For the sake of his own future, Jiang Yuan put aside everything else and clearly explained his situation to Secretary Tian.

Secretary Tian pondered for a moment and said, "I can't influence Lingjiang's Standing Committee."

Implying, he couldn't help with this matter.

Jiang Yuan hurriedly said, "Secretary Tian, the key point of this matter is not Secretary Qu but Song Guanchao!"

He dissected the situation and explained it in detail.

Let Secretary Tian understand that Wu Qiangwei and Qu Xiangru's plan is mainly to pave the way for Song Guanchao.

As long as he can persuade Song Guanchao, there is hope for himself.

Secretary Tian understood; he hoped Jiang Yuan would go and contact Song Guanchao, persuade Song Guanchao.

Secretary Tian frowned.

As the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Committee, to proactively negotiate with a District Chief of a Prefecture-level City.

Isn't this lowering his status?

But Jiang Yuan is his man and listens well.

If he can become Mayor, it would still be beneficial in the future.

Otherwise, Jiang Yuan would be of no use.

Also, Jiang Yuan made this call to use previous favors to get him involved.

Not helping could spread out, making fellow colleagues think?

After much thought, Secretary Tian said, "I will have a chat with him."

"Thank you, Secretary Tian." Jiang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

In his view, Secretary Tian's involvement means Song Guanchao will definitely compromise.

Not compromising would mean offending Secretary Tian!

Offending a future Governor!

Song Guanchao had just driven into the parking lot of the Party School when a call came in.

Caller ID, it was Tong Wen.

Secretary Tian's secretary!

Song Guanchao raised an eyebrow lightly.

He had just separated from Jiang Yuan, and Secretary Tian's secretary called.

Apparently, Jiang Yuan contacted Secretary Tian.

This call was likely to play the role of a persuader.

"Hello, Secretary Tong."

"District Chief Song, Secretary Tian wants to see you."

Tong Wen's tone was bland, without any courtesy, a commanding tone, making Song Guanchao a bit displeased.

"Now?"

"Yes, now."

"Sorry, I'm afraid now isn't possible."

"Oh? Why not?"

"I'm not feeling well today and am currently in the hospital."

Tong Wen fell silent.

Had Song Guanchao used any other excuse, he could have countered.

But this reason happened to be the one.

He was a hero who had just been discharged from the hospital; not feeling well is too normal.

"Health comes first, I'll relay this to Secretary Tian."

"Alright."

On the way back to the dorm, Tong Wen called again.

"District Chief Song, which hospital are you at?"

"Why? Secretary Tong planning to visit me?"

"Secretary Tian has an urgent matter for you. He wants me to come over and meet you when you're done so I can take you there."

"Oh, that's unfortunate, I just left the hospital and am now at the dorm preparing to sleep."

"???

Tong Wen was somewhat baffled.

Less than five minutes between the two calls.

In the previous call, you were still at the hospital, five minutes later you're at the dorm?

You're trying to fool me?

But even though he knew Song Guanchao was deliberately misleading him, he couldn't say anything.

Suppressing his inner frustration, Tong Wen said, "Then I'll come to the dorm to pick you up."

"Secretary Tong, what does Secretary Tian want? The doctor did say I need to recuperate, can't run around too much. If it's not urgent, I'll meet with Secretary Tian when I'm better."

"I don't know what Secretary Tian wants, but to find you this late must be urgent. District Chief Song, please cooperate."

"Sorry, I really can't cooperate. I'm feeling dizzy and nauseous, can't get in a car."

Tong Wen saw through it; this guy just doesn't want to meet Secretary Tian.

"Alright, then I'll report to Secretary Tian."

Tong Wen coldly hung up the phone.

After a few minutes, Song Guanchao had already returned to his room, and the phone rang again.

"Secretary Tong, what's the matter now?" Song Guanchao sounded impatient.

Tong Wen was angry; I haven't even become impatient, but you have?

You, a Standard Level District Chief, acting all high and mighty in front of me?

"Is District Chief Song impatient with my calls?" he directly asked, attempting to leave Song Guanchao embarrassed.

"Damn!"

Song Guanchao wouldn't take it, and cursed directly, "Tong Wen, are your ears not working or is your brain flooded? I'm not feeling well, need to recuperate! Which word don't you understand? What time is it now? Almost nine! I have training tomorrow, need to rest. Do you understand?"

"I'm a district chief of Lingjiang; what business does the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Committee have with me at night? If it's official, say it outright, don't beat around the bush. If it's private, he should work around my schedule. Understand?"

Right after cursing, he hung up the phone.

Tong Wen hadn't reacted yet.

The busy tone in his ear made him feel incredulous.

Did this guy curse me?

He was so furious that his chest heaved, wanting to call back and curse.

But Song Guanchao was in the right; his words couldn't be refuted.

He considered reporting to Secretary Tian but wasn't sure what Secretary Tian wanted with Song Guanchao so late.

If it was something important, then reporting could only affect Secretary Tian.

After much contemplation, he realized he took the curse for nothing.

Helplessly, he could only continue to call Secretary Tian and inform him that Song Guanchao was unwell.

"Then wait until he's feeling better."

"Alright, understood."

Tong Wen hesitated about whether to call Song Guanchao again.

Ultimately, he called.

"Song..."

"Tong Wen, aren't you done?"

Song Guanchao said sternly, "What kind of secretary are you? For such a trivial matter, do you need to keep calling? Can you even do basic communication? If not, I might suggest to Secretary Tian to replace you."

Tong Wen's mouth twitched, feeling a bit panicked.

He couldn't grasp the relationship between Song Guanchao and Secretary Tian.

But hearing this man's tone, it seemed he could influence Secretary Tian's attitude towards him.

His tone softened immediately, "District Chief Song, please don't be angry; this is the last call, won't disturb your rest anymore."

"Speak."

"Secretary Tian wants you to rest well and meet when you're better. How about tomorrow, do you have time?"

"No time."

This was too disrespectful.

"District Chief Song, please don't take offense if I've crossed lines; please don't mind it. Let's stop arguing, shall we?"

"I truly have no time; I have plans tomorrow evening."

"How about tomorrow noon then?"

"Noon..." Song Guanchao said: "Okay, I'll finish training in the morning, and tell you the location."

Secretary Tian is definitely finding him for Jiang Yuan's matter, but he worries Secretary Tian might use tricks.

Therefore, the meeting location must be decided by him.

"Okay, then I'll wait for your news by noon."

Hung up the phone, Tong Wen wiped the sweat off his forehead, feeling utterly suffocated.

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