Official Career Storm

Chapter 1650

Fu Ying opened the door, her smile somewhat forced as she looked at Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao didn’t discuss any serious matters with her. He closed the door, picked her up, and walked inside.

Fu Ying let out a soft gasp and quickly held onto him.

As soon as she steadied herself, Song Guanchao tossed her onto the bed.

Watching Song Guanchao undress, Fu Ying blushed and was about to turn off the light, but Song Guanchao held her down and started nibbling on her neck and chest.

Once finished, Song Guanchao got off the bed and dressed. Before leaving, he said, "Rest at the hotel tomorrow morning and wait for my call in the afternoon."

He knew Fu Ying felt a bit embarrassed about receiving his help.

So he didn’t give her a choice, only told her what to do.

Back in his room, he received a text from Su Nanzhi: "Busy?"

Song Guanchao chuckled; it’s only been a day, and she wants more?

"Just took a shower."

"Oh."

"Come up."

"I want to see the sea."

What’s there to see at the sea so late?

But since he had just gotten intimate with her the previous night, he couldn’t refuse, so he agreed to meet her outside.

As he was getting dressed and heading downstairs, he received a text from Lin Wanqiu.

He was texting back while entering the elevator.

This needed to be kept secret; Lin Wanqiu must not find out.

He wasn’t worried about Su Nanzhi; she, like him, wouldn’t dare let Lin Wanqiu know, lest their best friend relationship shatter instantly.

Outside the hotel, he saw Su Nanzhi on the road.

She was wrapped in a black coat, wearing a mask and hat, looking like she was out for a clandestine meeting.

Song Guanchao walked over, and she glanced at him but said nothing as she walked ahead.

The hotel was only two or three kilometers from the seaside, not far, just a half-hour walk away.

After a few hundred meters, Song Guanchao suggested calling a cab.

They hailed a taxi and arrived at a nearby beach resort.

He was quite surprised to find quite a few people still at the beach at this hour.

Su Nanzhi said, "Tonight’s low tide, so people are here to gather seafood."

Seeing how informed she was, Song Guanchao asked, "Are you here to gather seafood too?"

Su Nanzhi rolled her eyes, "I’m not that bored."

If not bored, then you wouldn’t have called me to the beach in the dead of night.

He silently grumbled to himself while his eyes traced her tall figure beneath the coat, wondering if she wasn’t here to gather seafood, could it be... seeking excitement?

Wanting to test the waters, he walked towards a quieter area.

This part of the beach had several parasols and beach chairs, empty and a bit eerie at night.

Seeing no one around, only the cold moonlight illuminating the path, Song Guanchao leaned towards her and wrapped his arm around her waist.

Su Nanzhi shivered slightly, and her breathing subtly quickened.

Licking his lips, Song Guanchao thought she really did call him out for excitement.

He lifted the skirt of her coat and slipped his hand inside.

Touching her, he was instantly shocked.

Under the coat, there was only a thin nightgown.

She grew weak under his touch, half-leaning on him.

Song Guanchao led her to a recliner, sat down, unfastened his belt, and let her sit on his lap.

Su Nanzhi cautiously looked around, seeing no one nearby, nervously holding onto Xiao Song, clumsily and slowly sitting down.

"Ah~"

Her soft cry carried a hint of pain mixed with indescribable satisfaction and joy.

Half-lying on the lounge chair, the gentle sea breeze carrying a faint salty scent as the woman on top of him worked hard to please.

...

Early the next morning.

After breakfast, sensing that it was time, Song Guanchao called Jiang Yiren, Zhou Xingjian, and several others to head to one of the companies.

Seeing so many people arrive at once, the company receptionist curiously asked about their identities.

Reporting his identity, Song Guanchao asked to see the company chairman.

Upon hearing they were government personnel, the receptionist didn’t dare delay and quickly led them to the conference room.

After a few minutes, footsteps were heard outside, and a middle-aged man pushed the door open.

Song Guanchao proactively walked up, "Hello, Chairman Zhu, I’m Song Guanchao, Director of the Jiangzhou Municipal Government Office."

"Hello, Director Song." Chairman Zhu wasn’t quite sure why they were there.

Only a few people knew about the major earthquake observed in Pinghai City; it was even less likely for mid-sized enterprises to know.

They sat down, and Song Guanchao got straight to the point: "Secretary Xue has been arrested."

In one sentence, he made the other party’s eyes widen.

Jiang Yiren and the others listened with rapt attention to what Song Guanchao had to say.

They were also curious to see how he would handle the conversation with the other party.

"Arrested?" Chairman Zhu couldn’t believe it.

Song Guanchao smiled, "Not just Secretary Xue, but Mayor Fang, Director Hu... In Pinghai City alone, hundreds of corrupt officials have been arrested. The Wu Province Public Security Department, in conjunction with the Nanjiang Provincial Public Security Bureau and the 12th Inspection Group, formed a special task force to thoroughly investigate Pinghai."

The more Chairman Zhu heard, the more shocked and incredulous he became.

Song Guanchao said, "This isn’t a secret; it’s just not convenient to announce publicly for now."

Suppressing his shock, Chairman Zhu cautiously asked, "The reason for Director Song’s visit this time is..."

Song Guanchao replied, "I’m here to invite Chairman Zhu."

"Invite?"

"Yes, invite," said Song Guanchao. "I’ve understood the actions of the Pinghai local officials. I’ll only ask you one question, Chairman Zhu: After everything that’s happened in Pinghai City, do you still wish to stay there?"

Chairman Zhu was suddenly struck with a realization, understanding his intentions.

He wanted him to develop in Jiangzhou.

What he said was true; he definitely didn’t want to stay in Pinghai City.

But relocating a business is a big decision for him, and he couldn’t make it hastily.

Besides, Song Guanchao hadn’t given him any promises.

Relocating a company incurs costs.

Many core employees of the original company are local to Pinghai, and unless he offered them sufficiently high treatment, they wouldn’t follow him.

If they didn’t follow, it would mean his company would be paralyzed in the short term.

All these aspects are what he, as the company leader, needed to consider.

"To be honest, Director Song, I have indeed considered relocation before."

"However..."

Chairman Zhu shifted his words, "Since those corrupt officials have been caught and Pinghai City has returned to normal, maybe I don’t need to consider this anymore."

He used the word "maybe," not leaving the matter settled.

Zhou Xingjian and the others watched Song Guanchao, curious to see how he would respond.

With a smile, Song Guanchao said, "Aren’t you worried there are still other bad apples in Pinghai City? A garden with problematic soil cannot bloom beautifully."

He leaned back slightly and said, "Of course, I respect Chairman Zhu’s opinion. The company belongs to you, so the decision is naturally yours to make. Me, I’m just representing Jiangzhou to express our sincerity."

"First, if you’re willing to come to Jiangzhou for investment, Jiangzhou would grant you a one-year tax exemption."

Just one year?

The policy’s benefits, to be honest, weren’t enough.

A one-year tax exemption would at most offset his company’s relocation costs.

"Secondly..." Song Guanchao paused, then changed his tone to ask, "Which Pinghai leader extorted bribes from you, Chairman Zhu?"

This topic was very sensitive. Even with the corrupt officials arrested in Pinghai, Chairman Zhu dared not answer.

He laughed awkwardly, "Director Song’s question caught me off guard, and I can’t recall all of a sudden."

"Then let me ask differently," Song Guanchao posed, "How much was demanded in bribes?"

Again a sensitive topic, Chairman Zhu hesitated, still reluctant to answer.

Song Guanchao said, "I’m responsible for collecting the illicit funds of those corrupt officials in Pinghai. Today, I’m meeting Chairman Zhu not only to invite you to Jiangzhou but also to compile a report. To facilitate restitution afterward."

Hearing this, Chairman Zhu’s eyes immediately lit up!