Chapter 1964

Chapter 1964: Chapter 1964

"Secretary Bao."

Chairman Hu had been waiting outside, and seeing him come out, hurriedly approached.

He glanced at the tightly closed door of the reception room, somewhat puzzled as to why only Bao Qi was coming out.

"Chairman Hu, let’s talk somewhere else."

Bao Qi lowered his voice, and walked outside. Chairman Hu was taken aback. Although he didn’t understand what had happened, he noticed a hint of tension on Bao Qi’s face.

Quickly, Bao Qi entered his office, and once the door was closed, Chairman Hu asked, "Secretary Bao, what’s going on?"

He realized that the matter was likely not simple.

Bao Qi said sternly, "Call Chairman Wei and tell him that it’s not the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee that is investigating him, it’s the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee."

"What?" Chairman Hu was shocked, raising his voice uncontrollably, his eyes wide.

"Inside, is it really the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee?"

"Yes, there’s a leader from the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee. Tan Miao... cough, Secretary Tan is also cooperating with the work. To be honest, I just found out about this too."

"I-I... Secretary Bao, why is the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee conducting an investigation?" Although Chairman Hu is a corporate executive earning millions annually, facing a department with "Central" in its name, he has to bend the knee.

Especially when it comes to a disciplinary committee!

Bao Qi was silent for a few seconds, then said, "You should report to Chairman Wei first."

He could mostly guess that the sudden appearance of the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee in Jiangzhou, directly targeting Wei Shoucheng’s company, is highly likely related to Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao had just been reported, and the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee showed up the next day. It’s hard to believe there’s no connection between the two.

Bao Qi felt troubled at this moment.

He really didn’t expect Wu Qiangwei to be so persistent.

Originally the matter was only at the city level, and now, it has escalated directly to the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee.

This issue can’t be easily dismissed.

Luckily, he hadn’t taken any advantage this time, so he wasn’t afraid of being investigated.

Chairman Hu didn’t dare delay and quickly dialed Wei Shoucheng’s number.

"Chairman Wei, the ones coming to audit are not the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee, but the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee..."

Even Wei Shoucheng paused for two seconds upon hearing this news.

"Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee?"

"Yes, Secretary Bao said so."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Shoucheng had already hung up the phone.

Chairman Hu was anxious, he had wanted to ask Wei Shoucheng what he should do, but Chairman Wei had directly hung up the phone.

He looked at Bao Qi: "Secretary Bao, what do we do now?"

Bao Qi said, "Let’s wait for Chairman Wei to call back."

Chairman Hu sighed; there was nothing else he could do.

...

Wei Shoucheng also suspected that the sudden appearance of the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee might be related to Song Guanchao.

But he didn’t think of Wu Qiangwei. In his view, Wu Qiangwei didn’t have that kind of influence.

It could be Lu Zhizhong.

Yesterday, Lu Zhizhong asked Tian Kai Ming to send a message, asking him to show some respect, and he ignored it.

Then the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee came today.

Whether it’s true or not, it can be easily confirmed.

He immediately set off for the Provincial Government.

"Secretary Meng, is Governor Lu busy?" He arrived outside the Governor’s office, his tone calm, seemingly unaffected by the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee’s investigation into his company.

Secretary Meng hadn’t seen him before, and asked, "Who might you be?"

"Wei Shoucheng."

"Oh, Chairman Wei." Secretary Meng had heard of this name. He said, "Governor Lu is busy, perhaps you could come another time, Chairman Wei."

Speaking, he flipped through a notebook on the desk and said, "Governor Lu will have approximately ten minutes around three in the afternoon."

Wei Shoucheng’s smile slowly faded. With his status, visiting Lu Zhizhong in person and yet being turned away was previously unthinkable.

However, he was aware times have changed.

He previously had the chance for reconciliation given by Lu Zhizhong but he refused it personally.

Now, he is the passive side, at the mercy of others, and he can’t blame anyone else.

Even though he knew that Lu Zhizhong was deliberately not meeting him, he couldn’t be angry, wouldn’t dare to.

After all, it was confirmed from Lu Zhizhong’s reaction that the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee was indeed called in by him.

The situation might turn around, provided he appeared humble.

If he continued to be confrontational, things would become uncontrollable.

"It’s alright, I’ll wait here." Wei Shoucheng forced a smile and moved to the side, pulling out a chair and sitting down.

Secretary Meng indeed had strict instructions from Lu Zhizhong, not to let Wei Shoucheng in if he came.

But he knew that even if people of high stature can’t be let in easily, at least he should be courteous.

Hence, he brewed a cup of tea for Wei Shoucheng and then went into the office: "Governor Lu, Chairman Wei is here."

"Hmm."

"I told him you were busy and suggested he come back at another time. But he didn’t leave, he’s waiting outside."

"Let him wait."

Lu Zhizhong said indifferently.

Secretary Meng quietly left the office.

Time passed, minute by minute.

During this time, others came to visit Lu Zhizhong and were able to enter the office smoothly.

Wei Shoucheng sat there looking seemingly unconcerned, but inside, his emotions had long been boiling.

He couldn’t remember the last time he was treated this way.

He thought that with his accumulated wealth, he wouldn’t dare say anything across the country, but at least in Nanjiang Province, nobody could surpass him, and nobody would dare disrespect him.

Yet reality caught him off guard.

However, amidst his anger, he also became much clearer-headed.

Suddenly, he realized that there are certain red lines that even with his current status, should not be crossed.

He reviewed the situation in his mind and regretted it silently.

This time, he made a big mistake.

He thought Lu Zhizhong had no background and that he himself, as a former richest man and a major taxpayer in Jiangzhou City, would be respected even by Secretary Gao.

It turned out to be completely wrong.

These officials indeed pursue stability.

But he neglected one crucial point.

That is, leaders are human too; they also care about face.

Lu Zhizhong asked Tian Kai Ming to deliver a message, asking for face from him, but he ignored it.

If Lu Zhizhong really didn’t have any background, that would be all right, but the fact is, he has scary connections, even being able to call the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee over with one phone call.

By not giving face to Lu Zhizhong, naturally, Lu Zhizhong wouldn’t consider his feelings anymore.

After reviewing and understanding the key points, the resentment in Wei Shoucheng’s heart was instantly cleared, and there was a sense of relief.

Relieved that he had figured out these key issues.

Only after he understood these can he avoid repeating the same mistake in the future.

He stood up and moved towards the exit.

Secretary Meng glanced at him, and only when his figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, turning into the hallway, did he look away.

Wei Shoucheng called Bao Qi, he needed to withdraw Song Guanchao’s report.

He and Lu Zhizhong originally didn’t have any conflicts, the crux was Song Guanchao.

Moreover, he knew that Lu Zhizhong at most would take this opportunity to reprimand him.

As long as he timely admitted his mistake and showed submission, Lu Zhizhong wouldn’t pursue it relentlessly.

"Secretary Bao, release Song Guanchao."

"..." Bao Qi was almost in tears; you report when you want, and you release someone when you want. Are you treating the Disciplinary Committee as if it’s your private property?

If not for being wary of Wei Shoucheng’s status, he would have cursed aloud.