Initially, Zheng Bihui's issue with Song Guanchao was merely personal resentment.

But with the abilities Song Guanchao gradually revealed, he increasingly found Song Guanchao to be a bit frightening.

His abilities were too strong!

It's as if no matter what happens, even if the sky falls, as long as Song Guanchao says he can handle it, everyone would instinctively choose to believe him.

Others might simply think he is capable.

Having such a person is Lingjiang's fortune.

But for Zheng Bihui, who has served as Mayor for several years, the abilities Song Guanchao displayed made him feel very afraid.

His power to rally, his cohesion, and his ability to swiftly control the situation are all skills that only a true leader could possibly possess!

It can be said that possessing these abilities means having half the qualifications to become a true leader!

A leader who can reassure everyone with just one sentence and dares to take responsibility at critical moments, giving people a sense of relief and the feeling of having support.

Such a leader is successful.

But not all leaders possess such abilities.

Yet Song Guanchao seems naturally endowed with this outstanding leadership ability.

The most admirable thing is that he doesn't flinch!

Clearly just a junior secretary, but he remains unperturbed facing these committee leaders, and even provincial leaders.

Having such a person as an ally is a blessing.

However, having them as an opponent is terrifying.

Zheng Bihui finds that Jiang Yuan and the others are too slow, completely unaware that compared to Wu Qiangwei, Song Guanchao is the one posing the greatest threat to them!

This can't be blamed on them, because Zheng Bihui himself only realized it after this incident.

Indeed, someone who hasn't been a leader would find it hard to detect Song Guanchao's threat.

However, realizing it is good enough for him.

Moreover, for him, being aware in advance is tantamount to having the advantage in advance.

This greatly helps in eliminating Song Guanchao.

The most foolish way is to use violence against Song Guanchao.

The simplest and smartest way is to use someone else's hand!

How to use someone else's hand?

It's simple, let him continue to display his abilities.

Even at critical moments, Zheng Bihui must push him!

Let him display his dazzling demeanor.

Let him overshadow everyone else!

The saying goes, "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!"

High places are cold!

Zheng Bihui's task is to wait!

Wait until he climbs high enough, waits until his reputation becomes too great for his status, waits until his merit doesn't match his position, waits until the abilities he displays make Jiang Yuan, Secretary Wang, and the others feel threatened, uneasy, even terrified!

By then, even a fool like Qin Yuejin will be able to see Song Guanchao's brilliance.

Others will only feel it more keenly.

Then, he needs only to ignite a fuse, and others will cooperatively and jointly cast Song Guanchao into the depths of hell!

To put it bluntly, Lingjiang doesn't allow such an impressive person to exist!

In fact, nowhere allows such an impressive person to exist!

If your rank is insufficient but your ability is absurdly strong, that itself is the original sin!

Blame it on your arrogance, doing what others cannot!

Blame it on your youthful vigor, not knowing restraint!

But you can't blame others' jealousy and unfairness.

Blending harmoniously is the way of governance.

Standing out is doomed to be like a comet, brilliant for a moment, but quickly extinct.

"The one who laughs last is the winner."

Zheng Bihui took a drag from his cigarette, his smile inscrutable.

Director Qin couldn't understand what he was talking about.

...

Song Guanchao leaned against the chair, pinching his chin, pondering over something.

Zeng Li nudged his arm, "What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing much."

"Hmph, never mind if you're not saying."

Song Guanchao said, "I was thinking if Director Xu encountered something unexpected."

"Director Xu? Xu Xin?"

"Yes."

"What about her? Did she behave unusually?"

Song Guanchao nodded, having just seen Xu Xin in the hallway, her behavior seemed off.

Although she explained it was because they hadn't seen each other in a long time, he wasn't foolish; how could he not see that Xu Xin was hiding something?

But it's unclear what exactly she's hiding.

Song Guanchao didn't mention her hugging him, only said he sensed her behavior was unsettling.

Zeng Li suddenly squinted his eyes, staring at him intently, "Did you sleep with her?"

Song Guanchao was already prepared for this, and he showed an expression of speechlessness upon hearing it, "If you think about these things all day, sooner or later your brain will break."

"Hmph, caring about other women for no reason, there's bound to be a problem indeed."

"Besides, I don't care who you sleep with, as long as you end up being mine."

Since he was still contemplating, Zeng Li said, "Thinking back and forth is troublesome, why not just go ask directly?"

Song Guanchao replied, "My relationship with her isn't that close, it's hard to bring it up."

"But I have some speculations in my mind."

"Tell me, I'll help you evaluate."

"I suspect it might be related to Zheng Bihui being appointed as City Secretary."

"What does it have to do with Zheng Bihui?"

Song Guanchao revealed the resentment between Zheng Bihui and Xu Xin.

Zeng Li understood, and said, "Is it even a guess? It must be that old bastard."

"He's now the City Secretary, Xu Xin's direct superior; he must be using promotion as leverage to coerce Director Xu into having relations with him."

Song Guanchao shook his head, "No way... ahem, maybe so."

He was about to say impossible because he knew Xu Xin.

If Xu Xin really wanted to climb up, she'd have compromised a long time ago.

But over the years, she has consistently maintained a distance from Zheng Bihui, clearly separating her boundaries, without deliberately leading him on.

But if it's not for this reason, then what could it be?

The more Song Guanchao thought about it, the more he felt that there might be a significant issue at hand.

"I'll go ask."

He was ready to leave when the sound of footsteps approached.

Jiang Yiren walked over.

Long time no see, the girl seemed even prettier.

"Secretary Song, do you have time tonight?"

"What's the matter?"

"I want to treat you to dinner."

"Why would you suddenly want to treat me to dinner?"

Could it be that Qu Xiangru asked her to invite him?

This woman still trying to match me with Jiang Yiren?

"I know all about what Secretary Lu did."

Jiang Yiren said apologetically, "These complaint materials were transferred from the Civilization Office, it was a lapse in my work."

Song Guanchao understood; this was the reason.

To be fair, if the matter were not smoothly resolved, and accountability sought, Jiang Yiren indeed would have responsibility.

"Alright, then you decide the place tonight."

"Secretary Song, there's one more thing."

"Tell me."

"I want to visit the newly appointed Director Wu at the Tax Bureau; can you accompany me?"

"Now?"

"Yes."

"Wait for me while I handle something."

"Okay." Jiang Yiren sat at the desk, watching him leave.

Song Guanchao arrived at Xu Xin's office, but there was no one there.

He called several times but couldn't reach her.

He looked at the time, it wasn't even three o'clock yet. I'd better take Jiang Yiren to visit Wu Xinan and come back to ask Xu Xin later.

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