Official Career Storm-Chapter 1380

Fan Jie brought two cups of milk tea, placing one in front of Shu Xue: "Secretary Shu, please have it."

"Thank you."

It’s neither a bribe nor a gift, a cup of milk tea is hard to refuse.

Fan Jie had a knack for keeping this kind of gesture perfectly balanced.

He took the other cup of milk tea and walked into the office, casually placing it down and sitting unceremoniously.

"Qiangwei, I heard the new Governor is from Lingjiang, just like you?"

Fan Jie naturally utilized the "old classmates" connection to the fullest.

Just as Song Guanchao speculated, because of this schoolmate tie, Wu Qiangwei couldn’t be too indifferent to him.

Moreover, Fan Jie didn’t come every day. On average, he’d visit two or three times a month, which wasn’t too frequent.

Most importantly, he never made any requests; it was purely a catch-up between classmates.

But Wu Qiangwei knew people like Fan Jie well: frequent visits meant he definitely wanted something.

The catch-up that seemed devoid of interest was just to find an opportune moment.

"Hmm." Wu Qiangwei nodded slightly. Such a topic was a bit sensitive, but he didn’t delve deeper, making it a matter that could be discussed or not.

Fan Jie was simply using it to start a conversation, but before he could continue, someone knocked on the door from outside.

Fan Jie turned his head and was momentarily stunned to see the familiar figure of Song Guanchao.

Why is he here?

"Mayor, busy?"

Song Guanchao glanced at Fan Jie and asked.

"Not busy, what’s up?"

"Yes." Song Guanchao walked over, not speaking further.

The implication was clear.

Fan Jie felt a bit displeased but knew the matter Song Guanchao was about to report wasn’t something he should listen to.

Understandingly, he got up: "Qiangwei, you go ahead, I’ll leave for now and come by next time when I have the time."

As he approached the door, Song Guanchao’s voice called after him: "Mr. Fan, wait outside for a moment, I have something to discuss with you later."

Fan Jie thought he misheard, but he still acknowledged before leaving.

After he left, Wu Qiangwei asked: "What do you need him for?"

"To tell him to come less often to bother you."

Song Guanchao had no intention of hiding it. After saying so, he looked at Wu Qiangwei.

If Wu Qiangwei said she didn’t need him to do so, he wouldn’t.

It was mainly about her attitude.

Fortunately, Wu Qiangwei said nothing, which was a sign of approval of his actions.

Fan Jie hadn’t sat outside for long before Song Guanchao came out.

"Mr. Fan and Mayor Wu are classmates?" Song Guanchao sat down, not minding that Shu Xue was still beside him, and asked directly.

"College classmates." He explained briefly, then asked back: "Mr. Song, why are you at the City Government?"

"I am now the Director of the City Government Office."

"Congratulations, Director Song." Fan Jie asked, "I wonder why Director Song asked me to stay?"

Song Guanchao said, "This is the City Government. Mayor Wu is very busy. If Mr. Fan has no very urgent matters, it is best not to come."

Fan Jie was once again taken aback, evidently not expecting Song Guanchao to say such a thing so directly, without any pretense.

"There are some things Mayor Wu can’t say because after all, you are classmates."

"But if I recall correctly, during university, you didn’t even exchange a word. To claim any classmate feelings would be self-deception."

"I know you want to fully exploit the classmate relationship to achieve some goals. I’m not concerned about your specific goals, but I can clearly tell you, this won’t happen."

Song Guanchao smiled and asked: "Did I make myself clear enough?"

Fan Jie’s expression darkened a bit, but he maintained a smile and asked: "Did Qiangwei ask you to say this?"

Song Guanchao shook his head: "I took the initiative, but Mayor Wu is aware."

Fan Jie gave a bitter smile: "Director Song might have misunderstood me. I just wanted to simply catch up with Qiangwei."

Song Guanchao said: "Mayor Wu doesn’t want to catch up with you."

"..."

This was giving no face at all.

Fan Jie laughed dryly: "Then I’ll try to come less often."

"Not try, but don’t come again." Song Guanchao said: "I’m willing to talk to you properly because I see you as a normal person. If you pretend not to understand, remain insistent, and want to continue pestering, I can also choose another way."

Fan Jie asked: "Can I take your words as a threat?"

"Absolutely." Song Guanchao nodded in agreement.

Fan Jie’s face twitched slightly. This guy really didn’t hold back at all.

"I understood." He slowly stood up, gave a slight smile, and left the office.

Shu Xue, observing and listening from the side, roughly understood what the situation was about.

...

Fan Jie returned to his car, started it, but the cold air from the air conditioner couldn’t cool down the anger in his chest.

Of course, he approached Wu Qiangwei with a purpose. As adults, Wu Qiangwei could see it, and he knew she could.

But he still did it.

Why?

Because he knew that even if Wu Qiangwei knew his motives, she wouldn’t expose him out of classmate consideration.

Besides, he hadn’t shown any intentions yet.

This annoying persistence, while irksome, could conversely become a moral shackle for Wu Qiangwei.

According to his plan, after about a year or so, he would organize a class reunion and make his requests at the gathering, making it harder for Wu Qiangwei to refuse.

But then Song Guanchao appeared out of nowhere.

Fan Jie lit a cigarette, smoking as he looked at the government building, letting thoughts race through his mind.

After finishing a cigarette, he had a new plan.

He opened the car door and walked back into the building. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

He went up the stairs to the fifth floor, arriving outside the Deputy Mayor’s office.

Secretary Zhao stood up: "Hello."

"Hello, I’m looking for Mayor Zhang." Fan Jie introduced himself: "I’m the Chairman of Qihang Education Group, Fan Jie."

Secretary Zhao hadn’t heard of this company before. In the past, a small, unknown company visiting would not even be entertained by Secretary Zhao.

But times had changed. Zhang Yan was now down and out, and the once bustling office was now deserted, with not a single visitor throughout the day.

Seeing someone come unexpectedly, Secretary Zhao felt a bit surreal.

"Chairman Fan, please wait a moment."

Secretary Zhao reported in, then invited him inside.

Serving tea, Secretary Zhao left the office, and Zhang Yan didn’t ask what he was here for.

She was in a state of giving up, uninterested in anything.

Fan Jie didn’t feel awkward and said directly, "I was a college classmate of Wu Qiangwei."

This statement piqued Zhang Yan’s interest.

This well-presented man didn’t seem like he was here for serious matters.

Fan Jie continued, "I heard that Wu Qiangwei had some conflicts with Mayor Zhang, and if Mayor Zhang needs, I can help."

Zhang Yan squinted but still said nothing.

Fan Jie gave a bitter smile: "I met a closed door on her side. If Mayor Zhang could help introduce me to the Vice Mayor in charge of education, whatever request you have, I can handle it."

Zhang Yan nodded secretly; now this made sense.

No one would come seeking to help someone unknown without reason.

There must be something he wanted.

Now it was logical.