Official Career Storm-Chapter 1312

Zhou Zheng's mind quickly turned over in thought.

If what Song Guanchao said is true and can truly prevent such events from happening again at the root cause, then indeed, this money can be spent.

But his years of governing experience told him that Song Guanchao couldn't achieve it.

Yet, the confident expression on Song Guanchao's face made him waver.

Zhou Zheng said, "Tell me your solution."

Minister Liu was also curious, wanting to know how he dared to make such a bold claim.

Song Guanchao smiled and said, "Secretary Zhou needs to agree to my plan first."

He's not a child; without the money in hand, he cannot reveal his plan.

What if he reveals his plan and Zhou Zheng refuses to pay?

Zhou Zheng's eyes flickered with displeasure, and his tone showed some dissatisfaction, "I need to confirm your solution is indeed effective."

Song Guanchao was undeterred, "I can make a pledge to Secretary Zhou."

"What will you pledge? Do you have the right to haggle with me?"

Zhou Zheng snorted coldly, "If the money is spent and you fail to solve it, whom should I turn to afterwards? Should I try to get the money back from the victims' families?"

Song Guanchao's smile froze; this guy's words are quite harsh.

"Secretary Zhou, I came with sincere intentions to solve the problem. This matter was entrusted by the City Government to the Party School, and the Party School delegated it to us students. My stance is aligned with the City Committee and Municipal Government, not with those families. If Secretary Zhou doesn't trust me, you can solve it yourself."

"Jiangzhou City is full of talent, and there are plenty of solutions."

Song Guanchao smiled slightly, stood up, and prepared to leave.

Zhou Zheng's face grew even darker; this young man dared to challenge him with his words!

"District Chief Song." Wu Qiangwei stopped him, "Secretary Zhou is also worried that your solution might not fully address the root problem. Not just Secretary Zhou, even I doubt you can truly achieve it."

Zhou Zheng's face looked better.

Wu Qiangwei stood on Song Guanchao's side, but her words were more tactful, at least saving him face.

"Tell us your solution first. If it truly works, Secretary Zhou won't hesitate about this compensation money."

Song Guanchao sat back down, saying, "I am quite young and lack relevant experience. I hope Secretary Zhou wouldn't mind."

Zhou Zheng acknowledged with a hum, "Forget that, tell me your solution."

Song Guanchao said, "Please ask Chairman Guo of the Political Consultative Conference to come over; this matter requires his assistance."

Zhou Zheng's formerly subdued mood instantly became impatient again.

He suppressed his displeasure, saying, "Just tell me how to handle it specifically; whoever is needed later on, I'll coordinate."

Song Guanchao pondered for a few seconds and said, "Before burial, families often invite Daoists to check feng shui and select timing. Everyone knows this, right?"

Zhou Zheng nodded, still not understanding what he meant.

Song Guanchao said, "If I remember correctly, Daoists are managed and coordinated by the Taoist Association, right?"

"The head of the Taoist Association is also a member of the Political Consultative Conference, right?"

Zhou Zheng, already impatient, hearing him talk on and on without getting to the point, knocked on the table and urged, "District Chief Song, I don't want to hear your analysis; get to the point!"

Song Guanchao sighed helplessly, "I already said it."

I explained it so clearly, yet you still don't get it?

He glanced around, noticing Wu Qiangwei and the others also frowning, displaying an expression of confusion.

He sighed internally and had to make it even clearer.

"Since burial needs to consider feng shui and timing, let's have Chairman Guo from the Political Consultative Conference call the head of the Taoist Association for a discussion, and have the association uniformly adjust burial timings."

"Avoid burials during windy and rainy days; early mornings and evenings are not suitable for interment. This way, accidents during early morning burial in rainy foggy weather will not occur again in the future."

Upon hearing this, the confusion faded from their faces, replaced by sudden realization.

Then, the same thought popped into their minds simultaneously: Can this really work?

Traditions can really be changed just like this?

Song Guanchao said, "Secretary Zhou, what do you think of my solution?"

Zhou Zheng instinctively nodded, but recalling the minor conflict with Song Guanchao just now, stopped himself, calmly saying, "It's a solution, worth a try."

Minister Liu admired, "District Chief Song's idea is indeed excellent."

Although praising Song Guanchao in front of him might make Zhou Zheng uncomfortable, Minister Liu evidently didn't care much.

Wu Qiangwei also nodded, generously praising, "District Chief Song's personal ability is undeniable. Secretary Zhou, if you find no issues with this matter, let's finalize it. Afterwards, I'll take him to meet Chairman Guo."

Zhou Zheng still had some displeasure, but since he had been presented with a solution, he couldn't go back on his word.

"Alright, go ahead."

After they left the office, Zhou Zheng lit a cigarette, hummed lightly, and said insincerely, "Just a small cleverness."

...

Leaving the City Committee Building, Minister Liu said, "Mr. Zhong, quickly finalize the compensation matters and stop any further trouble."

"I understand."

Before parting, he looked at Song Guanchao, with a noticeably gentler expression and tone, "District Chief Song, are you interested in coming to the Provincial City?"

Chen Yirou and the others were greatly surprised; Minister Liu actually extended an olive branch to him.

Song Guanchao replied, "Of course I'm interested, but I'm still inexperienced, and transferring to the Provincial City might take several years."

Minister Liu smiled, "I see your capabilities in handling public opinion are quite good. If you're interested, I could request the province to bring you over."

Just after he spoke, he suddenly noticed two gazes directed at him.

He looked, it was Wu Qiangwei.

She was staring at him with an unfriendly expression, making Minister Liu feel uneasy.

Wu Qiangwei said expressionlessly, "Minister Liu wants to poach my person right in front of me?"

Minister Liu chuckled awkwardly, "Ah, it's just spotting talent; couldn't resist. Mayor Wu, please don't mind."

He's not foolish; seeing Wu Qiangwei's expression, he guessed why the City Government had the Party School handle this.

Obviously, it was Wu Qiangwei intentionally allowing Song Guanchao to shine, giving him an opportunity to earn merit.

But of course, even with an opportunity in hand, one still needs the corresponding ability.

Without ability, no matter the leader's intent to support, they can't push forward.

Minister Liu was secretly regretful, genuinely wishing to bring Song Guanchao over.

Cheng Xiang and Chen Yirou watched from the side, their expressions complex, feeling envious inside.

Two prominent committee members competing over a prefecture-level city district chief.

Such a scene was rare to see.

But witnessing Song Guanchao's personal abilities, they thought it quite normal.

At least, such a solution is not something an average person would conceive.

Anyway, they couldn't come up with it.

Yet, in the hands of Song Guanchao, a solution emerged.

This isn't mere cleverness; it's genuine capability.