"District Chief Song, do you have any business here?"

Ji Lin asked, waiting for his response.

He actually knew why Song Guanchao was here, but even knowing, he had to ask.

Otherwise, if things just froze like this, who could bear it?

Song Guanchao said, "I heard Yan Han was arrested, Director Zhang, is this true?"

Zhang Jie snorted coldly, "Song Guanchao, do you know where you are?"

"This is the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, and you're facing the head of the Commission!"

"This kind of attitude..."

"Attitude?"

Song Guanchao rudely interrupted her, "Director Zhang, what kind of attitude do you want?"

"Using the metro project to threaten me, is that your attitude?"

"Your nephew got caught in a DUI with drugs, and you want me to confess?"

"Who do you think you are, Zhang Jie?"

"Been an official for so long, forgot how to be a decent person?"

Song Guanchao's tone was mocking and his words were harsh.

Zhang Jie was so angry her nostrils flared, her chest heaving.

Beside them, Ji Lin widened his eyes in disbelief, "Mom, you told him to confess?"

"Shut up!"

Zhang Jie scolded, looking at Song Guanchao, "The last incident is over, I didn't hold it against you, and now you won't let my nephew go..."

"The last incident is over?" Song Guanchao interrupted her again.

He chuckled coldly, "That's really something new."

"If it was really over, why are you still holding back the metro project?"

Zhang Jie didn't explain.

She was indeed deliberately holding it back.

Suddenly, Song Guanchao raised a finger, "I came here today for two things."

"First, Yan Han's matter has nothing to do with me. If I, Song Guanchao, wanted to deal with him, I wouldn't use such a stupid method. If he pushed me to make a move, believe me, he wouldn't even have the chance to go to prison."

"Second, you can continue to hold back the metro project."

Saying that, he suddenly tilted his head to look at Ji Lin, smiled slightly, "You're holding it back as a sign of provocation against me. Neither courtesy nor protocol, since you challenge me, I surely have to make some gestures."

"Your nephew is in now, but you still have a son."

Ji Lin's heart jolted, this guy, using me as a bargaining chip to threaten my mom?

"Bang!"

Zhang Jie slapped the table and stood up, "Song Guanchao, I dare you to try and touch him!"

With a smile, Song Guanchao stood up, "Don't slap the table at me, I always mean what I say."

"Three days."

He raised three fingers, "If the metro project isn't approved in three days, I'll cut off one of his fingers. Delay another day, I'll cut off another one!"

"Of course, you can also let him hide and see if he can hide forever."

To deal with someone like Zhang Jie who doesn't follow rules, only such rogue tactics would keep her in check.

Reason with her?

What a joke, if she was a reasonable person, Song Guanchao wouldn't have to come today.

Song Guanchao patted Ji Lin's shoulder, "Who told you to be her son? Since you enjoy the perks of being a second-generation official, you also have to pay the price when the time comes."

Ji Lin wanted to retort, but when he met Song Guanchao's gaze, he suddenly shriveled.

In that instant, he had a gut feeling that three days later, if the metro project wasn't approved, Song Guanchao would really do it.

Leaving those words, Song Guanchao turned and left.

Unlocked the door, pushed it open, and left.

After he left, only then did Zhang Jie furiously slap the table, "Bastard!"

Since she became Director, no one had ever contradicted her.

And after becoming the head of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, even the Governor and Secretary would talk as equals.

But today, a mere District Chief at the Standard Level, Song Guanchao, dared to threaten her!

Even boldly threatened to chop off her son's fingers!

What audacity, what swagger!

She adjusted her breathing, quickly suppressing her emotions.

She looked at Ji Lin, seeing the displeasure on her son's face, thinking he was scared by Song Guanchao, and comforted, "Ji Lin, don't be afraid..."

"Mom, can't you see clearly!"

Ji Lin suddenly shouted angrily, "This has nothing to do with Song Guanchao! Can't you calm down a bit?"

"How much trouble has Yan Han caused, every time you clean up for him, when will you stop covering up for him?"

"Without any investigation, you assume it's Song Guanchao, and now look, you've provoked him, using me as a threat against you!"

"Will you be happy when I become disabled?"

Zhang Jie looked dumbfounded at Ji Lin, who was emotional, hurriedly said, "Son..."

However, Ji Lin turned around and left, slamming the door hard.

He was really fed up with the relatives on Zhang Jie's side.

This time it really wasn't Yan Han's fault, but without any evidence, she went to threaten Song Guanchao.

In his view, only a brainless idiot would do such a thing.

He didn't care much about anyone being wronged, just simply because the one wronged was Song Guanchao.

This guy is a madman.

If he says he'll chop off my finger, he'll definitely do it!

Someone who dares to barge into the office of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission Director and make direct threats, would he be easily provoked?

But his mother just couldn't see that.

He felt both furious and powerless.

...

After casually grabbing something to eat outside, Song Guanchao returned to the Party School.

He decided to stay at the Party School until the Youth Class training ended, not going anywhere else.

Facing his recent threat, Zhang Jie had few options.

Either listen to him and approve the metro project application.

Or, try to take him out.

But Song Guanchao wouldn't give her that chance.

Three days later, if the project wasn't approved, he would make good on his word and ruin Ji Lin.

And once Ji Lin was ruined, it would be a fight to the death with Zhang Jie.

So, he had to think of a way to also get rid of Zhang Jie!

Thinking of this, Song Guanchao couldn't help but sigh.

The last time he accepted Yan Han's apology was because he temporarily didn't want to offend Zhang Jie.

Unexpectedly, after just over half a month, he was about to choose to go head-to-head with Zhang Jie.

There's no other choice.

In the evening, after having dinner, Song Guanchao returned to his dorm and dialed Lu Feng's number.

"Madman, bring a few people to Jiangzhou, call me when you settle down."

Although the agreement was for three days, during those three days, he had to keep an eye on Ji Lin.

If the guy ran off early, where would he find him afterward?

If he said he'd chop off a finger, he'd have to do it, otherwise Zhang Jie might think he was just making empty threats.

Close to ten in the evening, Lu Feng arrived with two others.

Song Guanchao sent over Ji Lin's photo and identity, telling them to keep a watch on him.

Time passed day by day.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

It was Friday today, with the sun shining brightly.

After the morning classes, Song Guanchao strolled around the party school, dialing Qu Xiangru's number.

"Secretary Qu, has the metro project been approved?"

"No." Qu Xiangru's voice sounded somewhat tired.

These past two days, Qu Xiangru had probably contacted Zhang Jie as well, and it evidently didn't turn out well.

"Then let her keep holding it back."

Song Guanchao sneered, immediately calling Lu Feng.

"Madman, grab him."

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