Official Career Storm-Chapter 1341

"Zhou Zheng vetoed me?"

Listening to Wu Qiangwei's words, Song Guanchao's face turned slightly cold.

The thing he feared most still happened.

He had long guessed that Zhou Zheng might create obstacles.

But when it actually happened, he still felt angry.

This guy is unusually petty, with no capacity to tolerate others.

Wu Qiangwei said, "He worries you offended Lu Zhizhong."

"Heh."

Song Guanchao sneered; this kind of excuse might be believed by others, but not by him.

However, he had to admit, it was a good excuse.

"Stay in Lingjiang for a while, I'll help you find an opportunity," Wu Qiangwei said.

"Okay."

At this point, Song Guanchao could only temporarily compromise.

Actually, he still had a way out.

For example, directly approaching Lu Zhizhong.

One knows one's own business best; outsiders might think he and Lu Zhizhong are full of conflicts.

But in reality, the little conflicts between them had long dissipated.

In both officialdom and business, there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests.

As long as he nods his head, he could directly head to the Provincial Government.

Thus, as long as he made a phone call, this trivial City Government Office Director position, would come easily.

But Song Guanchao was unsure whether to make that call or not.

The favor owed isn't easy to repay.

Additionally, Lu Zhizhong had just taken office and had nothing.

In the eyes of Deputy Secretary Tian Kai Ming, Lu Zhizhong had snatched what should have been his Governor position.

Which means, Lu Zhizhong already had a few enemies when he took office.

Getting too deeply involved with him isn't a good thing in this situation.

"Zhou Zheng, don't let me go to the Provincial City, because once I'm there, I'll make sure you regret it!"

Song Guanchao was never one to take losses; this time being humiliated by Zhou Zheng, he definitely wanted revenge.

Ruining someone's future is like killing their parents.

Lingjiang, a prefecture-level city, cannot even be compared with the development prospects of the provincial capital.

If he went to the provincial city, with his capabilities, he'd surely shine brightly.

But this person blocked his path to progress!

Of course, to Zhou Zheng, he was merely a District Chief, hardly worth his attention.

An offense?

A joke, this is considered an offense?

In his eyes, Song Guanchao wasn't even qualified to shine Zhou Zheng's shoes, let alone offend him.

"District Chief Song, busy?"

The office door was pushed open from the outside, and a familiar figure walked in.

Song Guanchao raised his eyelids slightly and smiled, "Secretary Sun."

It's been months since he last saw him.

Since Lu Zhizhong left Lingjiang, Secretary Sun's position had plummeted.

Even though Zheng Bihui promoted him to Secretary, he later made several foolish mistakes, prompting Zheng Bihui to want to replace him.

But for various reasons, his Secretary position was still maintained.

Originally, after Zheng Bihui became the City Secretary, he intended to make time to arrange for Secretary Sun and choose a new secretary.

But who would have thought, Lu Zhizhong suddenly became Governor.

This made Zheng Bihui unexpectedly uncomfortable.

No matter how Secretary Sun's abilities were, he had been Lu Zhizhong's Secretary before.

No matter how dissatisfied Zheng Bihui was, it wasn't appropriate to quickly remove him.

Unless he could arrange a rather good position for him.

Otherwise, casually arranging a position, if it reached Lu Zhizhong's ears, would be unfavorable.

"District Chief Song, just returned today?"

Secretary Sun sat down, tossed him a cigarette.

"Came back last night."

Song Guanchao took it, lit it, and asked, "Secretary Lu is to become Governor, has Secretary Sun heard?"

"I've heard."

Upon mentioning this matter, Secretary Sun's eyes gleamed brightly.

To be honest, when he first heard it, he found it incredible.

He had already prepared to be delegated by Zheng Bihui, and then suddenly came this good news.

Ever since Lu Zhizhong was confirmed to be Governor, previously unnoticed, he suddenly became popular.

Zheng Bihui's attitude towards him improved.

Phone calls came in nonstop, many people were inviting him for dinner.

It was even more popularity than when he was Secretary for Lu Zhizhong back then.

This kind of treatment, previously, was unimaginable.

"Secretary Lu has been incredibly kind to me; I've asked City Secretary Zheng for leave, planning to visit him in Provincial City later."

Secretary Sun said this, deliberately giving him a sidelong glance, intending to boast.

Song Guanchao said, "It's indeed necessary to pay a visit."

Secretary Sun initially planned to boast more, but seeing his indifferent expression, felt it was dull.

After finishing a cigarette, he stood up saying, "Then I'll head off, some other time, I'll invite you for a drink or two."

"Sure."

Song Guanchao stood up to send him off; opening the door, he saw a middle-aged couple at the doorway.

"District Chief Song, I'm Zhou Jun." Zhou Jun held things in his hand, smiling.

Secretary Sun glanced at the two, then looked at Song Guanchao, "District Chief Song has guests."

Song Guanchao shook his head, "Please leave; your son was captured after assaulting someone, it's unrelated to me, and finding me is useless. Use this time to hire a good lawyer."

Zhou Jun hadn't spoken when Mrs. Zhou intervened, "District Chief Song, show mercy when possible, why must you drive things to the extreme? Yes, my son was wrong at first, but he's realized his mistake and has been punished. We came personally to apologize; can't you just forgive him? Must you destroy him to be satisfied?"

"Shut up!" Zhou Jun reprimanded, then turned apologetically, "Sorry, District Chief Song, my wife's emotions are a bit agitated, please don't take it to heart."

Secretary Sun was about to leave, but hearing this made him pause.

This spectacle was rather interesting.

Song Guanchao didn't get angry, shook his head, "I won't take it to heart, but as I've said, there's no use in finding me. There's no need to come here to voice grievances either. He's an adult, he should have considered the consequences beforehand."

"Yes, yes, District Chief Song is right."

Zhou Jun's attitude was humble, "But as a parent, how can we not care?"

"District Chief Song, it's better to resolve enmities than to maintain them; what my son did was indeed excessive, but he's my only son."

"I assure you, you'll never face such a situation again, just asking District Chief Song to show Zhou Jun a bit of leniency."

However, regardless of what he said, Song Guanchao kept shaking his head, ultimately even stopped responding, turned around, closed the door, refusing visitors.

Zhou Jun's face turned sullen; he humbled himself so much, yet Song Guanchao didn't even provide a way out.

This was pushing his son to the brink.

Mrs. Zhou directly pushed the door open, standing there cursing, "Song Guanchao, you're just a small District Chief of a prefecture-level city, we came personally to apologize, don't be disrespectful!"

"Do you really think we have no means?"

"It was merely an assault; my son could beat someone severely, and in the provincial city, I'll still manage it!"

Song Guanchao leaned back in his chair, took a sip of tea, picked up the desk phone, "Send a few security guards over, there's someone causing trouble here."

"You!" Mrs. Zhou glared, Zhou Jun hurriedly pulled her, "Enough, let's go."

Before leaving, Zhou Jun turned back coldly at him, "The journey is dangerous at night, District Chief Song better be careful."

Song Guanchao narrowed his eyes; this guy, seemingly desperate, dared to threaten him.

He sneered, made no response.

He was cautious, fearing Zhou Jun might have a recording device, provoking controversial statements.

The couple left, Secretary Sun felt a tinge of disappointment, thinking that woman might physically attack Song Guanchao.

He shook his head, turned, and left the City Committee, got in the car, and headed towards the Provincial City to meet Lu Zhizhong.