Official Career Storm

Chapter 1562 1562

Song Guanchao never thought Zhang Yan's case could end smoothly.

Even if it could, the time required would be measured in years.

But in just half a month, it's resolved?

He went to his office, took the tea offered by Shu Xue, and after she left, he asked, "The case is solved?"

"Yes." Wu Qiangwei nodded.

"Is it the Mayor of Xuzhou, right? What's his name?"

"Sun Jiajun."

"Right, Sun Jiajun." Song Guanchao asked, "Who is he really?"

If he doesn't have connections, just an ordinary person, it would be impossible to resolve.

The resolution indicates someone supports him behind the scenes.

Therefore, Sun Jiajun's motive for volunteering is worth pondering.

Wu Qiangwei shook her head, "From the current information, he's just an ordinary Vice Mayor, no connections, no background, very unremarkable."

Even Wu Qiangwei couldn't uncover anything, indicating the person behind him, like Lu Zhizhong, is deeply hidden.

If they don't show themselves, no one will find out.

"Where is Zhang Yan?"

"On the plane, due to arrive at Jiangzhou International Airport at eleven this noon."

"How did he manage it?"

Even for Song Guanchao, it's challenging to find someone and bring them back within half a month.

Wu Qiangwei didn't respond immediately, she took out a cigarette, lit it, and let it burn between her fingers.

It had been a long time since he saw Wu Qiangwei smoke, indicating how much this sudden event affected her.

"Sun Jiajun promised Zhang Yan that as long as she returned the embezzled assets, the organization would treat her leniently."

Song Guanchao widened his eyes, "Secretary Gao agreed?"

This was different from what he imagined.

His approach from beginning to end was simple: issue a warrant for Zhang Yan, find her, and extradite her back according to extradition terms, then follow legal procedures for sentencing.

Sun Jiajun's approach was entirely opposite.

He gave Zhang Yan a safeguard and successfully convinced Secretary Gao.

Song Guanchao grew increasingly curious about the identity of the person behind Sun Jiajun.

Because such matters aren't something a Prefecture-level City's Vice Mayor could accomplish.

He wouldn't have the qualifications to negotiate with Secretary Gao.

It must be someone behind him stepping forward, acting as a third-party background, convincing Secretary Gao, and supporting Zhang Yan.

This person's identity is definitely not ordinary, and their power is considerable.

Only then would Zhang Yan believe and choose to return.

Setting personal grievances aside, this indeed was the best solution.

The embezzled money was returned; the loss was compensated.

As for her illegal and disciplinary actions, they are negotiable.

The final negotiation resulted in paying the money to avoid punishment.

"Secretary Gao had no reason to refuse." Wu Qiangwei said, "This matter ends here."

The latter half of the sentence was directed at Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao smiled slightly, "Since Secretary Gao agreed, I certainly have no objections. But she better behave honestly, and stay out of my sight for the rest of her life."

Finally, he asked, "When does Sun Jiajun assume office?"

With Zhang Yan's case resolved, as initially agreed, Sun Jiajun would take the position of Jiangzhou City Deputy Mayor.

"The announcement will be made tomorrow, barring any accidents, he will assume office next Monday."

"When will he arrive?"

"Probably the weekend."

"Should we host a welcome for Mayor Sun?"

"You take care of it." Wu Qiangwei sent him Sun Jiajun's number.

Song Guanchao grabbed his phone, "I'll head over first."

As he reached the doorway, Wu Qiangwei said, "Zeng Li is coming back tomorrow noon, remember to pick her up."

"She needs someone to pick her up when she's back?" Song Guanchao was a bit puzzled.

"Arrange a place for her to stay."

"Alright."

Thinking about it, he and Zeng Li hadn't seen each other in months, and hadn't stayed in touch.

He almost suspected the girl had been brought back to be confined.

Back in the office, Song Guanchao dialed Sun Jiajun's number.

After ringing for several seconds, the call finally connected.

"Hello, who is this?" A low, magnetic voice sounded.

"Hello, Mayor Sun, I'm the Director of Ling'an City Government Office, Song Guanchao."

"Hello, Director Song." Sun Jiajun was not surprised.

"May I ask when Mayor Sun will be coming? I can arrange accommodations ahead of time."

"I'm arriving on the noon high-speed train, at eleven twenty on Sunday."

"Alright, I will arrange for someone to pick you up then, and have the accommodations arranged before tomorrow and send it to you."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

After hanging up, Song Guanchao put a cigarette on his fingertips and lightly flicked it.

This sudden event disrupted many of Song Guanchao's plans.

Song Guanchao had already prepared for the Provincial Committee's intervention in the Deputy Mayor appointment.

But Sun Jiajun's appointment was the worst outcome for him.

Because there's an invisible force operating behind this matter for Sun Jiajun.

Why is the other party doing this?

Clearly, it is for this Deputy Mayor position.

The other party's intent is clear.

But being overly clear, it conflicts with Wu Qiangwei.

Someone who actively seizes the Deputy Mayor position will surely not cooperate obediently with Wu Qiangwei.

But the trend is set, and there's no point in further contention.

What needs to be done now is to observe Sun Jiajun, understand Sun Jiajun.

Know thyself, know thy enemy, and you will win every battle.

First, determine if he has ambitions, then through daily interactions, judge this person's capabilities.

Song Guanchao subconsciously believed that Sun Jiajun's abilities wouldn't be too weak.

The logic is simple; without any background or connections, someone who reaches the Vice Mayor level is by no means ordinary.

Moreover, he was entrusted with heavy responsibilities by someone with a strong background, further proving that Sun Jiajun's abilities are impressive.

Jiangzhou City is worthy of being the Provincial City.

As a province's core city, any vacant position immediately attracts attention, with people vying for it at all costs.

In comparison, Lingjiang seems too ordinary.

"Ring ring ring~"

The phone rang; it was Deputy Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee, Tan Miao calling.

"Secretary Tan..."

"Director Song, if you're not busy at noon, accompany me to the airport."

"To pick up Zhang Yan?"

"Looks like Director Song already knows."

"The plane arrives at eleven, right?"

"Correct."

"Alright, I'll be there on time."

It was almost ten o'clock, it would take an hour to get past the traffic, so Song Guanchao grabbed his car keys and set off.

Forty minutes later, he reached the airport and met up with Tan Miao.

Besides Tan Miao, he also saw Deputy Director Lin Xiang of the City Bureau and several accompanying junior policemen, who were all in plain clothes.

"Director Lin." Song Guanchao approached to greet them.

Lin Xiang smiled at him, looked at his watch, and said, "Let's go ahead."

They got into the car, with Lin Xiang leading, departed the parking lot, circled around, and drove straight into the airport's tarmac.

Guided by airport ground staff, they parked the car in a designated spot.

The flight was delayed.

At eleven twenty, the international flight carrying Zhang Yan appeared in the distance at a high elevation.

The plane safely landed, taxied over here, and came to a halt.

The jet bridge connected to the cabin door, and passengers began disembarking.

They waited until eleven forty when the bridge was cleared, and ground staff drove over, placing a spiral staircase at the cabin exit.

Once docked, wearing a black trench coat and sunglasses, Zhang Yan, looking quite graceful, slowly appeared at the cabin door.

She slightly lowered her head, spotting Tan Miao and others below.

Although unable to see through her sunglasses, Song Guanchao felt Zhang Yan's gaze fixed on him.

He saw her meticulously sculpted lips slightly curve upwards, seemingly mocking his incompetence.