Official Career Storm

Chapter 1501 - 1501

Principal Xu arranged for a teacher to keep an eye on Zhou Xingjian and Zhou Qian, so he knew all their movements.

But he could only understand, unable to do anything.

He picked up his phone, lingering on Principal Liu's number.

He wanted to know whether Principal Liu had contacted Mayor Chang.

Principal Liu, at such a young age, reached the position of vice principal, relying on her attractive body and appearance.

Good looks can offer conveniences in life and work.

If only one can lower their stance and set aside morals.

Teachers with slightly longer tenure at the school know that Principal Liu has someone backing her, that she's climbed onto powerful connections.

But they don't know who it is exactly that she's connected with.

Some think it's Principal Xu, others think it's Director Wang.

Actually, it's neither.

Principal Liu climbed up to the Vice Mayor, who oversees education, Chang Youcai.

Years ago, when Mayor Chang came to the school to inspect work, Principal Liu was just a young English teacher who had just passed the civil service exam and entered the school for less than half a year.

But she was decisive in character, and during Mayor Chang's inspection, she confidently and proactively introduced the school's situation to him.

During this time, she left a deep impression on Mayor Chang.

After Mayor Chang's inspection, he specifically asked Principal Xu for Principal Liu's contact details.

Principal Xu wasn't a fool.

If Mayor Chang really wanted her contact, he would have directly asked for it.

Why personally come to him to ask?

This was clearly to let him know to look after Principal Xu properly.

Principal Xu actually had his eye on Principal Liu for a long time, but unfortunately Principal Liu had high standards and didn't think much of him as principal.

He naturally couldn't stand in the way of Principal Liu's progress.

So after that, Principal Liu climbed quickly, almost every six months moving up a level, first taking over important classes, then becoming a homeroom teacher, followed by a grade director, then academic director… climbing step by step to vice principal.

Principal Liu was given such care because of Mayor Chang.

Now that the school has run into issues, she must step forward.

Cigarette after cigarette was smoked, Principal Xu could hardly sit still and dialed the number.

He smiled patiently and said, "Principal Liu, could you come over for a bit?"

Principal Liu was silent for two seconds, then gave a sound of assent.

A few minutes later, Principal Liu walked into the office.

Once seated, Principal Xu asked, "Have you contacted Mayor Chang?"

Principal Liu's expression appeared somewhat unnatural: "Mayor Chang is a bit busy."

Principal Xu said, "It's just about mealtime now, why don't you give him a call?"

Liu hesitated, clearly not wanting to call, but Principal Xu had already brought it up, so she had no choice but to comply.

She took out her phone, found Principal Xu's number, and dialed.

When the call connected, she gave a quick glance at Principal Xu and spoke in a coquettish voice, "Brother, are you busy?"

That one word "Brother" gave Principal Xu goosebumps all over.

"It's like this, something has happened at the school recently..."

Principal Liu succinctly described the canteen's issue to him.

Then she also mentioned Song Guanchao's involvement.

Over there, Mayor Chang suddenly fell silent.

After a few seconds, he finally asked, "Are you sure the city government set up a task force?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"Are you involved with the canteen people?" Mayor Chang's tone was very serious.

Principal Liu instinctively sat up straight: "No."

"Really not?" Mayor Chang said, "Don't lie to me about this. If you are involved, say it immediately."

"Really not."

"That's good." Mayor Chang obviously let out a breath of relief.

Principal Liu said, "Brother, then..."

"I can't deal with this matter, nor will I get involved."

Mayor Chang's response surprised Principal Liu, leaving her stunned as she looked at Principal Xu.

Principal Xu was fixated on her phone, looking anxious.

"Brother, Principal Xu asked me to contact you..."

"Hand the phone to him."

"Oh, okay."

Principal Liu quickly handed the phone over, as if it were a hot piece of iron: "Mayor Chang wants to speak with you."

Principal Xu took it: "Mayor Chang..."

Mayor Chang came straight to the point: "Is there any problem with the canteen's bidding process?"

"This..."

Seeing Principal Xu hesitating, Mayor Chang knew there must be problems with the bidding process.

"Mayor Chang." Principal Xu said, "The canteen owner is linked to Yang District Chief's people."

"No wonder." Mayor Chang suddenly remarked, leaving Principal Xu somewhat bewildered.

"Are you involved?"

"No."

"Since you are not, then cooperate fully with the task force. I can't help with this matter."

"Mayor Chang..."

"Don't talk to me about other things, Principal Xu. The only thing I can tell you is that Director Song isn't targeting you. It's just bad luck that you're caught up in this."

"Right now, cooperate fully, do everything you can to cooperate, and definitely don't oppose Director Song. If there are issues with the canteen bidding process, at most you'll end up with a negligence charge, which isn't too severe."

The more he spoke, the more anxious Principal Xu became: "Mayor Chang, can you tell me what's really going on?"

Mayor Chang pondered and said, "Director Song is targeting Yang District Chief. Just know that, and don't spread it around. Also, keep my relationship with Liu confidential."

Principal Xu was shocked internally; Song Guanchao wanted to deal with Yang Jian...

Upon hearing this, he immediately said, "Rest assured, Mayor Chang, I will definitely keep it confidential!"

"Hand the phone back to Liu."

"Alright." Principal Xu handed the phone back.

"Brother..."

"Call me Mayor."

Mayor Chang seriously instructed, "Don't speak about our relationship everywhere. Whether you're calling or meeting, address me as Mayor Chang. Do not contact me until this matter is settled."

This was the first time Principal Liu had seen Mayor Chang so solemn, and it alarmed her: "Understood."

After the call, Principal Liu and Principal Xu exchanged glances, both feeling like they wanted to say something.

"Let's go meet Director Song."

Principal Xu stood up.

He knew what he needed to do now.

Song Guanchao's target was Yang Jian, and what they need to do is avoid getting involved further.

Just as Mayor Chang said, they must put forth every effort to cooperate with Song Guanchao.

If they angered Song Guanchao, they might find themselves dealt with as well.

They arrived at the Diligent Study Building and met with Song Guanchao and others in the large classroom.

Those homeroom teachers were also present, along with parents arriving one after another.

"Secretary Ji?"

Seeing Ji Cheng there, Principal Xu quickly stepped forward to shake hands with him.

Song Guanchao glanced at the two of them, thinking they would continue to play deaf and dumb and stay missing.

At that moment, Director Hao also arrived.

"Secretary Ji." Director Hao shook his hand, not surprised in the slightest.

This matter, after all, happened in Gulou District, so it would indeed be strange if Ji Cheng, the head of Gulou District, always stayed out of it.

More and more parents began walking into the classroom. They only recognized the two principals, Zhou Xingjian, and Song Guanchao.

As for the director of the education bureau, the district party secretary, they had never met them.

But from Principal Xu's attitude toward these two, it could be seen that they were likely leaders too and held considerable positions.

At this moment, Yang Jian also arrived.

Upon entering the office, his first glance was at Ji Cheng, and immediately, he felt a sense of assurance, guessing that today's matter should be resolved satisfactorily.