Official Career Storm

Chapter 1647:

Sun Jiajun asked Director Guo and the others to return to the hotel first. He stood in the parking lot and called Wu Qiangwei.

Wei Zhou’s arrest was a misunderstanding, and he had to explain it clearly to Wu Qiangwei.

"Wait a minute..."

He suddenly hung up the phone, clutching his mobile, frowning as he thought.

Isn’t this whole thing a bit too coincidental?

Wu Qiangwei had just been listed as wanted, and a few hours later, Wei Zhou was reported.

It all seemed like it was meticulously orchestrated.

Even someone as slow as Sun Jiajun realized that there was something eerie about this situation.

He took out a cigarette and lit it, pondering over a cigarette’s time, feeling that things were too coincidental, yet unable to confirm if someone was deliberately stirring the pot.

If there was someone, what was their motive?

He couldn’t help thinking of Zhang Yan.

The only person who could offer him advice on this matter and help him analyze the situation seemed to be Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan had served as Deputy Mayor, with more political experience than him and handled more significant and minor matters.

Thinking of the alluring figure who submitted to him last night, Sun Jiajun did not hesitate and immediately called her.

Zhang Yan had been exhausted from last night’s ravaging and only woke up at noon.

When she received the call, she was dressed in sexy sleepwear, reclining in a chair and eating snacks.

She picked up her phone, tilted her head, and lazily murmured an "Mm" over the line.

Sun Jiajun succinctly explained the situation to her.

After hearing it, Zhang Yan immediately confirmed that it was Zhou Zheng’s doing!

A few days ago, after spending time with Zhou Zheng, he had mentioned something like this, without explaining how it would be done.

Hearing about it now, she instantly connected the dots.

In Zhang Yan’s eyes, a trace of surprise flashed at Zhou Zheng’s tactic; it was quite impressive.

Yet she couldn’t reveal the truth to Sun Jiajun.

Not only could she not tell him, but she also had to think about guiding him in some way.

"Who do you think it is?" Zhang Yan asked back.

Sun Jiajun said, "I’ve been in Jiangzhou for too short a time to know who Mayor Wu might have offended."

Zhang Yan asked, "Why do you think it was done by someone against Wu Qiangwei?"

"Who else could it be?"

With Wei Zhou’s arrest, only Wu Qiangwei would be the most anxious.

If not her enemy, who else could it be?

Zhang Yan chuckled lightly and said, "According to what you said, this man named Wei Zhou wouldn’t care for a mere three million. A careful investigation can prove that he was set up by others, and naturally, he would regain his innocence."

"If so, why would someone go to such lengths to do this? Just to disgust Wu Qiangwei?"

Sun Jiajun felt a bit baffled, realizing the logic was indeed there.

If it was really done by her political rival, making Wei Zhou a scapegoat would be pointless.

This wasn’t a dead-end trap.

Wu Qiangwei wouldn’t even need to show up.

The police could clear his name with a proper investigation.

As Zhang Yan said, what’s the point of such an act?

Sun Jiajun muttered gloomily, "Could it really just be a coincidence?"

Zhang Yan chuckled softly, "It could be a coincidence, but it could also be..."

"What could it be?"

Zhang Yan didn’t immediately answer but instead asked, "If things went on normally, what would Wu Qiangwei think, knowing it was you who approved Wei Zhou’s arrest?"

Sun Jiajun said, "She’d think I did it."

"Exactly," Zhang Yan replied, "So, I don’t think it’s a coincidence. It seems more like someone intentionally trying to sow discord between you and Wu Qiangwei."

Sun Jiajun took a breath, feeling a chill of realization.

He had not considered this angle before.

Her reminder made it seem possible.

Sun Jiajun asked in a serious tone, "Who do you think it could be?"

He had been in Jiangzhou for just a month and barely knew a few names, let alone who he might have offended.

He couldn’t figure out who might do such a thing.

Zhang Yan said, "If a matter leaves you puzzled, don’t try to untangle it. Focus on the main point, such as, ’Who benefits the most from stirring things up between you and Wu Qiangwei?’"

Sun Jiajun squinted, pondering her words...

Zhang Yan had already given a direct answer: "If it’s not a coincidence, then the most likely one to do this is Wu Qiangwei."

"Who?" Sun Jiajun was stunned on the spot, thinking he heard it wrong.

He stood in shock for two seconds, and the previously tangled thoughts in his mind suddenly gained clarity.

"You mean she’s orchestrating this herself?"

"That possibility is quite likely," Zhang Yan said.

Sun Jiajun thought for a while and increasingly felt that what she said made sense.

It was probably true that Wu Qiangwei was orchestrating this herself.

In this way, Wu Qiangwei would have the upper hand and a chance to shake him up.

She set up the situation, made him suffer the loss, and then suddenly called him over to share the political achievements of attracting investment with him...

If seen by outsiders, it would seem like he was a scheming person acting differently in public and private.

His reputation would be utterly ruined.

What a venomous woman!

Rage surged in Sun Jiajun’s eyes, and he gritted his teeth.

"No wonder she divided the achievements of attracting investment with you," Zhang Yan’s words sounded so grating to his ears.

"You should clarify things with Wu Qiangwei," Zhang Yan sighed. "Whether or not she’s orchestrating this herself, you must clear it up, and you also need to handle the matter of Wei Zhou’s bribery yourself."

"Mm." Sun Jiajun wasn’t in the mood to talk much with her. After hanging up the phone, he lit another cigarette before calling Wu Qiangwei.

Wu Qiangwei had just returned to the municipal bureau and received a call from Sun Jiajun, saying he had something to discuss, so she told him to come over.

Soon, Sun Jiajun arrived at the municipal bureau and met her in the guest room.

Looking at the young and beautiful female mayor, Sun Jiajun felt powerless for the first time.

He always thought he was as capable as anyone else, lacking only an opportunity.

But when he indeed encountered issues, he realized he was far behind in terms of cunning and skill.

"Mayor Wu," Sun Jiajun forced a smile and said, "There’s something I need to clarify."

"What is it?"

"It’s about Wei Zhou from Jiangzhou Precision..." He explained the situation, watching her reaction.

Wu Qiangwei appeared surprised, not seeming to fake it.

But having preconceived notions that it was all Wu Qiangwei’s doing, Sun Jiajun only thought she was an excellent actress, silently cursing the wickedness of women.

"Did you approve the arrest?" Wu Qiangwei stared at him.

"Yes." Sun Jiajun met her gaze boldly, "The branch bureau reported to Secretary Han, who then reported to me."

Wu Qiangwei asked, "Are you aware of Wei Zhou’s relationship with me?"

"I didn’t know until Director Song mentioned it. I was concerned that Mayor Wu might misunderstand me, so I wanted to clarify. I didn’t want Mayor Wu to think that I set this up."

He nearly made it explicit, yet Wu Qiangwei sensed full grievance from his tone.

"Vice Mayor, you’re overthinking it," Wu Qiangwei said. "Just focus on handling the investment promotion. There’s no need to dwell on such trivial matters."

Sun Jiajun acknowledged with a "hmm," saying no more.

After he left, Wu Qiangwei called Song Guanchao to come over.

She felt that this matter was increasingly seeming amiss.