Official Career Storm

Chapter 1496 - 1496

"Director Chen, let's meet at the No. 1 Middle School. I happen to be going there to handle something."

"Alright, I'll head over right now."

Director Chen didn't think much about it, hung up the phone, and rushed to the school.

Twenty minutes later, Song Guanchao was the first to arrive at the No. 1 Middle School.

The security guard recognized him, and upon seeing it was him, immediately opened the school gate.

After Song Guanchao drove in, the guard quickly made a call: "Director Wang, Director Song from the City Government is here."

"I got it," the person on the other end responded nonchalantly and hung up the phone.

Meanwhile, Song Guanchao had already parked his car.

He got out and called Zhou Xingjian, "Where are you?"

"The office from last time."

"Alright, I'll be right there."

Song Guanchao walked through the corridor and saw the students who were having class.

The office door was wide open, and Zhou Xingjian and Zhou Qian were sitting on chairs, with a middle-aged man beside them.

As soon as the middle-aged man saw Song Guanchao, he immediately smiled and came forward, reaching out to shake his hand, "Hello, Director Song."

Zhou Xingjian introduced, "This is Director Wang of the office."

Song Guanchao acknowledged with a nod and smiled, "I heard that Director Wang is prohibiting media interviews?"

Director Wang gave a bitter smile, "Director Song, this is a school; it's not appropriate for interviews."

"Why isn't it appropriate?"

"It's not in compliance with the procedures."

"Oh? What procedures are needed?"

"Well... I'm not sure about the specifics, maybe you should ask Principal Xu?"

Song Guanchao understood; it's just a way to forbid interviews.

The issue of compliance is just an excuse to dodge responsibility, and even if he were to find Principal Xu, the same evasions would continue.

Song Guanchao said, "Does Director Wang know that regarding the canteen poisoning incident, the City Government has already set up a task force?"

"I've heard."

"I'm the head of the task force."

"Yes, I know."

"I'm now appointing Journalist Zhou for the interview. When you tell me it's non-compliant, should I take it as you intentionally obstructing and not cooperating?"

Director Wang still wore a bitter smile, "Director Song, I'm really not trying to be uncooperative. I personally am very cooperative, but I'm just an employee; you can't make it difficult for me."

He wasn't being forceful but rather showing a softer side.

From this, it was clear that Director Wang was a clever person.

He knew force wouldn't work, so feigning helplessness might actually leave others without any options.

However, this method didn't work on Song Guanchao.

"Alright, I won't make it difficult for you."

Song Guanchao pulled up a chair and sat down.

Director Wang was a bit puzzled, not knowing what this Director Song intended to do.

Just a few minutes later, Director Chen called, "Director Song, I've arrived at No. 1 Middle School."

"Good, come over." Song Guanchao gave him the office address.

Director Wang was uneasy, wondering who this might be.

Soon enough, he found out.

When he saw Director Chen, Director Wang felt his heart skip a beat.

As the office director of the Gulou District Government, Director Wang was not unfamiliar with him.

"Director Chen." Director Wang stepped forward to greet him.

"Yes," Director Chen nodded at him and walked towards Song Guanchao, "Director Song, what's happening here?"

Song Guanchao briefly explained the situation.

Upon hearing that he organized a media interview, Director Chen was also a bit troubled.

Chief Yang involved him in the task force to minimize the impact of the incident.

Yet here was Song Guanchao, arranging for the media, evidently intending to blow the matter wide open.

"Director Song, I think that might not be necessary."

Director Chen was trying to mediate, "Leave it to me, and I'll give you a satisfactory response."

Director Wang breathed a sigh of relief; luckily, Director Chen was on his side.

Song Guanchao raised an eyebrow slightly, "Leave it to you?"

"Yes, leave it to me!"

"Director Chen, do you not understand that I'm the head of the task force?"

Song Guanchao smiled without any real amusement, "Are you trying to replace me?"

Director Chen's smile froze, internally cursing.

Damn it!

Chief Yang clearly told me that Director Song is easy to talk to, so why is it so difficult to deal with him?

He clearly doesn't intend to give any face.

"Director Song, that's not what I meant..."

"Oh? Then tell me, what did you mean?"

"I, I..."

He hadn't uttered even a word for half a day, and Song Guanchao didn't bother to ask further, turning to Zhou Qian, "Director Zhou, get in touch with those class teachers for interviews. Also those parents and poisoned students, make sure to interview them well."

As he spoke, he glanced meaningfully at Director Chen and Director Wang, "Anyone who obstructs, have Director Zhou contact Director Wu of the Disciplinary Committee. Bring them in for questioning to see what their true motives are, and whether there's any interest entanglement with the canteen boss. If there is, investigate thoroughly without leniency!"

Director Wang and Director Chen broke out in a cold sweat.

Song Guanchao had involved the Disciplinary Committee.

He was clearly determined to handle this by the book.

Director Wang had no doubt that if he dared to obstruct again, the Disciplinary Committee would indeed take him in.

"Yes, I understand," Zhou Qian smiled vibrantly.

She particularly appreciated the assertiveness that Song Guanchao displayed; she found it irresistible.

"Director Song, this might not be appropriate." Director Wang still made a last effort.

Song Guanchao didn't waste words with him and said directly, "Director Wang, from now until the canteen poisoning incident is resolved, you are temporarily relieved of all duties."

Director Wang was stunned, feeling a mix of anger and urgency, "You, you... Director Song, I'm the office director of No. 1 Middle School, you have no authority to relieve me of my duties!"

"No authority?" Song Guanchao sounded as if hearing an enormous joke, "What? Are public high schools now beyond the jurisdiction of the Party? Does the City Government's task force have no authority to manage? Is that what Director Wang is suggesting?"

Faced with the sudden accusations from Song Guanchao, Director Wang's face was twitching with anger.

The highest office in the school is the Party Secretary, usually held concurrently by the principal.

The Party Secretary is a position within the public service system with a certain administrative rank, generally appointed by the higher Party organization.

Director Wang's claim that Song Guanchao has no authority to dismiss him was outright laughable.

Even if Principal Xu were here, he wouldn't dare voice opposition to an administrative decision made by Song Guanchao.

Director Chen quickly caught on, giving a light cough, "Director Song is the head of the task force, and during the handling of the incident, has the authority to make temporary personnel decisions involving the school. Director Wang, you are no longer the office director."

Director Wang clenched his fists, filled with anger, glaring at Song Guanchao, clearly wanting to say something but not daring to speak up.

In just a few minutes of contact, he had witnessed the means of this young director from the City Government Office.

It's not just that; his ability to label and criticize seamlessly was top-notch.

In front of someone like this, saying more would only lead to more mistakes.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, "I understand."

He turned and left the office, heading towards the principal's office.

Director Chen gave Song Guanchao a deep look; he realized that regarding this canteen poisoning case, Song Guanchao intended to investigate thoroughly.

He had to report the situation here to District Chief Yang as soon as possible.