Official Career Storm-Chapter 1209 1209

The interrogation went smoothly, and Ma Zhiming confessed everything.
The most crucial part was the location of the remaining 40 grams of drugs.
According to Ma Zhiming, the remaining drugs were hidden at his home.
This left Song Guanchao somewhat disappointed.
If the items were with Zhang Yan, they could find a way to visit her home, and then have the police search it.
Once found, Zhang Yan's term as Deputy Mayor would be over.
What a pity.
"Old Song, should we contact the police now, or wait until tomorrow?"
Cheng Xiang looked at him with anticipation.
As long as the remaining drugs were found, the case could be completely resolved.
Song Guanchao nodded and took out his phone: "Contact them now."
He directly called Liang Jianfeng and succinctly ed the situation.
Upon learning that he had cracked the case, Liang Jianfeng was speechless for a moment in surprise.
"Are you sure the remaining drugs are with Ma..."
"Ma Zhiming," Song Guanchao reminded.
"At this Ma Zhiming's house?"
"Yes, confirmed."
"You should contact Political Commissioner Wen and to her."
"Okay."
Song Guanchao then contacted Wen Ru.
Hearing his words, Wen Ru's reaction was even more astonished than Liang Jianfeng's.
Liang Jianfeng, at least, had jointly handled cases with Song Guanchao and recognized his ability.
While Wen Ru had heard of his cases, hearing it was different from seeing it with her own eyes.
Moreover, the special investigation team had been probing for a breakthrough for some time.
She thought that no matter how capable Song Guanchao was, time was needed.
Who could have imagined, in just a few days, the case was cracked.
The efficiency was so high that Wen Ru found it hard to believe at first.
"Political Commissioner Wen?"
As she delayed in responding, Song Guanchao called out.
Returning to her thoughts and adjusting her mood, Wen Ru asked, "Tell me about the person's identity."
Song Guanchao relayed Ma Zhiming's name and home address to her and then hung up.
Cheng Xiang asked, "Has Political Commissioner Wen deployed officers directly?"
"She should have," said Song Guanchao, "Let's just wait patiently."
Ma Zhiming couldn't be released yet; they had to wait for the police to find the remaining drugs at his home.
The thought of their names being recognized once the case was solved excited all three of them.
It was known that Zhang Jie was Yan Han's aunt.
With the case solved, Zhang Jie, in a way, owed them a favor.
Of course, they wouldn't prematurely demand a favor.
And Zhang Jie clearly knew that the case's breakthrough was due to Song Guanchao and not much to do with them.
But in the eyes of outsiders, they were a team.
If they ever needed to trouble Zhang Jie, it would be hard for her to refuse.
Additionally, the case's nature was special due to its involvement in framing public officials, attracting attention from many leaders.
As case solvers, this would certainly shine on their resumes.
And all these gains came not from their own abilities but entirely due to their connection with Song Guanchao.
Thinking of this, they couldn't help but look at Song Guanchao.
Cheng Xiang said, "I'll host tomorrow, let's have a good drink together."
Song Guanchao nodded with a smile, not refusing.
He shared the credit with the three not just out of charity.
Both Cheng Xiang and Chen Yirou were talents, highly anticipated, and likely to become City Committee members in the future.
It was an early investment that would pay off.
Around 7:30 PM, Song Guanchao received a call from Captain Liu of the special task force.
Captain Liu informed him that the police had found the hidden drugs at Ma Zhiming's house.
"But we don't know where Ma Zhiming has gone, and he's not answering his phone."
"He'll be turning himself in at the municipal police bureau soon."
"Hmm?" Captain Liu was puzzled, "Turning himself in?"
"Yes."
Song Guanchao said, "Just wait for him at the municipal bureau, Captain Liu."
Captain Liu responded thoughtfully, noting that this District Chief Song from Lingjiang had some remarkable tactics.
After hanging up, Song Guanchao called Lu Feng and gave some instructions.
Lu Feng then returned to the room and told Ma Zhiming to turn himself in at the municipal bureau, assuring him that the police would process it and let him go.
Without much thought, Ma Zhiming nodded at everything Lu Feng said.
Quickly, Ma Zhiming was released.
After leaving the hotel, he took a taxi directly to the municipal bureau.
Lu Feng followed in his car until he received Song Guanchao's call confirming that Ma Zhiming had been arrested by the police before leaving.
At the hotel.
Song Guanchao stood up, "Ma Zhiming has been arrested, let's head back."
At the same time.
The Youth Class cadre members received a call from the municipal police task force.
Learning that the case was solved, this group of officials showed little reaction.
After dealing with the case for some time, they realized they couldn't solve it on their own.
So, when they heard it was solved, there was no big stir.
When Zhou Xin received the call, he asked who solved it.
He found out it was the team of four led by Song Guanchao.
Zhou Xin's mood immediately soured.
Early the next day, Song Guanchao received a call from the police, asking their team to visit the municipal bureau.
Arriving at the bureau, they encountered several officers from the task force who warmly greeted them: "District Chief Song, Mr. Cheng..."
When they first arrived, the officers' attitude wasn't warm, but now it had changed drastically.
Solving the case commanded respect.
Though there were some in the Police Department who advanced through connections, skill was mostly valued.
Having skills definitely earned one respect.
They exchanged pleasantries with the officers until Captain Liu appeared: "District Chief Song, Political Commissioner Wen is looking for you."
"Okay."
They left the group and entered the office.
Wen Ru kept her gentle smile: "Please have a seat."
She personally served them tea and then said, "Honestly, I didn't expect the case to be solved this quickly."
She praised them, while they modestly claimed there was nothing noteworthy.
After some formal yet friendly conversation, Wen Ru informed them she would their achievements to the Party School.
The case details would also be recorded in their files.
After about ten minutes, the discussion ended and they took their leave.
As they exited the office, Song Guanchao saw a familiar figure.
It was Zhang Jie.
His eyes lit up, "Come with me."
The three followed without understanding, watching as he approached a middle-aged woman.
"Director Zhang, what a coincidence," Song Guanchao said with a smile.
Zhang Jie had received a call early that morning informing her the case was solved, so she came over to get details from Captain Liu.
Hearing the voice, she turned to see Song Guanchao.
She instinctively frowned, just as Captain Liu said, "Director Zhang, this case was solved by District Chief Song. If you want details, you can ask him directly."
Zhang Jie was visibly surprised.
He solved it?
Did he really crack the case?