Official Career Storm

Chapter 1765: Chapter 1765

At one in the afternoon, the few people notified by Song Guanchao arrived at the city government’s office for a meeting.

Song Guanchao simply assigned a few tasks and then dismissed the meeting.

From the start to the end, the meeting lasted only ten minutes.

The efficiency was so high that they found it a bit unsettling.

After the meeting, Song Guanchao called Zhou Xingjian into the office: "Contact the companies involved in pollution, stagger the time, and let them come see me."

"Okay."

With Song Guanchao’s rise to power, Zhou Xingjian was in an excellent mood and immediately went back to make contact.

...

On the other end, Lin He also learned that the project was handed over to Song Guanchao.

He had never taken Song Guanchao seriously, thinking he was merely a somewhat capable young man with some luck.

If it weren’t for Wu Qiangwei’s patronage, no matter how capable, he wouldn’t have climbed to his current position.

Now, he felt the need to change his view of Song Guanchao.

The once sure-fire plan had lost control because of his involvement.

However, there was still a chance to salvage the situation.

As long as Song Guanchao was willing to adopt his plan, it wouldn’t matter who was in charge of the project.

Now it all depended on whether Song Guanchao would give him this favor.

He set off to the city government, stood outside Song Guanchao’s office, and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Lin He pushed open the door and walked in with a smile: "Director Song, hope I’m not interrupting?"

Song Guanchao raised an eyebrow; this guy really had strong mental fortitude.

He had been behind Chairman Fang’s complaint against him, and had even tried to buy off one of his arms, yet now Lin was acting casually, as if nothing had happened.

"What wind blew Mr. Lin here? Sit down, have a cup of tea."

Song Guanchao cheerfully invited him, pouring him a cup of tea.

Lin He was secretly on guard, knowing that a biting dog doesn’t bark. If Song Guanchao had treated him coldly, he might have felt more at ease.

At this moment, without showing joy or anger, his demeanor was completely at odds with the impulsive personality rumored outside.

"Director Song, I’ve heard the shutdown and merger project is now under your responsibility?" Lin He sat properly, but his posture was lazy, as if he was the owner of the office.

"Mr. Lin, you’re quick with information; the meeting was in the morning, and in the afternoon it reached your ears."

"I’ve been paying attention," Lin said. "Let’s not speak in riddles, Director Song; I’m very interested in this project. If we collaborate, I’ll make sure everything is beneficial for both of us. How about it?"

Song Guanchao shook his head: "Mr. Lin, don’t make things difficult for me."

Lin He asked, "What’s difficult?"

Song Guanchao said: "The plan Mr. Lin sent last time, Mayor Wu also showed it to me, and it’s quite different from the leaders’ requirements."

Lin He asked, "Specifically in what way? Can Director Song be explicit? Cooperation always requires discussion. I believe I can provide a plan that will satisfy you, Director Song."

Song Guanchao smiled wryly: "If we are satisfied, Mr. Lin might not be. The profit margin here is very thin."

Lin He said: "Thin is no problem. If it helps the city government solve a problem, making less is fine as long as it’s not a losing deal."

Recalling Wu Qiangwei’s instructions, Song Guanchao did not want to put a definitive end to the conversation, so he said: "Besides the quality assets, these companies have worthless, even loss-making departments. We can’t just take the valuable ones; those loss-making ones must also be part of the package."

Lin He nodded: "Director Song has considered this thoroughly, and indeed I missed it. I’ll prepare a new proposal and send it to you later. If there are issues, let’s discuss them in person."

"Sure."

Seeing that Song Guanchao was giving him this favor, Lin He’s smile became even more pronounced. After chatting a bit more, he took his leave.

After he left, Zhou Xingjian came in.

"Director Song, those responsible are very busy, couldn’t set up an appointment," Zhou Xingjian said somewhat dejectedly. He had thought it wouldn’t be a difficult task, but out of 22 companies, not one showed him any consideration.

"If you can’t set it up, then drop it," Song Guanchao snorted. "They really think we’re begging them? You go back for now."

After he left, Song Guanchao dug out Chairman Fang’s number and called.

Chairman Fang answered with a smile in his voice but sounded sarcastic: "What teachings do you have for me, Director Song?"

Song Guanchao asked: "Is Chairman Fang free this afternoon?"

"Sorry, Director Song, I’m currently out of town. It might take a while for me to get back. Once I do, I’ll immediately visit you," Chairman Fang didn’t directly refuse, but his way of speaking was more irritating than a direct refusal.

Song Guanchao wasn’t angered and said: "I advise Chairman Fang to hurry back, the Disciplinary Committee is pressing quite urgently."

Disciplinary Committee?

Chairman Fang was stunned: "What Disciplinary Committee?"

Song Guanchao feigned surprise: "Chairman Fang didn’t know? Zhang Zhixiang and Yan Jing from the Administrative Committee were arrested; they confessed to receiving bribes from your company."

Chairman Fang’s face twitched: "Nonsense! Who are Zhang Zhixiang and Yan Jing? I don’t even know them."

"Please don’t get upset, Chairman Fang; I believe you. With your character, even if there were bribery, how could you be involved with a few minor clerks? But they confessed, and there are statements. However, I told the police to hold off on asking you for questioning."

"I still have some connections with the police, and they were willing to give me this face."

"Hence, Chairman Fang, you’d better come back soon. If time drags on too long, I’m afraid the police might get anxious and bypass me to arrest you directly."

"Such a big boss like you, if you actually get arrested, it would be quite scandalous."

Though Song Guanchao sounded as if he cared for him, Chairman Fang heard it and found it quite irksome.

He pondered for two seconds and said: "I’ll hurry back tonight; it might inconvenience Director Song."

"Tonight might not work, I have matters to attend to. It’s now ten past two; how about you come over at three, and we’ll talk face-to-face."

"..." In his heart, Chairman Fang was cursing.

He didn’t actually go out of town; both parties were well aware.

At least, just for show, let me save some face.

But Song Guanchao didn’t care, not giving him even a bit of face, wanting him to come over in an hour, too lazy to even put on a show.

"Alright." Chairman Fang agreed.

Then, Song Guanchao called Chairman Qian.

Chairman Qian, much like Chairman Fang, spoke jovially yet was full of insinuations. Once Song Guanchao mentioned the bribery, his tone became normal and was suddenly full of respect.

What a damn hypocrite!

With five minutes until three, Chairman Fang arrived.

Entering the office, he wryly smiled and said: "Fortunately, I was just in the neighboring county; I had the driver speed all the way here. Later, Director Song might need to have a word with the traffic police, so they don’t give me too many points."

He made a joke to lighten the mood.

Gone was the previous sarcasm from the phone call.

Song Guanchao also smiled, poured him a cup of tea, and said: "Chairman Fang, the city had a meeting today; the shutdown and merger matter is now under my responsibility. I hope Chairman Fang can cooperate with my work."

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