He can be sure that Tang Zhengqiang did not lie.

After all, after transferring the money, he would ask Tang Zhengqiang face to face.

If he lied, he would not be able to leave the private room after receiving the money.

So, there must be such a thing.

In the past few days, he has investigated everything in the City Committee and Municipal Government that can be checked and asked everything that can be asked, yet still hasn't found a bit of useful information.

He seems to be stuck in a dead end.

Liang Jiajia's words woke him up.

Perhaps, this matter is not within the City Committee and Municipal Government!

Then where would it be?

Various bureaus and committees?

He started checking them one by one in his mind.

The Finance Bureau is under him, the heads of the Tax and Industrial are also his people.

Though real power is with Jiang Yuan, he understands Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan is not very interested in higher positions.

Even if he has the chance to become Mayor or City Secretary, he wouldn't necessarily act.

For Jiang Yuan, the stability of Lingjiang is greater than everything.

Suddenly, Song Guanchao thought of someone.

Qin Yuejin!

Behind Qin Yuejin is the retired Mayor He Sen, whom even Jiang Yuan hasn't fully controlled.

If there's any department that might have issues, the Police Department is the first.

However, Qin Yuejin has been keeping a low profile lately, and this guy has gotten involved with Zheng Bihui.

Doesn't seem like he's going to cause any big trouble.

"Forget it, sleep."

He turned over, pressing Liang Jiajia beneath him.

Monday.

After checking in at the City Committee, Song Guanchao went to the Tax Bureau.

Even though Wu Qiangwei's people currently control the Industrial and Tax Bureau, he decided to go just in case.

In case there's really an issue with these bureaus, he can find out immediately.

Seeing Song Guanchao suddenly come over, Wu Xinan was a bit surprised.

Song Guanchao chatted about this and that, and Wu Xinan directly asked, "Secretary Song, is there something you need from me?"

"Nothing much, just came for a walk."

Seeing he didn't say anything, Wu Xinan didn't bother to ask more.

After leaving the Tax Bureau, he went to the Finance Bureau.

Director Gao and Wu Xinan felt the same, as Song Guanchao's behavior was too strange.

It's clear he wants to ask something but not directly, only tentatively inquiring about seemingly trivial matters.

After going around several departments, Song Guanchao finally arrived at the Industrial Bureau.

Perhaps after being snubbed a few times by Song Guanchao, Si Qingqing had given up on continuing to offer herself.

With Si Qingqing, Song Guanchao didn't have too many scruples and asked directly.

"Have any leaders from the City Committee and Municipal Government contacted you recently?"

"No."

"Is there anything important happening at the Industrial Bureau this month? Like signing significant project documents?"

"No."

Si Qingqing felt a bit uncomfortable, sensing that Song Guanchao didn't trust her.

Song Guanchao had long told her to report any issue she couldn't decide upon.

But the fact is, there's no such level of issue.

Yet Song Guanchao comes by every so often, interrogating her as if she's a criminal.

This treatment makes her very uncomfortable.

She also understands that the reason Song Guanchao doesn't trust her is because she made mistakes in the past.

But the matter is over, why is he still holding onto it?

"If anything comes up, remember to tell me."

Seeing there were no issues at the Industrial Bureau either, Song Guanchao decided to leave.

He just reached the doorway when the office door suddenly opened from outside.

The silhouette of Xu Suyi clutching the doorknob stood in the doorway.

Seeing Song Guanchao, she was momentarily stunned and quickly stepped aside.

But Song Guanchao saw that standing behind her was Secretary Sun.

Secretary Sun also saw him and intended to maintain a stern face, but then remembered his current situation.

He's getting worse, while Song Guanchao is climbing higher.

They're no longer on the same level.

So he squeezed out a smile, "Secretary Song is also here."

"What brings Secretary Sun here?" Song Guanchao asked with a smile.

It's Monday, should be the busiest time, what's this guy doing here?

"Handling some official business."

Seeing he didn't plan to explain, Song Guanchao didn't ask further and opened the office door.

But he didn't leave, heading into the corridor to smoke, and sent Si Qingqing a text message asking her to notify him once Secretary Sun had left.

After waiting for about ten minutes, Si Qingqing messaged back that Secretary Sun had left.

He returned to the office and directly asked, "What was Secretary Sun here for?"

Si Qingqing said, "A newly established real estate company wants to invest in Lingjiang, and the City Government hopes we can cooperate to speed up the review and approval process."

"Is it requested by Secretary Sun or by the City Government?"

"Mayor Zheng."

Suddenly, Song Guanchao remembered that Zheng Bihui approached him last week about a billion-level project.

Could it be this one?

"Show me the documents."

This request is not compliant, but having supported Si Qingqing as the Director of the Industrial Bureau is precisely to avoid these hassles.

Si Qingqing handed over the documents sent by Secretary Sun.

Song Guanchao opened them, glancing over the relevant application.

This company was called Huaxing Real Estate, with a registered capital of one hundred million.

The legal representative was Yuan Xingnong.

"Tsk, a big company, huh."

"Where is it big?" Si Qingqing said disdainfully, "Registered capital of one hundred million, but actual payment is only fifty thousand."

"Fifty thousand?"

"Yeah."

From her tone, he realized he had little understanding of the rules regarding company registration, she simply explained it to him.

Song Guanchao listened with surprise.

Can it be done this way?

So those companies registered with millions or billions actually only pay a few thousand?

"Did Secretary Sun mention which areas this company plans to develop?"

"No." Si Qingqing asked, "Do you want to delay it?"

"No need, process it normally."

There's no need to antagonize Mayor Zheng over this.

Even delaying it for a few days would be meaningless, instead making him seem petty.

He's not interested in these matters now and just wants to quickly find out what Tang Zhengqiang was referring to.

Returning to the City Committee, he went to the cafeteria to get some meals, brought them to Wu Qiangwei, and sat with her to eat.

"I visited several units this morning."

Song Guanchao briefly reported his morning's work to her.

Wu Qiangwei asked, "Still haven't discovered anything?"

"No."

Song Guanchao was very troubled.

As long as the matter remains unresolved, he remains uneasy.

Occasionally, he even considers just grabbing Tang Zhengqiang and directly interrogating him.

But it's just a thought, definitely can't do it.

Tang Zhengqiang, a professional con man, has countless skilled people on his team.

He even has certain connections in official circles.

Best not to offend unless necessary.

"By the way," Song Guanchao said, "Mayor Zheng's so-called billion-level project might be real estate development."

He briefly described Secretary Sun assisting with the company's registration.

Wu Qiangwei slowed down her eating, pondering it, finding it a bit odd.

Lingjiang currently has no areas awaiting development, and Zheng Bihui never mentioned it in meetings.

She guessed this unknown billion-level project must have been monitored by Zheng Bihui for a long time, but he kept it suppressed, never announcing it.

Is he afraid someone might steal the credit?

Wu Qiangwei said, "We shouldn't interfere with City Government matters, you continue investigating this matter."

"Alright."

After eating, Song Guanchao returned to his office, lightly drumming his fingers on the table, racking his brain searching.

"Encountered something again?" Zeng Li tilted her head, leaning against her chair, a shapely leg under the table brushing against his thigh, teasing his sensitive spot.

Song Guanchao didn't hold back and explained everything to her.

Though Zeng Li is smart, he really didn't think she could offer any help with this matter.

The people aware of this matter aren't few, including Qu Xiangru and Wu Qiangwei.

They've already investigated everything that could be checked, followed everything that could be followed, yet still no results.

However, after listening to his explanation, Zeng Li suddenly said, "You're really dumb."

Such familiar lines.

With a strange look, Song Guanchao asked, "Did you figure it out again?"

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