Official Career Storm-Chapter 1467

Guo Tong raised an eyebrow lightly at the remark.

He carefully pondered over what Song Guanchao said.

Was this asking him to provide evidence of Zhang Yan's crimes in exchange for his own safety?

He truly didn't care if Zhang Yan lived or died, but if he wanted to continue in this circle, he couldn't do this.

Such behavior is despicable, and once it spreads, it's like cutting off all options, at least in Jiangzhou, no one would want to cooperate with him anymore.

Thus, despite Song Guanchao's tempting offer, he couldn't agree.

Guo Tong looked puzzled and said, "Zhang Yan?"

"Is Director Song talking about Mayor Zhang?"

Song Guanchao looked at him with a half-smile, this guy was still pretending with him.

He put down the teacup, brushed off his clothes, and stood up: "If Mr. Guo doesn't wish to talk, then let's not talk."

With that, he was about to leave.

"Please wait, Director Song."

Guo Tong got up and chased after him: "Director Song, all the necessary arrests have been made, but you can't ask me to drag an irrelevant person down."

He looked troubled: "This matter has nothing to do with Mayor Zhang; you can't ask me to falsely accuse her."

Song Guanchao, a head taller than him, looked down at him, smiled, said nothing, then turned and left.

"Director Song..."

Guo Tong wanted to call him back, but this time Song Guanchao didn't pay any attention, striding confidently as he pushed the door open and left.

Watching him leave without a hint of hesitation, Guo Tong's expression slightly darkened.

He didn't expect Song Guanchao to be so domineering in his actions.

He originally thought they could sit down for a friendly negotiation, bargaining to put the issue to rest.

But when they met, Song Guanchao directly stated his demands.

Since he couldn't fulfill the demands, Song had no interest in further discussion.

Guo Tong walked back, sat down, and was in no hurry.

He had heard of the grudge between Song Guanchao and Zhang Yan.

But wanting to use this case to catch Zhang Yan? That's quite unrealistic.

Indeed, Zhang Yan was involved in this affair.

And played a significant role in it.

However, there's no evidence pointing to Zhang Yan publicly.

Unless he provides it!

But he would never offer evidence in that area.

"Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit."

"Not listening when spoken nicely, then just don't listen."

He originally wanted to resolve this amicably with Song Guanchao, but found that Song thought too highly of himself.

Such people, he's seen many.

Thinking that having some authority means dismissing everyone.

Not realizing that there's always someone higher.

In the political arena, one must always remain humble and low-key.

People like Song Guanchao are the easiest to offend and the easiest to tumble.

Guo Tong downed his tea, picked up his phone, and dialed a number.

...

"Finished talking?"

Wu Yun was surprised to see him return so quickly.

"The negotiations broke down." Song Guanchao fastened his seatbelt.

"Broken down?" Wu Yun was a bit perplexed; for some reason, she suddenly felt like laughing.

"To the city bureau." Song Guanchao closed his eyes to conserve energy.

Upon reaching the city bureau, Song Guanchao called Deputy Director Lin Xiang and Wen Ru for a meeting.

He gave them the materials from the economic investigation team and said, "Guo Tong is the mastermind behind this case. Investigate him thoroughly; I want to know the specifics of the undervalued state-owned enterprises."

Lin Xiang looked at the materials, squeezed his brow.

Nine state-owned enterprises, spanning seven years.

Uncovering the truth wouldn't be easy; the workload is quite huge.

But no matter the workload, or the difficulty, it must be pursued.

"I'll make the arrangements." Lin Xiang said.

"Thank you, Director Lin."

After delegating these tasks, Song Guanchao headed back to the hotel where the Disciplinary Committee's detention was.

He wanted to interrogate Qiu Zhen Ting again, hoping to extract some useful information.

Qiu Zhen Ting is the only direct contact Guo Tong has.

In order to catch Guo Tong, evidence must either come from those state-owned enterprises' transaction records or from Qiu Zhen Ting's side, checking if any evidence was left during bribery.

Song Guanchao entered, asking directly: "Secretary Qiu, what form did Guo Tong's benefits to you take?"

Qiu Zhen Ting said: "It's all cash."

"Every time?"

"Yes, every time."

"Is there evidence?"

"None."

Qiu Zhen Ting noticed he looked a bit gloomy, said: "Guo Tong is very cautious; every time we meet, he decides the location."

Song Guanchao sank into silence, and Qiu Zhen Ting grew nervous.

He guessed Song Guanchao wanted to catch Guo Tong but lacked direct evidence.

But this matter, he couldn't assist with.

"On the government side, you only liaise with Zhao Jian?"

"Yes."

"What about Zhang Yan?"

"Mayor Zhang... should be directly liaising with Guo Tong."

"Oh?" Song Guanchao raised an eyebrow: "Do you know Zhang Yan was involved in this?"

Qiu Zhen Ting gave a self-mocking smile: "Mayor Zhang was definitely involved, otherwise just Zhao Jian alone couldn't manage."

Though he'd always liaised with Zhao Jian and Guo Tong never mentioned Zhang Yan in front of him.

But he wasn't an idiot; how could he not notice?

Besides, such a big reformation and sale of state-owned enterprises, saying Zhang Yan was in the dark is impossible.

However, Zhang Yan had always stayed behind the scenes, privately connecting with Guo Tong alone.

Though he could see Zhang Yan was involved, the same as with Song Guanchao, merely knowing was useless; without evidence, it's nonsense.

Song Guanchao gently tapped the table, suddenly thinking of an idea.

Pretend to be the Provincial Disciplinary Inspection Committee and directly take her for interrogation!

He'd used this trick in Lingjiang before, and it worked like a charm, quite effective.

Though the action was illegal, Song Guanchao never claimed to be a saint.

He didn't care about legality, as long as it wasn't discovered, it was legal.

And using such rogue tactics on Zhang Yan didn't trouble him psychologically.

As soon as he decided, he acted.

He grabbed his phone and left in a hurry.

Qiu Zhen Ting watched curiously; did Director Song come up with an idea in such haste?

Leaving the hotel, Song Guanchao didn't get in the car; he found the Madman's number and called.

"Madman, bring some people over, remember to bring the suits bought last time."

Lu Feng understood immediately what Song Guanchao intended: "Pretend to be the Disciplinary Committee again?"

"Yes."

"Alright, going over tonight!"

Ending the call, Song Guanchao got in the car: "Let's go back."

Wu Yun saw the trace of vitality in his eyes, different from before, realizing he likely found a solution.

She couldn't help but feel happy for him.

The car left the hotel, and at a traffic light intersection, just as the car crossed the line, a piercing horn sounded abruptly from the left.

Both Song Guanchao and Wu Yun looked over, seeing a cargo van speeding toward them.

Their pupils constricted, Wu Yun's mind froze.

Song Guanchao reacted swiftly, gripping the steering wheel, sharply pulling toward his side.

The car body swung right, at the same moment, the van crashed, hitting the back seat area.

The immense force caused the car to ricochet back, the front conspiring in a second collision with the van.

Inside, the two felt the massive inertia dragging their bodies back and forth.

Banging sounds echoed in the car; it was the airbags deploying.

Once everything settled, the van and Song Guanchao's car were stopped sideways in the intersection's center.

Nearby pedestrians and vehicles halted, the large intersection was eerily quiet.