Official Career Storm

Chapter 1646

Zhang Yan had never been toyed with like this, humiliated, beaten, it opened the door to a new world for her.

At first, she resisted, feeling ashamed.

She always thought she wasn’t a person of low moral standing.

However, Sun Jiajun’s profanities and the constant beatings, along with the persistent reactions from her body, made her realize for the first time that deep down, she wasn’t opposed to it.

Finally, she couldn’t help but respond to Sun Jiajun.

At that moment, her pretense of decency completely collapsed, leaving only endless desire, immersed in Sun Jiajun’s thrashing.

Sun Jiajun didn’t return home that night.

Until the next morning, he left while Zhang Yan was still sleeping soundly.

He went to the office, called in Director Guo from the Investment Promotion Bureau, gathered a few people, and personally led the team to Pinghai City.

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Things went exceptionally smoothly for Song Guanchao, with teams of three contacting the company leaders.

On the other side, Director Ma kept recording testimonies and handed them to Song Guanchao.

By noon, Sun Jiajun arrived.

He brought his people to the hotel and met Wu Qiangwei and Song Guanchao.

Wu Qiangwei led them to the restaurant for lunch, briefly explained the situation during the meal, and had Song Guanchao assign them to a dozen companies.

"I’ll head to the city bureau first. Mayor Sun, if you need anything, contact Director Song."

"Alright, Mayor Wu, take care."

Sun Jiajun had nothing to ask of him, and took his people to the hotel to rest, planning to meet with those companies in the afternoon.

"Mayor Sun." Song Guanchao called out to him.

"Director Song, is there something?" Sun Jiajun kept a smile on his face but felt no fondness towards him.

On his first day in Jiangzhou, his home was already fitted with surveillance by this guy.

Song Guanchao asked, "Is there someone named Wei Zhou at Jiangzhou Precision that Mayor Sun knows?"

"Wei Zhou?" Sun Jiajun vaguely felt the name was familiar.

Song Guanchao added, "He’s an employee of Jiangzhou Precision, accused of bribery, and is now under police control."

With that, Sun Jiajun remembered.

Indeed, someone reported this matter to him yesterday noon.

Since Jiangzhou Precision is a state-owned enterprise with formal employees having a organizational placement, any bribery must be investigated by the Disciplinary Committee or the police.

Moreover, Wei Zhou holds a high position at Jiangzhou Precision, with an administrative rank equivalent to departmental level.

Investigating leaders at this level requires reporting to the City Government and gaining approval before arresting anyone.

Sun Jiajun didn’t rush to answer, as Song Guanchao’s sudden inquiry suggested he wasn’t just asking casually.

"Do you know him?"

"Met him once."

"Oh." Sun Jiajun nodded, then turned to leave, showing no intention of responding.

Song Guanchao was already certain that he indeed knew Wei Zhou.

Ever since knowing that Wei Zhou was framed for bribery, Song Guanchao felt something was amiss.

He distinctly remembered Jiangzhou Precision’s chairman specially sought out Wu Qiangwei, hoping she could facilitate Wei Zhou’s tenure at Jiangzhou Precision.

To be valued so highly by the chairman of a state enterprise meant Wei Zhou’s status at Jiangzhou Precision wouldn’t be ordinary.

Moreover, he’s a technical talent, a core figure that’s practically irreplaceable.

Being irreplaceable, naturally, he wouldn’t encounter situations involving taking someone else’s position.

After all, core employees like Wei Zhou face no competition.

Step back and say, even if it’s colleagues calculating against him, they wouldn’t choose to target him just after assuming his role.

Additionally, Wei Zhou is from Wu’an City, with all personal connections there, having hardly any friends in Jiangzhou City.

This excludes the possibility of friends plotting out of jealousy.

If it’s not internal staff at Jiangzhou Precision scheming, nor friends plotting, then who could it be?

The only possibility Song Guanchao could think of was Wei Zhou’s relationship with Wu Qiangwei.

He suspected the person framing Wei Zhou intended to target Wu Qiangwei!

His first suspect was Zhang Yan.

However, he felt Zhang Yan wasn’t that foolish.

She’s currently in a retirement status, as long as she doesn’t act recklessly, Wu Qiangwei absolutely wouldn’t move her.

Moreover, her actions would be meaningless.

Later he suspected Sun Jiajun might be involved.

Yet, Sun Jiajun’s reaction just now dispelled his suspicion.

He seemed unfamiliar with the name Wei Zhou, only reacting upon hearing "Jiangzhou Precision."

This indicated he knew the matter, but didn’t know the relationship between Wei Zhou and Wu Qiangwei.

Song Guanchao’s mind had conjured some analysis and conjecture.

As he looked at Sun Jiajun’s back, a smile tugged at his mouth, he approached him saying, "Mayor Sun seems to hold some resentment towards me?"

Sun Jiajun stopped and turned, looking at him emotionlessly: "How come it feels like Director Song is holding resentment towards me?"

Song Guanchao ignored his remark, asking: "Does Mayor Sun know who Wei Zhou is?"

"Your friend?" Sun Jiajun’s tone surged with provocation: "Even if he’s your friend, or a friend of the Mayor, if there’s illegal conduct, handling will proceed as necessary!"

Song Guanchao grinned with a smile: "Mayor Sun guessed correctly, Wei Zhou is indeed a friend of Mayor Wu."

Sun Jiajun’s usually expressionless face suddenly stiffened.

Song Guanchao continued fueling the fire: "Also, this Mr. Wei was specially invited by Mayor Wu from Wu’an City to Jiangzhou Precision upon the chairman’s request. Originally, Mr. Wei intended to join a foreign company but was swayed by Mayor Wu’s influence to join Jiangzhou Precision."

"Perhaps Mayor Sun isn’t quite familiar with Mr. Wei, let me briefly elaborate. With Mr. Wei’s capabilities, a million-dollar annual salary is just a starting point. If he desires to start a business, numerous investment companies would rush to fund him."

"Yet now someone accuses him of soliciting three million in bribes. Mayor Sun, isn’t it absurd?"

"Oh, by the way." Song Guanchao threw another punch: "The timing of Mr. Wei’s arrest was quite coincidental."

"Just after Mayor Wu was wanted, Mr. Wei was arrested in the afternoon."

"If I’m not mistaken, someone must have reported it to Mayor Sun before Mr. Wei was caught, right? So, did Mayor Sun approve the arrest?"

Sun Jiajun’s face kept twitching, having understood the implication of Song Guanchao’s words.

It seemed he mistakenly offended Wu Qiangwei!

Yet, who would’ve known this Wei Zhou was connected to Wu Qiangwei like this?

If he had known, no way would he have approved the arrest!

Now it’s problematic, for once Wu Qiangwei learns of this, she’d surely suspect it was his deliberate setup to capture Wei Zhou.

Especially capturing someone right after she was wanted.

Clearly, it seemed like he waited for Wu Qiangwei to be wanted, assuming she’d falter, before arresting her acquaintance!

Sun Jiajun opened his mouth, wanting to say something but was interrupted by Song Guanchao’s laughter: "I’ll explain the matter to Mayor Wu."

With that, he walked past Sun Jiajun heading for the parking lot.

Sun Jiajun wanted to stop him but couldn’t find the right words.

Besides, he’s the Deputy Mayor, should he really bend to ask him not to mention it to Wu Qiangwei?

Also, if he doesn’t say, won’t Wu Qiangwei still find out?

Sun Jiajun gritted his teeth, sighing in frustration, inwardly cursing his bad luck for encountering such vexing troubles!