Official Career Storm-Chapter 1315

Zhang Yan didn't care what Song Guanchao wanted her to help him with.

But no matter how indifferent she was, hearing his words at this moment made a surge of anger rush to her head.

Both his commanding tone and the content of his words made Zhang Yan furious.

"Get out!"

Song Guanchao sneered and put the teacup down, saying, "Mayor Zhang has refused?"

"I told you to get out!"

"Tsk."

Song Guanchao shook his head regretfully, said nothing more, and left the office.

Wei Wen watched as Song Guanchao, who had been inside for less than a minute, came out so quickly and was very curious.

She entered the office, noticed Mayor Zhang's expression looking awful while tidying up the teacup.

She quickly cleaned the teacup and left the office.

Zhang Yan closed her eyes, took a deep breath to steady her chaotic breathing.

As her emotions gradually calmed, Zhang Yan began to think about Song Guanchao's request.

"He wants me to remove Yao Guangsong?"

"Did Wu Qiangwei send him?"

Song Guanchao's comment, "I want this position," she heard as Wu Qiangwei wanting to arrange her people to take over the position of Director of the City Government Office.

She knew Wu Qiangwei would definitely target her and find a way to quickly concentrate the city government's power in her own hands.

Yet she didn't expect this day would come so soon.

And this time, she refused.

If there are no surprises, Wu Qiangwei will soon achieve this goal through other means.

She dialed Yao Guangsong's number.

"Mayor Zhang, are you looking for me?"

"Be careful recently."

"What?" Yao Guangsong didn't understand, What should I be careful about?

"Wu Qiangwei has targeted you."

Yao Guangsong was startled: "I haven't offended her."

Zhang Yan said: "Her target is the city government; whether you offend her doesn't affect her dealing with you."

Yao Guangsong roughly understood what was going on.

He was a bit anxious.

Just when Wu Qiangwei took office, he had shown goodwill, how come he was suddenly being targeted?

It must be because of Zhang Yan!

He is Zhang Yan's person, and Zhang Yan's relationship with Wu Qiangwei is oppositional.

Naturally, Wu Qiangwei would use him as a target!

Yao Guangsong was a bit conflicted.

He had long noticed that Zhang Yan was failing.

Following her means starving two out of three days, with no future in sight.

However, it's also not feasible for him to directly side with Wu Qiangwei.

Not that he doesn't want to, but doing so has no meaning.

His connection with Zhang Yan is well-known, everyone knows he is a part of her faction.

If he wanted to mix with Wu Qiangwei, would she trust him?

Moreover, once this matter gets out, it's all known that he is a traitor.

In the political arena, choosing sides is highly dependent on luck.

And once you confirm which side you're on, don't think about switching allegiances.

Not to mention, Wu Qiangwei is Zhang Yan's adversary.

Once he does something as shameless as going to the enemy's house to lick boots, others will think: are there worse things he could do?

Thus, he just thought about it but couldn't really go and become Wu Qiangwei's minion.

"Targeting me!"

Yao Guangsong gritted his teeth, feeling somewhat infuriated.

Why is it, in solving your conflicts with Zhang Yan, it affects me, a mere City Government Office Director?

No matter how aggrieved he felt inside, it wouldn't change the reality.

What he could do was stay low-key, careful not to give Wu Qiangwei any chance.

...

Shu Xue received Song Guanchao's text, he was free in the evening.

Shu Xue quickly found a decent nearby restaurant on her phone, reserved a spot, and sent the address to Song Guanchao.

Seven o'clock in the evening.

Song Guanchao arrived at this western restaurant, its glass exterior walls exuding sophistication.

Shu Xue came right after work, without changing her clothes.

"District Chief Song, sorry to keep you waiting."

She set down her bag, sat down, and picked up the menu, asking, "District Chief Song, do you have any dietary restrictions?"

"I'm fine with anything."

"Okay, I'll order then."

She called a waiter, and after ordering, she was about to start a conversation but heard Song Guanchao say, "Have you interacted with Director Yao?"

"Director Yao Guangsong?"

Seeing Song Guanchao nod, Shu Xue said, "I'm not very familiar with Director Yao, just heard some gossip from colleagues."

"Oh? What kind of gossip?"

Shu Xue didn't answer immediately but curiously asked, "Why is District Chief Song asking about this?"

Song Guanchao didn't hide, directly saying: "I plan to take him out."

"???"

Such direct words made Shu Xue's brain freeze for two seconds.

She blinked, uncertainly asking, "Take him out?"

"Yes."

"What do you mean by 'take him out'?"

"Literally."

Song Guanchao said, "I'm interested in the City Government Office Director position; he just happens to hold it, so there's no choice but to take him out."

Shu Xue hadn't thought the answer would be like this.

She didn't know how to respond.

She grabbed her lemon water and drank two sips to calm her surprise.

She wasn't sure if Song Guanchao was joking or being serious.

"I only heard some gossip mentioned by colleagues, not sure if it's true or false."

She sounded somewhat hesitant.

"It's alright, you can talk; whether true or not, I'll investigate later."

"They say Director Yao has some improper relationships with women in several departments."

"Messing around in relationships?"

Song Guanchao rhythmically tapped his fingers on the cup.

"Yes, probably messing around in relationships."

Shu Xue said, "But if it's just to this extent, wouldn't it be difficult to take him out?"

Song Guanchao said, "If used well, it wouldn't be hard."

"Tell me about the women he's involved with."

"I only heard it, can't guarantee it's true."

"Treat it as gossip."

"One is from the Secretary Office, her name is Xu Feifei, she's quite beautiful."

"Single?"

"Married."

"From what you've heard, how many women is Director Yao involved with?"

"Probably… five or six."

"All married?"

"Yes, all married."

"Seems Director Yao likes to play with married women."

His comment made Shu Xue's cheeks blush.

Just then, the steak was served.

"Let's eat and talk."

Song Guanchao picked up the knife and fork, briefly asked about these women.

Then he asked, "Who's deputy director of the City Government Office?"

"Zhou Xingjian."

"How's his relationship with Director Yao?"

"Not sure." Shu Xue shook her head. "I've only been with the city government for half a year; I can't reach that level."

Song Guanchao changed his approach: "Since you became the Mayor's Secretary, has Director Zhou approached you?"

"He has." Shu Xue said, "He wanted to invite me to dinner."

"You didn't agree?"

"No, I thought it wasn't appropriate."

Though she was new to the political field, she knew the City Government Office served the Deputy Mayor.

And the Deputy Mayor, Zhang Yan, didn't have a good relationship with Wu Qiangwei.

She felt it wasn't wise to get too close to Director Zhou and should keep a distance.

Song Guanchao pondered for a few seconds and suddenly looked at her: "Secretary Shu, I need your help."

Shu Xue felt concerned: "I'm just a secretary..."

Song Guanchao understood her concerns: "I'm working for Mayor Wu; if you have any doubts, you can report our conversation to Mayor Wu tomorrow."

Shu Xue's eyes widened: "Mayor Wu knows?"