Official Career Storm

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Jiang Wangshan hung up the phone, Mayor Qiu's voice slightly trembling: "Director Jiang, what did Governor Lu say?"

His smile was stiff, and all his muscles tightened with tension.

Xu Guofeng was also paying attention.

He too wanted to know how Lu Zhizhong... oh no, Song Guanchao, would handle this matter.

The best course of action would be to lock up those officers who personally went to arrest people, follow criminal proceedings, and sentence them accordingly.

If it escalates further, it could affect Director Feng of the branch, or even Director Chen of the city bureau, Mayor Qiu...

The limit he could accept was up to Director Feng.

Beyond that, he would have to step in and find a way to persuade Song Guanchao to let them off.

After all, it was for the Xu Family that they offended Song Guanchao this time.

One can't expect them to step up when needed, but then hide when trouble arises.

The Xu Family is a prominent family in Beijing, and if this behavior gets out, who would ally with you politically in the future?

Both Hall Director Qi and Qu Xiangru were watching; they too were curious about how Lu Zhizhong planned to handle things.

Jiang Wangshan didn't play coy and directly conveyed Lu Zhizhong's words: "Governor Lu's meaning is clear, as it's about false accusations of framing, whether the framers and the police going for cross-province arrest of Director Song are involved in any interests?"

"This matter must be thoroughly investigated."

Director Chen quickly supported: "Rest assured, Director Jiang, we will definitely investigate this thoroughly! No matter who is involved, there will be no leniency!"

Jiang Wangshan acknowledged with a hum and continued: "As far as I know, the cross-province arrest of Director Song was carried out by Sun Qiang, the captain of the Yanfeng District Branch's security team."

"Did Director Feng from the branch know about this matter?"

Disaster, the focus was on him now.

Director Feng was deeply anxious inside, but explained, "I, I wasn't aware."

Jiang Wangshan's expression grew stern: "Fine, I'll tentatively trust Director Feng's words. However, as the branch director and Sun Qiang's direct superior, Sun Qiang acted without clear investigation and went for cross-province arrest, targeting a deputy hall-level cadre."

"Did he report to you before arresting someone? When reported, did you sign off?"

"I..." Director Feng knew he couldn't avoid it; indeed, he had approved those forms: "I approved, but I wasn't aware he was fabricating materials, I, I..."

"Director Feng has responsibility!" Mayor Qiu spoke up.

As a party involved, it's hard to see the situation.

But from an observer's angle, Mayor Qiu could clearly see that Lu Zhizhong didn't intend to pull out the radish and bring out the mud.

Sun Qiang was surely going to be arrested.

But there was still hope to save Director Feng.

Mayor Qiu set the tone decisively: "Director Jiang is right, Director Feng, regardless of your awareness, this matter demonstrates negligence of duty."

After speaking, he looked over at Jiang Wangshan, saw no objections, and felt relieved, continuing: "Director Chen, follow up on this matter. After lunch, take Director Feng to the Disciplinary Committee and have him admit the errors."

"Inform the Disciplinary Committee that the City Government here suggests removing Director Feng from his post, giving a serious warning within the party and transferring him out of the police system, prohibiting him from being promoted for five years."

"Additionally, as the head of the police department, how are you managing the branch daily? With such a major issue at the branch, you bear responsibility as well!"

"Yes, I am responsible." Director Chen quickly admitted his mistake.

"A party warning, and dismissal."

After bluntly expressing the disciplinary content for both men, Mayor Qiu looked again at Jiang Wangshan.

Jiang Wangshan nodded: "Then let's proceed this way."

Phew~

Both Director Feng and Director Chen internally let out a sigh of relief.

Director Feng's punishment was very severe!

The branch's head was dismissed directly and was to be transferred out of the police system.

The level would definitely be lowered.

Within the system, once downgraded, it's almost impossible to rise again.

He estimated he would be allocated to a certain office, staying at the Director level for life.

Although he felt dejected inside, it was already fortunate within misfortune, the best resolution.

At least the position remains.

Moreover, this time he was taking the fall for Director Chen and Mayor Qiu, these two cannot possibly treat him unfairly.

Although the rank was removed, the benefits wouldn't be lacking.

With this thought, he felt slightly better.

Xu Guofeng also let out a gentle breath of relief internally, increasingly intrigued by Song Guanchao.

Despite his youth, he handled matters so maturely.

If Song Guanchao were to really be adamant about this, he could entirely clear out all Xu City Government officials on this side, from Mayor Qiu down to the branch.

Of course, doing so would mean completely breaking ties with the Xu Family.

Xu Guofeng internally wondered whether Song Guanchao was handling lightly to avoid offending Xu Family or was it because he managed the situation promptly?

If it's the former, it indicates that while Song Guanchao has significant power, it's not big enough to make Xu Family bow.

"Director Jiang, I toast to you."

Having narrowly escaped, Director Feng filled his own glass, and penalized himself with three consecutive cups.

Next was Director Chen, Mayor Qiu...

The leaders from Xu City now weren't as arrogant as before, each kowtowing like a timid turtle.

At the banquet, Xu Chengcheng turned into invisible air, unnoticed by everyone.

After the feast, Director Chen took Director Feng to the Disciplinary Committee to acknowledge their wrongdoing.

Governor Li did not leave; Xu Guofeng rarely visited, so he had to engage.

Having already offended Lu Zhizhong, he needed to maintain ties with the Xu Family.

Xu Guofeng eyed Song Guanchao, clearly intending to talk to him alone but hadn't thought of an excuse.

From Song Guanchao consistently using Lu Zhizhong as a spokesperson, it became evident that Song Guanchao was purposely hiding his identity.

Although he didn't understand why he was doing this, Xu Guofeng naturally wouldn't point it out.

"Mayor Qiu, am I free now?" Song Guanchao asked with a smile.

"Of course." Mayor Qiu wore a smile on his face, though inside he felt upset.

This kid somehow stepped into a stroke of luck that allowed Lu Zhizhong to stand up for him.

Frankly, not only he found it unexplainable, Governor Li also couldn't fathom it.

To rescue a director, Governor Lu utilized such extensive connections.

They even slightly suspected that Song Guanchao might be Lu Zhizhong's illegitimate son.

Otherwise, how could it come to this?

"Being free is good." Song Guanchao smiled, glanced at Xu Chengcheng: "Mr. Xu, how about the request I made earlier?"

Xu Chengcheng hadn't drunk more afterward; the impact from the large cup of liquor was eased during the banquet.

He remained clear-headed and knew what Song Guanchao was referring to.

That was the inception of their conflict.

It was regarding the embezzlement of state assets.

Xu Guofeng and the others curiously looked over.

They knew there was a conflict between Song Guanchao and Xu Guofeng but were unaware of the specifics.

Although Xu Chengcheng wanted to consider the bigger picture, Song Guanchao's aggressive demeanor incited a bit of anger.

He gritted his teeth and spoke word by word: "Song Guanchao, don't go overboard!"