Wu Qiangwei learned of the matter, tightly clutching her phone, her chest heaving.
She thought to herself that she must have been blind to have developed a fondness for such scum!
Her brow furrowed, her thoughts unsettled, as she kept pondering ways to resolve the issue.
But the more anxious she beca, the less clarity she found.
Utterly overwheld, her ntal strength exhausted.
anwhile.
The police officer who had previously interrogated Song Guanchao entered the interrogation room again, triumphantly sharing the news with Song Guanchao, in an attempt to extinguish his last shred of hope and make him break down.
Song Guanchao reacted indifferently, showing no anger, regret, or any such emotions.
This disappointed the police officer.
After the officer left, Song Guanchao murmured to himself, "Quite the scher."
Then he calculated the timing and thought that Lu Zhizhong should be taking action soon.
...
Lu Zhizhong had been waiting for Song Guanchao's call and hadn't been actively following the case.
Until his secretary ca in, saying, "Governor, Secretary Zhou from the City Committee wants to see you."
"Please let him in."
Zhou Zheng, although pleased to see Song Guanchao suffer, considered Lu Zhizhong's attitude towards him and decided it was better to ntion it.
To avoid being caught in Lu Zhizhong's wrath later.
After sitting down, he recounted the incident that happened at the club last night.
He then added, "Song Guanchao has been arrested, and the evidence is conclusive now."
He observed Lu Zhizhong's expression, wanting to see his reaction.
Lu Zhizhong's face darkened, and he asked, "Only witnesses?"
Zhou Zheng replied, "The club's surveillance was broken and cannot be provided."
He wanted to say that the club did it on purpose but held back from speaking.
Lu Zhizhong grabbed his phone and dialed a number.
Zhou Zheng stayed silent, watching him make the call, curious about whom he was calling.
"Director Liang, what's the situation with Director Song? Tell the case details carefully."
Liang Jianfeng was surprised; how had it reached his ears?
He didn't conceal anything nor showed bias, presenting the causes, progress, and current status of the matter objectively and fairly.
"Understood."
Lu Zhizhong put down the phone, looking seriously at Zhou Zheng, "The Korean Embassy's consul initiated it?"
"He mistook soone."
"Mistook soone?" Lu Zhizhong scoffed, "He went to the private room afterward, seeking trouble with them?"
"This..." Zhou Zheng couldn't refute, "Yes."
"Where is that ambassador right now?"
"Governor Lu..."
"Whether Director Song hit soone or not, the provocation ca first. Why wasn't he arrested?"
Lu Zhizhong asked, "As the City Secretary, how are you handling this? Just because of their diplomatic status, you're pretending nothing happened?"
Bang!
He suddenly slamd the table, displaying unprecedented anger, startling Zhou Zheng.
"A bunch of foreigners bullying your compatriots under your governance, and you don't support your people, but instead help outsiders?"
"Even embassy personnel know to protect their own, why don't you, the chief of Jiangzhou, protect yours?"
Zhou Zheng was left without a response.
He really didn't expect such a strong reaction from Lu Zhizhong.
"Don't bother with this matter anymore."
Zhou Zheng quickly said, "Governor Lu, Consul Jin was severely injured. Moreover, there are witness testimonies; overturning Director Song's case will leave the other party displeased."
No matter how angry Lu Zhizhong was, he couldn't go along with Lu Zhizhong's idea on this matter.
He was the head of Jiangzhou City, and if he offended the embassy, he'd bear the most impact.
Concerned about his future, even if it would leave a bad impression on Lu Zhizhong, he couldn't care less.
Lu Zhizhong stared at him expressionlessly for a few seconds, saying, "Don't understand what I'm saying?"
"From now on, I'm taking over this matter."
"If you find it inappropriate, I'll contact Secretary Gao now, allowing the provincial departnt to intervene and directly investigate the cause. If I discover anyone deliberately covering up or shielding the Korean Embassy, they will be dealt with seriously!"
Zhou Zheng was furious internally.
If he had known about this attitude, he wouldn't have co!
Great, now Lu Zhizhong wanted to take things into his own hands.
From his expression, it was clear he was siding with Song Guanchao.
This ant offending the Korean Embassy, for sure.
But, even though he knew, he couldn't refuse.
He took a deep breath to stabilize his mind, "Governor Lu, I feel this matter shouldn't be handled impulsively."
Lu Zhizhong asked, "Are you teaching how to do things?"
Zhou Zheng's mouth twitched, "…Wouldn't dare."
"Hmph! A small consulate official from an embassy and you're scared to this extent."
Lu Zhizhong uttered disdainfully, his eyes glaring at him as if he were trash.
Zhou Zheng's old face flushed in embarrassnt, unable to retort.
"Get out!"
"Then I'll be going," Zhou Zheng said with a forced smile, leaving the office, quietly cursing: Rant all you want, let's see how you handle it!
Anyway, he felt that Lu Zhizhong was just venting his frustration through words.
No matter how poorly the Korean Embassy is doing, it is still an embassy.
Even if Lu Zhizhong's handling doesn't et their expectations, they certainly wouldn't mind blowing the issue out of proportion.
Once it escalates, what's the point in being Governor, Lu Zhizhong?
After he left, Lu Zhizhong lit a cigarette, slowly smoking.
His task was now accomplished.
He was rather curious about how Song Guanchao would resolve the situation.
Curiouser, but his trust in Song Guanchao was absolute.
Even though Song Guanchao hadn't said a word, he still entrusted him with trust.
He was even willing to bet on offending the embassy and being questioned by the organization, as well as jeopardizing his political future.
Solely based on this decisiveness, Lu Zhizhong possessed the qualities of a Provincial Committee leader.
...
Consul Park returned to the embassy, and Jin Yongjun imdiately inquired.
"Don't worry, the local governnt won't let him off."
Consul Park confidently assured.
The pain on his face prompted Jin Yongjun to recall last night's humiliation.
But knowing the assailant had been arrested, with absolutely no chance of being released, he felt a silent satisfaction.
Yet, on second thought about Mayor Wu behind Song Guanchao, he still felt so concern.
"With Jiangzhou's Mayor behind him, could there be any twists?"
In case Wu Qiangwei steps forward to negotiate, should face be given or not?
After all, he was rely a minor consul.
The one truly calling the shots was Consul Cui Shibin.
If the other party showed sincerity and willingness to apologize, the matter would typically be settled quietly.
Consul Park said, "Consul Cui said that the guy who hit him must face appropriate punishnt; no negotiation will help!"
Jin Yongjun gently breathed a sigh of relief; that assured him.
anwhile, in the office, Cui Shibin suddenly received a phone call.
As the call connected, a soul-enriching female voice ca through.
"Hello, Consul Cui, this is Mayor Wu Qiangwei of Jiangzhou City."
"Hello, Mayor Wu, is there sothing you need?" he asked, feigning ignorance.
Wu Qiangwei asked, "Consul Cui, do you have ti this evening?"
Cui Shibin granted her this courtesy.
Though his stance remained unchanged, the courtesy should be given for addressing the local second-in-command, but certain principles remained unbreakable.
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