As soon as Song Guanchao threatened to call the police, the residents facing demolition started to get restless.

"We're not causing trouble; we just heard that the city has run out of money and won't give us the relocation funds."

The speaker was the same middle-aged man from earlier.

Song Guanchao retorted, "Who did you hear that from?"

The middle-aged man's face flushed red, and after hesitating for a long time, he replied, "It's just what other people are saying; we've all heard it."

"Yes, we've all heard it!"

Song Guanchao said, "You don't believe the black-and-white contract, but you believe a few unfounded rumors?"

"If you don't receive the money by the 27th and you come for it, the city is at fault. Whether you choose to hold banners or file a lawsuit, that's understandable."

"But coming for the money before the due date—do you think that makes sense?"

He stared at the middle-aged man and said, "I don't know who's spreading this rumor, but I can responsibly tell everyone that the city will never default on anyone's relocation funds! I guarantee this in the name of Secretary Lu from the City Committee!"

Beside him, Wu Qiangwei almost burst into laughter upon hearing this last sentence.

This jerk just dragged Secretary Lu into the mess.

Outside the crowd, Secretary Sun, who had been watching the commotion, also twitched his lips upon hearing this sentence.

This idiot is starting to shift the blame.

He hurried into the building to report to Secretary Lu.

Outside the building.

With Song Guanchao's explanation, coupled with his firm stance and tone, the residents realized their unreasonable behavior, stopped clamoring, and gradually dispersed.

Upstairs.

Secretary Sun was reporting, and Secretary Lu said indifferently, "Ignore it."

There's less than two weeks until the 27th.

Today's blockade was just a warm-up for them.

The real show will only start when the contract deadline arrives.

"Knock, knock."

A knocking sound suddenly came from the door.

Secretary Sun went to open the door and was a bit surprised to see the visitor: "Secretary Song?"

Song Guanchao glanced inside and smiled, "Secretary Sun, I'm here to see Secretary Lu."

"You?" Secretary Sun thought he heard wrong.

You're a secretary, and you have business with the City Secretary?

What kind of big deal do you think you are?

"Wait a moment; I'll report to the Secretary."

"Okay."

Secretary Sun closed the door and came over, "Secretary, Secretary Song is here to see you."

Secretary Lu had already heard and was equally puzzled.

This Song Guanchao seems a bit unclear about his position.

However, he was also curious to know what business Song Guanchao had with him.

"Let him in."

Secretary Sun opened the door again, "Secretary Song, please go in."

"Thank you."

Watching Song Guanchao enter the room, Secretary Sun's curious heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat, yet he couldn't go in.

Song Guanchao sat down and said, "Secretary Lu, I hope I'm not disturbing you?"

His overly casual demeanor made Secretary Lu internally displeased, but he didn't show it on his face.

"What business does Secretary Song have with me?"

"The Finance Bureau is out of money; does Secretary Lu know?"

"Oh? They're out of money?"

Keep pretending!

"Yes, the budget is tight, and the relocation funds that have been submitted have not yet been approved."

Song Guanchao sighed and said, "I would like to ask Secretary Lu for help, maybe to say a word to Mayor Zheng."

Secretary Lu said, "The City Committee and City Government have clearly defined roles. The finances are managed by the City Government; it's not appropriate for me to interfere."

He showed a look of helpless regret.

Song Guanchao pondered for a few seconds and suddenly said, "Secretary Lu, are you really unwilling to help?"

"It's not that I won't help; it's that I can't."

Secretary Lu said, "Xiao Song, even though I'm the top leader, there are many things in the city that I don't have the final say on. Sigh, what am I telling you for? You're just a secretary; you wouldn't understand these things."

The implication was that as a secretary, you should just do the job of a secretary.

Song Guanchao nodded, "Sorry for bothering Secretary Lu."

Leaving the office, Song Guanchao headed straight for City Hall.

He actually wanted to try to see if he could squeeze some budget from Mayor Zheng.

Not much, just enough to extract the relocation funds.

But judging from the situation with those residents demanding relocation funds earlier, it's highly likely that Zheng Bihui won't approve even this little amount.

He and Secretary Lu are waiting to see the spectacle of residents causing a scene at the City Committee.

But no matter what, he has to try.

It's simply because he doesn't want to resort to a backup plan.

Arriving at City Hall, Li Jun said surprisingly, "Secretary Song, what brings you here?"

"Secretary Li, is Mayor Zheng in?"

"Yes."

"Please tell Mayor Zheng that I have something to report."

Li Jun also found it strange, thinking that Song Guanchao seemed not to know his place.

"Alright, wait for a moment."

Li Jun went in to report, and soon came out, "Mayor Zheng has something going on; you'll have to wait a bit."

"Alright."

What a joke; he's just deliberately keeping me waiting.

This dog knows I need something from him, so he's seizing the opportunity.

The wait was half an hour.

Li Jun, aware that Mayor Zheng intentionally left him hanging, said, "Secretary Song, have a cup of tea."

"Thank you."

Song Guanchao leaned back in the chair, seemingly unhurried.

Another half-hour quickly passed.

At this moment, the office door opened, and Zheng Bihui came out.

Without even glancing at Song Guanchao, he headed straight for the restroom.

Song Guanchao didn't follow either, lounging in the chair, crossing his legs, leisurely sipping tea.

This laid-back demeanor left Li Jun dumbfounded.

Aren't you here to see Mayor Zheng?

He's come out; why aren't you going after him?

Why does it seem like you're not anxious at all?

This Secretary Song is quite the odd character.

Zheng Bihui also found it odd; why didn't this kid follow?

He was all set to humiliate him, but Song Guanchao didn't give him the chance, leaving him a little irritated, with even his urination feeling unsmooth.

Returning to the office, seeing him sipping tea and browsing his phone, without even glancing at him, Zheng Bihui suddenly felt that the hour he let him cool off was all for nothing.

He intended to mess with his mindset, but instead, his own mindset got messed up by him.

"Come in," Zheng Bihui said, walking into his office without turning his head.

Song Guanchao put down the teacup and entered the office.

Just about to sit, Zheng Bihui said, "Did I tell you to sit?"

Song Guanchao raised his eyes and plopped down, smiling, "Mayor Zheng, I'm here to talk business."

"You want to talk business with me?" Zheng Bihui sneered, "What qualifications do you have to talk business with me?"

"Tsk."

Song Guanchao clicked his tongue, "Zheng Bihui, did you eat shit? Can't you speak properly?"

Stunned by the sudden profanity, Zheng Bihui was momentarily at a loss before responding, "What did you say?"

Song Guanchao said, "I call you Mayor, then you're the Mayor. If I don't call you Mayor, what are you? Have I been too accommodating, leading you to a mistaken impression?"

Zheng Bihui's face darkened, "Song Guanchao, this is City Hall. If you want to act wild, get out and act wild!"

"Heh."

Song Guanchao sneered disdainfully, pulled out his phone, dialed the police, and tossed the phone on the desk, "I'll give you a few seconds to adjust your tone. If you don't want to talk properly, I'll call the police and report you for attempted rape and molestation."

Zheng Bihui's expression froze.

Attempted rape and molestation?

I'm a grown man; how could I rape and molest another man?

His face twitched, and for a moment, he didn't know how to describe his current feelings.

He prided himself on being able to manipulate people, but Song Guanchao showed him what it means to encounter someone truly exceptional, beyond his wildest expectations.

This guy is unbelievably overpowered!

He had no doubt that if he didn't start talking properly, this guy would seriously call the police and accuse him of attempted rape and molestation...

He, a distinguished Mayor, sexually harassed a popular secretary!

If word got out, regardless of the truth, his name and position would be disgraced, and he would become a laughingstock.

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