Official Career Storm-Chapter 1404

Song Guanchao's words made Cui Shibin and the others pause slightly.

They soon realized that Song Guanchao wanted them to apologize to him in front of Director Li, showing a weak and incompetent side.

Cui Shibin had never suffered such humiliation, but at this moment, he was under the roof and had to bow his head.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the anger, and said, "Director Li, you stay here."

"Oh, okay." Director Li was taken aback and vaguely sensed something amiss.

He secretly thought to himself, what on earth does this brat Song Guanchao hold over these consuls, to make them compromise like this?

If only he could obtain this secret... 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

The thought suddenly popped into his mind.

But immediately, the idea spread wildly.

Yes, if he could get hold of this secret, these consuls would certainly treat him with equal respect.

He secretly decided that after the consuls left, he would question Song Guanchao thoroughly, even prying open his teeth if necessary, to extract the consuls' secrets.

Song Guanchao came over, pulled out a chair, and sat down, as if he didn't regard Cui Shibin and the others at all.

"Director Song," Cui Shibin squeezed out a smile.

He knew Director Zhao was here because of Song Guanchao, and no matter how displeased he felt, he dared not show it.

Song Guanchao looked at him nonchalantly, coughed lightly, and said, "Feeling a bit thirsty."

Cui Shibin's expression froze, but Consul Park reacted quickly, immediately standing up: "Director Song, please wait, I'll make you a cup of tea."

Even using honorifics.

"No need to trouble Consul Park," Song Guanchao turned to look at Director Li.

The meaning was so clear that even a blind person could understand.

Director Li's mouth twitched, suppressing his anger: "Consul Park, sit down, I'll make the tea."

He secretly cursed, thinking, once the consuls leave, see how I deal with you!

Tea was prepared, and he brought it over.

Song Guanchao held the cup, finally asking, "What brings you all to see me?"

Cui Shibin said, "Director Song, today I specially brought Consul Jin to apologize to you."

"Apologize?" Song Guanchao asked, "What for?"

Jin Yongjun stood up and bowed ninety degrees, "Director Song, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. Please forgive me."

Song Guanchao laughed lightly, "What is Consul Jin saying? There are witnesses saying it was I who hit you, what fault do you have?"

Jin Yongjun's face changed: "No, there's no witness. I'll explain to Director Li that it's a misunderstanding. You didn't hit me; the injury on my face was from a fall."

Director Li's facial muscles twitched.

Damn, what kind of leverage do these consuls have in Song Guanchao's hands?

This is ridiculously timid!

Facing Jin Yongjun's apology, Song Guanchao seemed not to notice.

He took a sip of tea and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Cui Shibin knew he had no intention of forgiving them, and in desperation, his tone sharpened: "Director Song, spare when possible. Do you really want to push things to the limit?"

Song Guanchao lifted an eyelid, "Hmm, I do want to push it to the limit, any problem? Or do you want revenge against me?"

He sneered disdainfully, "I always keep my word. If I say I'll destroy you, I will do it!"

After leaving those words, Song Guanchao turned and left the office.

Cui Shibin and the others were trembling with anger, wanting to stand up and curse, but what little sanity remained kept them from further escalating the conflict.

After Song Guanchao left, Director Li immediately ran up: "Consul Cui, don't take it seriously..."

"Get lost!"

Cui Shibin was furious, and for that matter, Director Li being just a small precinct chief, was completely beneath him, showing no respect in his words.

Director Li's expression froze, but he still kept a flattering smile, seemingly indifferent as he quietly retreated.

"Consul Cui, what now?" Consul Park asked anxiously.

The Consul General personally came to apologize, yet Song Guanchao still wouldn't forgive.

Cui Shibin thought for a few seconds with a grim face, then said, "Go to the Provincial Government."

He remembered Zhou Zheng mentioning, Governor Lu Zhizhong had inquired about this matter.

Which meant, behind Song Guanchao was Lu Zhizhong.

Minister Zhang was also genuinely concerned due to Lu Zhizhong.

Upon leaving the office, seeing Director Li still there, Cui Shibin paused and with a softened tone, said, "Director Li, I was a bit emotional just now, and went a bit overboard, sorry."

Director Li said indifferently, "It's okay, it's okay, I understand. Is Consul Cui leaving already?"

"Yes, I must return. By the way, Director Li, please don't trouble Director Song."

Director Li had mentioned several times about helping them discipline Song Guanchao, and he worried that after they left, Director Li would go looking for trouble.

This matter was already bad enough, even though he wanted to teach Song Guanchao a lesson.

But he could only think about it.

"Rest assured, Consul Cui, I certainly won't bother him." Consul Cui was relieved.

After they left, the smile on Director Li's face vanished in an instant.

Staring at Consul Cui's back until they completely disappeared from sight, he cursed through clenched teeth, "Once I get leverage on you, I'll make you kneel down and lick my toes!"

After cursing, Director Li turned and headed towards the detention room.

"Bang!"

He slammed the detention room door: "Song Guanchao!"

Song Guanchao's seat wasn't even warmed, hearing the call, he looked impatient: "What is it now?"

Director Li commanded, "What's that attitude? Be honest, or I'll crush you!"

"Heh." Song Guanchao was unfazed, "Director Li, anything you need?"

"Hmph!" Director Li turned, "Follow me."

Song Guanchao followed him back into the office, thinking it was Cui Shibin and the others seeking him, but upon entering, found the room empty.

"Stop looking, I'm the one who wants you," Director Li said, sitting down.

Song Guanchao eyed him up and down, "What does Director Li want with me?"

Director Li didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point: "Spill it, what leverage do you have over those consuls?"

"Hmm?" Song Guanchao was puzzled.

Leverage?

What leverage?

What is this guy talking about?

"Quit pretending!"

Director Li stood up, walking towards him step by step, attempting to pressure him in this way.

He got close and lowered his voice: "Reveal the leverage you have on them!"

Song Guanchao belatedly understood something, asking, "You think they're polite to me because I hold leverage over them?"

Director Li scoffed, "Since you know what I'm asking about, spill it! Tell me everything you know!"

Song Guanchao suddenly fell silent.

He wasn't sure whether to call Director Li clever or foolish.