The Disciplinary Committee has started a campaign to monitor conduct recently. Wu Yun was responsible for Gaoshui County and stayed there for some time, only returning in the past couple of days.
As soon as she returned, she couldn't wait to find Song Guanchao.
Her relationship with Song Guanchao has been full of ups and downs. Even though they both clearly have feelings for each other, they are always forced to stop at the last moment due to various reasons.
This time, she came back determined that no matter what, she would have Song Guanchao!
Facing her bold and direct words, Song Guanchao found himself with no more excuses.
But he definitely couldn't let her come to his house, as Lin Wanqiu was still there.
He decided to stall for a little longer.
"I've been really busy with work lately..." He waved the documents in his hand. Seeing Wu Yun pout, he quickly said, "But you're just in time, because I need your help with this."
Wu Yun hummed softly and followed his words, "What is it?"
"The industrial park…" Song Guanchao briefly explained the situation, and Wu Yun responded with an 'oh': "You want me to put pressure on Mayor Chang?"
Song Guanchao nodded.
It's currently certain that there's pollution in the industrial park. As for the detailed differences from what Mayor Sun described, he had to investigate personally to confirm.
However, with Wu Yun from the Disciplinary Committee accompanying him, everything should go much more smoothly.
"Was everything okay with your work in Gaoshui County?" Song Guanchao asked about her work, showing appropriate concern.
"You're changing the subject again." Wu Yun pouted slightly, and Song Guanchao smiled softly.
They hadn't been chatting long when Zhou Xingjian arrived.
Seeing Wu Yun there, he warmly greeted her and told Song Guanchao, "The inspection team is available this afternoon, and I've booked a restaurant."
"Great, join us for lunch. By the way, let Mayor Sun know and invite him as well."
"Got it, got it." Zhou Xingjian was delighted.
Seeing that he seemed genuinely busy, Wu Yun stood up and said, "I'll head off for now."
"Yes, come back in the afternoon and accompany me to the High-tech Zone."
"Understood." Wu Yun waved her hand and left.
Soon it was noon, and Song Guanchao was waiting downstairs for Wu Qiangwei and Shu Xue. When they came down, he approached them and said, "Director Zhou went ahead to order the dishes."
They walked side by side in front, with Shu Xue half a step behind. Seeing how close the two were, beyond a normal safe distance for men and women, only strengthened her suspicions about their relationship.
The restaurant was near the City Government, so they walked instead of driving.
The 12 members of the inspection team were already there, and Zhou Xingjian was attending to them, with Mayor Sun having arrived before them.
The sound of knocking made everyone look over.
Zhou Xingjian hurriedly walked over: "Mayor Wu, Director Song, you're here."
"Yes." Wu Qiangwei nodded at him, walked over, and reached out to a man in his fifties: "Leader Hong, hello."
Leader Hong was short, only about 1.63 meters tall, chubby, and smiled like a Maitreya Buddha as he shook hands with Wu Qiangwei and Song Guanchao.
"Let me introduce everyone. This is…" Leader Hong introduced the other 11 inspectors one by one.
These inspectors were generally above the age of 35, with the youngest being Su Rong, who was only 30.
Song Guanchao shook hands and greeted each one. When it was Su Rong's turn, he smiled and said, "Su Chu, what a coincidence. I didn't expect to see you in Jiangzhou too."
Upon hearing him, everyone cast curious glances.
Leader Hong chuckled and asked, "Director Song, you know Su Chu?"
Song Guanchao smiled and replied, "During the corruption case in Pinghai City a while ago, I met Su Chu."
The Pinghai City case hadn't been publicly disclosed yet.
Such a large-scale corruption case usually involves discussions at national levels to decide whether to withhold the news or announce it directly.
Yet, as the leader of the inspection team, Leader Hong was qualified to know about it.
Hearing this, he made a sound of acknowledgment.
However, he noticed that Su Rong's expression was cold, and she seemed somewhat hostile towards Song Guanchao.
Their relationship appeared not very harmonious.
Leader Hong didn't delve further and didn't care if Su Rong and Song Guanchao had any personal vendettas, as long as it didn't affect their work.
Sun Jiajun also noticed Su Rong's attitude towards Song Guanchao, wondering what conflict Su Rong had with Song Guanchao in Pinghai City?
They went back to the sofa to sit, and both Song Guanchao and Zhou Xingjian were talkative, and the inspectors were all at least division-level cadres.
Being at this level meant they were sharp and articulate, so there was no worry about there being a lull.
Likewise, with their astuteness and sensitivity, they all noticed just now that Su Rong had a very apparent aversion to Song Guanchao.
The meal commenced, and Leader Hong looked at the drinks on the table. He grabbed some juice and said, "There's work later; let's stick to drinks."
Even though they drank non-alcoholic drinks, it didn't affect the increasingly lively atmosphere at all.
Zhou Xingjian toasted with tea, going around to each person.
Song Guanchao mingled well with these inspectors.
He didn't neglect Su Rong, regardless of whether others had noticed there was tension between them. After all, Su Rong was an inspector, part of their team.
If he intentionally ignored her, it would instead be detrimental to building good relationships with the inspectors.
The meal concluded, and it was almost two o'clock.
The group left the hotel, stood outside the entrance, and chatted for another quarter-hour.
Zhou Xingjian saw them off to their arranged cars, waiting until they had driven off far before coming over to say, "Mayor Wu, I'll head back first."
He assumed the two had other matters to discuss, so he left first.
Sun Jiajun also came over to bid farewell before heading towards the City Government.
After they left, the two strolled away from the restaurant as if taking a walk.
On the way, Wu Qiangwei said, "Watch out for that Su Rong."
She had heard about Su Rong from Song Guanchao before, but she hadn't paid much attention.
In her view, even if Su Rong had issues with Song Guanchao, it wouldn't likely escalate too far.
But from today's interactions, following a woman's intuition, she sensed a very intense hostility from Su Rong towards Song Guanchao.
It's important to note that Leader Hong and the other inspectors, as well as she herself, the Mayor, were present.
Despite so many significant figures being present, Su Rong showed no intention of hiding her hostility towards Song Guanchao.
Either this woman was a fool who couldn't even control her basic emotions.
Or she had an extraordinary background, not caring about Song Guanchao, or even the Mayor herself.
No matter which possibility it was, this woman was very dangerous.
"She wouldn't dare act recklessly; even if she wanted to trouble me, she'd need a valid reason."
"Besides…"
Song Guanchao squinted slightly: "She better not cross me, or I'll make sure she doesn't leave Jiangzhou."
This time, Wu Qiangwei didn't advise him against taking rash actions.
If Su Rong really dared to make a move, she wouldn't even need Song Guanchao to act; she, Wu Qiangwei, wouldn't spare her.
...
"Xiao Su, do you have issues with Director Song?"
Back at the accommodation, a man in his mid-thirties, trailing a few steps behind the others, walked alongside Su Rong and quietly asked.
Su Rong glanced at him, smiling gently, "No, I don't."
The man gave a wry smile: "If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine, but I still need to remind you, don't bring personal grievances into work."
After pausing, he glanced at Leader Hong and the others ahead, then whispered, "If you plan on giving him trouble, let me know in advance, and I'll give you some advice to avoid breaking any rules."
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