"Lin, where are you?"
Director Zhu's tone was sowhat stern.
Lin Wanqiu: "I'm out of town handling so things."
Director Zhu asked, "Are you in Xu City?"
Lin Wanqiu froze, instinctively letting out a sound.
"Co back," Director Zhu said, "Co back imdiately."
Lin Wanqiu had already realized that the person dealing with Song Guanchao was putting pressure on Director Zhu.
She hadn't gone to the bureau and didn't know how Jiang Wangshan's talk with those people had gone.
But judging by this call, Jiang Wangshan's communication with the other party was likely not going smoothly.
Moreover, the background of the other party was larger than she imagined.
"Director Zhu, I haven't finished handling my matters..."
Before she could finish, Director Zhu impatiently interrupted, "I don't care what you're handling, co back imdiately!"
Lin Wanqiu glanced at the hospital room, bit her lip and said, "I can't go back right now."
"You!" Director Zhu seed infuriated by her, taking a few deep breaths, said, "Do you know who you've offended? Do you know who called ?"
Lin Wanqiu also wanted to know how significant the other's backing was: "Who?"
"It's Mayor Xu!" Director Zhu sighed, "Lin, you're talented and so young, don't make impulsive decisions that you'll regret."
"Although Mayor Xu criticized a bit over the phone, he didn't say anything too harsh. Now, if you co back, I'll find ti to take you to visit Mayor Xu."
He thought his heartfelt advice would make Lin Wanqiu understand the gravity of the situation.
However, Lin Wanqiu still refused: "I'm not going back."
"You, you... Lin, are you crazy? Do you know what you're doing? That's Mayor Xu!"
"So what if it's Mayor Xu? I haven't broken the law, at worst I'll just resign!"
Lin Wanqiu said, "I don't want to make things difficult for Director Zhu. If Mayor Xu calls again, just fire ."
After finishing speaking, Lin Wanqiu hung up the phone.
As she was about to enter the hospital room, she suddenly thought of sothing.
That Xu Chengcheng, surna Xu.
Mayor Xu, also surna Xu.
Are they relatives?
Upon learning that the other's backing was Beijing's Vice Mayor, she felt so pressure, but it was only so pressure.
Because she knew that Song Guanchao's connections were not weaker than the other party's.
But upon discovering that they both shared the Xu surna and might have a familial relationship, she was a bit panicked.
It's not because of the other's Vice Mayor status.
It's because this Mayor Xu's family background is huge!
Lin Wanqiu had interviewed Mayor Xu before.
His na is Xu Guofeng, mainly in charge of finance and planning, and it's said he's likely to take over the developnt and reform matters soon.
As a professional journalist, constantly dealing with senior governnt officials, Lin Wanqiu clearly knows what these detailed changes imply.
It implies that Xu Guofeng has a high probability of being promoted to Deputy Mayor this year.
The reason he stands out among a group of Vice Mayors, becoming the hottest candidate for Deputy Mayor is mainly because of his background!
Behind Xu Guofeng is the Xu Family, which once produced a national leader of the highest rank!
Such a family mber, as long as no major mistakes are made and corresponding abilities are shown, the family will go to great lengths to nurture him.
And facts have proven, Xu Guofeng indeed hasn't disappointed the family's expectations.
At just 44 years old, he's climbed to the position of Beijing Vice Mayor.
It's now basically certain that within five years, he has a 70% chance of being transferred to another province to serve as Governor!
If he can achieve political success in the position of Governor, progressing further before the age of sixty is also possible.
Lin Wanqiu's heart was restless, full of worry.
Mainly worried about Song Guanchao.
She imdiately called Jiang Wangshan, wanting to obtain a definite answer from him.
"Director Jiang..."
After so communication between the two, she conveyed the phone call she had just received and the analyzed information to him.
Jiang Wangshan had been curious about who was behind Xu Chengcheng's Xu Family, and now he knew.
"Xu Guofeng..." Jiang Wangshan too felt the pressure.
"I'll handle this matter."
Although the other party's background is prominent, Song Guanchao's connections are equally strong.
Moreover, the more troubleso this matter is, the more it can promote his relationship with Song Guanchao.
Just after hanging up the phone, another call ca in.
Seeing the caller, Jiang Wangshan gritted his teeth slightly.
It was Vice Mayor Xu Guofeng calling.
He didn't expect Mayor Xu to call him directly.
After calming his emotions, he answered the call.
"Hello, Mayor Xu."
"Is Director Jiang in Xu City?" Xu Guofeng's words were gentle.
"Yes, I've co to oversee a case."
"No need to oversee, co back."
Xu Guofeng's tone was calm. Clearly lacking any strong emotional fluctuations, yet it conveyed an undeniable command to Jiang Wangshan.
Under pressure, Jiang Wangshan said, "The case hasn't been completed yet."
"Hmm?" Xu Guofeng's slight change in tone made Jiang Wangshan feel uneasy involuntarily.
Even Lin Wanqiu, who could at most be considered a half-official dia personnel, knew about Xu Guofeng's family background.
As Deputy Director of the Police Departnt, Jiang Wangshan knew Xu Family much better than her.
"Please co back today."
Xu Guofeng didn't pursue his recent refusal but issued a clear directive again.
Jiang Wangshan knew that if he refused again, it would invite Xu Guofeng's wrath.
He tried to remain calm and said, "Mayor Xu, this visit to Xu City was approved by the Ministry of Public Security."
Xu Guofeng said lightly, "Are you trying to use the Ministry of Public Security to press ?"
The calm tone lacked any threatening pressure, as if discussing sothing light and pleasant.
But the calr he seed, the more tense Jiang Wangshan beca.
"Mayor Xu, you misunderstand, I just..."
"Co back now," Xu Guofeng said, "Don't make say the sa thing for the third ti."
"Sorry, Mayor Xu, I must handle this case before returning."
"Hehe, very well." Xu Guofeng chuckled softly and hung up.
Jiang Wangshan was already drenched in sweat, almost feeling exhausted.
...
After returning to the hospital room, Lin Wanqiu's mood was sowhat low.
Song Guanchao noticed, but with many people here, it was inconvenient for him to inquire.
After a while, they prepared to leave, letting Song Guanchao rest well.
Lin Wanqiu escorted them out of the hospital room, out of the ward area.
As she was about to return, Tang Xiaomi suddenly grabbed her hand: "Sister Wanqiu, is sothing wrong?"
Girls have the keenest intuition, and she had noticed sothing was amiss since Lin Wanqiu returned after her call.
Lin Wanqiu shook her head, Tang Xiaomi said seriously, "Sister Wanqiu, my grandpa told to pay close attention to Brother Song's case during this visit. You're aware of inside information but not telling . How should I report to my grandpa?"
Recalling Tang Xiaomi's grandfather, Lin Wanqiu's eyes slightly moved, rembering the scene when Song Guanchao took her to visit Minister Tang's house.
Mayor Xu might have a formidable background, but Minister Tang was equally impressive.
Moreover, Minister Tang hadn't retired yet.
Thinking of this, Lin Wanqiu said, "I just received a phone call from the director..."
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