Song Guanchao raised a smile and said, "I investigated the corruption case involving Zhu Qiushui's father."

"When this Mayor Zhu was put under investigation, no one in Yunyang City dared to help."

"In such a situation, Lu Zhizhong stood out without fear."

"What does this indicate?"

"It indicates that Lu Zhizhong is a man of loyalty!"

"Moreover, Lu Zhizhong has a deep relationship with this Mayor Zhu. They were high school classmates, college classmates, and they supported each other after entering the system."

"They have known each other for over twenty years."

"As for the relationship between Zhu Qiushui and Lu Zhizhong, it goes without saying."

"Originally a relationship between elder and junior, now it has turned into that of lovers."

"So I think if we can control Zhu Qiushui, there's a probability that we can make Lu Zhizhong compromise."

Actually, there was another reason Song Guanchao hadn't mentioned.

That is, he suspects Lu Zhizhong is exhausting all resources in Lingjiang to find a way to climb to the Provincial Committee to overturn the case for Zhu Qiushui's father!

Of course, all of this is just his guess.

Whether it is true or not, without evidence, he can't speculate recklessly.

Listening to his analysis, the two appeared thoughtful.

What he said did make some sense.

Liang Jianfeng said, "Even if that's the case, how can we bring Zhu Qiushui back from Hong Kong Island?"

Song Guanchao said, "I'll take care of this matter, Mr. Liang, don't worry about it."

He glanced at the time and said, "It's getting late."

"Secretary, I'll take you back to rest."

After getting in the car, Song Guanchao asked, "Secretary, the industrial and commercial and tax bureaus need arrangements in the next couple of days."

Wu Qiangwei asked, "Do you have any candidates in mind?"

Song Guanchao thought carefully, then suddenly asked, "Does Secretary Lu of the Political and Legal Committee have a chance to move up?"

"Not very likely."

"Then I recommend Wu Xinan, the Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, as the Director of the Tax Bureau."

"Him?"

Wu Qiangwei thought for a moment and understood Song Guanchao's logic.

Wu Xinan, being the Deputy Secretary, wants to move up, either becoming the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee or a Vice Mayor.

For him, this would take too long to wait.

In contrast, the Tax Bureau Director is a real power position, with significant authority.

At the City Government level, it carries considerable influence.

Most importantly, by serving in the Tax Bureau for one or two years, accumulating experience, if a better position arises during that time, he has an absolute core competitive advantage.

"What about the Industrial and Commercial Bureau?"

Song Guanchao rested his chin, contemplating.

Suddenly, Si Qingqing's image popped into his mind.

The Judicial Bureau is merely a Qingshui Government, with hardly any use for the Judicial Bureau.

It's completely occupying a spot, better than nothing.

"Si Qingqing." After thinking carefully, Song Guanchao still mentioned this name.

"Si Qingqing from the Judicial Bureau?"

"Yes." Song Guanchao frowned and said, "This woman can be trusted, but she is too reckless in doing things."

"If you have other candidates, that's fine. Otherwise, let her hold the position for now."

"Let it be her."

Wu Qiangwei said, "Tomorrow morning, I'll meet with Mayor Jiang."

After sending her home, Song Guanchao also headed back.

On the way, his phone suddenly rang.

At this hour, almost midnight, who would call me?

Picking it up, it was Si Qingqing.

This was indeed strange.

He had just been discussing her with Wu Qiangwei, and now she called.

He parked the car by the side, "Director Si, what's up?"

"Secretary Song, do you have time now?"

Hearing her tone, Song Guanchao frowned, "Did you drink?"

"Just a little." Si Qingqing said, "Can you come over?"

"Where to?"

"My home."

Song Guanchao was silent for two seconds and said, "Send me the address."

Just right, he could talk to her about becoming the Tax Bureau Director.

But whether or not she should take the Director position depends on her performance later.

Si Qingqing lived in an upscale community, where the elevators required cards to operate, so Song Guanchao took the stairs.

He knocked on the door, and it opened.

A faint smell of alcohol wafted through.

Seeing her flushed face and dreamy eyes, Song Guanchao frowned deeper.

After walking into the room, he first checked if there were any surveillance cameras.

Though the two had crossed a line, Song Guanchao didn't trust her fully.

Mainly, this woman sometimes acted without thinking.

After confirming there were no surveillance devices, Song Guanchao asked, "Why are you drinking?"

Listening to his slightly reproachful tone, a burst of unprovoked anger surged in Si Qingqing's heart.

She wanted to retort, what does it matter to you if I drink or not?

But she held it in.

"I'm troubled over some matters."

She sat next to Song Guanchao, very close, so close that he kept frowning.

Si Qingqing also felt uneasy, but she still summoned the courage, moving even closer until she touched his arm.

Song Guanchao sneered, "Tell me, whom did you offend this time?"

Si Qingqing was startled and said angrily, "Do I appear like that kind of person to you?"

"Every time I reach out, it's because I'm in trouble?"

She felt wronged, like she was just someone who got into trouble.

Song Guanchao, short of patience, said, "Don't take your temper out on me. If you have something to say, say it. It's already late; I don't have time to waste with you."

Si Qingqing, grinding her little tiger teeth in fury, said, "I heard Director Feng of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau fell."

The news of Director Yang's murder hadn't been announced.

As for Director Feng, he was put under investigation by the Disciplinary Committee for alleged embezzlement and bribery.

Song Guanchao gave her a once-over, "Continue."

Si Qingqing said, "I want to go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau."

Song Guanchao was quite surprised.

This woman truly had ambition.

Calling him over late at night just to say this.

The timing of choosing to say it was also well thought through.

In the dead of night, with only a single man and woman in a room.

Moreover, the two were no strangers to intimate relations.

Was this her plan to use her body to persuade him?

After speaking, Si Qingqing felt anxious, waiting for his response.

But after waiting so long, he remained silent.

She bravely lifted her head, just in time to meet Song Guanchao's inquisitive gaze.

Song Guanchao asked, "Do you think you are capable of handling the job?"

"Yes!"

"Your confidence seems high."

Song Guanchao chuckled.

But whether one has the ability isn't something words alone can prove.

Suddenly, Si Qingqing stood up, and it was only then that Song Guanchao noticed she was only wearing a thin nightgown.

She pinched the straps, and as her shoulders shrank, the smooth nightgown slipped off, landing at her feet.

Beneath the gown, she wore nothing, daringly confronting him with her bare figure.

Her exquisite curves and porcelain-white skin openly challenged Song Guanchao's vision.

Lacking any other thoughts, this unexpected scene ignited a sudden flame within him.

Suddenly, his pants bulged.

Seeing his reaction, Si Qingqing, flushed with embarrassment, spread her beautiful legs and sat directly on Song Guanchao's lap.

He could hear her heart racing, and he read anxiety and tension in her eyes.

This sort of behavior exceeded her limits.

She likely had undergone extensive mental preparation to muster this determination.

"Mmh~"

Si Qingqing suddenly let out a soft moan, because as she sat down, her tender gateway was nudged by what lay beneath him.

She shivered slightly, wrapped her arms around his neck, dared not meet his gaze, and said tremulously, "I'm in a safe period, so you don't need to wear anything."

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