Qian Wendao had never seen the United Government work so efficiently.
Governor Jonathan, in particular, had taken just one minute to approve the decision and appoint him.
Even a trip to the bathroom took longer than that.
The man really did move like lightning.
Qian Wendao immediately understood.
Feng Shouben had not resigned at all. He had clearly been forced out.
Officials at both the state and city levels had deliberately promoted him, the meeting's host, to demonstrate their support for Qin Siyang.
"But Mayor Chen, I've only been department head for a little over a week, and now I'm bureau chief..."
"Oh, listen to yourself. You may have only been a department head at the Administration Bureau for a week, but everyone has seen your achievements!"
"The three investigative reports you submitted on the missing God Remains were all extremely valuable and received widespread recognition!"
Qian Wendao narrowed his triangular eyes, momentarily unsure how to respond.
"By the way, you can set that case aside for now. Nothing is more important than Qin Siyang's meeting. That Olof is about to be transferred back to the Sigma District."
Qian Wendao understood the implication.
Olof had been the one pulling strings behind the scenes to have the matter thoroughly investigated.
With him transferred away, no one would keep pursuing the case, and it could be put to rest for now.
That would indeed allow him to devote himself fully to preparing for the meeting.
"All right. Thank you, Mayor. Qin Siyang is right beside me, and he heard you too."
"Good, good. I'll let you get back to work. Call me directly if anything comes up. Governor Jonathan said you can call him too if it's urgent."
"Urgent?"
"For example, if the conference room is too small or unsuitable. Or if