Official Career Storm-Chapter 1350

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Zhou Zheng and his party arrived at the City Committee.

Zhang Yan and Wu Qiangwei had received the notice early on and knew that the two Governors were coming.

Wu Qiangwei found it very strange as she did not quite understand why Lu Zhizhong was visiting before taking office.

However, she was just curious and didn't think too much about it.

"Governor Hou, Governor Lu, Governor Qu."

Wu Qiangwei shook hands with the three in turn.

Her demeanor towards them was neither overbearing nor servile, completely different from Zhou Zheng.

Wu Qiangwei had been in the Provincial City for several months and did not have detailed knowledge of the various departments under the City Government, but she had a general understanding.

However, since it was a visit from the Governor, she dared not neglect it and called Secretary-General Han Lan over.

Han Lan answered some of Lu Zhizhong's questions.

They stayed at the City Government until after three o'clock, and Zhou Zheng, feeling the timing was right, suggested, "Mayor Wu, let's accompany the Governors to visit the City Bureau."

Wu Qiangwei acknowledged with a nod, stood up, and led the group outside.

Liang Jianfeng also received a call and knew that Lu Zhizhong was coming today.

He scheduled his current work ahead and stayed at the City Bureau on purpose.

At three fifty, Wu Qiangwei and her party arrived at the City Bureau.

Liang Jianfeng stood at the entrance to welcome them.

"Governor Hou, Governor Lu, Governor Qu..."

He shook hands with each of them.

Lu Zhizhong said with a smile, "Director Liang, long time no see."

A smile appeared on Liang Jianfeng's usually stern face. "Indeed, it's been a long time."

He was also full of emotion.

Who could have imagined that Lu Zhizhong, who had been sidelined, would one day become a Governor?

Truly a twist of fate.

"Is the work in Jiangzhou busier than in Lingjiang?"

Lu Zhizhong asked casually as he walked inside.

"A bit busier," Liang Jianfeng, not being good at conversation, simply replied to questions and remained silent otherwise.

The scene grew a bit awkwardly quiet.

However, Liang Jianfeng did not feel embarrassed at all.

That's just his personality.

Having worked with him in Lingjiang for several years, Lu Zhizhong understood his character and did not see any issue.

But in Zhou Zheng's eyes, it signaled a problem in their relationship.

As they walked towards the office, suddenly, a sound of dense footsteps came from behind, along with a shout: "Director Liang."

The group immediately stopped and turned around.

The shouter was the Deputy Director of the City Bureau, Ma Wenhui.

He came running over, and Liang Jianfeng asked, "Director Ma, what's the matter?"

Ma Wenhui, seemingly just noticing the Governors, looked surprised, "Governor Hou, Governor Qu?"

The two smiled at him, while Liang Jianfeng continued to ask, "What's the matter?"

He didn't like Ma Wenhui, or rather, he didn't like the Deputy Directors at the City Bureau.

"Oh, it's like this, didn't the Guanqian Road Police Station arrest someone related to Song Guanchao a couple of days ago? That Zhou Xin."

Liang Jianfeng's face turned cold the moment he finished speaking.

He certainly knew the case Ma Wenhui was talking about, as he had paid special attention to it.

He also knew that Zhou Xin's parents had contacted Ma Wenhui, wanting to resolve the matter with money.

Such matters are not to be brought up in the open.

Yet, Ma Wenhui brought it up in front of the Governors.

This couldn't have been a coincidence.

This guy probably chose this moment on purpose.

However, Liang Jianfeng was puzzled.

He couldn't quite understand what Ma Wenhui's intentions were for doing this.

After all, he had instructed Chief Qian to handle the case strictly according to protocol, allowing no favoritism.

Even if it reached the Disciplinary Committee, he wouldn't fear an investigation.

On the contrary, it was Ma Wenhui who had taken benefits from Zhou Xin's parents, and an investigation could be anything but trivial for him.

Yet, the unusual behavior implies something is amiss.

Ma Wenhui daring to jump out at such a time must mean he has something to rely on.

"Oh? What case is it?"

Suddenly, Lu Zhizhong inquired.

Beside him, Zhou Zheng felt secretly pleased.

As expected, Lu Zhizhong showed great interest in matters related to Song Guanchao.

He knew his move was correct! 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Ma Wenhui glanced at Lu Zhizhong, "Who is this?"

Liang Jianfeng introduced them, "Governor Lu."

Ma Wenhui looked shocked and then respectfully said, "Hello, Governor Lu."

Lu Zhizhong smiled and said, "Director Ma, what was the case you were talking about?"

"Well..." Ma Wenhui feigned hesitation and looked at Liang Jianfeng.

Although Liang Jianfeng couldn't figure out why Ma Wenhui would choose to reveal this now, it was obviously on purpose.

Yet, he still pretended to look at him as if he wouldn't speak without his consent.

"Governor Lu is asking you a question; just answer it."

"Yes, yes," Ma Wenhui said, "There is someone named Zhou Xin, who is a student from the Youth Class. On graduation day, he went out to eat and got into a conflict with two young men. Those two young men called the police, and Zhou Xin was arrested."

Lu Zhizhong asked, "What does this have to do with Song Guanchao?"

Ma Wenhui replied, "According to Zhou Xin, it was Song Guanchao who instructed those two young men to deliberately cause trouble for him, forcing him to react."

"Public officials like us have a fatal flaw; once involved in fights or drunk driving, we're likely to be dismissed."

"Song Guanchao exploited this to set a trap for Zhou Xin."

"Originally, Zhou Xin and those two young men had reconciled, but Song Guanchao forced them not to reconcile."

"Zhou Xin's parents even visited personally, hoping Song Guanchao would minimize the issue, but this Song Guanchao..."

He hesitated, leaving his words unfinished.

Lu Zhizhong asked, "What's the matter with him?"

Ma Wenhui glanced at Liang Jianfeng. Seeing him not speaking, he continued, "He's too ruthless. The parents went to Lingjiang to apologize, and he directly drove them out, not even giving them a chance to negotiate."

Lu Zhizhong acknowledged with an "Oh" and said nothing further.

Beside him, Zhou Zheng furrowed his brow and said, "Director Liang, is this true?"

Liang Jianfeng nodded, "Yes."

"This Song Guanchao is really out of line!" Zhou Zheng admonished.

Liang Jianfeng glanced at him, then at Ma Wenhui, and roughly understood the situation.

This Ma Wenhui was probably brought in by Zhou Zheng.

They intentionally performed a duet in front of the Governors.

No, it should be said, specifically in front of Lu Zhizhong.

But why would Zhou Zheng do this?

Judging by his actions, it seemed like he had a grudge against Song Guanchao.

It's strange, when did Song Guanchao offend him?

But curiosity aside, he wouldn't let Zhou Zheng slander Song Guanchao in front of the Governors.

Whether for public or personal reasons, he could not permit such a thing to happen.

"The matter does exist, but Director Ma's understanding is overly one-sided."

"Moreover, even if things were as Director Ma said, why does Secretary Zhou think Song Guanchao is out of line?"

Facing Zhou Zheng, the City Secretary, and in front of the three Governors, Liang Jianfeng did not hold back, directly countering.

He stated clearly, "Director Ma, where did you confirm that those two young men were sent by Song Guanchao?"

"You are a deputy director; speaking without evidence is slandering a district chief."

"And you are slandering in front of the three Governors."

Ma Wenhui's face changed, "I..."

Liang Jianfeng didn't give him a chance to speak, continuing, "Secondly, setting aside who sent those two young men, as far as I know, Zhou Xin's actions towards those young men were not merely a conflict but a unilateral assault."

"Those two young men went to the hospital for injuries that reached the level of minor injuries."

"A unilateral assault has been turned into mutual conflict by you. Director Ma, tell me, what is your motive in twisting the facts?"

Even with the Governors beside him, Ma Wenhui at this moment felt an immense pressure from Liang Jianfeng.

A fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead as he instinctively sought help from Zhou Zheng.