The first to know about Qin Mu's background were Li Guobin and Chen Wenhua, and they had reached a consensus from the beginning not to offer him any assistance.
Simply put, given Qin Mu's background, too much interference from them would only make him more vulnerable to exposure; it was better to observe and wait.
Furthermore, they always believed that the Qin family patriarch wouldn't abandon Qin Mu; with the Qin family involved, no one in Huaining County could do anything to him.
As it turned out, the Qin family really didn't interfere much with Qin Mu's work in Huaining County, practically leaving him to his own devices.
Now that Li Guobin was bringing this up, Chen Wenhua naturally had to argue.
"That's right, neither of us has provided any help to Qin Mu's work, leaving him to fend for himself in Huaining County. At this point, do you think he'll tell you the truth? Do you think he'll have unconditional trust in you?"
Li Guobin chuckled and continued to counter.
This…
Chen Wenhua listened, seemingly understanding. "Secretary, you mean Qin Mu didn't tell me the truth?"
"I don't know if he told the truth, but I feel that Comrade Qin Mu isn't as simple as he seems."
Li Guobin smiled and said, "Old Chen, don't you think Comrade Qin Mu's performance has far exceeded all our expectations?"
"Who would have thought that someone transferred from the military, with no political experience, could gain a foothold in Huaining County, forcing even an old fox like Yu Xuewen to act desperately?"
That was true!
Chen Wenhua had previously discussed with Li Guobin that someone with no political experience in Huaining County, Qin Mu, would most likely not last a month before requesting external intervention. But unexpectedly, not only did he not seek outside help, he even put Yu Xuewen under immense pressure.
This performance now is beyond everyone's expectations.
"Then do I not need to worry anymore?"
Chen Wenhua suddenly understood, saying, "I was really worried he wouldn't be able to resist the temptation of the position of Director of the Second Cadre Division of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department!"
"Old Chen, I have to criticize you again."
Li Guobin said seriously, "You think the descendants personally trained by Old Master Qin are so shallow, only interested in promotion and wealth?"
"We should have some faith in Old Master Qin and the Qin family's upbringing. You've had your mindset disrupted by Qin Mu!"
This…
These words filled Chen Wenhua with shame!
Chen Wenhua knew what kind of person Old Master Qin was, and Secretary Li's reminder completely sobered him up.
"I'm so sorry, I was confused."
Chen Wenhua slapped his forehead and said, "Comrade Qin Mu is really something! Just a few words from him and I'm completely flustered!"
"Secretary Li, you're so clear-headed. I'll be leaving now, farewell!"
With that, he quickly left the secretary's office. Staying any longer made Chen Wenhua feel ashamed.
A dignified member of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee and the Minister of Organization, actually flustered by a greenhorn who had only been in officialdom for two months.
If word got out, people would laugh their heads off!
"Interesting!"
Li Guobin watched Chen Wenhua's retreating figure and smiled as well. He knew that the reason Chen Wenhua had lost his composure was that he valued Qin Mu too much.
The other party was the eldest grandson of Old Master Qin, the only descendant of the younger generation of the Qin family in Beijing. With such a background, he was practically being groomed as a core member of the family.
Chen Wenhua had been observing Qin Mu's performance closely and was extremely satisfied, which explained his anxiety and loss of composure. He hoped Qin Mu would follow the normal path, first becoming a full-fledged official in Huaining County, then developing his abilities, achieving results in the county government, and finally becoming the county party secretary and the top leader.
A steady and methodical approach, from the county level to the city!
This kind of promotion is more solid, and provides richer grassroots experience.
If he were to go to the provincial party committee's organization department at this point, he might rise in rank faster, but it certainly wouldn't be as beneficial for personal development as working in a county-level government.
"I hope you won't let us down!"
Li Guobin muttered to himself, Qin Mu's image flashing through his mind. Although he felt Qin Mu would definitely choose to stay, this was ultimately just speculation; the final decision rested with Qin Mu himself.
...
At four o'clock in the afternoon, the provincial party committee's organization department's car arrived at the county party committee compound on time. Qin Mu was already downstairs to greet it.
The car's appearance instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the county party committee compound.
"Are they here to see County Head Qin?"
"Why are people from the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department here all of a sudden?"
"Who knows? Are they going to transfer County Head Qin?"
"No way! County Head Qin has only been here for two months. Transferring him doesn't seem to follow procedure!"
"What procedure? If the higher-ups want, a promotion or transfer without regard to protocol is just a matter of a word!"
...
There were many rumors, but no one knew the specifics.
"Director Liang, please come in!"
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Qin Mu led Liang Qiu, the head of the First Cadre Division, into the office building.
"County Head Qin is really young!"
Liang Qiu exclaimed, "Young and promising! Looking across the entire province, at your age, you can't find another county head like him!"
"No, no, Director Liang, I'm the deputy county head, acting county head. You can't say that. I'm just acting. Whether I can be officially appointed depends on my work performance!"
Qin Mu quickly corrected himself.
"Haha, County Chief Qin is so meticulous."
A strange light flashed in Liang Qiu's eyes. This sounded like an ordinary, unassuming remark, but Liang Qiu felt that it was precisely these ordinary words that revealed the true nature of a leader.
Some people, once they become deputy county chiefs, start acting like county chiefs.
But Qin Mu, clearly already acting county chief, still considers himself a deputy county chief.
That's the difference!
Extraordinary!
"Director Liang, you've come to Huaining! Welcome, welcome!"
Upon entering the hall, Yu Xuewen approached and greeted Liang Qiu very politely.
"Secretary Yu, hello, hello."
Liang Qiu nodded and greeted him, "I came to see County Chief Qin this time, I didn't tell you beforehand."
"It's alright, it's alright. After you finish discussing work, shall we catch up?"
Yu Xuewen immediately asked tentatively.
He already knew the inside story and the purpose of Liang Qiu's visit, so naturally he wanted to know the latest developments after the conversation.
"No problem."
Liang Qiu readily agreed. The other party had worked in Huaining County for many years, and they had dealt with each other before; a chat wouldn't hurt.
After saying this, Liang Qiu and Qin Mu entered the county magistrate's office and began their official work for the day.
"Director Liang, please have some tea!"
Qin Mu poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Liang Qiu.
"Thank you!"
Liang Qiu thanked him and then said, "County Magistrate Qin, I'm here on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department to have a talk with you!"
"Given your outstanding performance in Huaining County, and in response to the national call for younger cadres, we'd like to transfer you to the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department. Do you have any thoughts on this?"