He opened the message from Tang Zhengqiang; the bank where Fan Jie is applying for the loan is the local Nanjiang Bank.
He hadn't interacted with this bank before.
But that's okay, as the Director of the City Government Office, he believed they would certainly be pleased to meet him.
"Director Zhou, can you come over for a moment?" He called Zhou Xingjian.
Soon after, Zhou Xingjian came over.
Just as he was about to inquire, Song Guanchao stood up and walked outside: "Let's talk outside."
Walking into the hallway, Song Guanchao handed him a cigarette, making Zhou Xingjian a bit anxious.
Whenever called over to discuss matters here, it typically involved issues better kept discreet.
"Do you know the chairman of Nanjiang Bank?"
"Yes, I know him."
As the Deputy Director of the City Government Office, he frequently dealt with major banks and city government departments.
"Does Director Song want to meet Chairman Xu?"
"Yes, arrange a time to have a couple of drinks together."
