Han Lan received a call from Sun Jiajun, who confird his secretary, Ma Hongyuan from the Second Departnt of Secretaries.
Soon, a young man knocked on the office door.
"Hello, Mayor Sun, I'm Ma Hongyuan from the Second Departnt of Secretaries."
Ma Hongyuan was twenty-seven, with a decent appearance and image.
Sun Jiajun smiled and said, "Go organize the information of all departnts in the City Governnt for ."
"Okay." Ma Hongyuan never dread that one day he could beco the secretary to the Mayor.
Although it's just to the Deputy Mayor.
But he is still the second-in-command of the City Governnt.
And he heard that Mayor Sun had rendered great services and was exceptionally promoted.
This ans Mayor Sun was promoted solely based on his abilities.
Unlike those who rose through connections.
All morning, Sun Jiajun was reading docunts, accelerating his understanding of Jiangzhou City.
Near noon, the secretary suddenly knocked on the door: "Mayor Sun, Mayor Wu invites you for lunch."
"Oh, alright."
On the first day in office, whether out of politeness or the occasion, this al was inevitable.
The restaurant was set near the City Governnt, with moderate standards.
Besides Wu Qiangwei, Secretary-General Han Lan, Song Guanchao, and several departnt heads also attended.
"We need to work in the afternoon, so let's not drink," said Wu Qiangwei.
Through Song Guanchao's introduction, Sun Jiajun got a general understanding of each departnt.
Of course, he had already learned about so departnts yesterday, and in-depth.
For example, Shi Qin from the Secretarial Departnt.
The two pretended to et for the first ti, showing no signs of familiarity.
At the end of the workday, Ma Hongyuan knocked again: "Mayor Sun, Secretary Zhou asks if you have ti tonight; he wants to invite you to dinner."
"I understand."
Sun Jiajun imdiately called back Zhou Zheng, arranged a place, and went over straight after work.
At the dinner table, besides Zhou Zheng, there were Deputy Secretary Lv Jie, Disciplinary Committee Secretary Bao Qi, Organization Minister Wang Jinming, Secretary-General Guo Han, and Propaganda Minister Liu Peihua.
"Mayor Sun, welco to Jiangzhou."
Zhou Zheng raised his glass to express welco.
The other committee mbers also raised their glasses with smiles.
Sun Jiajun was taken aback by their kindness; it was only his first day, and he'd already t Jiangzhou City's committee leaders.
He quickly stood up, holding his wine glass.
Zhou Zheng gestured with his hand: "Mayor Sun, sit, no need to be so formal. We're all on the sa side."
Listening carefully to the undertone, is Zhou Zheng trying to win over?
Moreover, at tonight's dinner, besides the leaders of the Military District and Wu Qiangwei, all the City's committee mbers were present.
The Military District is not under the control of the City Committee and Governnt; it's normal for them not to attend.
But Wu Qiangwei is the Mayor, the second in command of the entire Jiangzhou.
Zhou Zheng invited others but not her, which is unusual.
This indicates that Zhou Zheng deliberately excluded Wu Qiangwei.
Does he have a poor relationship with Wu Qiangwei?
Sun Jiajun gained a more detailed understanding of Jiangzhou's dynamics.
After several rounds of drinks, Sun Jiajun gradually lost his initial restraint and opened up.
Yet, in conversation, he remained polite and respectful to the committee mbers present.
After a few rounds, everyone beca more familiar.
With a cigarette in his left hand and a drink in his right, after dinner, Zhou Zheng suggested calling it a night, and everyone dispersed.
They left the restaurant, and while waiting for cars, Disciplinary Committee Secretary Bao Qi ca over, took out a cigarette, handed it to him, and lit it for him.
Bao Qi said, "Mayor Sun, be careful at the City Governnt from now on."
Sun Jiajun humbly said, "Please advise, Secretary Bao."
Bao Qi waved his hand, "No need for advice."
He looked around and said in a low voice, "You know Mayor Zhang's situation better than I do, right?"
Sun Jiajun's heart stirred: "I only know Mayor Zhang made so mistakes, but I don't really understand the specifics."
This wasn't deceiving Bao Qi, as Mr. Lin had handled the matter from start to finish, with the credit attributed to him.
But in reality, he had nothing to do with it.
Bao Qi lowered his voice: "Mayor Zhang and Mayor Wu have a grudge. Mayor Wu has a classmate nad Luo Sanming, who does business in Lingjiang. When Mayor Wu was still the Deputy Secretary of the Lingjiang Municipal Committee, he had Luo Sanming arrested."
Sun Jiajun was curious: "And then?"
"Then?" Bao Qi chuckled, "Luo Sanming was both a classmate and first love of Mayor Zhang, and he was her representative on the surface. But Luo Sanming dealt in shady businesses, linked to several influential figures."
"So after he was arrested, those powerful figures worried he'd spill sothing."
Here, Bao Qi made a throat-cutting gesture: "On the way from Lingjiang to Jiangzhou, Luo Sanming died."
Sun Jiajun was shocked, and Bao Qi said: "Originally, this matter would have passed, and Mayor Zhang would have continued her mayoral duties without interference."
"But who'd have thought, Mayor Wu was transferred to the Provincial City to beco Mayor."
"Two people with a past conflict, now placed in a hierarchical relationship, sothing is bound to happen."
Sun Jiajun asked: "So, did Mayor Zhang flee a thousand miles because Mayor Wu wanted to act against her?"
Bao Qi said: "I'm not sure about the details. But, Mayor Zhang wouldn't have fled without reason; she must have sensed danger."
He patted Sun Jiajun's shoulder: "You, take care."
Sun Jiajun felt a chill down his spine; Bao Qi's words made him uneasy.
"I have no animosity with Mayor Wu, she wouldn't take action against , right?"
"No animosity?" Bao Qi couldn't help but smile: "Think carefully, think it through."
Sun Jiajun pressed his temples; he drank too much at night, his mind a bit foggy and sluggish.
Bao Qi said: "Because of your involvent, Mayor Zhang went from being an international fugitive suspect to a retired deputy mayor. How do you think Mayor Wu perceives you?"
"It's not the thief you fear, but the thief's thoughts."
"For Mayor Wu, the conflict with Mayor Zhang is irreconcilable. If Mayor Zhang stayed abroad forever, never coming back, it wouldn't matter; she's abroad and cannot return. No worry of retaliation."
"But because of you, Mayor Zhang ca back and retired safely."
"If you were Mayor Wu, what would you think?"
"I…" Sun Jiajun seed to understand his aning.
In his heart, he cursed.
On my first day in office, did I offend Wu Qiangwei?
No, from the mont Zhang Yan returned to the country, he'd already offended Wu Qiangwei.
Sun Jiajun felt a chill down his spine, suddenly realizing that Mr. Lin might not be able to protect him.
Bao Qi kept observing him; seeing his stiff expression, he continued: "You shouldn't worry excessively about Mayor Wu; you just arrived, and even if she dislikes you, she won't act so quickly. But you need to be cautious of Director Song."
"Director Song?" Sun Jiajun was puzzled for two seconds and asked: "Song Guanchao?"
Bao Qi nodded: "Director Song often doesn't play by the rules. Mayor Sun, be cautious yourself."
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