Official Career Storm-Chapter 1413

Lu Zhizhong personally saw Zhao Guangxian off into the car, and seeing Li Zhen Ting approaching, he turned and entered the Provincial Government building.

Li Zhen Ting hesitated for a moment, ignoring the playful or similarly worried gazes of others, and quickly followed.

Today's trouble was something he brought upon himself.

He intended to embarrass Lu Zhizhong, but instead hit a brick wall.

His mind was in chaos, unable to make sense of a lot of things.

But whether he can figure it out now actually doesn't matter anymore.

What's important is that he's seriously offended the Consul General.

He humiliated the other party so publicly.

No matter how good-tempered the other party is, they would be angry; such a reaction is no surprise.

All he can do now is hope that Lu Zhizhong, the Governor with an enigmatic background, will forgive him.

All the way to the office, just as he was about to enter the office with him, Lu Zhizhong said without turning his head, "Close the door."

This remark was directed at Secretary Meng.

Secretary Meng glanced at Li Zhen Ting behind him, gave a quiet "Oh," and silently closed the door.

Li Zhen Ting knew that Lu Zhizhong was deliberately leaving him hanging.

He actually didn't mind anymore.

As long as Lu Zhizhong was willing to see him, he wouldn't complain even if left hanging until tomorrow.

He didn't find a place to sit, just stood there at the door like a reprimanded schoolchild, anxious and uneasy.

The sound of footsteps emerged behind him, and Li Zhen Ting turned to see Qu Xiangru.

Qu Xiangru's expression was indifferent, not at all surprised to see him here.

"Is Governor Lu busy?" Qu Xiangru asked.

"I'll ask."

Secretary Meng knocked on the door, after asking, came out and told Qu Xiangru, "Governor Qu, please go in."

Li Zhen Ting sighed deeply.

Ten minutes later, Qu Xiangru emerged, still ignoring him, preparing to leave when Li Zhen Ting called after her.

"Governor Qu, is Governor Lu still angry?" he cautiously asked.

"Not sure." Qu Xiangru had no intention to engage in conversation, her steps didn't halt, and she had left the office before her words fell.

...

Song Guanchao leaned back in his chair when he suddenly received a call from Qu Xiangru.

"Governor Qu…"

He shifted in his seat, intending to tease a bit, when he heard Qu Xiangru quickly say a few words.

Upon learning about the incident that occurred at the Provincial Government that morning, Song Guanchao was somewhat dumbfounded.

Was it really that interesting?

Is this Li Zhen Ting out of his mind?

Today, Zhao Guangxian went primarily to build some background for Lu Zhizhong.

Yet this guy had the nerve to question Zhao Guangxian's identity?

This incident seems incredible, but upon careful consideration, does Li Zhen Ting have issues?

Perhaps not.

He had seen the previous Consul General, and Zhao Guangxian differed from his impression; there was no harm in raising doubts.

Moreover, Lu Zhizhong had never shown any special traits.

Plus, the Consulate suddenly admitting a mistake, the Consul General paying a visit, although rumors suggest Lu Zhizhong's face was the reason.

But this was entirely different from their impression of Lu Zhizhong.

With compounded factors, Li Zhen Ting seriously suspected today's so-called Consul General's visit was a theatrical performance orchestrated by Lu Zhizhong.

Yet he had absolutely misjudged it!

Song Guanchao almost burst into laughter.

"Who's backing Lu Zhizhong?" Qu Xiangru suddenly asked.

"How would I know."

"You don't know?" Qu Xiangru expressed skepticism.

She always felt there was Song Guanchao's influence in this.

It would be understandable if others were unaware, but she had formerly been in charge of Lingjiang.

Lu Zhizhong nearly took away hundreds of companies from Lingjiang, and she was fully involved.

Lu Zhizhong had no so-called background!

Yet now, the Consulate suddenly gave him such face.

No, this wasn't merely face-giving but somewhat of a fear.

Almost as if Lu Zhizhong held their life and death power in his hands.

And she just learned from her conversation with Lu Zhizhong that all Consulate's personnel were replaced with new people.

She couldn't believe that it's because of Lu Zhizhong's connections that caused such a major stir.

"I quite want to know."

Song Guanchao sighed, "But do you think Governor Lu would tell me?"

Qu Xiangru remained silent.

Song Guanchao continued, "This just happened by chance, providing Governor Lu an opportunity to demonstrate his background."

"But…are you sure the Consulate had a major personnel change?"

"Even the Consul General changed, what do you think?"

"This…" Song Guanchao remarked astonished, "Is Governor Lu somewhat too formidable? Or do Governors wield such significant power?"

He was too convincing; the little suspicion Qu Xiangru originally had now totally vanished.

"It's unrelated to the Governor's role; let's leave it there. You carry on."

After hanging up the phone, Wen Ru called within two minutes.

She had already found all of Fan Jie's information.

Song Guanchao reviewed it meticulously and quickly gained a comprehensive and detailed understanding of Fan Jie.

He runs an educational training institution with several campuses, not large in scale but financially productive, securing millions annually.

Typically, with such an income, he is assuredly in the affluent class.

Yet human nature is greedy, and earning several millions a year doesn't satisfy him; he wants expansion, to capture more markets. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

He suddenly contacted Wu Qiangwei, wanting to leverage her identity to meet the Education Bureau Chief.

This plan fell through, and he then set his sights on Zhang Yan.

Song Guanchao tapped his fingers lightly on the table, reviewing Fan Jie's information again while contemplating a strategy.

The simplest and most direct approach is sending relevant departments to inspect him!

Fire safety, sanitation, commerce… as long as it's a company, none can withstand thorough scrutiny.

But Song Guanchao wasn't planning on doing that.

Because it's too easy to be criticized.

Fan Jie is no pushover; he wouldn't take blows lying down.

He likely is prepared for this; if he arbitrarily sends people to investigate him, he could easily post it online.

Suddenly, Song Guanchao came up with an idea.

To retaliate against someone, first you have to figure out what the other party values most.

Though unfamiliar with Fan Jie, he knows him fairly well.

He privately believes Fan Jie cherishes money most!

If so, then let him lose his fortune, and return to square one!

Fraud isn't Song Guanchao's expertise.

However, he knows someone skilled at it.

He grabbed his phone and dialed a number.

"Mr. Tang, busy?" Song Guanchao contacted the professional con artist Tang Zhengqiang.

Tang Zhengqiang's voice was soothing, invoking an automatic mental image of refinement.

"Boss, anything you need me for?"

Song Guanchao initially disguised himself, not revealing his true identity.

But he knows that Tang Zhengqiang is surely aware of his identity; however, both have tacitly chosen not to disclose it.

Song Guanchao said, "I have a job, curious if Mr. Tang is interested."

"Please proceed, Boss."

"Help me con someone."

"Who?"

"Entrepreneur of Qihang Educational Institution, Fan Jie."

"How does the boss wish to con him?"

"Till he's penniless!"

Tang Zhengqiang pondered for a while, then said, "It's quite challenging."

His lack of refusal indicates feasibility.

"Where is the boss, shall we discuss in person?"

"Provincial City."

"I'll be there by tonight."