Official Career Storm-Chapter 1329

Zhou Xingjian worried that delays might bring complications, so he contacted these men immediately.

The moment these people heard they had to commit suicide by jumping off a building, they hesitated.

Threatening to kill Yao Guangsong in front of him was all a show; they truly lacked the courage.

Now being told to jump off a building, and specifically the City Government Building...

Zhou Xingjian straightforwardly said, "I'll add another hundred thousand!"

Upon hearing the offer of more money, the men started to waver.

"Two hundred thousand!" They began to bargain.

Zhou Xingjian wasn't concerned about this extra money; twenty thousand per person, for five people, was just a hundred thousand.

Though only a deputy director, he had accumulated quite a bit over the years.

The added hundred thousand was considered an investment for the City Government Office director position.

"Fine!"

Zhou Xingjian said, "I'll transfer the money to you guys later. Come to the City Government early tomorrow morning; I'll take you in."

With the plan settled, Zhou Xingjian felt like he had accomplished a major task, relaxing completely.

He returned to his office, glancing toward Yao Guangsong's personal office.

"This office is about to be mine!"

...

Time quickly moved to the next day.

Seven in the morning.

Zhou Xingjian arrived at the City Government.

He sat in his car, immediately getting out upon seeing the familiar figures.

"Director Zhou."

"Follow me inside."

Zhou Xingjian led them towards the building.

It was still early, and hardly anyone was around.

They smoothly entered the City Government Building, took the elevator to the top floor, then climbed the stairs to reach the rooftop.

Zhou Xingjian checked the time and glanced below.

The parking lot was sparsely populated; people would start coming in around eight.

"Wait here until nine o'clock."

"Also, take this." Zhou Xingjian tossed over a USB drive: "Inside is evidence of Yao Guangsong's violations; hand it to Mayor Wu when the time comes."

They nodded, having no objections.

Take the money, solve the problem.

In fact, they had long been aware of their wives' affairs with Yao Guangsong but turned a blind eye for the sake of the children and family.

The reason they escalated things this time was mostly the money, and, feeling too aggrieved!

Their wives exploited their bodies through Yao Guangsong, accessing gray channels, earning thousands monthly.

But this income was never used for the household.

Added to Zhou Xingjian's generosity, they could no longer endure.

Both getting money and taking revenge for cheating spouses left them little reason to refuse.

Time passed slowly.

More people started arriving to work, and the parking lot was almost full.

At that moment, the men exchanged glances and headed towards the edge of the rooftop.

...

"Knock knock knock."

Zhang Yan's office door was knocked; Secretary Zhao Jian hurried in: "Mayor Zhang, there's trouble!"

Before Zhang Yan could ask, he continued, "The husbands of Yao Guangsong's mistresses are at the City Government to jump off the building!"

Simultaneously, Wu Qiangwei's new secretary, Shu Xue, also burst in, flustered: "Mayor, someone's jumping off the building!"

Wu Qiangwei's heart stirred, pretending not to know, asked, "Who's jumping off the building?"

Shu Xue said, "It's the husbands of Yao Guangsong's mistresses; they somehow got up to the rooftop."

Wu Qiangwei admired Song Guanchao a bit; the efficiency was simply remarkable.

The plan was set yesterday and already executed today.

Wu Qiangwei immediately stood up and headed outside.

At this moment, the area below the City Government Building was crowded with people.

A crowd of bureaucrats looked up at the rooftop, discussing fervently.

"How did they get up there?"

"Probably sneaked in."

"Didn't Mayor Wu already say there would be an explanation given?"

"Don't you know yet?"

"Know what?"

"Yao Director only received a warning; obviously, they're unsatisfied with this and came to jump off the building."

"Warning? That's a bit light; I thought he'd at least be dismissed."

"They wouldn't really jump down, right?"

"What's the point of asking whether they jump or not?"

"Yao Guangsong will probably be finished this time."

Many were gloating.

Often walking by the river, how could you not get wet?

Thinking about Yao Guangsong coercing so many female subordinates, their hearts were resentful.

It's not that they were particularly fair or just; they simply felt unbalanced.

Seeing Yao Guangsong trapped in public opinion, they couldn't be happier.

...

When Wu Qiangwei reached the staircase, she saw Zhang Jie and Secretary-General Han Lan.

Zhang Jie's expression was grave as she glanced at Wu Qiangwei. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

She had already guessed what was happening.

No wonder Wu Qiangwei consented yesterday to just give Yao Guangsong a warning.

Turns out, this was far from over!

These people definitely didn't come on their own; Wu Qiangwei's hand was surely involved.

Inside, Zhang Jie felt both furious and somewhat helpless.

This time, it was Yao Guangsong; what about next time?

Would it be her?

Wu Qiangwei said nothing, proceeding directly to the rooftop.

The wind on the rooftop was strong, blowing Wu Qiangwei's hair into a dance.

She stepped forward, loudly saying, "Don't act rashly, please."

No sooner had she spoken than the men declared, "Mayor Wu, you've deceived us!"

"The explanation you promised is just a warning?"

Their anger wasn't entirely feigned.

Wu Qiangwei said, "Yao Director's indiscretions are serious per organizational rules; a warning is already harsh punishment."

Han Lan also said, "You can put forth your demands, but don't go to extremes."

A man said, "My demand is to have him imprisoned!"

Wu Qiangwei shook her head, "This is a personal moral issue; Yao Director hasn't committed a crime."

"Let's have Yao Director come over to apologize to you."

"Who said he didn't commit a crime?"

One of the men raised a hand, holding a USB drive: "This contains evidence of Yao Guangsong's crimes!"

Just then, Yao Guangsong arrived on the rooftop, hearing this statement.

His face instantly turned pale.

Upon learning these people were back at the City Government and even threatening to jump, he knew the matter was far from concluded.

He was infuriated internally, yet powerless.

Upon hearing this, he became even more agitated and panicked.

These people actually possessed evidence of his illegal activities?

Was it Zhou Xingjian?

This bastard also collected his dirty secrets!

Dammit, this bastard wants to ruin me?

Though his relationship with Zhou Xingjian was mediocre, it hadn't reached this extent.

He didn't understand why Zhou Xingjian was pushing things so far!

Wu Qiangwei's eyes glinted, saying, "Hand the USB drive to me. I'll notify the Disciplinary Committee for scrutiny and ensure no lenience if verified!"

As she finished speaking, Secretary Shu Xue suddenly approached her, whispering quickly, "Mayor, someone's livestreaming downstairs."

She offered the phone, and Wu Qiangwei looked down, seeing over 100,000 online viewers in the livestream.

The streamed footage showed the men standing on the City Government rooftop edge, appearing to contemplate jumping.

Evidently, this was also Song Guanchao's doings.

"Go down and disperse the crowd."

"Understood."

Shu Xue went downstairs; Wu Qiangwei said, "As Mayor of Jiangzhou City, I promise you that if the USB drive contains substantiated evidence, it will be dealt with legally!"