Director Qin was momentarily stunned by the question, but quickly realized that Mayor Zheng suspected him of leaking information.

Director Qin's face darkened, "Mayor Zheng, what do you mean by that?"

If he weren't still considering the prospect of his promotion, Director Qin would have started cursing already.

"Mayor Zheng!" Secretary Lu suddenly spoke, his tone serious, "Don't speak recklessly. Director Qin is also in the dark."

Mayor Zheng was skeptical, but Secretary Lu's tone was so certain, as if there was some evidence to prove Director Qin's innocence.

Secretary Lu took the opportunity when Director Qin wasn't looking to tap his head.

Mayor Zheng paused and then suddenly understood.

Yes, it was highly unlikely that Director Qin had the mind to carry out such a complex operation.

"Director Qin, don't misunderstand. I was just wondering if, when you went to report work to Secretary Wu, something you said might have made her suspicious."

"Hmm!"

Director Qin was very upset, and Secretary Lu quickly asked, "Director Qin, how did you report in the morning?"

"By going to the office to report, how else could I report?"

"What did you report?" Secretary Lu asked, "I guess it might be related to what you told her."

"Impossible!"

Director Qin waved his hand, "I went to discuss party discipline and national laws with Secretary Wu. How could she guess our plan?"

Both of them were taken aback.

Secretary Sun was also surprised.

Zheng Bihui asked, "You discussed party discipline and national laws with Secretary Wu?"

"Yes."

"How long was the discussion?"

"Over half an hour."

"...Was it that discussion the whole time?"

"Yes," Director Qin said proudly, "so it couldn't be a leak from my side."

Zheng Bihui clutched his chest, feeling his heart spasm.

He felt as if he was about to be angered to death.

You were supposed to approach Wu Qiangwei to put on an act, and you ended up discussing party discipline and national laws for half an hour.

What's wrong with your brain?

What kind of Public Security Bureau Chief would go to a Deputy Secretary to talk about this stuff?

Besides, Qin Yuejin isn't even known for being an honest and simple person!

Such abnormal behavior would definitely arouse suspicion in Wu Qiangwei.

Secretary Lu was silent, not knowing what to say.

He knew Director Qin wasn't very bright, but he never expected him to be this foolish.

"It's indeed not Director Qin's fault,"

Secretary Lu said something against his heart, "But since it has already happened, let's not dwell on it."

"It's not too bad yet. The demolition funds are the key."

"If we can't produce the money by the 27th, those displaced residents will still cause trouble."

"Let's go."

Secretary Lu walked towards the car, and Mayor Zheng got in with him.

The car drove to a deserted place, and Secretary Lu asked the driver to get off.

They each lit a cigarette, and Secretary Lu suddenly sighed, "Let's replace Qin Yuejin."

This was exactly what Zheng Bihui wanted to hear.

This should have been foolproof.

It had been completely messed up because of Director Qin's mistakes!

Too frustrating.

The thought of having to continue working with Director Qin in the future filled them both with despair.

After smoking half a cigarette in silence, Secretary Lu sighed, "Forget it, let's not replace him for now."

He was just venting.

If they really wanted to replace him, how could they?

They would need a reason, right?

Moreover, Director Qin wasn't someone who would take it lying down.

If you dared to touch him, he could turn around and side with Wu Qiangwei.

Besides, once the position of Public Security Bureau Chief is vacant, it would almost certainly go to Liang Jianfeng. There's no way they could place their own people there.

The more they thought about it, the more suffocated they felt.

"Wu Qiangwei won't last much longer."

"If the money doesn't come through by the 27th, let's see how she handles the public outrage!"

...

The next day.

Today, the 22nd, Thursday.

It's ten past nine in the morning.

The crisp sound of high heels touching the floor entered Song Guanchao's ears.

Jiang Yiren's tall and shapely figure seemed to invigorate the surrounding air.

Today, she had deliberately chosen high heels. Her long legs were accentuated to appear even more slender, the fabric of her pants hugged her calves tightly as she walked, with a small sliver of fair skin peeking between the gap of her shoe and pant leg.

Colleagues in the general affairs department stopped their work and craned their necks.

Jiang Yiren stopped in front of the desk, put down a document, "There's a meeting at nine-thirty this morning. Please give these documents to Secretary Wu, Secretary Song."

With these cool words left behind, Jiang Yiren gracefully turned around, her model-like back disappearing from view.

Zeng Li remarked, "It's really strange. You made her cry yesterday, yet she hasn't given up and even put on high heels to seduce you."

"Don't talk nonsense. She's just doing it to please herself."

From the decoration of her office to her usual attire and makeup, it was all for her own satisfaction, not really related to anyone else.

He grabbed the documents and delivered them to Wu Qiangwei.

At nine-thirty, the meeting began.

The attendees mainly included the two secretaries from the City Committee, Mayor Jiang, and the director of the Commerce Bureau.

Mayor Zheng did not attend; it was said he went to the hospital late last night for a check-up.

Secretary Lu talked briefly about the progress of the old city renovation project, and upon finishing, Wu Qiangwei proposed, "I have a suggestion."

"Please go ahead, Secretary Wu."

"Although the city's financial resources are tight, the high-speed rail is a livelihood project, and it has been established. We can't keep delaying it forever."

Secretary Lu nodded in agreement, "It's indeed not good to continue delaying, but the lack of financial resources is an objective issue, and the city has no good solution."

Wu Qiangwei said, "If the finances don't have money, we must think of other ways to borrow."

"Bank loans, private financing, these are all possible methods."

"My suggestion is for the City Committee and Commerce Bureau to lead and host an investment conference to attract private capital to invest and get the high-speed rail built."

"Investment conference..."

Secretary Lu wasn't surprised. When the finances had no money, Wu Qiangwei couldn't possibly allow the project to be so wasted and delayed.

In the absence of bank willingness to loan, using other means to finance is the last resort.

However, even if an investment conference is held, it would be of little help.

The situation in Lingjiang is transparent, and investors aren't fools. When it involves investments of tens of millions or even billions, they are sure to conduct thorough investigations.

Once they understand the situation, no one would put their money into the high-speed rail.

He glanced at Director Liu of the Commerce Bureau and said, "Director Liu, please cooperate as much as possible."

Wu Qiangwei said, "After the meeting, I'll have Secretary Song contact Director Liu."

Mayor Jiang didn't speak. Since she didn't specifically invite the City Government to participate, he naturally wouldn't volunteer.

However, while he didn't take the initiative, Secretary Lu did, "I'll inform Mayor Zheng afterward and have the City Government assign a few people as well."

Logically, the City Government should be leading the investment conference.

So this suggestion couldn't be opposed by Wu Qiangwei.

Of course, she had no need to oppose it either.

After the meeting, Secretary Lu called Mayor Zheng.

"An investment conference?"

Mayor Zheng said, "It's already the 22nd today. If she wants to hold an investment conference now, it's too late."

Secretary Lu said, "If we rush, it can still be held before the 27th. Try to find ways to delay and stall till after the 27th."

He thought that Wu Qiangwei intended to use the investment conference to raise funds and fill the gap for the demolition payments.

He wouldn't allow that to happen.

"Got it, I'll do that."

After hanging up, Mayor Zheng sent Li Jun to the City Committee to discuss the specific details of the investment conference.

Wu Qiangwei also summoned Song Guanchao and instructed, "Don't mention the Railway Bureau's funds for now. First, set the date for the investment conference."

She was worried that if Lu and the others found out now that the demolition funds were already secured, they would delay the date of the investment conference.

"Got it, leave it to me."

This task was Song Guanchao's specialty.

He could hardly wait to see Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng's reactions when they saw the high-interest investment contract he planned to draft.

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