared at Song Guanchao for a long while, then suddenly realized something and turned his head, "I get it now! This kid thinks you and I are having an affair? You want me to stay here just to piss him off?"

"And last night, were you angry because you saw that kid dining with a woman?"

Wu Ming suddenly connected everything, "So that’s what it was!"

He was feeling smug when he suddenly felt Wu Qiangwei’s icy, murderous gaze and quickly said, "Hehe, I’m just guessing, don’t be mad, sis."

Wu Qiangwei menacingly warned, "If I find out you’ve been gossiping in front of our parents, I’ll chop you up!"

"Knock knock."

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.

"I’ll get it."

Wu Ming went to open the door and saw a man about 1.75 meters tall, of ordinary appearance, around fifty years old.

"Uncle Hong, you’re here!"

Wu Qiangwei, hearing the noise, also got up and went over, "Uncle Hong."

Uncle Hong smiled and asked, "Have you been bullied by anyone in Lingjiang these days?"

Facing the elderly man, Wu Qiangwei didn’t show the coldness she showed others, and revealed a relaxed smile, "Uncle Hong, I’m now the deputy secretary of the municipal committee, who dares bully me?"

"That’s hard to say. I heard Lingjiang is quite chaotic, and the top leaders are all controlled. You, being a temporarily appointed third in command, how much influence can you wield?"

Uncle Hong sat down, and Wu Ming handed him a bottle of soda water from the fridge, "Uncle Hong, how’s your investigation going?"

Wu Qiangwei looked at him expectantly.

Uncle Hong was a veteran from the general staff and had previously served as an instructor in the special forces, boasting a remarkable resume.

He had been supported and helped by Wu Qiangwei’s grandfather; thus, after retiring, he became the butler for the Wu family and was deeply trusted by the family members.

Moreover, his status in the Wu family was quite high, with the younger generation treating him with great respect, not daring to cross the line.

Uncle Hong took a sip of water and said, "I just arrived today, haven’t found out much yet. Don’t be too anxious, miss. The provincial government transferred you here with such high-profile, these local officials, unless they’re too stupid, will surely be low-key for the time being. Even for me, understanding Lingjiang’s situation is not easy."

Wu Qiangwei hummed in response.

"Oh, right."

Uncle Hong pointed to the balcony, "Is that young man below your secretary?"

"Yes."

"Uncle Hong, that kid is lusting after my sister!" Wu Ming interjected.

"Stop spouting nonsense, or I’ll rip your mouth off!"

Wu Qiangwei immediately sent him a murderous look, which scared Wu Ming into hugging Uncle Hong’s arm.

Uncle Hong was startled for a moment and asked, "Is that true?"

Wu Qiangwei, unusually blushing, denied, "No."

Uncle Hong had a strange look in his eyes but didn’t pursue the matter further.

"That kid is from the military, right?"

"Retired from the Nanjiang Military District, used to be a bodyguard for Commander Zeng."

"Commander Zeng?" Uncle Hong was clearly taken aback, "No wonder then, when I was observing him secretly, he noticed."

"Tsk tsk, this young man is not ordinary. Being a leader’s bodyguard and retiring to work as a driver in the city, what was he thinking?"

Wu Ming asked, "Uncle Hong, could this kid be approaching my sister on purpose?"

"Smack!" This time, the one who hit him was Uncle Hong.

Uncle Hong sternly said, "To be a bodyguard for Commander Zeng, his background and character are definitely solid."

Wu Qiangwei also nodded, "Commander Zeng recommended him to me."

"There’s such a thing?" Uncle Hong was even more surprised.

Originally, he had been puzzled, wondering why Song Guanchao would give up such a promising future; perhaps he had committed some taboo in the military district.

But since Commander Zeng had actively recommended him, it must be that Song Guanchao voluntarily retired.

His interest in the young man grew even more.

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