The deputy district chiefs were taken aback.

It was Song Guanchao's first day in office, and he was already planning to sell land.

Moreover, the land had to be reclassified as commercial first.

The key issue was, could these two plots even be sold?

They knew Tongchi District better than Song Guanchao did. Tongchi District had little to offer, lacked investment value, and those two plots weren't small. Even if they were built up, they might not sell.

The executive deputy district chief, Liu Zhonghe, pondered silently. He did not try to persuade Song Guanchao nor did he volunteer to take on this task.

In his view, Song Guanchao's action was somewhat foolish.

He understood, though, that being a new district chief, Song Guanchao wanted to make some achievements.

Improving the economy by selling land was fine, but the problem was Song Guanchao didn't understand the economic makeup of Tongchi District at all, nor did he understand its real estate prices or the market's confidence in Tongchi District.

To decide to sell land without understanding anything was just reckless.

Of course, he knew about Song Guanchao's reputation in the city and that he had solved many problems even the top leaders found troublesome.

But in his view, Song Guanchao was only suited to be a secretary, solving problems for leaders, not to be a leader himself.

He lacked the most basic qualities a leader should have.

Too impulsive in his actions.

But he wouldn't warn Song Guanchao. As the executive deputy district chief, he was eager to see Song Guanchao fail.

The other deputy district chiefs shared the same thoughts.

So no one spoke up.

Song Guanchao scanned them, knowing full well what they were thinking.

"What, no one willing to do it? Then I'll name someone."

Song Guanchao looked at a female district chief in her thirties: "District Chief Lin, I'll leave this matter to you."

Lin Min looked troubled and said, "District Chief Song, I have a lot on my plate right now..."

Song Guanchao's face darkened and interrupted her: "Isn't this a trivial matter? As a deputy district chief, can't you handle this small issue? Or is it that you don't want to?"

"If you can't do it, it's a capability issue. I'll have to consider if you're fit for the deputy district chief role. If you don't want to, it's an attitude issue. District Chief Lin, tell me, which one is your problem?"

Lin Min's face fell, and she mentally cursed Song Guanchao's entire family.

She didn't expect such a young man to have such a temper and to start labeling people right away.

Forcing a smile, she said, "District Chief Song is joking. I didn't say I wouldn't do it. I just said I have a lot of work recently, and this might need to be postponed."

Song Guanchao said, "By next Monday, reclassify the nature of these two plots. After that's done, let me know, and I'll set the bid date."

He certainly wouldn't let Lin Min lead him by the nose.

Whether she's busy or not had nothing to do with him.

The tasks he assigned must be done and must be prioritized first.

Song Guanchao's domineering style made Lin Min somewhat uncomfortable.

The other deputy district chiefs were not used to it and were a bit annoyed.

They felt Song Guanchao was a bit too arrogant.

But even if he was arrogant, they were powerless.

After all, he was the district chief.

"Alright, let's adjourn."

"Until the new district government building is completed, I'll be working here. Contact me by phone or come find me here if needed."

The deputy district chiefs felt a slight stir upon hearing he would be working there.

A district chief operating out of the City Committee office was unheard of.

They believed Song Guanchao's actions were sending some kind of signal.

Was he trying to tell outsiders that although his post was in the district government, his loyalty was with the City Committee?

It must be the case!

Currently, everyone in Lingjiang's officialdom knew that Qu Xiangru was the undisputed number one, and even the local faction's Mayor Jiang Yuan had stumbled.

Minister Zhou was also very close with the two secretaries of the City Committee.

With the City Committee's backing and his strong personality, the deputy district chiefs felt that their future days might become more difficult.

On the way to the parking lot, a deputy district chief couldn't help but say, "This New District Chief Song has quite the airs."

"What can you do about it? Upset? Even if you are, you have to hold it in."

"We should just behave. District Chief Song knows we're Mayor Jiang's people right now, and if we don't cooperate, he might just replace us."

This statement sent a shiver through the others.

In fact, even without him saying it, the others knew that Song Guanchao was quite capable of doing such things.

Liu Zhonghe said, "Alright, stop overthinking, let's go."

As the executive deputy district chief, if he wanted to keep his position, he definitely had to cooperate well with Song Guanchao.

However, he believed that Song Guanchao wouldn't last long in the district chief position.

Judging from today's performance, he had no grasp on management.

His actions were completely impulsive.

Without conducting market research, he was presumptuous about selling land.

With his personality, Tongchi District wouldn't achieve anything under his leadership.

Moreover, something might even backfire and cause trouble.

Liu Zhonghe eagerly anticipated this.

If something went wrong with Song Guanchao, Liu Zhonghe might have a chance to take over.

...

"Hey, Madman, keep an eye on someone for me."

"Who?"

"Qin Yuejin."

"The police chief?"

"Yes."

"Tsk, that's a bit tricky."

"Just keep an eye on him, nothing more."

"Alright, I got it."

Qin Yuejin was problematic, and those problems weren't small. All Song Guanchao could do was find someone to monitor him to see if any useful information could be obtained.

...

After returning from Jiang Yuan's office, Qin Yuejin locked himself in his office, chain-smoking with scarcely a pause. The room was filled with smoke and the ashtray was overflowing with cigarette butts.

Jiang Yuan advised him to either turn himself in or go to Wu Qiangwei.

Surrendering was out of the question; he had never considered it.

As for going to Wu Qiangwei, that was impossible too!

The reason was simple: the person who stole the safe was Song Guanchao!

Even if it was done at Qu Xiangru's request, Wu Qiangwei definitely approved.

Otherwise, why would she let Song Guanchao act?

So it wasn't just Qu Xiangru who wanted to target him; Wu Qiangwei also wanted to.

The attitudes of the two secretaries were highly unified!

The only piece of good news was that Qu Xiangru temporarily hadn't obtained evidence against him.

This gave him some time.

Qin Yuejin squinted his eyes, pondering whether he should flee.

He had amassed a considerable amount of money over the years, but likewise, he had also committed numerous illegal acts.

If he were caught, there was no way he could get off easily; he would surely be sentenced.

"Damn it!"

"Qu Xiangru, you son of a bitch trying to screw me!"

Qin Yuejin cursed fiercely.

He and Qu Xiangru had no personal grudge, yet this woman was out to eliminate him without any warning!

Normally, she should have at least tried to win him over.

If he was uncooperative, then taking action could be justified.

But Qu Xiangru gave no warning and acted abruptly, almost scaring him to death.

Had he not been sufficiently on guard, he would have been caught by now.

He had already made up his mind to leave Lingjiang!

He was going to flee!

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