Official Career Storm Chapter 1409

Watching Fan Jie leave, Song Guanchao turned and greeted Shu Xue.

As he entered the office, he left behind a casual "No need for tea," and closed the door behind him.

"It’s settled."

Song Guanchao sat down and briefly recounted what had happened earlier.

Wu Qiangwei’s face relaxed significantly.

When it doesn’t involve herself, she can analyze and respond calmly.

But when it concerns her own matters, and especially forr classmates, it’s very hard for her to rcilessly send them to prison.

Song Guanchao’s solution was much gentler, placing all the bla solely on Fan Jie, while letting others involved off lightly.

Although ultimately, Fan Jie wasn’t sent inside, the issue was resolved rather perfectly.

Wu Qiangwei asked, "What are you planning to do with him?"

She knows Song Guanchao well enough; with his personality, he wouldn’t just let Fan Jie go easily.

"Haven’t quite decided yet."

Song Guanchao shook his head.

Retaliation is certain, but without understanding Fan Jie’s situation, talking about revenge is aningless.

Wu Qiangwei nodded and said, "Let’s grab sothing to eat before heading back."

Seeing his wrinkled clothes and ssy hair, she knew he had co straight from completing his paperwork.

Coincidentally, it was ti for lunch, so she asked Shu Xue to bring over two als.

Song Guanchao didn’t stand on ceremony with her and devoured the al.

After eating and drinking to his fill, as he was about to leave, Wu Qiangwei suddenly asked, "Tell , how was it resolved?"

Song Guanchao blinked and offered the excuse he had prepared earlier: "You might not believe it."

"Quit the suspense."

"Haha." Song Guanchao said, "I have soone backing ."

"Who?"

"Governor Lu."

"Lu Zhizhong?"

This answer was quite unexpected for her.

But upon careful thought, it could be plausible.

As Governor, his power is imnse.

If the Governor personally intervened, the Consulate would surely give face.

However...

The Consulate’s reaction seed overly intense to her.

"What’s wrong?" Facing her confusion, Song Guanchao questioned back, as if oblivious.

Wu Qiangwei said, "The consulate’s attitude seems a bit odd."

"What’s their attitude?"

"The Consulate issued a notice, voluntarily taking on the responsibility and even sent Jin Yongjun to the police station to surrender."

Song Guanchao tily showed a shocked expression: "The Governor is this powerful?"

Wu Qiangwei shook her head, looking even more puzzled: "It’s not about the Governor being impressive. Typically, if a Governor steps in, the Consulate might give face, but not to this extent."

She actually ant to say this matter has exceeded the usual authority a Governor should possess.

More like so higher figure intervened.

"Could Lu Zhizhong have soone behind him?"

Song Guanchao, pretending wisely, analyzed thoughtfully: "I was puzzled at first why he suddenly beca Governor. Originally, I thought Secretary Gao casually picked soone, but now it seems that’s not the case."

"Lu Zhizhong certainly has soone behind him! And it’s a significant figure!"

Song Guanchao concluded decisively, hamring down the point!

Wu Qiangwei instinctively nodded along, relatively agreeing with his analysis.

"Governor Lu indeed hides his connections well."

Song Guanchao changed his tone, sighing deeply, as if wanting to clearly unveil the truth.

Wu Qiangwei said, "Governor Lu helped you this ti. If he doesn’t ntion it, you shouldn’t probe further."

"I understand." Song Guanchao chuckled inwardly, waiting for just those words.

This issue was considered over; Wu Qiangwei wouldn’t suspect him.

A reasonable person wouldn’t think it ca from him.

He’s just a secretary, could he have such capabilities?

This clearly defies logic.

Song Guanchao wasn’t deliberately keeping secrets, but he just couldn’t speak.

The Minister Zhang from Korea’s Foreign Affairs respects him due to his past identity in the army.

But his military identity is confidential and can’t be disclosed.

Moreover, saying it wouldn’t do any good.

Such identity and relationships he built then, once used, would deplete gradually.

But this was enough.

At least this ti, it provided Lu Zhizhong with a mysterious background.

For a long ti ahead, hardly anyone would dare to provoke Lu Zhizhong.

While Song Guanchao, backed by Governor Lu with an enigmatic background, could also avoid many troubles.

Leaving the office, Song Guanchao went ho, took a shower, and leaned back on the couch, dialing Wen Ru’s number.

"Political Commissioner Wen, busy now?"

"You’re out?" Wen Ru had been following Song Guanchao’s situation, contemplating various solutions.

But this ti he offended the Consulate, her connections couldn’t be of help.

She thought Song Guanchao had hit a dead end, unexpectedly, the Consulate backed down first.

The specifics intrigued her.

"Yeah, I’m out." Song Guanchao said, "Help look into soone."

"Who?"

"Fan Jie."

"Alright."

This was Wen Ru’s strength.

Song Guanchao’s requests were t without a word, nor did she question out of curiosity.

Elsewhere.

In the Consulate, Cui Shibin and others were already boarding the flight back to Korea.

Temporarily, Zhao Guangxian served as the Acting Consul General.

He efficiently arranged a series of tasks, then drafted a list and sent it to Secretary Huang.

Ti quickly reached Friday.

The personnel Zhao Guangxian arranged were approved, and a batch of new consular mbers arrived in Jiangzhou City early in the morning, assuming their roles.

The Consulate resud normal operations.

Zhao Guangxian wasn’t sure how long this "Acting" prefix would stay; he planned to achieve more during this period to demonstrate his capabilities to Minister Zhang.

He decided to visit the Provincial Governnt on Monday to pay respect to Governor Lu.

...

Weekend.

In a private restaurant, Song Guanchao and Lu Zhizhong were dining.

"When do you plan to act against Zhang Yan?" Lu Zhizhong casually asked.

Their conversation felt unusually familiar, more harmonious than before.

The asures Song Guanchao showcased this ti shocked Lu Zhizhong.

That was the South Korea Consulate!

He was still curious about how Song Guanchao achieved it.

After pondering deeply, he thought there must be soone backing Song Guanchao.

And this person’s power certainly wouldn’t be any less than his.

Song Guanchao said, "Still waiting, no opportunity visible presently."

Zhang Yan isn’t a small-ti person like Fan Jie.

Bringing her down requires exceptionally strong asures.

Moreover, Song Guanchao aims for utter downfall, not just demotion.

Accomplishing this requires higher assurance.

Without absolute certainty, Song Guanchao preferred to wait.

Song Guanchao added, "The Consulate will likely visit you in the coming days."

Lu Zhizhong felt intrigued and nodded, "Got it."

Just as he finished speaking, his phone rang.

An unknown number.

He didn’t hesitate to answer in front of Song Guanchao: "Hello, I’m Lu Zhizhong."

"Hello, Governor Lu, I’m Zhao Guangxian, the acting Consul General at the Korea Consulate."

Listening to the identity, Lu Zhizhong glanced at Song Guanchao.

After a two-minute call, Lu Zhizhong put down the phone and said, "The Consulate will visit Monday morning."

Song Guanchao casually remarked, "It’s rare to shine in front of others, make sure not to waste this chance."

Lu Zhizhong chuckled softly, knowing well what to do without reminders.