Official Career Storm

Chapter 1782: Chapter 1782

Chairman Fang and Director Huang returned the money that afternoon.

The five shareholders made most of the profit, but a few billion remained, and they kept finding excuses not to transfer it.

"They will only transfer once they are out," Tan Miao relayed the shareholders’ demands to Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao pondered for a few seconds and said, "Let them out."

Each of the five shareholders kept one billion.

Getting them to return most of the money, Song Guanchao was already very satisfied.

The remaining money wasn’t much, and the company’s value could entirely cover it.

If they were unwilling to return it, so be it. During the merger, this amount could be converted as well.

Besides, isn’t the Lin Family backing it?

The next day, Bao Qi and Tan Miao went to the City Government together to report to Wu Qiangwei.

First, most of the diverted funds were returned.

The second was dealing with Director Huang.

Wu Qiangwei asked them to leave for now and then contacted Zhou Zheng.

"Let’s discuss it in an emergency standing committee meeting on Monday."

Zhou Zheng didn’t want to delay any longer, removing Director Huang quickly and promoting Wu Qiangwei’s people would put an end to the arson incident sooner.

Wu Qiangwei called Song Guanchao again: "The emergency standing committee meeting is on Monday. Have you confirmed with Mayor Fu and Mr. Xiao?"

"Mayor Fu can come over anytime. I will contact Mr. Xiao shortly."

It was Saturday today, and the meeting was the day after tomorrow. It could not be delayed.

After hanging up, Song Guanchao called Xiao Chenlei, asking him to come over.

Xiao Chenlei came to the City Government with skepticism, took the tea handed over by Song Guanchao, and observed him with his eyes, trying to figure out why he had been summoned.

"Mr. Xiao, are you interested in the position of the Judicial Bureau Director?" Song Guanchao asked straightforwardly.

The topic shifted unexpectedly, but Xiao Chenlei still pondered for a few minutes seriously before asking, "What does District Chief Song want to say?"

Song Guanchao said, "Director Huang of the Judicial Bureau has made a mistake and is about to be dismissed. If you are interested, I’ll recommend you."

Xiao Chenlei widened his eyes and was stunned.

It wasn’t because of the position of the Judicial Bureau Director, but because of the confidence in Song Guanchao’s tone, leaving him surprised.

He’s recommending me?

He’s just an office director; what qualification does he have to recommend?

Xiao Chenlei found it ridiculous and absurd, but Song Guanchao’s calm expression clearly meant he wasn’t joking.

It suddenly dawned on him; it wasn’t really Song Guanchao’s idea but rather Wu Qiangwei’s!

"An emergency standing committee meeting will be held on Monday. Mayor Wu will recommend candidates during the meeting. Mr. Xiao, please give me your response by tonight."

"Alright." Xiao Chenlei felt a sense of urgency. Such a significant matter needed to be carefully considered, but Song Guanchao only gave him an afternoon.

It wasn’t that Song Guanchao wasn’t giving him time; rather, Wu Qiangwei didn’t have much time to wait.

Under normal processes, at Monday’s emergency standing committee, they could decide on double dismissal for Director Huang, and the position of Judicial Bureau Director could remain vacant for some time. There was no need to settle on a new candidate immediately.

After all, in many cities, the position of City Secretary or Mayor has been vacant for half a year or more. As for the Judicial Bureau, it’s not an important office; a vacancy of a year or two isn’t an issue.

But Song Guanchao couldn’t let this position remain vacant.

He had just temporarily unified the City Committee and Municipal Government’s opinions by leveraging the arson incident to take over the Judicial Bureau.

Yet, Leader Hong was still waiting for the arson case to be resolved by next week at the latest.

He must ensure Wu Qiangwei makes all decisions at the standing committee before this matter is resolved.

Otherwise, if Lin He and Su Rong are released and the matter passes, Zhou Zheng and others might go back on their word, leaving Wu Qiangwei with no way to respond.

So, he insisted that Xiao Chenlei make a decision tonight.

If he agreed, he would be recommended in the Monday meeting.

If he didn’t, Wu Qiangwei would have time to choose someone else.

After Xiao Chenlei left, Song Guanchao poured out the tea leaves from his cup, contemplating that Wu Qiangwei had significantly profited this time.

One District Chief, one Judicial Bureau Director.

Her position in the City Government became much more secure.

"Sun Jiajun..."

Song Guanchao calculated in his heart, thinking he should find an opportunity to give this old man a warning.

"Knock knock."

"Come in."

Song Guanchao placed the washed cup on the dining room cabinet, turning to see a middle-aged man he didn’t recognize.

The man was in his forties, slightly overweight, wearing a black administrative jacket, with hair parted on the side, his smile a bit greasy.

"Director Song, hello, I’m Gao Qi, Deputy County Magistrate of Gaoshui County."

"Have a seat." Song Guanchao took out a freshly cleaned cup and made him tea.

"Thank you, Director Song." Gao Qi received the tea with both hands, appearing very respectful, making Song Guanchao feel something off about him.

Gaoshui County is a subordinate county of Jiangzhou City, administratively half a level higher than several districts.

As the Deputy County Magistrate, he wasn’t inferior to Song Guanchao.

And Gaoshui County was a county.

As the saying goes, "A county official is not as good as a current official."

As the second in command of the Gaoshui County Government, he was a real county magistrate.

Yet, he lowered himself significantly in front of Song Guanchao, displaying an unusually subservient attitude.

There must be something amiss, and Song Guanchao immediately surmised that his visit had to be a request for something.

"Are you looking for Mayor Wu?" Song Guanchao asked.

Gao Qi shook his head, wearing a sincere smile, but given his greasy appearance, his act seemed quite deliberate.

"I’m here to see Director Song."

"To see me?" Song Guanchao asked, "What for?"

Gao Qi raised his wrist and said, "Director Song, do you have an appointment tonight? How about we chat while having dinner?"

Song Guanchao didn’t want to push away a Deputy County Magistrate who was openly friendly, but he had no interest in such gatherings and even felt repulsed.

"Timing’s unfortunate, Leader Hong’s team is inviting me to dinner tonight." Song Guanchao made up an excuse.

Upon hearing "inspection team," Gao Qi was startled, repeatedly nodding, "Then, it’s unfortunate... How about tomorrow?"

Song Guanchao shook his head again, "There will be an emergency standing committee meeting the day after tomorrow, and there are also many things to do tomorrow... Why don’t you just say it directly, Mayor Gao."

Gao Qi hesitantly sipped his tea cup, pondering repeatedly, and finally said, "I’ve heard about the recent events in the High-tech Zone. Will Mayor Chang be punished this time?"

"?" Song Guanchao was perplexed, wondering if that was all he came for?

Was this guy really on good terms with Mayor Chang and came to plead for him?

That wouldn’t be normal, would it?

A chaotic swirl of thoughts filled Song Guanchao’s mind, but he said aloud, "I’m not entirely sure, you’d need to ask the Mayor and the Secretary."

Gao Qi took a sip and nodded, continuing to nurse his tea cup.

Song Guanchao felt irked by his demeanor, taking minutes to think of every response, acting like some underground party liaison.

He grabbed his tea cup, aiming to endure with patience, sipping silently.

Let him delay if he wanted; after all, it was almost time to clock out. Consider it practice for patience.

"Director Song..." This time, Gao Qi took two minutes to speak, "Will the role of District Chief concurrently held by Mayor Chang be taken away this time?"

Now, Song Guanchao understood: this guy came to lobby for the position of District Chief.

But he immediately doubted himself, wondering if he misunderstood.

A Deputy County Magistrate like Gao Qi, considering a District Chief position?

Or was he inquiring on someone’s behalf?

Song Guanchao played it evasively, "I’m just an office director; you should ask Mayor Wu about that."

Gao Qi immediately replied without another ponder, "Director Song is too modest. You’ve been a secretary for Mayor Wu; if anyone knows, you definitely would."

Song Guanchao smiled without replying, and Gao Qi said, "Director Song, I actually came to recommend myself for the District Chief position in the High-tech Zone."

This statement made a question mark slowly appear on Song Guanchao’s forehead.

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