Qu Xiangru's fox-like eyes narrowed slightly.

Her collaboration with Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng is known to few.

But she indeed didn't deliberately hide it.

Wu Qiangwei knows, some ranking members in Lingjiang also know.

But Tu Zhaorui, a person who has left Dujiang City, knows too.

Evidently, he is still secretly monitoring Lingjiang.

She isn't clear why he brought up this matter.

She remains silent, simply staring at Tu Zhaorui, without any intention to cooperate.

Tu Zhaorui hasn't interacted with Governor Qu and doesn't understand her personality.

Facing her indifferent attitude, Tu Zhaorui shows no emotional fluctuation, and says to himself: "Mayor Su of Guangyue City isn't in good health and has already submitted his retirement application."

"I want to ask Governor Qu for help, to speak a few words for me at the provincial level."

Qu Xiangru remains silent, but her eyes clearly convey a message.

Why should I help you?

Tu Zhaorui replies: "Governor Qu intends to arrange some people in Lingjiang. If things develop normally, there shouldn't be a problem."

"Unfortunately, Lingjiang has encountered some changes now."

"Secretary Lu has hidden some matters from Governor Qu."

"This is quite serious; once it erupts, Governor Qu will be gravely affected."

"I think this news is enough to exchange for Governor Qu helping me get a recommendation at the provincial level."

Qu Xiangru's red lips slightly open: "Speak."

Tu Zhaorui says: "Recently, some incidents have occurred in Lingjiang..."

Qu Xiangru impatiently interrupts him: "Mayor Tu, I don't have time to listen to your story."

Tu Zhaorui smiles: "Governor Qu, this isn't just a story. Listen to me, and you'll know, not a single word I say is irrelevant."

"Lingjiang is currently promoting civility, and during this period, someone reported a company to the Civil Affairs Office for tax evasion."

"Subsequently, the Tax Bureau and the Industrial and Commercial Bureau jointly imposed the highest penalty on this company."

"After the penalty, reports appeared at the Civil Affairs Office like mushrooms after rain."

"Even though the Lingjiang Government intends to downplay this news, a little attention will reveal it."

"Currently, over 150 companies have been reported for tax evasion."

"These reports have all occurred within the brief span of half a month."

"In a prefecture-level city, over a hundred tax evasion reports suddenly concentrate, doesn't Governor Qu find it strange?"

Indeed, it's strange.

But Qu Xiangru doesn't care, nor does she want to think about it.

She only wants to know what this has to do with Secretary Lu.

And what this has to do with herself.

Tu Zhaorui says: "According to what I know, Secretary Lu is about to head to Tongzhou City to serve as the City Secretary."

Qu Xiangru frowns: "Who did you hear that from?"

According to Secretary Lu's plan and his qualifications, at worse, he could be a leading official in a provincial department.

If lucky, he might even secure a Deputy Governor position.

What kind of place is Tongzhou City?

It's one of the economically lowest-ranked cities under Nanjiang Province.

If he's actually transferred to be the City Secretary of Tongzhou City, it appears to be a lateral move, but in fact, it's a demotion.

If he hasn't done anything wrong, such a transfer might still happen.

But he currently holds a large piece of commercial land, and it's not hard to sell it.

Once sold, it's actual economic achievement.

With this achievement, unless he makes a big mistake, it's absolutely impossible to be transferred to Tongzhou City.

Tu Zhaorui slightly smiles: "No one told me, merely deduced from Secretary Lu's actions."

Qu Xiangru was about to inquire, but Tu Zhaorui continues: "In addition."

"I also deduced something else."

"For instance, I deduced that Secretary Lu will join the Provincial Committee within three years."

Qu Xiangru's pupils slightly contract.

She admits, Tu Zhaorui's words caught her interest.

"Tell me your insights."

Tu Zhaorui is not humble: "Secretary Lu's move to Tongzhou City is virtually certain. Probably, during this period, he will proactively submit an application at the provincial level."

"Such a lateral transfer application won't be refused by the province."

"Of course, it's possible Secretary Lu has already submitted an application to the Provincial Organization Department."

"If Governor Qu is interested, she can inquire with the Provincial Organization Department to see if there's such an application."

Qu Xiangru says: "Focus on the important part."

Tu Zhaorui replies: "The main point is, once Secretary Lu moves to Tongzhou City, a batch of enterprises will follow him from Lingjiang to Tongzhou."

Qu Xiangru's delicate brows knit: "Are you sure?"

Tu Zhaorui nods: "I am very sure!"

"Evidence."

"Evidence, I've already mentioned."

Mentioned?

Qu Xiangru is startled.

Tu Zhaorui reminds: "I've mentioned that recently over a hundred companies in Lingjiang have been reported and investigated for tax evasion."

This statement instantly stunned Qu Xiangru.

Soon after, a strong sense of unease surged in her heart.

This unease quickly transformed into anger.

She understood Tu Zhaorui's meaning!

Also understood what Secretary Lu intends to do!

Anger flashed in her eyes, and was immediately suppressed.

"These are just your side of the story."

Qu Xiangru wouldn't believe him solely based on a few words.

Tu Zhaorui says: "Governor Qu can inquire."

"Of course, getting a definite evidence for this kind of matter isn't easy."

After all, Secretary Lu won't admit it.

The companies won't tell her the truth either.

The only way to verify is whether Secretary Lu proactively applies to move to Tongzhou City.

If he applies, it indicates he surely has issues!

"I understand the matter."

"But confirmation needs time."

Qu Xiangru's implied meaning is clear.

Before confirming this matter, she won't speak for Tu Zhaorui.

Tu Zhaorui nods: "Mayor Su's process still needs about a month, time-wise, it should be doable."

Even if Mayor Su retires, the mayoral position doesn't need to be hurriedly filled immediately.

In many places, if the top or second positions are vacant, in the absence of suitable candidates, they either remain unfilled or temporarily taken by other leaders.

So, Tu Zhaorui's timeline remains relatively relaxed.

After Tu Zhaorui leaves, Qu Xiangru takes out cigarettes, leans on her office chair, and smokes silently.

Her face is very serious, if Tu Zhaorui's words are true, then Lingjiang is currently experiencing great changes.

Under the seemingly calm situation lies a crisis ready to destroy Lingjiang at any moment.

If Secretary Lu indeed did this, then within three years, he truly has a chance... no, not a chance, but a hundred percent to enter the Provincial Committee!

Exchanging a city's entire resources for a chance to rise smoothly.

This heart of Lu Zhizhong is too ruthless!

That's an entire city of people!

Even with Qu Xiangru's mindset, it's hard to remain unaffected.

The time is already late.

She cannot contact the Provincial Organization Department now.

Today is the end of the month, also Friday.

Tomorrow and the day after are weekends.

Of course, given her status, she doesn't need to worry about these details.

She decides to ask tomorrow morning.

Meanwhile.

Lingjiang.

Song Guanchao had just had dinner with Liang Jiajia and was driving home.

As the car entered the neighborhood, it just stopped when the phone suddenly rang.

He glanced, slightly surprised, it's Director Yang from the Tax Bureau.

"Hello, Director Yang."

"Secretary Song, I need to speak with you."

"Go ahead."

"It's very important, must say it in person!"

Director Yang sounds quite tense.

Song Guanchao looked at the time, it's almost nine o'clock.

Director Yang continues: "It's about the recent tax evasion cases in Lingjiang!"

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