Official Career Storm-Chapter 1444

Seeing Zhang Yan's call, Fan Jie instinctively frowned.

His interactions with Zhang Yan were purely because of her status as Deputy Mayor.

Though Zhang Yan maintained herself well and looked decent, she was still older.

Initially, he found it refreshing, but over time, he started feeling repulsed.

But there was no choice; after all, she was the Deputy Mayor.

The relationship still needed to be maintained carefully.

He adjusted his emotions, picked up the phone, and forced a smile: "Mayor Zhang."

...

After returning to the City Government, Song Guanchao suddenly thought of something.

He had promised Yu Susu yesterday that he would help her.

Today, there were quite a few matters, and he nearly forgot due to busyness.

He remembered that the company Yu Susu worked for was called Tengxiang Group.

He called over Zhou Xingjian: "Director Zhou, please investigate Tengxiang Group."

Zhou Xingjian asked, "Director Song, which aspect do you want to look into?"

Song Guanchao replied, "I heard that this company is going through restructuring..."

At this point, he suddenly paused.

This morning, Fang Hui's whistleblowing was also about a state-owned enterprise restructuring, maliciously undervalued, then sold off cheaply, completing the embezzlement of state assets.

Now, the state-owned enterprise where Yu Susu works is also undergoing restructuring.

Is it a coincidence?

However, there haven't been many examples of state-owned enterprise restructuring recently.

How come within just a year, there are two state-owned enterprises restructuring?

If it happened in a small place, it would be understandable.

After all, the state-owned enterprises in small places are indeed prone to losses.

But Jiangzhou City is a Provincial City!

In a place like this, it's quite rare for state-owned enterprises to reach the point of needing restructuring and selling.

Yesterday, he hadn't thought deeply about it, but after Fang Hui's whistleblowing, he suddenly sensed a problem.

"Director Song?" Zhou Xingjian gently called out, wondering what was happening with Director Song.

Why did he suddenly start daydreaming?

Song Guanchao composed himself and said, "Please investigate the current situation of this company."

"Oh, okay." Zhou Xingjian didn't think much, assuming he had been distracted by other matters.

After Zhou Xingjian left, Song Guanchao found Yu Susu's number and dialed it.

"Director Song," as the call connected, Yu Susu addressed him formally.

Her tone wasn't as flirtatious as it was last night, having taken on a more formal touch.

"Ms. Yu, if you have time, how about meeting up? I have something to ask you."

"Now?"

"Yes."

"At the City Government?"

"Let's find a teahouse; I'll send the address shortly."

After hanging up, Song Guanchao searched for a nearby teahouse, booked a private room, and sent the address to her.

Arriving at the teahouse, he ordered a pot of tea and leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes for a brief nap. The private room's door was pushed open.

Yu Susu, clad in professional attire, walked in.

Song Guanchao opened his eyes and couldn't help but be slightly captivated.

Professional attire is undoubtedly the clothing that best highlights a woman's qualities.

Different people wear it and evoke different feelings.

Yu Susu was mature and alluring; at her age, this attire complemented her best, exuding natural charm.

Without deliberate display, the unique elegance of a mature woman came naturally.

"You may leave," Song Guanchao said to the tea girl.

The tea girl left the private room, and Yu Susu sat opposite him.

Today was sunny and bright, with abundant light.

Separated by a table, Song Guanchao could admire her charming face more clearly.

He picked up the teapot, poured her a cup of tea, and said, "Ms. Yu, tell me about your company."

Yu Susu caught a glimpse of the look in his eyes, the typical glance a man gives a woman, expecting him to say something else, only to find him bringing up company matters directly.

"Which aspect does Director Song want to know?"

Which aspect...

Song Guanchao pondered for a moment and said, "You mentioned yesterday your company is undergoing restructuring?"

"Yes."

"What's the progress? Has the evaluation started?"

"The evaluation is already complete."

"Do you know the evaluation result?"

"Not very clear."

Yu Susu didn't take it too seriously, purely thinking Song Guanchao used this as a pretext to invite her out.

As for his reason for inviting her out...what could it be? Last night in the grove, she had already felt his interest.

The young City Government Office director seemed to have some interest in her, a woman older than himself.

"Can you inquire?"

"About what?"

"Can you find out the evaluation price?"

Yu Susu showed a puzzled expression, not understanding why he cared about this.

Is it deliberate?

Telling her his true purpose was about the company, not her?

Her lips curled slightly, finding it unnecessary for Song Guanchao to be like this.

She didn't mind chatting about other topics with Song Guanchao.

Noticing her subtle change in expression, Song Guanchao could roughly guess what she was thinking.

Song Guanchao's lips twitched slightly.

Damn it, I'm talking business here!

He felt somewhat worn out.

"If you want, I'll call and ask." Yu Susu picked up her phone and searched for a number.

Soon, she found it and made the call.

"Mr. Yang, I wanted to ask you something. Our company is restructuring, do you know the evaluation price? Oh, okay, I understand, thank you, Mr. Yang."

After hanging up, Yu Susu said, "The evaluation price is 47 million."

Song Guanchao responded with an "oh" and picked up his phone, quickly searching Tengxiang Group.

Though online information might not be fully accurate, it provides a general reference.

According to what he found, Tengxiang Group's market value was around 3 billion.

That figure certainly includes exaggerations.

But even after trimming the exaggerations, the company's market value shouldn't be less than 2 billion.

For a company valued at 2 billion to really restructure into a private company, it should be worth several billion.

But the evaluation ended up being only 47 million.

Song Guanchao could basically conclude that this company's restructuring is also problematic!

If nothing unexpected happens, the person orchestrating the company's sale is likely the same individual involved in the whistleblowing by Fang Hui.

There's a shadow of the City Government behind this.

What remains unknown is whether it was Zhou Zheng or Zhang Yan who signed off for the sale last year.

"Is there anything else to ask?" Seeing he seemed engrossed in thought, Yu Susu asked.

Song Guanchao shook his head and asked, "Did Mr. Qin cause you trouble today?"

"Yes." Yu Susu's eyes slightly dimmed, retrieving something from her bag and placing it on the table.

It was a hotel room card.

"He asked me to meet him at the hotel tonight."

Suddenly, Song Guanchao smiled, "Then go."

"Ah?" Yu Susu thought she misheard; he's actually asking her to go?

Song Guanchao said, "Go see him. If he tries to lay hands on you, then accuse him of rape."

Yu Susu's heart skipped: "Are you joking?"

Song Guanchao retorted, "Do I look like I'm joking?"

Not really...

"But, if it's just him and me in the room, what if he really tries something forcefully, I..."

"I'll go with you."

"But this way, my company leaders will surely have opinions about me."

Situations like this are irreversible once taken action.

Mr. Qin is the department manager; if she accuses him of rape, company executives will definitely talk to her, asking her to withdraw the complaint.

This kind of behavior severely impacts the company's image.

If things go wrong, she might even be ostracized by the entire higher-ups.

"Opinions?" Song Guanchao chuckled, "Your company's executives will likely end up inside. Too busy protecting themselves to bother with you."

Yu Susu was shocked, "What...what are you going to do to him?"

Song Guanchao shook his head, "I'm not going to do anything to them; they are involved in some matters."

The company being sold cheaply, the higher-ups must be aware.

For example, Fang Hui's father knew and insisted on reporting, but no one ever addressed it.

That's why Fang Hui was driven to desperation, coming to report to him.

As for those high-ups who didn't report, there's only one reason—because they are also beneficiaries, involved in the embezzlement.

So once this matter is exposed, these executives will definitely receive corresponding punishments.

Song Guanchao didn't reveal this to her just yet, as it's still under investigation and not confirmed.

It's not too late to discuss once it's confirmed.

He picked up the room card for a glance and said, "Decide for yourself; if you want to go, I'll accompany you. If not, then forget it."