Official Career Storm-Chapter 1314

The family members looked at the compensation amount on the agreement and immediately voiced their objections.

"Only 680,000 for a life?"

"I can't agree to this kind of agreement."

The family members threw the agreement on the table.

Song Guanchao patiently said, "This figure wasn't decided arbitrarily; it's the result of extensive calculations to arrive at this compensation amount."

"I didn't start by offering you two or three hundred thousand and then bargain up to 680,000 because that's pointless."

"The district government sat down with you all to discuss this in order to resolve the matter."

"Also, as I've mentioned, if everything were handled strictly according to the law, you wouldn't receive any compensation at all."

Song Guanchao's meaning was clear: increasing the amount was impossible.

However, they still felt it was too little, and for a moment, the negotiations reached a stalemate.

Song Guanchao said, "Please think it over; contact me when you've made a decision."

"Additionally, let me remind you once more: do not discuss the details of the compensation with your relatives. Otherwise, when the money is in your accounts, they'll find ways to borrow it from you."

"Also, during the negotiation period, don't take any extreme actions, such as coming to the district government to display banners."

"The driver's family displayed banners for a reason. But you have no reason to do so, and if such an incident happens again, the police will detain you for causing a disturbance."

"At the same time, the district government will not discuss compensation with you anymore."

"Go home and consider it slowly."

After saying what needed to be said, Song Guanchao got up and left the meeting room.

After the family members left, Chen Yirou said, "Old Song, weren't your words a bit too harsh?"

Zhong Baofeng said, "They needed to be firm."

"In such negotiations, you must clearly establish the district government's bottom line, never giving an inch, or else you'll get caught in endless wrangling."

Song Guanchao acknowledged with a hum and said, "Mr. Zhong, we'll head back first. Get in touch by phone if anything comes up."

"Okay, let me see you out."

With the situation reaching a pause, Mr. Cao also ended up in custody for traffic accident charges.

Now, in the entire Nanhu District, Zhong Baofeng had the strongest hand.

Once this matter is thoroughly resolved, I'll be close to taking the next step to become the district chief of Nanhu District!

...

"You all go back first; I need to make a trip to the city government."

After saying farewell to the trio, Song Guanchao arrived at the city government.

Secretary Shu Xue stood up immediately upon seeing him: "District Chief Song, are you here to see Mayor Wu?"

"Is Mayor Wu busy?"

"Not busy, please wait a moment."

Shu Xue went in to announce his arrival and then came out, opening the door wide: "District Chief Song, please come in."

She served Song Guanchao a cup of tea and gently closed the door behind her.

She was always curious about the relationship between Song Guanchao and Mayor Wu.

Of course, she knew that Song Guanchao used to be Mayor Wu's secretary.

But she always felt that the relationship between the two of them seemed far from being just that of a leader and subordinate.

A woman's intuition is particularly sharp, and in this aspect, Shu Xue was especially keen.

However, she wasn't thinking along romantic lines; instead, she felt that the relationship between Song Guanchao and Mayor Wu was more akin to that of friends.

And not just any friends—but confidants who shared secrets without reservation.

But based on the information she obtained, Song Guanchao had only known Wu Qiangwei for a little over a year.

She was very curious about how Song Guanchao managed to cultivate such a deep rapport with Wu Qiangwei in such a short time.

She glanced at the time; it was nearly five o'clock.

She didn't know if District Chief Song would be free later.

She wanted to invite Song Guanchao for dinner and perhaps gain some insights or experience from him.

In the office.

Song Guanchao briefly reported the afternoon's discussions with the family members to her.

Wu Qiangwei knew his ulterior motive wasn't about those reports and directly asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Yes." Song Guanchao looked her in the eye and said, "After this matter is resolved, I want to go to the Provincial City."

A hint of delight flickered in Wu Qiangwei's eyes. She suppressed this joy and said, "Wait a bit longer."

Song Guanchao said, "I'm going to see Mayor Zhang next."

"Why are you meeting her?"

"To discuss with her about removing the City Government Office Director and making room for me."

"..." Wu Qiangwei thought he was speaking nonsense.

Even though Zhang Yan's influence had waned, she's not someone a district chief from a prefecture-level city can simply command.

Besides, the original plan clearly was to take on Yao Guangsong directly. Why is he now considering talking to Zhang Yan?

Zhang Yan's power has significantly reduced, and Yao Guangsong is one of her people.

Trying to have her transfer Yao Guangsong face-to-face is practically impossible.

She thought that Song Guanchao was being rather presumptuous.

"If you don't object, I'll go find her later."

Song Guanchao seemed more like he was notifying her than discussing it with her.

She found that Song Guanchao was becoming increasingly domineering in front of her.

She feigned sternness and said, "Don't mess around."

Song Guanchao shook his head: "I'm not messing around; I just can't wait that long."

"If Zhang Yan doesn't agree, then I'll handle it myself and get rid of Yao Guangsong."

With that, he stood up and headed out.

Wu Qiangwei wanted to call out to him, but seeing his resolute back and the words "can't wait that long," she ultimately said nothing.

Upon leaving the office, Shu Xue said, "District Chief Song."

Song Guanchao turned to look at her.

With some reservation, Shu Xue said, "Are you free this evening?"

"?" Song Guanchao thought for a moment and replied, "It's hard to say; why do you ask?"

Shu Xue said, "I want to invite you to dinner."

Invite me to dinner?

Song Guanchao was a bit puzzled about why she was inviting him for a meal.

Come to think of it, their only connection was that both of them once served as secretaries for Wu Qiangwei.

Apart from that, there seemed to be no other relations.

Could it be that she has taken an interest in him?

This thought quickly passed through his mind.

Although confident, he wasn't narcissistic.

Moreover, with Shu Xue's excellent image, currently serving as the mayor's secretary, she wouldn't lack outstanding admirers around her.

At best, he's just a district chief of an ordinary prefecture-level city; it's not certain she'd fancy him.

"I'll get back to you later."

"Alright, that's fine."

Song Guanchao gave her a slight smile and walked out.

He went down a floor and found Zhang Yan's office.

"I am Song Guanchao, the district chief of Tongchi District in Lingjiang City. Could you please inform Mayor Zhang that I have some business with her?"

"Alright, District Chief Song, please wait."

Secretary Wei Wen had not seen Song Guanchao before but had heard of his name.

She walked into the office.

Hearing that Song Guanchao had arrived, Zhang Yan's face instantly turned cold.

After pondering for a few seconds, Zhang Yan said, "Let him in."

"Alright."

Wei Wen opened the door and said, "District Chief Song, please come in."

As soon as Song Guanchao entered, he caught a glimpse of hatred in Zhang Yan's eyes.

He sat down unconcerned.

"District Chief Song, please have some tea." Wei Wen brought over the tea, and Song Guanchao politely expressed his thanks.

Once she closed the door and left, Song Guanchao blew on the heat of the cup, speaking casually, "There's a matter I wanted to trouble Mayor Zhang with."

Zhang Yan's tone was icy: "What makes you think I would help you?"

"Because Mayor Zhang is a smart person."

Song Guanchao grinned and stated his purpose: "Transfer Yao Guangsong, and I want the position of City Government Office Director."