Chapter 1776
City Government.
Tan Miao listened to the report from Lin Jingsheng in front of him, feeling slightly overwhelmed.
Yanghe Petrochemical actually transferred the funds, and that’s thirty to forty billion in cash!
The most important thing is, the informant is Lin Jingsheng!
A member of the Jiangzhou Lin Family!
He couldn’t just ignore this; it had to be dealt with.
"Secretary Tan, have a cigarette." Song Guanchao considerately offered a cigarette.
Tan Miao’s gaze was extremely troubled; he realized that ever since he got involved with Song Guanchao, troublesome matters never ceased.
He took a few puffs of his cigarette and said, "The nature of this case has already involved criminal offenses. Our Disciplinary Committee can’t handle it alone; we need the assistance of law enforcement."
Lin Jingsheng said, "I will also report it to law enforcement."
Song Guanchao stood up, "Then let’s not delay any further, Secretary Tan. Let’s accompany Mr. Lin to the police station."
Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the Municipal Bureau, where Director Ma, having received a call in advance, was waiting.
After Lin Jingsheng filed his report, Tan Miao entered the office with Director Ma for a private discussion.
Song Guanchao accompanied Lin Jingsheng out of the Municipal Bureau.
Before parting, Lin Jingsheng said, "We will hire the best lawyers to sue. Please rest assured, Director Song, we will do our utmost to recover the transferred funds."
"Mr. Lin, thank you for your efforts."
"It’s my duty."
Lin Jingsheng smiled slightly, shook his hand, and drove off.
Song Guanchao turned around and returned to the Municipal Bureau, straight to Director Ma’s office.
The two paused their conversation and looked up at him.
Song Guanchao sat down and said, "Director Ma, first cooperate with Secretary Tan to arrest people. Initially, the Disciplinary Committee will detain them for interrogation, and depending on their cooperation, we’ll decide on further detention."
"Alright." Director Ma picked up the phone to make arrangements, just as Tan Miao’s phone rang.
"It’s Secretary Bao’s call," Tan Miao said, and Director Ma immediately put the phone down.
Without avoiding them, Tan Miao answered, "Secretary Bao..."
The call lasted for over a minute, during which Song Guanchao noticed his expression soften and his demeanor relax.
After hanging up, Tan Miao even smiled, "Secretary Bao is already aware of this matter and instructed me to detain Director Huang."
It seems Wu Qiangwei went to the City Committee for a meeting and laid the issues on the table.
"Contact me with any progress," Song Guanchao advised, then left.
Back in his car, he called Wu Qiangwei, "Finished with the meeting?"
"Yes."
"No dinner plans tonight? I’ll treat you to dinner."
"I have plans."
"With whom?" Song Guanchao was surprised that she had plans.
Wu Qiangwei seemed intent on teasing him, "Guess."
"A matchmaking date?"
"I knew you wouldn’t guess." Wu Qiangwei chuckled like a young girl, "With Leader Hong."
Song Guanchao realized, and Wu Qiangwei said, "He asked me to bring you along, meet up with me in a while."
"I’m at the City Bureau," Song Guanchao said. "Send me the address, and I’ll head directly there."
Wu Qiangwei acknowledged and hung up, sending him the address.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Shu Xue overheard Wu Qiangwei’s call and became increasingly convinced about their relationship.
The relationship between Mayor Wu and Director Song is definitely not ordinary.
At 7:30 p.m., Wu Qiangwei finally arrived at the restaurant.
Song Guanchao had been there for a while, but he chose to wait outside rather than be alone with Leader Hong.
Seeing Wu Qiangwei get out of the car, he approached and walked with her to the restaurant.
In the private room, Leader Hong, who arrived early, stood up to greet them.
Wu Qiangwei didn’t put on airs and politely shook hands with him.
Leader Hong did not disregard Song Guanchao, knowing full well that the biggest victim in this matter was Song Guanchao.
Without appeasing him, the situation could go awry.
"Mayor Wu, I apologize for last night’s incident," Leader Hong sighed, probing her attitude on the matter.
Wu Qiangwei said, "Leader Hong, Su Rong’s behavior was vile."
"I understand." Leader Hong was serious, and after deliberating for a few seconds, said, "But I still hope Mayor Wu can give her a chance, though please be assured, Mayor Wu. I am not pleading for her, only that the nature of the arson case is severe."
There are certain things he couldn’t say.
For example, that if convicted of arson, the primary issue may be with the inspection team, but Jiangzhou would still face some impact.
But he couldn’t say that, lest it be seen as a threat.
"In the future, if Mayor Wu needs my help with anything, feel free to ask." He made a promise, hoping Wu Qiangwei would give him some consideration.
Wu Qiangwei looked at Song Guanchao, "Director Song, what do you think?"
Song Guanchao said, "Leader Hong, are you aware of my conflict with Su Rong?"
Leader Hong nodded. He had already investigated.
Song Guanchao said, "Given that Leader Hong is aware, you should know that I am always impartial, never deliberately targeting her. Yet she repeatedly causes trouble for me, even attempting to pin the arson charges on me."
"I don’t want to escalate things; it wouldn’t be good for Leader Hong, for me, or for the entire Jiangzhou."
"But I must be sure that Su Rong won’t continue such retaliations against me. Without this assurance, even if it means offending Leader Hong, I will make a big deal out of this."
Song Guanchao spoke firmly, but Leader Hong actually relaxed a bit.
He could tell that Song Guanchao was giving him face and did not intend to pursue the issue further.
But as he said, he wanted assurance.
Leader Hong said, "I assure you, such incidents will never happen again."
As for how exactly, he didn’t specify.
"I trust Leader Hong," Song Guanchao nodded.
Leader Hong felt relieved, raised his glass and said, "Mayor Wu, Director Song, I toast to you both."
...
Sun Jiajun called Shi Qin to his house, drinking sullenly, one glass after another.
Lin He was arrested, and on charges as serious as arson against an imperial envoy.
He was deeply scared, fearful that Lin He being sentenced would lead to their connection being discovered.
Even if the arson charge had nothing to do with him, his association with Lin He would mean he could forget about future promotions.
He thought things would not escalate to that level, but Wu Qiangwei’s attitude in the meeting today left him anxious and uneasy.
"Is Mayor Sun in a bad mood?" Shi Qin asked gently, offering him a piece of eggplant.
Sun Jiajun shook his head silently, drinking half a jin of white liquor, then slouched on the sofa.
While Shi Qin was tidying up the table, Sun Jiajun said, "Come here."
She put down the dishes and was pulled into his embrace, as he groped her messily.
Shi Qin slightly turned her head, avoiding his alcohol-reeking kisses, yet verbally went along with alluring moans.
After ten minutes, with her clothes disheveled, she lay on top of him, seizing the opportunity during his outburst, asking, "Mayor Sun, what’s troubling you? Talk to me, let me share the burden."
She stroked Sun Jiajun’s brow, sounding genuinely intent on alleviating his worries.