Official Career Storm-Chapter 1410

After parting ways with Song Guanchao, Lu Zhizhong pondered the matter on his way home.

Although Song Guanchao said nothing, Lu Zhizhong was certain that this young man's identity was far from ordinary.

But there was one thing that puzzled him.

With such a background, why didn't he reveal it when he was in Lingjiang?

...

In the blink of an eye, it was Monday.

The consulate mentioned a visit on Monday, but didn't specify the time.

So Lu Zhizhong had his secretary notify everyone about a meeting this morning.

The Deputy Governors and leaders from various departments of the Provincial Government arrived early.

These leaders were very polite toward Lu Zhizhong.

They had heard about the consulate visit.

It was said that it was thanks to Lu Zhizhong that the consulate showed respect.

They couldn't confirm if this was true.

Because the consulate's courtesy this time was unusually excessive.

Thus, they were skeptical.

After all, with no one backing Lu Zhizhong, why would the consulate show him such respect?

But until they figured out the situation, they wouldn't risk offending Lu Zhizhong.

The meeting ended at nine forty.

As everyone exited the meeting room, Secretary Meng approached Lu Zhizhong through the crowd.

"Governor, Consul Zhao from the consulate is here to visit you." Secretary Meng's words stunned the attendees.

The Consul himself visiting Lu Zhizhong?

Looks like the rumors are true!

They discreetly glanced at Lu Zhizhong.

Lu Zhizhong acknowledged: "Let them sit for a moment, I'll be over soon."

"Okay." Secretary Meng turned to leave.

Lu Zhizhong surveyed the crowd: "Everyone can go back to their work."

After saying that, he left as well.

With his departure, the others exchanged glances.

After a moment, Deputy Governor Li Zhen Ting chuckled: "If I recall correctly, the Consul of the South Korean consulate is surnamed Choi, not Zhao."

The others raised their eyebrows, catching Governor Li's implication.

Governor Li suspected the so-called Consul Zhao was fake.

Or perhaps it was a deliberate arrangement by Lu Zhizhong, having Secretary Meng say this at such a moment.

Li Zhen Ting smiled faintly and said: "Everyone, since the Consul is here, why don't we go and meet him?"

He intended to expose Lu Zhizhong face to face.

The other Deputy Governors and directors laughed upon hearing this.

Qu Xiangru raised an eyebrow but didn't comment on their actions.

Truth be told, she was also curious about how Lu Zhizhong managed this.

She didn't believe Lu Zhizhong had any extraordinary background.

Yet if he lacked a background, why would the consulate be so humble?

As for the Consul visiting Lu Zhizhong today, she didn't think it was a deliberate act by Lu Zhizhong.

It's simple logic—if Lu Zhizhong truly wanted to showcase his background this way, how could he not know the Consul's surname?

How could he leave such a big flaw?

Thus, she estimated that the matter was genuine.

The Consul really came to visit Lu Zhizhong.

After considering everything, Qu Xiangru took out her phone, sent a message to Lu Zhizhong, telling him that Li Zhen Ting and others planned to meet the Consul.

Seeing the text, Lu Zhizhong replied briefly: "Alright."

After seeing his reply, Qu Xiangru further confirmed her speculation.

This Consul surnamed Zhao must be real.

The group soon arrived outside Lu Zhizhong's office.

Secretary Meng had just finished serving tea to Consul Zhao when he saw Li Zhen Ting and the other leaders, and hurriedly asked: "Are you looking for Governor Lu?"

Li Zhen Ting smiled: "We heard the Consul from the South Korean consulate is here, so we came to greet him specially."

Secretary Meng, new to his role and unaware of the underlying intricacies, naturally didn't suspect anything about their statements.

He simply assumed they truly came to say hello.

"You'll need to wait a bit; Consul Zhao just went in."

"No problem, you go ahead with your work." Li Zhen Ting appeared easy-going.

However, Secretary Meng couldn't just leave them there; he invited them to sit and provided tea and refreshments.

Fortunately, Consul Zhao didn't stay too long.

About ten minutes later, the office door opened.

Zhao Guangxian and Lu Zhizhong emerged from the office one after the other.

Witnessing this, considering the time, Li Zhen Ting and others became increasingly convinced that this Consul Zhao was an imposter!

Who visits alone like this?

And such a short visit?

"Governor Lu, I sincerely apologize for the recent incident. I assure you similar matters won't happen again."

Zhao Guangxian shook his hand warmly, full of sincerity.

Yet such words fell on the ears of Li Zhen Ting and others as if deliberately spoken for them to hear.

A Consul showing such humility to a Governor.

Wouldn't this subtly elevate Lu Zhizhong's status?

But is it possible?

If this individual were the real Consul, would he truly act so subservient to Lu Zhizhong?

They inwardly scoffed, thinking Lu Zhizhong was treating them as fools.

Lu Zhizhong said a few words and then, as if noticing Li Zhen Ting and others for the first time, asked puzzledly: "Governor Li... anything wrong?"

Li Zhen Ting smiled and approached: "We heard the Consul from the South Korean consulate is here, so we came to greet him specially."

Lu Zhizhong seemed unaware of their real intentions and simply said, "Oh," introducing: "This is Consul Zhao Guangxian from the South Korean consulate."

"Consul Zhao, this is Executive Deputy Governor Qu Xiangru."

"And this is..."

He introduced Zhao Guangxian one by one. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Zhao Guangxian wasn't as respectful towards them as he was to Lu Zhizhong.

Though courteous, he still carried himself with the demeanor befitting a Consul.

Yet this demeanor, in the eyes of Li Zhen Ting and others, was seen as pretentious posturing.

Li Zhen Ting smirked insincerely, saying: "Consul Zhao is very fluent in Chinese."

Zhao Guangxian smiled: "I'm fluent in four languages."

"Ha-ha." Li Zhen Ting didn't mince words, directly stating: "If I remember correctly, the Consul at the South Korean consulate is probably surnamed Choi."

Zhao Guangxian's smile froze slightly; he had sensed their unusual attitude towards him earlier.

That smile seemed insincere no matter how he looked at it.

Upon hearing his words, Zhao Guangxian immediately understood.

They were doubting his identity!

No, it wasn't about doubting him!

They were doubting Lu Zhizhong!

The chaos in South Korean politics had accustomed Zhao Guangxian to open and covert battles, making him unfazed by such matters.

Therefore, he could keenly sense the discomforting, sarcastic tones emerging from the opposite party.

Zhao Guangxian resumed his smile and deliberately said: "Choi? No, I'm the Consul at the consulate, my surname is Zhao. Governor Li must be mistaken."

He didn't reveal he was temporarily assigned but deliberately misled, making this Governor Li even more certain he was an impostor.

First lure, let him take the bait, then reveal the identity, causing embarrassment!

He thought Governor Lu would be pleased to see such a scene.

Indeed, after those words, Lu Zhizhong didn't explain.

Apparently, Governor Lu also knew what he was doing.

Li Zhen Ting and others, hearing his response, became almost entirely sure he was an impostor.

Thus, Li Zhen Ting dropped his smile and suddenly rebuked: "How dare you! Pose as the Consul and dare to come to the Provincial Government for deception!"

Li Zhen Ting shouted loudly, while other leaders watched Lu Zhizhong with schadenfreude.

Qu Xiangru watched Li Zhen Ting and others with interest, curious about how they would handle the aftermath.