Official Career Storm-Chapter 1307

Song Guanchao came in with an accusatory tone, which left Captain Ma momentarily bewildered.

Under normal circumstances, as an out-of-towner district chief, Captain Ma wouldn't even bother about him.

But that's not the case now.

Not to mention that Song Guanchao is currently entrusted with handling this matter, even if he wasn't, with Liang Jianfeng backing him, Captain Ma wouldn't dare offend him.

He gave a wry smile, "The accident identification report, of course, is issued only after the accident is confirmed."

Song Guanchao asked, "What I want to know is, who told you to issue it?"

"Captain Ma, don't say I didn't warn you. This case has significant impact now, so I must proceed according to protocol."

"The site monitoring and the driver's dashcam footage have already been exposed on the internet."

"At this point, if you still insist there's nothing wrong with the accident report, you'd better prepare in advance for being dismissed twice."

Dismissed twice?

This sentence shocked Captain Ma.

He was unsure if Song Guanchao was exaggerating or if he was serious.

But he didn't dare to take the risk.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Captain Ma said, "Mr. Cao gave the instructions."

Song Guanchao said, "Bring the accident identification report here."

"This..."

While still hesitating, Song Guanchao had already stood up, "Since Captain Ma is not cooperating, then there's no need to cooperate. I will truthfully report to Director Liang and Mayor Wu and request someone who will cooperate to come over."

Captain Ma's scalp tingled, damn, does this Song Guanchao have a problem?

He hurriedly grabbed Song Guanchao, "District Chief Song, what are you saying? I will definitely cooperate with you."

"Please sit down, I'll go get the accident report for you."

Song Guanchao sat back down. When he reached the door, he said, "Captain Ma, I suggest you don't contact Mr. Cao. From now on, cooperate with me, and at most you'll just be criticized afterward. But if you continue to contact Mr. Cao, ha-ha, be careful or you'll be sold out by him without knowing it."

Captain Ma's smile stiffened, "No, no, I'm just going to get the accident report."

But in his heart, he was seriously considering these words.

Soon, the report was brought over.

Song Guanchao examined it very seriously, his expression quite grim.

He sneered, "Captain Ma, you've got quite a nerve, turning a driver who was clearly not at fault into being fully responsible."

Cold sweat started to drip from Captain Ma, "District Chief Song, this was Mr. Cao's idea, I'm just executing orders."

Song Guanchao said, "Use the official account of the traffic police brigade to issue a notice."

Captain Ma asked, "How should we issue it?"

Right now, whatever Song Guanchao said, he would do.

Song Guanchao said, "Revoke this accident report and then issue a new one."

"Then publish both reports and also dismiss the traffic officer who issued the report."

Captain Ma was dumbfounded, "District Chief Song, if this is released, it will cause public outcry!"

"Besides, since we're already revoking it, there's no need to do this at all."

"No need?"

Song Guanchao said, "Are you sure that this report hasn't been captured by someone?"

"Revoking is simple, but if someone uploads this report online, tell me, how do you plan to solve this? Continue to cover it up?"

"Or do you want to tell the netizens that as the captain of this traffic police brigade, you decide the responsibility however you see fit?"

"Of course, it doesn't matter to me at all. It has no effect on me."

"But if someone leaks this report, your time as captain is basically over."

Captain Ma's lips moved, wanting to argue, but upon reflection, he realized that what Song Guanchao said made a lot of sense.

He wanted to hide the fact that the report had been issued, and it wouldn't matter if no one found out.

But if it was discovered, it would really be over.

However, if they took this opportunity to admit their mistake, the cost would only be to dismiss one traffic officer.

And he himself, at worst, would only be scolded a few times.

It doesn't take much to understand the weight of each option.

But there was one more thing to consider.

"District Chief Song, I can change the report, but afterward, the families of the deceased are likely to be very upset."

"That's not your problem to worry about."

Song Guanchao said, "You are a traffic policeman, just handle what's within your duties."

What he said was correct, but it was too blunt. In front of Cheng Xiang and the others, Captain Ma felt a bit embarrassed.

Captain Ma coughed, "I'll go ahead, District Chief Song, you all sit for a while."

About half an hour later, the official account of the Nanhu District traffic police brigade issued a notice.

The notice described how a certain traffic officer initially determined the driver's responsibility and pointed out the problem with this determination. After discussion by the leadership team of the traffic police brigade, the decision was made to revoke the previous accident report.

Immediately after, based on surveillance and dashcam footage, the accident responsibility was reassessed, and the driver was declared not at fault.

After the notice was published, the comments were mixed.

Some praised the police brigade for recognizing and correcting their mistake, while others criticized them for being incompetent.

Some bluntly remarked that without the leaked video, the driver would have been wrongly convicted.

But regardless, in the end, everyone was satisfied.

And after this notice was released, Xiao Ting noticed it immediately.

She hurriedly returned to the office, barging in without even knocking.

"Mr. Cao, have a look at this."

She handed over her phone.

Mr. Cao viewed the traffic police brigade's notice, his face turning livid with anger.

He immediately dialed Captain Ma's number, but no one answered.

"Damn!"

Mr. Cao's hands shook with anger.

He couldn't understand how things turned out this way.

What's Captain Ma up to?

How did he revoke the previous accident report?

And declare the driver not at fault?

"Is it Song Guanchao?"

He thought of Song Guanchao.

This case is currently in his charge.

Besides him, Mr. Cao couldn't think of anyone else it could be.

"What exactly is he doing?"

Mr. Cao's expression shifted as he again picked up his phone and called Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao did answer.

"Hello, Mr. Cao, do you need something?"

Mr. Cao suppressed his anger, "District Chief Song, is the action taken by the traffic police brigade your directive?"

"You mean the matter of amending the accident report?"

"Yes."

"Hmm, that's my directive. Why is Mr. Cao asking?"

Mr. Cao took deep breaths, inwardly cursing, what the hell do you think I'm asking for?

What other reason could there be?

Damn it, dog!

"District Chief Song, the way you handled it puts me in a difficult position. Furthermore, with the driver not at fault, the insurance won't pay, and the families of the deceased will surely protest. Have you considered that?"

"Why should I consider that?" said Song Guanchao with an amused smile. "I only know that if the driver is still held fully responsible, the Jiangzhou Municipal Government's credibility will collapse. Besides, since this accident happened in Nanhu District, the compensation should naturally be settled by the district government."

Mr. Cao's nostrils flared, "You're thinking too much, District Chief Song; the district government isn't going to pay!"

"Really?" Song Guanchao smiled, "You might want to avoid speaking in absolutes."

With that, he cheerfully hung up the phone.

This compensation, it's not something you can just refuse to pay.

You, Mr. Cao, no longer have a say!