Official Career Storm

Song Guanchao held his phone, pondered for a few seconds, and pressed the answer button.

"Director Feng, what's up?" He deliberately lowered his voice, a tone of flattery.

Director Feng asked, "Where's Captain Sun?"

Song Guanchao replied, "Captain Sun drank a bit too much tonight and went to sleep. If you have anything, tell me; I'll let him know when he wakes up."

Director Feng didn't think much and replied with an "Hmm": "Did you bring the person back?"

Song Guanchao felt a stir inside, looks like Director Feng was also involved in the plan to catch him.

"Caught, but we're still on the road, probably back by tomorrow."

"First thing when you're back, bring the person to the division and make the case airtight."

"Understood."

From this call, Song Guanchao gathered some useful information.

First, this person should either be the director or deputy director of the division.

Second, once he's taken back, a case will be immediately opened against him.

No matter if he committed a crime or not, once back, if they say he's guilty, then he's guilty.

This was their territory; his connections and influence in Jiangzhou were almost useless.

"Ruthless."

Xu Chengcheng's methods were craftier than he imagined.

But they were indeed more effective.

About half an hour later, a car approached.

Lu Feng brought people over, he had only brought two others.

"Squad Leader."

The three approached, eyeing Captain Sun and the others sitting on the ground with their hands cuffed behind them, and asked, "Are these the police?"

"Hmm."

Song Guanchao took the meal Lu Feng handed him, sat down on the spot, and started eating.

Snacks weren't filling; a proper meal was needed.

Lu Feng flexed his fists, "Should we teach them a lesson?"

"Don't kill them."

"Understood."

The three grinned viciously and approached; soon enough, the cries of Captain Sun and the others echoed out.

This place was secluded; no matter how loud they screamed, no one would notice.

After the lesson, the three sat on the ground smoking.

Lu Feng asked, "Squad Leader, what's next?"

"Wait," Song Guanchao said. "Two per shift for the night watch. Zhijun and I will take the first shift, you two go rest in the car."

"Got it." Lu Feng didn't fuss and went to sleep in the car with the other person.

After they left, Song Guanchao said, "Zhijun, give me your phone."

"Okay." Li Zhijun handed over his phone.

Song Guanchao opened the dial interface, entered a number, and called.

...

In Jiangzhou.

Wu Qiangwei neither had dinner nor took a bath; she wasn't in the mood.

She sat on the sofa, holding her phone, waiting for Liang Jianfeng's call.

Finally, the phone rang, and it was Liang Jianfeng calling.

"Director Liang, how's it going?"

"I just got in touch with Director Chen of Xu City Bureau, he'll get back to me tomorrow."

Tomorrow…

Wu Qiangwei felt a sinking feeling; she understood well that with her position, once it's cross-provincial, whether or not they grant this favor purely depends on their mood.

"Did Director Chen say why they arrested him?"

"He claimed he wasn't aware."

"Heh." Wu Qiangwei wouldn't believe such a claim.

As soon as Song Guanchao was caught, they got the news, but it wasn't until late at night that they reached Director Chen.

Not aware?

It's clear as day it's intentional delay.

Director Chen surely participated in the arrest of Song Guanchao!

She really wanted to know who exactly Song Guanchao had offended.

"I'll reach out to Governor Lu."

"Alright."

From Director Chen's attitude, it's evident they wouldn't release Song Guanchao just because they stepped in.

Time was of the essence, they had to act before the case became airtight by getting someone with enough authority to intervene.

If Governor Lu stepped in, they might give some face.

But they weren't very certain either.

It was past eleven at that point, not sure if Lu Zhizhong was asleep.

But Wu Qiangwei couldn't worry about that now.

Ring ring…

The call connected after only a few rings. Wu Qiangwei breathed a sigh of relief, "Governor Lu, sorry to bother you so late."

Lu Zhizhong's tone was slightly tired but amicable, "So late, it must be important, go on."

Wu Qiangwei replied, "Song Guanchao was cross-provincially arrested by Xu City's police and taken away."

Lu Zhizhong was stunned, "He was taken?"

This… impossible, right?

The boy's background was mysterious, even the consulates dared not mess with him, yet someone dared to arrest him?

Does he want to add some challenge to his otherwise smooth career?

"Who did he offend?"

"Not clear."

"What's Xu City's take?"

"Director Chen of the Xu City Public Security Bureau seems involved; they are stalling for time."

Lu Zhizhong pondered for a few seconds, "Got it, you rest early."

After hanging up, Lu Zhizhong got up, went to the study, lit a cigarette, and dialed Song Guanchao's number.

Phone was off.

He calculated the time. Taken in the afternoon, by now he should've reached Xu City.

He guessed Song Guanchao was probably already detained by now.

This matter was turning tricky.

He wondered who exactly the boy had offended that they'd go for a cross-provincial arrest.

He's a deputy department director, yet they still dared to apprehend him so easily.

Clearly, the other side was determined to take him down.

Even with Governor intervention, it might not be enough.

Then, a call came from an unfamiliar number.

At this time, knowing his private number…

Lu Zhizhong raised an eyebrow and answered: "Who is this?"

"Governor Lu still awake?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Lu Zhizhong smiled.

If Song Guanchao was caught, the other party certainly wouldn't allow him to contact the outside world.

So, he should be free right now.

Lu Zhizhong was quite curious how he managed to escape from those police officers alone.

"Mayor Wu just contacted me."

Song Guanchao felt touched; so late, she was still busy running around for him.

"Let's get to business," Song Guanchao said, "this was all done by Xu Chengcheng."

"Who's Xu Chengcheng?"

"A second-generation from Beijing, but I suspect he's been abandoned."

Song Guanchao briefly explained the situation.

The Beijing second-generation!

Lu Zhizhong felt it was even more complicated.

Even though the second-generation seemed abandoned, being able to mobilize a bureau director from another province to arrest someone indicates he's not as useless as Song Guanchao described.

Yet he didn't hesitate and asked directly, "What do you need me to do?"

Song Guanchao said, "Two things."

"First, there's a host in Beijing named Lin Wanqiu, from the Ministry of Propaganda. Inform her about my situation."

"Second, negotiate with Wu's side to release me. You can be a bit firm in your stance."

"Oh, by the way."

"Also, publicize my arrest a bit so that people in official circles become aware."

Lu Zhizhong pondered a bit, realizing that Song Guanchao had the confidence to resolve this issue.

"Alright."

"Contact me on this phone if needed, goodbye."

Lu Zhizhong put down the phone, knowing that Song Guanchao had once again given him an opportunity to make a name for himself.