Official Career Storm

Chapter 1536 1536

After listening to Zhou Xingjian's account, Song Guanchao said, "Notify them to come to the city government for a meeting in half an hour."

Then he added another sentence, "Notify them in your name."

After hanging up the phone, Song Guanchao drove with Lin Wanqiu to the city government.

After several days, returning to the city government did not bring Song Guanchao any particularly strong feelings.

However, the staff at the city government widened their eyes upon seeing him.

The news of Song Guanchao's inter-provincial arrest had already spread like wildfire in Jiangzhou.

They thought Song Guanchao was done for this time and would certainly not come back.

Yet, here he was, back again.

Entering the office, Song Guanchao brewed a pot of tea, poured a cup for Lin Wanqiu, and then got up: "I'm going to see the Mayor."

He went to Wu Qiangwei's office; Shu Xue, seeing him, widened her eyes: "Director Song, you... you're back?"

"Yes." Song Guanchao smiled and said, "Is the Mayor busy?"

"Not busy."

"No need to pour me tea, I just need to say a few words to the Mayor and then I'll leave."

"Oh, okay."

As Song Guanchao walked into the office, Shu Xue remained inwardly shaken.

How did he come back?

Was the Xu City matter resolved?

…

"I had Director Zhou notify them; they'll be here for the meeting shortly."

Song Guanchao briefly mentioned today's tasks, then said, "Zhang Yan is going to step down this time."

Wu Qiangwei: "What do you mean?"

Song Guanchao: "Xu Chengcheng will provide me with the evidence of Zhang Yan's crimes."

Wu Qiangwei furrowed her brows slightly, pondering quietly.

The situation was too sudden.

In fact, she had always been considering whether to completely oust Zhang Yan.

It's not out of sympathy but rather a comprehensive consideration.

Taking down Zhang Yan is indeed beneficial.

Especially since she and Zhang Yan had already created an irreconcilable conflict due to Luo Sanming's death.

Her concern was who would take on the role of Deputy Mayor after Zhang Yan falls.

Jiangzhou, being the capital city of Nanjiang Province, had its Deputy Mayor appointments significantly influenced by provincial opinions.

It's not up to her to decide who to appoint.

Moreover, Zhang Yan's power was already weakened, with her name on the position, but Wu Qiangwei was essentially running the entire city government.

However, if Zhang Yan is removed, whoever replaces her, there's no guarantee they will cooperate with Wu Qiangwei.

That was her most difficult consideration.

"What are you worried about?" Song Guanchao asked directly.

He believed it was a good thing, not worth hesitation or deliberation.

Wu Qiangwei did not conceal her thoughts and expressed them all to him.

After hearing, Song Guanchao chuckled lightly: "Secretary Gao from the Provincial Committee supports you, and Governor Lu is also on our side. No matter who they transfer over, the city government is under your command. Unless the new Deputy Mayor insists on opposing you, but I don't think a newly appointed Deputy Mayor would have any reason to do so."

Wu Qiangwei smiled slightly: "Maybe I was overthinking it, let's proceed this way then."

Song Guanchao nodded and at that moment his phone rang.

It was Zhou Xingjian calling.

"I'll head down to the meeting."

Song Guanchao stood up and left the office before answering the call, "Has everyone arrived?"

"Ahem, not all are here." Zhou Xingjian felt a bit awkward.

He invited these people over in his own name, not everyone was willing to give him face.

Song Guanchao wasn't surprised at all and responded, "I'll be there shortly."

…

In the meeting room.

Director Hao from the Education Bureau, Secretary Ji from the District Committee, and Wu Yun from the Disciplinary Committee were all there.

Absent were Yang Jian from the District Government and Director Yan from the branch office.

"Director Zhou, what did you call us here for?" Secretary Ji inquired.

Actually, he didn't want to come either, but this matter wasn't related to him, so there was no need to make things too awkward, just take it as a break.

Director Hao shared the same thought.

Since it wasn't concerning his own interests, there was no need to damage Zhou Xingjian's face.

Zhou Xingjian smiled wryly, "It's still about the First Middle School issue."

As the words fell, the meeting room door was pushed open.

A graceful and exceptional figure entered everyone's view.

The person who entered was precisely Lin Wanqiu.

Director Hao and Secretary Ji were dazzled for a moment but quickly returned to normal.

As heads of their respective departments, they had seen countless beauties, and surely wouldn't show a lascivious demeanor.

However, this woman had an excellent aura and a particularly distinguished appearance.

Wu Yun felt quite surprised, recognizing Lin Wanqiu and knowing she was from the Ministry of Propaganda.

Why did she come?

Was it Song Guanchao who invited her?

But wasn't Song Guanchao still in Xu City?

Lin Wanqiu had just sat down when the meeting room door was once again pushed open.

Song Guanchao walked in briskly; aside from Lin Wanqiu and Zhou Xingjian, the others were momentarily stunned.

Until Song Guanchao sat down, surveying the room, "Not everyone is here?"

Only then did the others snap back to attention.

"Director Song, you... you're back?" Ji Cheng was inwardly shaken.

He immediately realized that the reason Zhou Xingjian had called them for this meeting was definitely orchestrated by Song Guanchao.

Yang Jian and Director Yan were done for.

"Yes, just got back."

Song Guanchao nodded and said, "Director Zhou, when will District Chief Yang and Director Yan arrive?"

"Let me check." Zhou Xingjian picked up his phone and made separate calls.

"District Chief Yang, how much longer..."

Before he could finish, the other party hung up.

Zhou Xingjian looked helpless: "District Chief Yang seems pretty busy."

Song Guanchao responded, "Continue."

He then called Director Yan.

Director Yan went even further, directly not answering the phone.

Ji Cheng and Director Hao silently prayed for the two of them.

Those two had definitely hit a brick wall.

Song Guanchao chuckled, "Hand me the phone."

Zhou Xingjian handed the phone over, and Song Guanchao dialed Director Yan's number again.

Once, twice...

It wasn't until the fifth attempt that Director Yan finally picked up, speaking impatiently: "Director Zhou, whatever you have to say, just say it over the phone. I don't have time to attend the meeting."

"Director Yan is very busy?"

Director Yan was stunned for a moment, this voice... sounded familiar.

Was it Song Guanchao?

"Director Song?"

"It's me." Song Guanchao said, "Where are you, Director Yan?"

"I, I..."

"Are you very busy?"

Director Yan was silent for two seconds and stiffened his resolve: "Handling a case."

"Can you come for the meeting?"

"I might be a bit late."

"Twenty minutes, is that enough?"

He spoke with a particularly calm demeanor, but his words exuded an overwhelming sense of pressure that everyone could feel.

"Enough."

"Alright, I'll wait for you for twenty minutes."

Then he called Yang Jian again.

This time, Yang Jian didn't answer either.

It wasn't until the third call that he answered.

"The case is now being handled by the branch office, no need to ask me!" Yang Jian immediately said.

"Give you fifteen minutes, come for the meeting." Song Guanchao said this calmly and hung up the phone.

Then he looked at the others: "Please wait a moment."

Ji Cheng smiled, indicating it was no problem, while Director Hao felt relieved for not putting on airs.

Otherwise, he would have been receiving a call from Song Guanchao too.