Official Career Storm

Song Guanchao smiled and nodded, "What's your surname?"

Li Qingtang chuckled softly and didn't answer his question directly.

He raised his wrist, glanced at the time, and said, "It's almost mealtime, I'll give you a chance to treat me to dinner."

Song Guanchao thought to himself, where did this idiot come from?

He's never met anyone quite this arrogant before.

However, to be this brazen at the City Committee, it's obvious he has some backing.

His identity must be anything but ordinary.

He wasn't angry because of Li Qingtang's tone.

He was simply curious about why this obviously well-connected man was looking for him, and for what purpose.

Song Guanchao fished out a cigarette, lit one, and just watched Li Qingtang silently.

Li Qingtang didn't like the way he was being looked at.

It was an expression he was all too familiar with.

It was the same look he gave his family pet dog.

This bastard, does he think I'm a dog?

He squinted, a dangerous look in his eyes: "Secretary Song, don't you want to treat me?"

Song Guanchao still said nothing, quietly smiling while watching him.

Li Qingtang was gradually losing control of his emotions, he stubbed the cigarette into the ashtray and said, "Do you know who I am?"

Song Guanchao sneered.

Seemed to be around thirty, yet had quite the temper, no subtlety whatsoever.

Such a person can't hold back their words when angry.

Without saying anything himself, this person would spill everything on his own.

Seeing Song Guanchao still silent, Li Qingtang was thoroughly displeased.

"Remember my name, my name is Li Qingtang!"

"My dad is the Deputy Governor of Nanjiang Province, Li Zhen Ting!"

He waited, expecting that once he revealed these words, this little secretary would show a surprised expression and then apologize to him with a humble attitude.

He got what he was waiting for.

Song Guanchao indeed looked surprised.

"So it's the son of Governor Li."

"Did Mr. Li get robbed on the way, money stolen, no money for food?"

"Oh dear, Mr. Li should have mentioned earlier, I can afford to treat you to a meal."

"Let's go, let's go to the canteen, my treat."

Although Song Guanchao said he would treat him, he remained seated, not moving.

Li Qingtang was infuriated, his face turning pale with anger.

He was just about to burst when he managed to hold back.

He squinted his eyes and suddenly smiled, "Interesting."

"Song Guanchao, I'm here for something."

"Mr. Li, please, go ahead."

"The Fengmen Building project, stay out of it, can you manage that?"

So that's what this is about.

Song Guanchao quickly realized what was going on.

"Mr. Li, you've come to the wrong person, Fengmen Building is handled by the City Government; you should be looking for Mayor Zheng."

"Song Guanchao, don't play dumb with me, it's boring."

"I'm asking you one thing, will you give me face?"

He stared intently at Song Guanchao, his eyes full of ferocity.

As if ready to erupt the moment Song Guanchao dared to even slightly disagree.

Song Guanchao smiled, extinguishing his cigarette, and said, "Mr. Li, your words are incomprehensible."

"The project is led by the City Government, what kind of face are you looking for from me?"

"I'm just a minor secretary, how much face can I offer?"

Li Qingtang clicked his tongue, "I get it, you're dead set on opposing me in the demolition project, aren't you?"

Song Guanchao suddenly understood.

Looks like Jiang Sheng hit a snag in the relocation project.

He thinks I'm the one causing trouble for him.

Thinking that isn't wrong either.

It was indeed I who contacted Tao Lianguang.

But even if I hadn't intervened, with the temperament of those former railway workers, they would never agree to that relocation compensation scheme.

"I don't understand what Mr. Li is talking about."

"Don't understand?"

"Then let me put it in words you can comprehend."

Li Qingtang articulated word by word, "If there are any more hiccups with this project, I won't look for anyone else but you!"

"Do you understand that?"

Song Guanchao leaned back slightly, his gaze turning cold, "Mr. Li, are you threatening me?"

"Yes, it's a threat!"

"You're just a small secretary. Be insightful. If the project succeeds, I'll eat meat, and you'll get to sip some soup. If you don't understand, one phone call and you're out!"

"Oh? Mr. Li is truly imposing."

Song Guanchao feigned exaggerated fear, "I'm so scared."

Li Qingtang's lips twitched.

He realized that this little secretary at the City Committee was dismissive.

With his own status, even the Vice Mayor of Lingjiang would treat him with courtesy.

Even Zheng Bihui wouldn't dare embarrass him on the surface.

But this little secretary seemed to completely disregard his Deputy Governor father.

This incredible disparity made him particularly furious.

Qu Xiangru might disregard him, and he wouldn't dare get angry.

But this guy, who does he even think he is?

What gives him the right to speak to me like this?

"Damn it!"

Li Qingtang pulled his chair back, his breath growing uneven, pointing at Song Guanchao, "You've got guts, just a lousy secretary clashing with me? Fine, let's see if I can ruin you!"

"Ruin me?"

Song Guanchao chuckled, took out his phone, and dialed a number.

"Secretary Qu, I'm being threatened."

"A man claiming to be the son of Vice Governor Li just threatened to kill me in my office."

After ending the call, Song Guanchao said, "Mr. Li, don't you dare leave, Governor Qu is coming over, I'll see what you've got."

Li Qingtang's face twitched, this foolish person actually called Qu Xiangru?

Was the call genuine, or was he bluffing?

At this moment, he didn't know whether to stay or leave.

If he left, wouldn't that mean admitting defeat?

But what if he truly called Qu Xiangru...

He didn't have much time to ponder, footsteps approached from behind.

Qu Xiangru arrived.

Seeing Qu Xiangru, Li Qingtang's expression turned as ugly as if he'd swallowed a fly.

He actually got Qu Xiangru to come!

"Qu..."

"Did you threaten Secretary Song?" Qu Xiangru's expression was as icy as a glacier, his tone calm but laced with anger if one listened closely.

"I..."

"Li Qingtang, do you know where this is?"

Qu Xiangru said, "This is the City Committee."

"Who do you think you are, who gave you the guts to cause trouble here?"

"Used to being bossy and domineering, think you're the Supreme Emperor now?"

"Governor Qu..."

"Apologize to Secretary Song," Qu Xiangru said. "If you don't, spend the night at the police station."

Li Qingtang's heart contracted, a huge wave of anger surged within him.

He hadn't expected Qu Xiangru to stand up to him for a minor secretary.

At the very least, he was the son of a Deputy Governor.

Though his ranking wasn't as high as Qu Xiangru's, he was still a Deputy Governor with real authority!

But now, Qu Xiangru wasn't giving him any face at all.

Making him lose face in front of Song Guanchao completely.

He wanted to defiantly walk away, but feared Qu Xiangru would really call the police to arrest him.

Such things, Qu Xiangru would truly do!

Honestly, Song Guanchao was a bit dumbfounded.

He just wanted Qu Xiangru to show up, to send this guy away.

He didn't expect her to get this angry.

If Li Qingtang weren't there, he would have wanted to hug Qu Xiangru and give her a good kiss.

This woman, gave him so much face!

"Secretary Song, it was a misunderstanding earlier." Weighing his options carefully, Li Qingtang conceded.

However, Qu Xiangru had no intention of letting him off: "Didn't understand what I said? Apologize!"

Li Qingtang took a deep breath and said, "I'm sorry, Secretary Song."

Song Guanchao suddenly realized, given Qu Xiangru's attitude, it probably wasn't just for his sake.

Deputy Governor Li and the Jiang Family clearly had good relations, and since she's decided to part ways with the Jiang Family, naturally, she doesn't have to give face to Deputy Governor Li.

So, the way she's treating Li Qingtang today, if he's angered, he'll only take his anger out on the Jiang Family.

She's deliberately attracting hatred to the Jiang Family.

If that's the case, then I'll add fuel to the fire against the Jiang Family."

Song Guanchao picked at his ear, "Louder, I can't hear you."

Li Qingtang gritted his teeth and said, "I'm sorry!"

"Alright, get lost."

Song Guanchao waved him away like swatting a fly, scolding.