Official Career Storm

Chapter 1697: Chapter 1697

Wu Qiangwei ignored Sun Jiajun’s sarcastic remarks. After the decision to dismiss was announced, she began to discuss the selection of the inspection team members.

The final decision was to have Han Lan lead, with Song Guanchao as the deputy leader, to conduct a detailed investigation into the industrial park.

After the meeting, Han Lan called out to Song Guanchao: "Director Song, let’s go to the park tomorrow morning."

"Okay, I’ll meet you at the park directly tomorrow morning."

Having set the time and place, Song Guanchao left work.

...

In the evening, Sun Jiajun invited Zhang Yan to dinner.

Zhang Yan knew that there had likely been some progress on his side.

Sure enough, without her even asking, Sun Jiajun said, "Near the end of the workday, Wu Qiangwei called a meeting with several of the Vice Mayors."

Zhang Yan’s smile was enchanting: "What was the meeting about?"

Sun Jiajun chuckled and said, "She dismissed the Chang Hai District Mayor and the park secretary, and set up an inspection team. From the way she acted, she plans to conduct a thorough investigation."

This move by Wu Qiangwei was exactly what Sun Jiajun wanted.

In his view, the bigger she made the issue, the more serious the consequences would be.

"Oh?" Zhang Yan was a bit surprised, but not as pleased as he was.

She thought for a few seconds and asked, "Does Wu Qiangwei know that behind Chang Hai stands Governor Yang?"

"She probably doesn’t know," Sun Jiajun said. "If she knew, how could she do such a thing?"

Zhang Yan nodded.

Sun Jiajun added, "Do you think I should find someone to report the park issues to the inspection team?"

"Better not do that," Zhang Yan said. "Governor Yang isn’t a fool. If you make it too obvious, he’ll figure it out."

"True enough," Sun Jiajun sighed regretfully. "You don’t know, but Song Guanchao has a conflict with one of the inspection team members. If they get involved, it could definitely cause trouble for Wu Qiangwei."

Zhang Yan asked, "The inspection team has a conflict with him? What kind of conflict?"

Sun Jiajun replied, "Not long ago, wasn’t there a landslide of corruption cases in Pinghai City? At that time, there was an inspection team in Pinghai City. One of the female inspectors specifically joined this group to Jiangzhou. That female inspector and Song Guanchao must have some sort of grudge, which is why she specifically joined the inspection team."

This was news to her? Zhang Yan thought to herself, and asked, "What’s the woman’s name?"

"Su Rong."

Zhang Yan made a mental note of that name.

Sun Jiajun said, "I actually think that even if we let the inspection team get involved in the park pollution incident, it doesn’t matter. Since Su Rong and Song Guanchao have a grudge, Governor Yang shouldn’t be able to imagine that I’m the one pulling the strings."

Zhang Yan replied, "The grudge between Su Rong and Song Guanchao is known to only a few people. Do you think Governor Yang would bother to investigate their personal disputes?"

"Alright then." Sun Jiajun still felt a twinge of regret, as he didn’t want to miss such a rare opportunity, but Zhang Yan’s reasoning made sense.

Excess in everything is bad. The current situation is extremely favorable for them; there’s no need to create additional trouble.

"I’ll go visit Governor Yang tomorrow to brief him on the progress."

"Hold on a bit." Zhang Yan advised, "Wait until Wu Qiangwei makes her decision on the park, and then go to see Governor Yang. In the meantime, avoid visiting him unnecessarily, to ensure Governor Yang doesn’t suspect your motives."

Zhang Yan’s words calmed him down. After contemplating, he realized her advice made sense.

Sun Jiajun gazed at her beautiful face, feeling grateful.

Fortunately, he had Zhang Yan by his side, who could offer him objective and helpful advice at moments when he was emotionally charged.

"Wait till I..."

"Let me take this call."

Zhang Yan interrupted him, grabbing her phone. It was Zhou Zheng calling.

She didn’t shy away from Sun Jiajun and put the phone to her ear.

"Do you have time?"

"Yes."

"Come over; I have something to discuss with you."

"Okay."

Zhang Yan put down her phone, casually twirling a lock of her hair, and said, "I have something to take care of; you go ahead and eat."

Sun Jiajun sighed inwardly. He was quite interested and felt he was in great form tonight, but it was unfortunate that Zhang Yan didn’t have time.

After parting ways with him, Zhang Yan went to Zhou Zheng’s house.

His wife was abroad accompanying their child in school, so he was usually alone.

The house was simply furnished, and even when he occasionally felt lonely, he wouldn’t seek the company of other women outside.

In terms of personal conduct, there really wasn’t anything to criticize.

Zhou Zheng was holding two wine glasses, opened a bottle of red wine, poured some, and handed one to her.

He leaned back on the sofa, sipping the sweet and bitter red wine, and said, "I have good news."

Zhang Yan rolled her eyes, and Zhou Zheng laughed twice: "The pollution in the High-tech Zone industrial park is quite severe, and Chang Hai was dismissed this afternoon."

Zhang Yan was already aware of this, but she couldn’t show it in front of him, so she feigned surprise: "Who dismissed him?"

"The decision came from the City Government—who else could it be?"

"Wu Qiangwei?" Zhang Yan said. "How is this good news?"

"Have you forgotten whose man Chang Hai is?"

"Governor Yang!" She pretended to be enlightened.

Zhou Zheng smiled, "Isn’t that good news?"

Zhang Yan asked, "So what do you plan to do?"

Zhou Zheng shook his head: "Chang Hai has already been dismissed, and she has also set up an inspection team, preparing for a thorough investigation into the park’s pollution. What else do you think I need to do?"

Zhang Yan asked, "Have you seen Governor Yang?"

"No rush," Zhou Zheng said. "Now is not the best time to visit Governor Yang."

Compared to his calmness, Sun Jiajun seemed anxious and lacked a plan.

Zhang Yan further asked, "Just how severe is the pollution?"

Zhou Zheng shook his head: "That, I’m really not sure about. But you can infer something from Chang Hai’s dismissal. The pollution situation must have reached a certain level. I’m afraid even if Governor Yang steps in, he might not be able to suppress it."

Zhou Zheng was actually a bit hesitant about whether or not to visit Governor Yang.

If the pollution situation had reached a point where a shutdown and reorganization were inevitable, Governor Yang’s intervention might not be effective.

It could even tarnish Governor Yang’s reputation.

His intention in visiting Governor Yang was naturally to make an impression by using this incident; establishing this connection would be ideal.

But if Governor Yang got implicated, he’d have to reconsider whether it was worth exploiting this favor.

Zhou Zheng tipped back the rest of the red wine, set down the wine glass, walked over to Zhang Yan, and gently lifted her delicate chin.

Zhang Yan placed her wine glass down, slowly rose, and then sank into his embrace, their bodies soon entwined in a passionate kiss.

...

At eleven o’clock in the evening, Zhang Yan left Zhou Zheng’s house.

Zhou Zheng sat on the sofa smoking a cigarette, allowing his body to fully relax after the passion.

He had withheld some information and hadn’t revealed everything to Zhang Yan.

For instance, he had already arranged for someone to report the park pollution incident to the inspection team.

Additionally, he planned to meet Sun Jiajun tomorrow to talk about the fact that the person behind Chang Hai was Governor Yang.

He was fond of Zhang Yan, but as a seasoned politician, he wouldn’t reveal everything to her just because they’d shared a few moments of intimacy.

After all, whether it was arranging for someone to report to the inspection team or using Sun Jiajun, neither were matters to be broadcasted.

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