Official Career Storm

Chapter 1734: Chapter 1734

After Song Guanchao came back, before he could speak, Wang Yuan had already made his position clear: "I will stand on the same front as Mayor Wu."

"Thank you." Song Guanchao glanced at Zeng Li, knowing she must have said something to Wang Yuan, otherwise, he wouldn’t have changed his mind so quickly.

After the meal, as he watched Wang Yuan leave by car, Zeng Li hugged his arm and said, "Shall we go to my place or back to your home?"

Song Guanchao glanced around and saw no suspicious people, so he said, "Let’s go to your place."

At times like this, what he needed most was to keep his distance from women around him.

But since Zeng Li just helped him settle things with Wang Yuan, not giving any response would make him a real jerk.

Zeng Li giggled and pulled him into the car.

...

Time flew by.

In the past few days, Song Guanchao stayed dutifully at the City Government and didn’t go to the park.

Friday, ten thirty in the morning.

Song Guanchao leaned back in his chair and looked at his watch.

Today was the day of the group meeting, Wu Qiangwei went to the City Committee for a meeting early in the morning.

He was quite curious to see the reaction of Zhou Zheng and the others when they learned that Wu Qiangwei wanted to apply for an expanded meeting and invite Yang Gaolin to attend.

...

At the City Committee, in the meeting room, Zhou Zheng’s face was gloomy, a kind of anger from being played.

Wu Qiangwei proposed to expand the meeting, and he could see her ill intentions at a glance.

Immediately after that, she proposed to invite Yang Gaolin to the meeting as an advisor.

This proposal left him puzzled amid his anger.

Why would Yang Gaolin agree to be an advisor?

The chemical industry park was established by him back in the day, how could he agree?

Could it be... Wu Qiangwei persuaded him?

Thinking of this possibility, Zhou Zheng couldn’t help but feel a little flustered inside.

This sudden change also made the other three standing committee members a bit uncertain.

On the issue of polluting enterprises, the city’s standing committee members had reached a tacit understanding to handle it low-key.

The development of reality was also going in this direction.

Unexpectedly, Wu Qiangwei’s proposal at the Monday standing committee meeting would be unanimously rejected.

Yet, an unexpected incident occurred.

The mere application for an expanded meeting had caught them off guard.

And she invited Yang Gaolin as well.

This almost explicitly told them that Governor Yang supported her decision.

Intangibly, it put some pressure on them.

"Mayor Wu should have proposed it earlier. Today is Friday, tomorrow and the day after are the weekend, and there’s a meeting on Monday. Your proposal now may be too late," Zhou Zheng said in a deep voice.

Wu Qiangwei said, "Then let’s postpone it for a few days."

A few days later, she could wait.

"Mayor Wu’s proposal was indeed a bit sudden," Bao Qi said with a smile.

"I think today’s group meeting should end here," said Deputy Secretary Lv Jie.

Wu Qiangwei said, "Let’s talk about the handling of polluting enterprises. I want to know your thoughts."

Seeing her bring up the matter openly for discussion, the others found it hard to avoid.

Zhou Zheng looked at Bao Qi, signaling him to speak first.

Bao Qi cursed inwardly, always having to do the thankless jobs.

His relationship with Zhou Zheng wasn’t particularly good; it was purely a political alliance.

Yet this alliance wasn’t solid; it could crack at any moment due to outside forces.

He adjusted his words and said, "Jiangzhou has developed so well over the years; companies in the chemical industry park are indispensable. The pollution problem is indeed serious, but I think we should not rashly dismiss them. I’ve heard Mayor Sun say that these enterprises have a good attitude and are willing to correct themselves. Since that’s the case, we should give them a chance."

In his words, he brought in Sun Jiajun, indirectly hinting to Wu Qiangwei that Sun Jiajun stood with them in the same camp.

The majority of the standing committee members were against dealing with the polluting enterprises.

If Wu Qiangwei continued to persist, she might likely stand opposed to the majority of the standing committee members.

Minister of Organization Wang Jinming cleared his throat and said, "If we really want to handle the issue, it’s not just about addressing these enterprises. Cadres related to the High-tech Zone have responsibilities too. Many of these cadres, especially those connected to the park, were promoted by Governor Yang back then."

Although he wasn’t sure why Yang Gaolin agreed to serve as an advisor, he believed that Yang Gaolin would definitely not want to see his former subordinates, whom he promoted, face one disciplinary action after another.

Lv Jie knew it was time for him to state his position.

"I agree with Secretary Bao’s opinion, no one is perfect, and enterprises can’t cover all bases. I believe these enterprises didn’t do it on purpose, let’s give them a chance."

Zhou Zheng’s expression had already returned to calm.

Out of the five-member group meeting, three were on the same side as him, how could Wu Qiangwei fight against him?

Even if the meeting was expanded, even if Yang Gaolin attended, so what?

Your individual ability is ultimately limited, unable to alter any issue.

"After the meeting, I will notify everyone, and the expanded meeting will be held as much as possible on Monday. Once the time is set, I’ll have Secretary Pan inform you."

"Okay."

Wu Qiangwei nodded without responding to the three men’s statements.

The meeting ended, and when Wu Qiangwei stood up, she noticed the others had no intention of leaving.

She nodded to them and left the office.

After she left, Bao Qi asked, "Should the Monday meeting be postponed?"

Zhou Zheng shook his head: "Let’s hold it on Monday."

Whether postponed or not, it had to be held, so why postpone it?

Lv Jie frowned and said, "Governor Yang was actually persuaded by her. I’m afraid there’ll be some unexpected events at Monday’s meeting."

Despite his seemingly worried demeanor, he secretly hoped for some chaos at the meeting to embarrass Zhou Zheng.

Although the two of them, one as secretary and one as full-time deputy secretary, should have had the best relationship, it wasn’t the case.

Lv Jie knew better than anyone that Zhou Zheng, the City Secretary, was just temporarily sitting in place for Wu Qiangwei.

Once Wu Qiangwei had enough seniority, she could replace him anytime.

A City Secretary with an unstable position showed Lv Jie an opportunity, igniting a little ambition within.

Before Zhou Zheng could speak, Bao Qi laughed first: "What unexpected events can there be? How many votes can she get in a vote? Even Sun Jiajun isn’t on her side; this matter won’t make much of a stir."

Lv Jie said, "But she applied for an expanded meeting, stating her stance in front of so many colleagues... After the meeting, the summary is sent to the province, God knows what the provincial leaders would think."

Zhou Zheng said, "Then let the comrades attending the meeting vote. Everyone opposes, and only she is in favor. Even if the province knows, it’ll only show that she is acting differently. Can it be that everyone else is wrong, and only she is right?"

Wang Jinming smiled at the side, not chiming in.

...

When Wu Qiangwei returned to the City Government, she immediately called Song Guanchao over and told him about the group meeting process.

Seeing her look upset, with a hint of suppressed anger, Song Guanchao asked somewhat puzzled: "Didn’t you already know they wouldn’t support you? This isn’t something worth getting angry about."

Wu Qiangwei bit her lip and said, "After the meeting ended, when I was leaving, Secretary Lu, Secretary Bao, and Minister Wang didn’t leave. They told me in this way that if I continue to go all-in alone, it means choosing to go against them. They will isolate me."

Song Guanchao suddenly understood, so she was angry because she felt isolated and marginalized.

A mayor being isolated seems unbelievable, but that’s the reality.

Song Guanchao stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "After this issue is resolved, think of a way to divide and win them over."

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