Official Career Storm-Chapter 1429

"Is this guy... insane?"

Zhang Yan looked at the overwhelming news, utterly astonished.

She knew Zhou Zheng held a grudge against Song Guanchao.

She also knew Song Guanchao intended to arrest Luo Yaowen despite Zhou Zheng’s displeasure.

When she heard about this, she felt rather pleased, feeling that Song Guanchao was one step further on the path to self-destruction.

But isn’t this guy going a bit too far?

If you’re going to arrest someone, just do it. Why get someone to interview about it?

Was he feeling his life was too peaceful and wanted some excitement?

Indeed, she found the whole affair entertaining.

Simply unable to understand why Song Guanchao would do this.

Amidst her confusion, she began to anticipate what would happen next.

Given Zhou Zheng’s personality, facing such blatant provocation from Song Guanchao, he definitely couldn’t tolerate it.

...

"Bang!"

The ashtray was thrown by Zhou Zheng, hit the door, leaving a dent, finally falling to the ground and shattering into pieces.

Secretary Pan stood by, silent.

Seeing the news, he had already guessed that Secretary Zhou would react like this.

He too didn’t quite understand why Song Guanchao would act this way.

What good could come from offending Secretary Zhou?

Zhou Zheng’s expression was grim, his eyes overcast as if in deep thought.

After a long pause, he grabbed his phone and dialed Minister Liu from the publicity department.

Indeed, what Song Guanchao did was excessive, but no matter how excessive, now was not the time to trouble him.

He had to think of a way to mitigate the impact of this situation.

Watching Secretary Zhou’s incoming call, Minister Liu felt a headache.

He had a rough guess why Secretary Zhou was calling.

No doubt to ask him to suppress the news online.

This matter seemed like just a news report, but in reality, it’s a hidden rivalry between Mayor Wu and Secretary Zhou.

No matter which side he stood on, he would offend the other.

Bracing himself, he answered the call: "Secretary Zhou."

"Minister Liu, did you see the news?"

"Are you referring to the jewelry theft case, Secretary Zhou?"

"Is there anything else?"

"..." Internally, Minister Liu cursed, why are you being so annoying to me.

It’s not like I’m the one who arranged the interview.

"I saw it." Minister Liu said, "But it’s a report by Lingjiang City’s local TV station, it’s hard to interfere."

He was preemptively making excuses to avoid getting blamed if he couldn’t handle it later.

"When did I say you should interfere?"

"..." Minister Liu remained silent, realizing that Secretary Zhou was having a tantrum, he’d get scolded no matter what.

Zhou Zheng said, "This case has significant cautionary importance, contact the TV station and do an exclusive interview."

"Huh?"

Minister Liu was in a daze, this wasn’t what he expected.

Ignoring his surprise, Zhou Zheng continued, "Director Song cracked this case, but it was mainly under the guidance of myself and Mayor Wu."

Minister Liu understood what he meant.

Seeing the inevitable, he decided to go along with it.

Indeed, this was quite a strategy.

Who would’ve thought, the seemingly hot-tempered Secretary Zhou had this clever side.

"Okay, I understand."

After hanging up, seeing the secretary still standing by, Zhou Zheng waved, "Go out."

Secretary Pan exited the office.

After just a cup of tea’s worth of time, Secretary Pan knocked and entered again.

"Secretary, Chairman Jiang wants to see you."

Chairman Jiang?

Seeing Zhou Zheng’s confused expression, Secretary Pan helped jog his memory: "The Jiang Family from the Provincial City."

Zhou Zheng showed a hint of realization upon recalling.

He had interacted with the Jiang Family several times before.

After all, when he was still Mayor, he had visited the Jiang Family’s company for inspections several times.

They always maintained contact; each holiday season, the Jiang Family would send someone with gifts.

Although not very close, there’s been frequent exchanges, so it’s fairly decent.

Also, if he remembers correctly, Executive Deputy Governor Qu Xiangru is also from the Jiang Family.

Strange, why would the Jiang Family come to see me?

"Let him in."

Shortly after, Jiang Xiuwen entered the office.

"Secretary Zhou." He sat down with a smile, feeling quite emotional.

In business, one inevitably must deal with officials or cultivate family members to enter politics.

Generally speaking, raising an Executive Deputy Governor is enough to establish a family’s foothold in a province.

But Qu Xiangru’s identity is overly complex, to the Jiang Family, she can at most be considered half a Jiang Family member.

Many in the Jiang Family regretted not maintaining the relationship well at the time, leading Qu Xiangru to be so indifferent towards them.

So much so that after she became Deputy Governor, the Jiang Family hadn’t benefited at all.

This Executive Deputy Governor might as well not exist for the Jiang Family.

This Secretary Zhou before them, they once considered bringing over.

However, the Old Lady of Jiang, based on experience, believed Zhou Zheng was backed by no one, Mayor was his limit, and he had no chance of furthering, so they didn’t bother.

Unexpectedly, this Mayor they didn’t favor, climbed even higher.

Who can they blame for that?

But fortunately, it’s not too late, befriending him now is the same.

Since they never had grievances before.

Also, Jiang Xiuwen heard Zhou Zheng held a grudge against Song Guanchao.

How coincidental, the Jiang Family also holds grudges against Song Guanchao.

As the saying goes, your enemy’s enemy is your friend.

With similar experiences, Zhou Zheng was bound to naturally feel close to the Jiang Family.

Jiang Xiuwen was shrewd in conversing, effortlessly steering conversations to Song Guanchao.

As Zhou Zheng listened and realized Song Guanchao had also offended the Jiang Family, his eyes lit up.

As Jiang Xiuwen anticipated, the shared resentment made Zhou Zheng feel more fondly towards the Jiang Family.

"Does Secretary Zhou have plans tonight?" Jiang Xiuwen smoothly extended an invitation.

Zhou Zheng shook his head, "Tomorrow then."

He really wasn’t in the mood tonight.

Satisfied, Jiang Xiuwen left.

Meanwhile, the publicity department immediately contacted the TV station with their request.

The TV station promptly sent people to the Police Department.

Liang Jianfeng learned of this and although displeased, couldn’t say much.

After all, it’s unreasonable for outside journalists to interview while keeping local journalists out.

He delegated the matter to Wen Ru, asking her to take care of the journalists.

Wen Ru arranged for police to accompany the journalists, then returned to her office and called Song Guanchao.

"The city’s TV station?"

"Didn’t you know?"

Wen Ru assumed it was arranged by Song Guanchao.

"No idea." Song Guanchao pondered briefly, then chuckled, "Secretary Zhou does have political acumen."

Wen Ru immediately understood the situation and chuckled, saying, "Don’t underestimate others, anyone who can sit at the top position, no matter how bad-tempered or domineering, is fundamentally smart."

"I know," Song Guanchao said, "Please ask Political Commissioner Wen to keep an eye on the journalists, make sure they don’t distort the facts."

"That won’t happen."

Wen Ru’s calm tone showcased her confidence, and suddenly asked, "What will you do to thank me for keeping a watch?"

Song Guanchao was taken aback.

Did those words really come out of Wen Ru’s mouth?

If he hadn’t heard it himself, he’d hardly believe it.

Mainly because, based on his understanding of Wen Ru, she shouldn’t use such a tone, saying something so coquettish.

This unexpected contrast left him pondering for quite a while.