Official Career Storm

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"Director Song."

Yang Jian walked up to him and shook his hand. With so many leaders present, who to greet first is a matter of great importance.

"District Chief Yang." Song Guanchao smiled at him. This attitude made Yang Jian more certain of his thoughts; Ji Cheng must be mediating behind the scenes.

He then shook hands with Director Hao, Ji Cheng, and others one by one.

Below, the parents found seats casually. Their expressions were not pleasant, especially when they looked toward Principal Xu and others, their eyes seemed to be on fire.

Song Guanchao made a special observation: almost all the parents who came today were male.

This is a very noteworthy detail.

Men and women are different; women are more emotional and even when encountering issues, it is difficult for them to unite against a common enemy.

Men are different.

Especially when dozens of male parents gather together.

They will certainly raise various demands; otherwise, they will not easily give up.

And one must never attempt to use violence to solve the problem; it will only bring worse results.

"Director Zhou, all the parents have arrived." A young female teacher wearing glasses who looked very quiet walked over and said.

She was the teacher Xue who stood up to speak for the students and was taken away by the police.

Zhou Xingjian responded briefly and looked toward Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao nodded and walked directly to the stage.

The parents saw and knew it was about to start. They all focused their attention on him.

"Good afternoon, parents."

"Let me introduce myself first. I am Song Guanchao, Director of the Jiangzhou Municipal Government Office, and also the head of the special investigation team for the student food poisoning case at First Middle School."

"The City Government attaches great importance to this food poisoning incident. Upon receiving the report, a special investigation team was established immediately."

"And this morning, a phased resolution was achieved. Now, I will explain the resolution plan to all parents. You are free to raise any opinions after I finish speaking."

Song Guanchao said, "According to the investigation by Captain Sun of the Food and Drug Enforcement Brigade, there is an issue with expired ingredients in First Middle School's cafeteria."

"According to the investigation by officers from the Jiangzhou City Police's Criminal Investigation Team, the primary person responsible for this incident is the cafeteria purchasing manager, Zuo Bing, who knowingly purchased expired ingredients in order to receive kickbacks."

"Zuo Bing has now been arrested by the police and admitted his illegal actions. The case will be transferred to the judiciary for prosecution by the Procuratorate."

"The cafeteria's legal representative, Qian Guangchang, although not directly involved in illegal activities, had clear violations in the recruitment process for the purchasing position. The police will file a lawsuit in accordance with the law."

"The above are the problems with the school cafeteria and the solutions."

"If any parents have questions or opinions, you can raise them now, and I will address them directly."

As soon as these words were spoken, a parent immediately stood up: "All the blame is being put on the cafeteria, what about the school? Was there any irregularity in the school's bidding process for the cafeteria? Why is the school hiding behind the scenes in such a big matter?"

Principal Xu's face turned ugly. Just as he was about to explain, Song Guanchao nodded and asked, "Any more questions?"

Another parent stood up: "Why did the school obstruct us on the night of the children's poisoning? Who gave the order to prevent us from entering?"

Then another parent added: "Why were there police at the hospital? Our children were being rescued from poisoning, why were the police blocking us from entering?"

"Why were parents arrested that night? Are we not even allowed to make normal appeals?"

The more the parents spoke, the more angry they became, and their emotions grew more intense.

Originally only a few parents stood up, but in the end, over seventy parents all stood up, pointing angrily at Song Guanchao on the stage and issuing furious questions.

Some parents could not control their emotions and started shouting abuses.

Principal Xu looked terrified, and Yang Jian also shrank his neck, quietly glancing at the door.

Thinking to himself that if a riot broke out, he had to run quickly.

"Thump thump."

Song Guanchao knocked on the desk, trying to get them to stop, but no one paid attention.

He helplessly said: "Everyone, please calm down, and let me answer your questions."

He repeated this several times, and with the assistance of Teacher Xue and others, the parents' emotions gradually stabilized.

"I understand everyone is very angry, I am as angry as you are."

"Of course, when I say this, you will surely be disdainful."

"But it is indeed true."

"On the day the food poisoning occurred, the information was concealed by the school and the local police station. The City Government only learned of it when parents came to report it in person the next morning."

"Upon learning, a special investigation team was immediately formed, and that very day, Police Station Chief Wang Rui of Pailou Street was relieved of all his duties, as was Office Director Wang of First Middle School."

Teacher Xue echoed: "Director Song and Director Zhou have been busy handling this issue these past two days, please trust the two directors, they will address your concerns."

After she finished speaking, Song Guanchao continued: "Now, allow me to answer the questions raised just now."

"First, regarding the school's handling on the night of the incident."

"I will set the tone first, the acts of closing the school gates, driving out student parents, and calling the police to arrest student parents made by the school leadership on the night of the food poisoning are illegal!"

Saying this, he swept his gaze to Principal Xu: "Principal Xu, who made these decisions that night?"

Principal Xu's face turned ugly: "It was Office Director Wang."

"Who called the police?"

"It was also Office Director Wang."

"Were you aware?"

"I... I was aware."

"Did Director Wang report to you before making these decisions?"

"...Yes."

"Good." Song Guanchao nodded and, in front of everyone, dialed Liang Jiajia's number: "Officer Liang, bring your team to the large classroom of Diligent Study Building at First Middle School."

Principal Xu shivered slightly... a bit panicked.

What's about to happen?

Could it be that he's going to be arrested?

After hanging up the phone, Song Guanchao said, "Principal Xu, please immediately call Director Wang and ask him to come over."

"Director Song, you..."

"Make the call." Song Guanchao remained calm.

"I'll, I'll call." Principal Xu remembered the words from Mayor Chang in the phone call and dared not disobey.

Parents did not expect this Director Song to be so tough, and the way he handled things was completely different from the officials they had encountered.

No evasiveness, no avoidance, nor deliberate procrastination.

Although unclear why he called the police over, judging from his actions... he might be arresting these people?

Once Principal Xu finished the call, Song Guanchao continued: "Regarding other questions, I will answer once the criminal investigation team arrives."

"Now, let me say something."

"The City Government will lead with the Gulou District Party Committee and District Government, as well as the Education Bureau, to form an investigation team to look into the bidding procedures of First Middle School's cafeteria and the personal financial problems of school leaders."

"If it is found that there is an interest transmission relationship in the bidding process, no matter who is responsible, there will be no leniency!"

"During the investigation, teachers and parents are encouraged to report anonymously. As long as the reported content is true, I promise each of you that any problems will be dealt with according to law."

Upon hearing this, Principal Xu, Principal Liu, and other school leaders slumped, feeling as if the sky was collapsing.

Yang Jian's pupils contracted, and he stood frozen on the spot like a stone sculpture.