Official Career Storm

Chapter 1612

Wu Qiangwei was still lying on the bed, her legs not yet fully down.

Her heart was in her throat; if Shu Xue saw this, she wouldn’t know how to face people in the future.

At the critical moment, Song Guanchao quickly rushed to the door and grabbed the handle.

Outside the door, Shu Xue felt the door handle suddenly stop turning.

She let out a puzzled "hmm."

At this moment, Song Guanchao pulled down and opened the door a crack.

"Director Song..."

"Shh!" Song Guanchao gestured for silence, whispering, "The mayor is on the phone."

"Oh, okay..." Shu Xue immediately lowered her voice.

"Wait outside for a moment." Song Guanchao looked serious.

"Okay." Shu Xue stepped back a few steps, and Song Guanchao closed the door again.

When he turned around, Wu Qiangwei was already on the ground, pulling up her pants.

She glared at him in a mix of shyness and anger, whispering, "Don’t do this again!"

"Yes, yes, I promise I won’t." Song Guanchao repeatedly assured, with full sincerity.

But Wu Qiangwei knew he was just saying it; if given a chance, he would sneak back for more kisses and hugs.

Suddenly, Song Guanchao leaned in and bit her earlobe, whispering, "Feeling good?"

Wu Qiangwei blushed, unable to handle his crude directness.

Then, Song Guanchao suddenly hugged her, saying, "Just one more kiss."

"Stop it, Secretary Shu is still outside."

"It’s fine, she won’t come in," Song Guanchao said. "I told her you’re on the phone. Anyway, we have nothing else to do."

With that, he forcefully kissed her.

Wu Qiangwei couldn’t resist him and had to give in.

Seeing her stop resisting, Song Guanchao held her waist, slowly moving to the wall by the door, pressing her against it.

Kissing her lips, his hands roamed, making her breathless.

Thinking about Shu Xue just outside the door, she couldn’t help but feel tense, with an indescribable thrill, reacting even more intensely than before.

After several minutes of kissing, Song Guanchao finally withdrew his tongue.

He wanted to continue, but Shu Xue seemed urgent, likely having something important to report, delaying further was not good.

He stepped back, gently tidying her messy hair and clothes.

Once the blush faded from her face, he walked over to open the door: "Come in."

Shu Xue entered, not noticing anything unusual in Wu Qiangwei’s expression.

She reported, "Mayor, we’ve been wanted!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Qiangwei and Song Guanchao were both stunned.

Shu Xue took out her phone, woke the screen, and handed it over.

On the screen was news, released by the Pinghai City Public Security Bureau.

The headline was short, and the content even shorter, summed up in one sentence—they were wanted!

Pinghai City had wanted all of them!

The reason for the warrant: kidnapping Pinghai City Mayor Fang Jingren and City Government Office Director Chen.

Pinghai City authorities had characterized them, and had already mobilized local police for a city-wide manhunt.

Song Guanchao knew that the incident of taking Mayor Fang and Director Chen couldn’t be concealed, it would soon reach Secretary Xue.

He guessed that Secretary Xue would have some measures in place, but never thought Secretary Xue would directly issue a wanted notice.

Shu Xue’s anxious expression showed all her insecurity.

At this moment, both Wu Qiangwei’s and Song Guanchao’s phones rang simultaneously.

Wu Qiangwei’s call was from Secretary Gao, while Song Guanchao’s was from Lu Zhizhong.

"Secretary Shu, go down first, tell everyone not to panic, don’t go out, wait for me downstairs, I’ll be right down."

"Okay." After Shu Xue left, Wu Qiangwei took her phone and walked to a room.

Song Guanchao went to another room.

"Did you see the announcement from Pinghai City?" Lu Zhizhong asked.

"I saw it." Song Guanchao said with a smile, "This is desperation, looks like they’re planning to run, we have to act tonight."

"It may not be possible to act." Lu Zhizhong said.

"What do you mean?"

"Governor Li just received a call from Secretary Xue, he’s going to the Provincial Committee to meet Secretary Zhuang, asking for provincial support to arrest you."

"Oh?" Song Guanchao let out a curious sound, unable to fathom Secretary Xue’s move.

This timing to go to the Provincial Committee, he might not be able to come back.

Did he not consider that Secretary Zhuang already knows the situation in Pinghai?

Lu Zhizhong said, "Should I have Hall Director Qi and Mr. Liang go directly to Wu State and arrest them as soon as they arrive?"

"Good."

With Secretary Xue not in Pinghai City, their presence is meaningless.

And if Secretary Xue dares to meet Secretary Zhuang in Wu State, he must have some backing.

It’s very likely his support is within the province.

Therefore, he must not be allowed to meet Secretary Zhuang.

They need to intercept and arrest him before he meets Secretary Zhuang!

After the call, Song Guanchao found Wu Qiangwei, who had also just finished a call with Secretary Gao.

"Secretary Xue went to the province." Song Guanchao said.

"Yes, I heard from Secretary Gao." Wu Qiangwei said, "The provincial department and municipal bureau also went to the province, preparing to intercept them."

Song Guanchao said, "We must also act tonight."

"Hmm?" Wu Qiangwei’s voice was questioning as she looked at him.

Song Guanchao said, "The problem in Pinghai City isn’t just Secretary Xue and Mayor Fang; other department leaders have issues too. If Secretary Xue gets caught, these city officials might flee immediately. So, we need to synchronize arrests."

Wu Qiangwei nodded, "Do you have enough people?"

"I have enough." Song Guanchao said, "Let’s go downstairs first, have Mayor Fang make a list, we’ll arrest them after dinner."

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The news of Wu Qiangwei’s group being wanted had already reached Jiangzhou City.

Zhou Zheng was in disbelief upon hearing this.

He wasn’t the only one; other committee members were equally shocked, calling to inquire.

Not knowing the details, he couldn’t say much.

After dealing with these people, he contacted Secretary Gao. Secretary Gao didn’t explain the reasons, but one thing was certain, the wanted notice was real!

Zhou Zheng was both excited and curious.

He clearly remembered that Wu Qiangwei went to Pinghai for a banquet and investment promotion.

How did it escalate to this?

"I have good news." Zhou Zheng leaned back in his leather office chair, phone against his ear, speaking to Zhang Yan on the other end.

His upbeat tone made Zhang Yan curious: "You’re happy? What’s the news?"

"Wu Qiangwei is wanted."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end before Zhang Yan asked, "What?"

She was beginning to wonder if she heard it wrong.

Wanted?

How did those words associate with Wu Qiangwei?

It’s utterly absurd.

"I know it sounds incredible, but it’s the truth. Don’t ask me why, I don’t know, and Secretary Gao didn’t give details. But the fact is, she is indeed wanted."

"Do you think this is good news?" Zhou Zheng said happily.

"Who wants her? What did she do?" Although Zhou Zheng said he didn’t know the reason, usually there’s a reason for being wanted.

"Let’s talk about it in person." Zhou Zheng smoothly suggested, "Should I come to you, or are you coming here?"

Zhang Yan chuckled and didn’t mind, suddenly asking, "I haven’t done it in your office before, if you’re not afraid of getting caught, I’ll come to you."

Zhou Zheng’s eyes lit up, a flame igniting within.

In the office... it sounds thrilling.

"Alright, I’ll wait for you!"