Song Guanchao came to Chu Xiao'e's office: "Do you have any contacts at the National Development and Reform Commission over there?"

"No."

"Do you know any of the deputy directors?"

"Had dealings, but no personal relationships."

Chu Xiao'e said: "That's a government unit, and they rarely contact the City Committee."

Song Guanchao asked: "Do you know which deputy director is in charge of the Major Projects Office's Integration Department?"

"Yang Kangji."

Chu Xiao'e said: "If you want to meet him, you can actually ask Secretary Zhang."

"Zhang Xiaoxian?"

"Yes." Chu Xiao'e said: "He is closely connected to these departments, all the major departments give him face. If he is willing to help you, the National Development and Reform Commission will definitely give face."

"I'll think about it."

Song Guanchao isn't very willing to owe favors.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoxian is deeply rooted in Lingjiang, getting involved with him might not be a good thing.

Besides, he's just meeting someone, and for a file, owing a favor is not a worthwhile deal.

"Do you have Yang Kangji's phone number? Send it to me."

After receiving the number, Song Guanchao called directly from there.

"Hello, Director Yang, I'm Song Guanchao, Secretary Wu from the City Committee."

Yang Kangji seemed to have predicted this call, not surprised at all: "Hello, Secretary Song, do you have any business with me?"

"Director Yang, are you free for lunch? I'd like to invite you for a casual meal."

"Pretty busy, I'm afraid there's no time for lunch."

"Then what about dinner?"

"Busy in the evening too, you know, many things at the National Development and Reform Commission, even no weekends."

"I understand." Song Guanchao said: "Director Yang, are you busy outside now?"

"Just finished, just got some time to have a smoke, and then Secretary Song's call came."

"Oh, you're in the office, then I'll come over directly, can I take a few minutes of your time?"

"..." Yang Kangji knew he was being tricked, this inquiry was to check his location.

"Okay, Secretary Song must hurry, I must head out soon."

"Alright."

After hanging up, Song Guanchao said: "I'll go out for a bit."

Chu Xiao'e asked: "What's happened?"

How did you drag the National Development and Reform Commission into this?

And judging by his look, it seemed urgent.

"It's about the high-speed rail demolition, the National Development and Reform Commission is causing problems, I suspect it's Zheng Bihui behind it."

Song Guanchao explained briefly and left.

Just out of the door, he turned back.

"Where's the National Development and Reform Commission office?"

"..." Chu Xiao'e said speechlessly: "The old office is on the City Government's second floor, the new location is opposite the City Government's south gate."

Song Guanchao hurried away.

The City Government and the City Committee aren't far away, Song Guanchao walked by foot, crossing two streets, to the new National Development and Reform Commission location near the City Government's south gate.

He showed his City Committee work ID and asked: "Hello, may I know which floor is Director Yang Kangji on?"

"Director Yang just left."

Song Guanchao's smile froze: "Just left?"

"Yes."

"Alright, thank you."

Song Guanchao glanced toward the staircase but didn't go up.

This guy obviously deliberately avoided meeting him, even if he stayed in the office, he wouldn't return.

Even if they met, he would likely use delaying tactics.

He went to the bulletin board and found photos and names of the major leaders in the National Development and Reform Commission.

Taking note, he turned and left.

This was Song Guanchao's first time facing a closed door.

No surprise it's the National Development and Reform Commission, the air is just big.

On the way back, he contemplated solutions.

But after thinking for a long time, he realized he has no way to address the situation.

Cause a stir?

How to stir it up?

The file is unapproved, and they have plenty of reasons.

This aspect can't be stirred up.

Catch him by his weak point?

This tactic could work, but it's like flipping the table.

It's not that it can't be done, but if it can be avoided, it shouldn't be done.

When others block your file, grabbing someone's weak point can make them fear you, but it can also make them avoid you, ending up with no friends, isolated.

Moreover, a weak point isn't something easy to catch.

This also requires time.

Thinking over and over, Song Guanchao felt a bit frustrated.

There's truly no solution, damn it.

He initially wanted to invite the other party for a meal, lower his posture, talk nicely, hoping the other party could give face.

But they didn't even give him a chance for a meal.

The name "Song Guanchao," when placed at the National Development and Reform Commission, doesn't carry any weight.

Even with Secretary Wu behind him, they seem completely indifferent.

Back at the City Committee, Song Guanchao pondered while resting his chin.

When encountering issues, he tends to communicate first, then use other means if communication doesn't work.

Now the first step failed, and the other means cannot be used temporarily.

If it wasn't the National Development and Reform Commission, any other department, he wouldn't feel so helpless, but it's just the National Development and Reform Commission.

Even if Wu Qiangwei clearly states to stir things up, she would back him.

But internally, he still has hesitations and doesn't want to escalate the situation.

This tangled feeling made him inexplicably irritable.

"You went to the National Development and Reform Commission?" Zeng Li noticed his bad mood, speaking softly.

"Yes."

"Didn't negotiate well?"

"Didn't even meet the person."

"Is it because of that file?"

"Yes."

"Are they deliberately blocking you?"

"Yes."

Zeng Li basically guessed everything.

"Invite him out."

"Can't be invited out." Song Guanchao self-deprecatingly: "My rank is too low; they don't look up to me."

Zeng Li curled her lips: "Show some respect, and you're still hesitating? Mess him up!"

Song Guanchao sighed: "Not easy to mess up."

"Why not easy?"

Zeng Li said: "Face and respect have been given; there's right reasons for anything you do, none will say anything."

"Otherwise, you'd be waiting for that file indefinitely, until they decide they've manipulated enough, to approve it for you."

"Moreover, if there's once, there'll be a second time, the high-speed rail project requires National Development and Reform Commission cooperation often, later for dividing resettlement sites, they also need approval."

"Do you want to be manipulated by them forever?"

Song Guanchao said: "It's the National Development and Reform Commission… stirring it up, I fear it'll embarrass Secretary Wu."

"Then talk to Sister Weiwei, she's reasonable."

"Already spoken."

"What did Sister Weiwei say?"

"She said if there's reason, stir it up, if something happens, she'll handle it."

"Then what are you worried about?"

Song Guanchao smiled bitterly: "You don't understand."

Zeng Li rolled her eyes: "You don't explain, how do I understand."

Song Guanchao said: "I already said, it's the National Development and Reform Commission. Although the Secretary said she doesn't care, if a stir arises, it'll still affect her."

"Think about it, just because of a file, causing a stir, if other departments see that, who would dare to work with us?"

"Moreover, the National Development and Reform Commission is very strong, even if stirred, they might not yield."

Zeng Li speechlessly: "Still saying I don't understand, I think you're the one clueless, not understanding anything."

Seeing she might have a suggestion, Song Guanchao asked: "What do you mean?"

Zeng Li didn't answer, glanced at the time, and said: "It's time, I want sushi."

Song Guanchao asked: "You really have an idea?"

Zeng Li said proudly: "Hmm, there's nothing Miss can't solve."

"Come on, let's eat!"

They went to the sushi restaurant, back to the private room from last time.

However, Zeng Li didn't play around this time, ate full, drank enough, then headed out.

Song Guanchao was quite surprised; the girl seemed to have changed today.

Stepping out of the store, Song Guanchao asked: "Satisfied?"

"Yes."

"Tell me your thoughts."

"What's the rush."

Zeng Li got in the car, said: "To Binjiang Hotel."

"You..."

"I'm tired, give me a massage, I'll explain slowly."

"..." True nature doesn't change, Song Guanchao actually thought she changed.

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