Official Career Storm

Chapter 1705: Chapter 1705

In the blink of an eye, another week has passed.

The weather in December is already very cold, and some cities have welcomed the first snow of winter.

Though there was no snow in Jiangzhou, the temperature has remained around zero degrees.

The pollution issue in the park is still awaiting a final resolution.

Song Guanchao has only contacted the 22 companies involved in pollution once, and there has been no further contact since.

At first, these companies actively reached out to him, inviting him for dinners, giving gifts and money, but Song Guanchao was completely unyielding, not accepting soft or hard tactics. Eventually, they stopped contacting him.

Jiangzhou is so large, and Song Guanchao is only a director; there are many leaders above him in rank.

Inviting him to meals and giving him gifts is a way to show him respect.

As this respect was offered to him and he didn’t accept, it shows he lacks understanding.

Each of these companies operates with a scale measured in billions, having seen plenty of storms, they haven’t placed this minor issue in their sights.

Thus, over this half a month period, they have approached multiple municipal leaders and finally found a breakthrough with Sun Jiajun.

The 22 companies resumed operations one by one.

The first to notice was Deputy District Chief, Xiao Chenlei.

Upon learning that Chang Hai had been removed from office, he was beside himself with excitement, feeling as if the District Chief’s position was beckoning to him.

Later, when he learned that the City Government had formed an inspection team to thoroughly investigate the pollution incident, he was one hundred percent certain that Chang Hai would not be able to return.

He was waiting for the City Government to issue a document to formally announce the removal of Chang Hai from his position.

But instead of waiting for the removal notice, he heard the news that the companies involved in pollution had resumed operations.

"How is this possible?"

Xiao Chenlei, no matter how hard he thought, couldn’t figure out why this happened.

Could it be that ultimately the municipal authorities weighed the pros and cons and decided to avoid offending Governor Yang, opting to let it slide?

Will Chang Hai still be punished? Will he still be dismissed?

The more Xiao Chenlei thought about it, the more he found it unacceptable, gritting his teeth, he dialed Sun Jiajun’s number.

"Mr. Xiao, what’s up?" Sun Jiajun said lightly, seemingly in high spirits.

Xiao Chenlei went straight to the point: "Mayor Sun, those companies involved in pollution have resumed operations."

"Oh, I know about that, what’s the matter?"

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Chenlei’s heart sank heavily.

He had originally harbored the luck thinking the companies might have resumed operations secretly.

But upon hearing his admission, Xiao Chenlei knew that the District Chief position was probably out of reach for him.

"Nothing, I was just asking." Xiao Chenlei forced a smile.

Sun Jiajun knew what he was thinking and said: "The park is, after all, the industrial lifeline of Jiangzhou. Many workers rely on the park for survival; we can’t just hold on to them for making a small mistake. I have talked to the companies in the park, their attitude is still good, and they are trying to find ways to solve the pollution problem. But it takes time."

Usually, Xiao Chenlei would also speak in an official tone with his subordinates, but listening to Sun Jiajun’s words at the moment, he has never hated political jargon this much before.

He patiently waited for him to finish speaking, hung up the phone hastily, and was dejected.

This was the closest he came to the District Chief position, and probably the last chance.

Sun Jiajun’s attitude reflects the attitude of the City Government; if he continues to make a fuss about the park pollution, he’s being imprudent, going against the City Government.

By then, the position of Executive Deputy District Chief may not be held for long.

"Damn it!" Xiao Chenlei slammed his fist on the table.

...

Outside the guesthouse, at a café.

Xu Zi took out a USB flash drive, put it on the table, and pushed it in front of Du Canyang.

"It took me a week, and my feet almost got blisters." Xu Zi complained with such alluring charm.

Even though Du Canyang knew this woman was a beautiful snake whose bed was not easily climbed, he couldn’t help but be somewhat tempted.

This woman is indeed a rare gem.

"When we return to Beijing, I’ll treat you to a foot bath." Du Canyang picked up the USB and said with a smile.

Xu Zi arched an eyebrow and lightly flicked her raised shoe tip: "Are you going to bathe my feet?"

Her gaze, her small gesture, this extremely suggestive language made Du Canyang’s heart skip a beat for no reason.

He chuckled and diverted the topic to chat for a few more sentences, before they separated.

Returning to the office area in the guesthouse, Du Canyang opened the video in the USB, put on headphones, and quickly checked the progress bar.

After watching for about half an hour, Du Canyang closed the video, backed it up, then pulled out the USB before sending a message to Su Rong nearby, inviting her out for a chat.

Su Rong glanced his way, waited until he left first, and only followed after about two minutes.

Standing in the corridor, seeing her arrive, Du Canyang quietly said: "Come to my room."

Su Rong hesitated for a moment, not expecting him to call her straight to his room this time.

But this also showed that Du Canyang must have obtained important information or progress.

Su Rong hesitated inside, she only dangled Du Canyang to use him when needed, without really engaging in any relationship with him.

Du Canyang could guess what she was worried about and whispered: "It’s very important."

He then walked into the hallway and climbed upstairs.

After waiting for a few seconds, he heard footsteps behind him, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

A few minutes later, Su Rong arrived in his room.

Du Canyang placed the USB on the table, and Su Rong asked: "Brother Du, what’s this?"

"Pollution investigation video of the park."

"I have watched the content, it’s rich and comprehensive with causes and consequences included."

"Once this video is released, the park’s problem will be ignited and explode."

"Additionally, do you know who is responsible for the park’s pollution?"

Su Rong’s heart fluttered: "Song Guanchao?"

"That’s right, it’s him." Du Canyang said: "And there’s more good news."

"What is it?" Su Rong asked eagerly.

Instead of answering immediately, Du Canyang grabbed some mineral water, took a few sips, and then said: "As I know, the City Government initially issued a suspension order for the companies involved in the pollution at the park. But these companies were suspended for only about a week before resuming operations."

Su Rong’s eyes lit up, she understood what Du Canyang meant.

Du Canyang tapped the USB: "Once the video in this USB is released, Song Guanchao will at least have to bear responsibility for ineffective supervision. Moreover, the City Government requested suspension, but without a processing result, the companies suddenly resumed operations. You say, if no promises were received or benefits exchanged, how dare the companies resume operations?"

"Who do you think received benefits in this case?"

Su Rong’s eyes shined brightly: "Song Guanchao!"

Du Canyang nodded with a smile: "That’s right, the one who received benefits could only be him! Only him!"

After all, the person responsible for handling this matter is Song Guanchao.

For companies to resume operations, they had to get his approval, so he was the only person they could approach.

Once the matter blew up, the province would definitely send the Disciplinary Committee to investigate Song Guanchao.

"This trick is called ’borrowing a knife to kill’!"

Du Canyang smiled with pride.

"Brother Du, thank you." Su Rong grabbed the USB, genuinely grateful.

Du Canyang smiled and said: "There’s no need for formalities between us, but the USB currently only contains a video interview investigating park pollution. I have another video featuring interviews with affected residents which is still under editing."

Actually, the video had long been edited, and he was just intentionally holding out on Su Rong.

Su Rong understood his intention but pretended not to, simply expressing her gratitude: "Brother Du, you’re so good to me, I don’t know how to thank you."

Du Canyang suddenly held her hand, looking into her eyes, said tenderly: "No need to talk about thanks, I treat you as a sister that’s why I help you. If you really want to thank me, just treat me to a meal."

"Okay." Su Rong casually withdrew her hand, fiddling with her hair: "When Brother Du is free, I’ll treat you to dinner."

Jokingly, Du Canyang said: "No need to wait, how about tonight? Eating at the guesthouse every day, it’s time for a change. Haha, you better book a good restaurant, because tonight I plan to indulge myself at your expense."

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