Official Career Storm-Chapter 1319

Afternoon.

In a restaurant near the party school, Song Guanchao met Lu Zhizhong, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

"Xiao Song, long time no see."

Lu Zhizhong didn't shake his hand, but patted his shoulder instead, from the address to the gesture, conveying the familiarity of an old friend.

They hadn't interacted much, but Lu Zhizhong was deeply impressed with this young man who was just a secretary at the time.

After all, Song Guanchao was the one who stopped his attempt to transfer hundreds of company enterprises from Lingjiang.

It's impossible not to have a deep impression.

"Secretary Lu looks good in spirit."

This was not a courtesy; he thought after the last incident, Lu Zhizhong would become depressed, but apparently not.

His mental state was even better than when he was in Lingjiang.

Song Guanchao asked the waiter to serve the dishes directly and ordered a pot of Longjing tea.

"There's training in the afternoon, Secretary Lu, I'll use tea instead of alcohol."

Song Guanchao raised the teacup and took a sip.

They talked about a lot of things, including matters in Lingjiang and the incidents of transferring those companies. Nothing was off-limits.

Speaking of these, Lu Zhizhong was quite emotional.

They moved from the dining table to the tea table, smoking clouds of smoke.

This cigarette was almost finished, marking the end.

Lu Zhizhong flicked the ash off his cigarette and asked, "Do you have any career plans?"

Song Guanchao replied, "I plan to come to the Provincial City."

Lu Zhizhong nodded, "You should come to the Provincial City. With your abilities, staying in Lingjiang is a bit of a waste."

He wasn't being polite, and Song Guanchao wasn't modest.

"But I think the stage in Jiangzhou is still too small. I suggest you come to the province."

Lu Zhizhong said, "The Provincial Government has some good departments you can consider."

Song Guanchao's eyes looked a bit strange, shaking his head, "I'd be lucky just to get to Jiangzhou City."

"Besides, I'm currently at a Standard Level. Do you think I can get a suitable position in the Provincial Government?"

Lu Zhizhong said, "That depends on whether you want to go."

Song Guanchao laughed, "How so, if I want to go, I can go? Secretary Lu thinks too highly of me."

Lu Zhizhong asked seriously, "Do you want to go?"

Song Guanchao's smile gradually faded; he realized Lu Zhizhong seemed not just to be suggesting.

This tone implied that as long as he nodded, Lu Zhizhong could decide.

What's going on here?

Currently, Lu Zhizhong is just the head of an economically backward Prefecture-level City.

Can he help me secure a Standard Level position in the Provincial Government?

Is this possible?

Seeing his prolonged silence, Lu Zhizhong knew what he was speculating.

"It's getting late, let's go."

Lu Zhizhong extinguished his cigarette and stood up.

They left the restaurant, heading towards the parking lot.

Before they parted, Lu Zhizhong said, "Consider it, if you're interested, contact me. Don't rush to decide, think carefully. The Provincial Government is incomparable to the City Government, going there means getting on the fast track. You'll be interacting with provincial officials often, and the resources you can mobilize are greater."

"With your ability, you will surely shine."

"Staying in the Provincial Government for a year or two, you can directly go to the city for a leadership role, saving at least a few years of time."

"Xiao Song, I always think highly of you."

Lu Zhizhong gave him one last pat on the shoulder and walked towards a private car.

Song Guanchao watched him drive away, standing in place speechless for a long time.

This guy...

He felt very puzzled, unable to understand.

It has only been a few months since they last met, and it seemed Lu Zhizhong had connected with some big shot.

The tone was as if any position he fancied, he could definitely get.

This confident tone wasn't just an act.

But where does his confidence come from?

He wanted to immediately go to the City Government and see Wu Qiangwei, to discuss this matter with her.

But there's training soon, no time to spare.

As he walked towards the party school, he called Wu Qiangwei: "Do you have time tonight?"

"Not sure." Wu Qiangwei asked, "What's up?"

"Yes, there is." Song Guanchao said, "I'll call you later."

"Okay."

…

After the afternoon training ended, Cheng Xiang looked at him eagerly.

Song Guanchao felt a bit awkward, knowing what Cheng Xiang meant, he was inviting him to dinner.

"I have plans tonight."

"No problem, next time then."

Cheng Xiang was quite curious; what exactly is Song Guanchao busy with all day?

Lunch appointment, dinner appointment.

At six in the evening, Wu Qiangwei sent a message: "I'm off work."

Song Guanchao directly sent an address.

Half an hour later, they met at the restaurant.

Song Guanchao ate while saying, "Secretary Lu sought me out at noon."

Wu Qiangwei was stunned, only reacting after a moment: "Lu Zhizhong?"

"Yeah."

"What did he want from you?"

Song Guanchao briefly explained their talk from noon.

After speaking, he said with a complex expression, "I don't think Secretary Lu's gone mad, why would he say such things?"

Wu Qiangwei also felt baffled.

It was indeed too strange.

Song Guanchao asked, "Does Secretary Lu have good relations with the provincial leaders?"

"I haven't heard of it." Wu Qiangwei shook her head, then thought this was not precise, adding, "I haven't looked into it."

"Very strange." Song Guanchao chewed on ribs, struggling to comprehend.

Wu Qiangwei said, "He wouldn't make baseless claims. Since he said it, there should be a way to arrange it for you."

"Plus, his suggestion is actually quite good. I think you can consider it."

Song Guanchao glanced at her, uncertain if she was probing him or genuinely thought it was something he should consider, but it didn't matter.

He didn't even think about it, shaking his head: "Yao Guangsong is about to be dismissed, the City Government suits me better than the Provincial Government."

Wu Qiangwei's mouth slightly curled upwards, asking, "What do you plan to do?"

Song Guanchao gave a mysterious smile, "You'll know soon."

Seeing him teasing and refusing to explain, Wu Qiangwei scoffed, "Typical."

Song Guanchao chuckled, placing a piece of braised pork in her bowl, "Eat more, you've gotten thinner."

Wu Qiangwei lightly frowned, "I'm dieting."

"You're already so thin, how can you diet? If you diet more, you'll shrink." He said, staring at Wu Qiangwei's chest.

Wu Qiangwei glared at him in embarrassment.

At this moment, Song Guanchao's phone rang.

He saw it was Qu Xiangru calling.

This was truly a rare guest.

Usually, Qu Xiangru never contacted him unless there was something.

Finally making a move, but at this moment.

Song Guanchao considered hanging up but was afraid Wu Qiangwei would notice something unusual.

In a flash, he had an idea.

In front of Wu Qiangwei, he nonchalantly picked up his phone, putting it to his ear: "Hello."

"I'm at the party school."

"…" Song Guanchao's eyebrow twitched fiercely, damn, why are you at the party school?

This moment of silence made Qu Xiangru guess something: "Are you with Wu Qiangwei?"

Damn!

Song Guanchao was impressed, is this woman a mind reader or what!

Just as he was about to speak, Qu Xiangru already hung up the phone.