At noon, Secretary Gao and Governor Hou had lunch in the canteen.

After the meal, Chu Xiao'e and Xu Xin, along with leaders of relevant departments, accompanied the two leaders to investigate some industrial parks in the city.

In the office, Qu Xiangru's face was slightly somber.

Secretary Gao and Governor Hou had a private conversation with her, and the underlying messages were twofold.

First, they wanted her to choose sides.

She did.

She abandoned the Jiang Family and chose to stand by Secretary Gao.

Second, they wanted her to assist Wu Qiangwei.

She accepted and understood the first point.

The second request, she also understood the specific intentions of Secretary Gao and Governor Hou.

It was simply hoped that, with her help, Wu Qiangwei could quickly accumulate political achievements.

Why accumulate political achievements?

There was only one reason, there was a more important arrangement for Wu Qiangwei in the province's next step.

However, from beginning to end, neither Secretary Gao nor Governor Hou mentioned how they would arrange for her!

If the political achievements were given to Wu Qiangwei, what would be the significance of her concurrently serving as City Secretary?

Giving away the political achievements, what about her?

Was she not worthy?

Qu Xiangru felt angry, desolate, and wronged.

The Jiang Family recognized her because they wanted to use her.

Secretary Gao wanted her to choose a side, also to use her.

Of course, Qu Xiangru also knew that Secretary Gao wouldn't let her help for nothing.

He would give her some benefits.

As for what those benefits were, she didn't know for the time being.

She exhaled forcefully, composed herself, and called Jiang Yiren in.

"Secretary Qu, did you want to see me?"

"Have Secretary Song come over."

"Oh."

Song Guanchao came over, and when Jiang Yiren made tea for him, she deliberately put half a cup of tea leaves.

Looking at the strong tea, Song Guanchao's mouth twitched slightly.

Is this woman really so petty?

After she left, Song Guanchao asked, "What does Secretary Qu want from me?"

Qu Xiangru said, "Tell me about the Fengmen Building project."

Song Guanchao was surprised, "Why does Secretary Qu want to know about this project?"

"Just tell me!" A hint of impatience flashed across Qu Xiangru's face, her emotions were unusually volatile.

This was very rare.

Who provoked her?

Song Guanchao didn't ask further questions and briefly explained the situation of Fengmen Building to her.

During this time, Qu Xiangru kept looking at him, seemingly a bit absent-minded.

Thinking that Song Guanchao was Wu Qiangwei's secretary, her emotions were somewhat turbulent.

"That's roughly the situation with Fengmen Building."

After he finished, Qu Xiangru suddenly asked, "In your heart, who is more important, me or Wu Qiangwei?"

Song Guanchao's hand holding the teacup paused, his mind froze for two seconds, sharply aware that her mood was indeed off.

As he was about to speak, Qu Xiangru said, "Tell Secretary Wu to prepare to take over the Fengmen Building project."

She had just been overwhelmed with emotions.

Now that she calmed down, she didn't want any answers from Song Guanchao.

Even if he said she was more important, would she believe it?

It didn't mean anything.

She didn't need anyone's pity either.

Song Guanchao frowned, "Did the Jiang Family call you?"

Only the Jiang Family would affect her emotions.

Qu Xiangru did not answer, "Go out."

Song Guanchao stood up but didn't leave; instead, he came around the desk to her.

Qu Xiangru impatiently said, "Go out!"

Her emotions were too intense, Song Guanchao wanted to comfort her but didn't know where to start.

He cleared his throat and said, "The Fengmen Building project is Mayor Zheng's cherished possession, and he won't tolerate others meddling. If you move this project, you're touching his roots, he'll flip the table."

Qu Xiangru impatiently said, "You just need to inform Secretary Wu, these are not your concerns. Leave!"

Her somewhat capricious temperament made Song Guanchao a bit annoyed as well.

He didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

Returned to the office and reported to Wu Qiangwei.

"Is that what Secretary Qu said?"

"Yes." Song Guanchao was puzzled, "Why would she give this project to the Secretary?"

Doing so is like giving Wu Qiangwei free political achievements.

If she could take it herself, why not do it herself?

Wu Qiangwei couldn't understand either, unable to guess.

"Keep a close eye on this project, and let Zeng Li and me go down next week for research, you don't need to come."

"Alright."

...

Secretary Gao and Governor Hou stayed at the hostel overnight.

Early the next morning, they left Lingjiang for the next city.

On the weekend, Song Guanchao spent time at Liu Lanzi's villa.

Had her keep an eye on the Fengmen Building project.

Secretary Sun is still in charge of the project, New City Company has no chance of acquiring the land.

Soon it's Monday.

Wu Qiangwei and the two directors of industry and commerce and taxation went down for research.

Song Guanchao and Jiang Yiren went to the municipal government.

Qu Xiangru asked them to assist Secretary Sun and make sure the Fengmen Building land auction was completed.

Song Guanchao felt confused, unable to understand what Qu Xiangru wanted to do.

Clearly, she said she was taking over this project for Wu Qiangwei, but now she wanted him to cooperate with Secretary Sun.

Once the land is sold, the matter is settled, how can she take it over then?

He wanted to ask directly, but Qu Xiangru certainly wouldn't tell him.

The two of them went to the municipal government and found Secretary Sun.

Secretary Sun had also received prior notice, knowing that there must be something from before that made Qu Xiangru dissatisfied, fearing he would slip up.

He was quite irritated.

After all, he had served as the great secretary of the City Committee before, but now his abilities were being questioned.

Although, his abilities were indeed problematic.

But he didn't think so.

Secretary Sun's phone rang, "Hello, Chairman Jiang, okay, see you in a while."

After hanging up the phone, Secretary Sun said, "I've arranged a meeting with the representative from Da Yuan Real Estate."

Then he walked out, followed by Song Guanchao.

Jiang Yiren's brows furrowed slightly, and she followed along.

Secretary Sun felt a bit annoyed by the footsteps behind him.

He should have been dealing with these real estate developers alone, but now there were two tagalongs.

He had no issue with Jiang Yiren, given how beautiful the woman was.

If it were only Jiang Yiren, he would welcome her with open arms.

But Song Guanchao following fanned his displeasure.

They arrived at the parking lot, Secretary Sun drove off, and Song Guanchao and Jiang Yiren shared a car, following behind.

On the road, Jiang Yiren's brow remained furrowed, as though she was burdened with something.

After a dozen minutes, they arrived at a teahouse.

Upon entering the private room, Secretary Sun said, "Secretary Song, when I talk with Chairman Jiang, I hope you won't interrupt."

Song Guanchao smiled, "Secretary Sun, don't worry, I'm just here to gain some experience, I won't overstep."

Secretary Sun snorted, thinking to himself, as long as you know the rules.

It wasn't long before footsteps were heard outside, and then the door of the private room was pushed open.

The representative from Da Yuan Real Estate had arrived.

Secretary Sun stood to greet them, and Song Guanchao and Jiang Yiren felt it impolite to remain seated.

Seeing the two people standing at the door, Song Guanchao was momentarily stunned.

At the door was a man in his forties or fifties.

The other was around twenty-seven or twenty-eight.

The key point was, Song Guanchao actually recognized these two people.

No, not recognizing, but he had had dealings with them.

The slightly older man was Jiang Family's third, Jiang Xiuwen.

The other was Secretary Qu's cousin, though he didn't know his name.

Song Guanchao's eyebrows immediately rose.

Was Da Yuan Real Estate a Jiang Family company?

Was this a deliberate arrangement by Secretary Qu?

Song Guanchao couldn't understand Qu Xiangru's maneuver anymore.

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