101: Chapter 101 Qin Chuan Arrives

Secretary Guo Shunmin and several other leaders of Dongzhou City stood nearby, hearing almost everything said over the phone.

At this moment, some leaders couldn't help but think to themselves.

This Secretary Zhao Shaojun is truly a bit of a waste; he can't even command a township Party Committee secretary under him. Damn it, what a total waste.

Hearing the busy signal from the hung-up phone, Secretary Zhao Shaojun thought, "How dare he? How dare he hang up on me!"

Beside him, Secretary Guo Shunmin's face darkened instantly.

Of course, his grievance wasn't with Qin Chuan, but with Secretary Zhao Shaojun, with whom he was now extremely dissatisfied.

"I told you to call Qin Chuan and bring him over, yet you can't even handle such a small thing."

Are you even the County Party Secretary of Sanjiang County? Now, Secretary Guo Shunmin seriously doubted Secretary Zhao Shaojun's leadership abilities!

With a somber expression, Secretary Guo Shunmin said deeply, "Dial the number again. I'll speak with Comrade Qin Chuan."

Helplessly, Secretary Zhao Shaojun had no choice but to dial the number again.

Having been hung up on by a subordinate township Party Committee secretary and then having to swallow his pride and call back—Secretary Zhao Shaojun was surely the first to experience such a loss of face.

The call went through quickly.

Qin Chuan's voice came through first. "Secretary Zhao, I really don't have time. I'm dealing with a life-and-death situation here. Several workers have been injured and need to be taken to the hospital. If I leave and another conflict breaks out, what happens if there's more bloodshed?"

Secretary Guo Shunmin's lip twitched, and then he tried to keep his tone calm. "Comrade Qin Chuan, I am Secretary Guo Shunmin."

Qin Chuan was slightly stunned for a moment but reacted immediately.

"Hello, Secretary Guo!"

"Comrade Qin Chuan, can you come over right away?"

Since the Municipal Party Committee Secretary had spoken personally, Qin Chuan could only say, "I can come over immediately, but Vice County Magistrate Yu is here at the coal mine. What if he injures more coal miners after I leave?"

Beside them, Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan's face turned pale with rage.

If he could have grabbed the phone, he certainly would have snatched it away to offer a defense.

How could it be that I led people to injure the coal miners!

Clearly, it was they who hit me! Can't you see? There are still at least one or two hundred people gathered around, looking like they might strike again at any moment.

But he didn't dare grab the phone because he knew the person on the other end was Municipal Party Committee Secretary Guo Shunmin.

"Give the phone to Vice County Magistrate Yu. I'll speak to him."

Qin Chuan handed the phone to Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan. "Vice County Magistrate Yu, Secretary Guo wants to speak with you."

Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan took the phone and said obediently, "Secretary Guo, I am Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan. That's not how things happened..."

He was interrupted before he could finish.

Secretary Guo Shunmin seemed very angry, completely different from the calm tone he had used with Qin Chuan.

"Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan, I don't want to hear your explanations. Immediately appease the injured coal miners, handle the follow-up matters, and have your people leave the coal mine at once. Stop interfering with the mine's normal production and operations. Do you hear me?"

"I... I hear you."

How could Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan dare to argue? He could only comply.

He knew in his heart that this beating he took would likely go unpunished.

A dignified Executive Vice County Magistrate, beaten bloody by a bunch of coal miners and kicked who knows how many times—where could he possibly go to demand justice?

Besides being furious, he felt extremely stifled and wronged.

Qin Chuan had good hearing and heard Secretary Guo Shunmin's words clearly. Once Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan finished the call, he couldn't help but ask.

"Vice County Magistrate Yu, what happens next?"

Damn it, Secretary Guo has already spoken. What else can I do?

With a dark face, he waved his hand and said, "Release everyone. Let's go, we're heading back to the county!"

Instantly, the people around almost broke into cheers.

Some workers even shouted at the departing Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan and his group.

"Vice County Magistrate Yu, safe travels, we won't see you off!"

"Vice County Magistrate Yu, you're welcome to come back next time!"

"Vice County Magistrate Yu, your head is still bleeding. Remember to go to the hospital to get it bandaged!"

"..."

Seeing the cheering workers and glancing at the dark-faced Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan, Qin Chuan also began to smile.

After smiling, Qin Chuan said loudly, "President Zhou, treat the injured workers immediately and handle the aftermath. I need to head to the city now."

"Don't worry, Secretary Qin. We'll take care of it."

The driver Chen Haisheng drove very fast, and Qin Chuan arrived at the Dongzhou Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse as quickly as possible. As soon as he got out of the car, the Municipal Party Committee Secretary's secretary was waiting there.

Seeing Qin Chuan step out, the secretary immediately said anxiously, "Secretary Qin, please follow me quickly. Secretary Guo, President Yu, and the others are all waiting for you."

It turned out that Secretary Guo Shunmin had spent a great deal of effort to finally invite Vice President Yu Zhen and the others back, and they were just waiting for Qin Chuan to arrive and sign.

Led by the Municipal Party Committees first secretary, Qin Chuan walked into the Signing Hall.

Seeing Qin Chuan, Secretary Guo Shunmin felt a sense of relief. Great, Comrade Qin Chuan is finally here.

Then, he glanced with great dissatisfaction at Secretary Zhao Shaojun nearby.

He's a total damn waste!

You can't even command a township Party Committee secretary under you. What use do I have for you? I really regret putting you in the position of County Party Secretary.

However, now was not the time for such thoughts. The top priority was the signing.

Immediately, Secretary Guo Shunmin put on a warm expression and called out from a distance, "Comrade Qin Chuan, you've finally arrived! Come here, come and sign!"

Then, he said to President Yu, "President Yu, look, Comrade Qin Chuan is here. How about we hold the signing ceremony again?"

Seeing that Qin Chuan had indeed arrived, Vice President Yu Zhen finally nodded slightly.

Qin Chuan walked over.

"Hello, Secretary Guo. Hello, President Yu. Hello, leaders!"

Secretary Guo Shunmin waved his hand. "Make the arrangements. We will hold a grand signing ceremony immediately!"

But at this moment, Qin Chuan wore a troubled expression and reminded him, "Secretary Guo, I might not be able to sign. This signature still needs to be done by Secretary Zhao."

"What's wrong?"

Secretary Guo looked at Qin Chuan in confusion.

Vice President Yu Zhen said even more loudly, "I will not sign with Secretary Zhao Shaojun. I will only sign the contract with Secretary Qin Chuan. No one else will do!"

What on earth is going on!

Seeing everyone looking at him, Qin Chuan explained with a troubled look, "Secretary Guo, leaders, here's the situation. The Jiucailing Coal Mine used to be, and has always been, an industry belonging to Dahe Township. However, after Secretary Zhao took office, he overrode all objections and forcibly brought this coal mine under the county's operation and management."

"Since Dahe Township no longer has this coal mine, there's no need for us to sign for the construction of a Large Thermal Power Plant. I suggest that Secretary Zhao Shaojun signs on behalf of the county instead. After all, the coal mine now belongs to the county."

Everyone there was a smart person.

They understood immediately why Secretary Zhao Shaojun had forcibly taken the coal mine.

It was because of the immense interests involved. A large coal mine with an annual output of over ten million tons, which could even reach twenty to thirty million tons in the future, was essentially a gold mine. Secretary Zhao Shaojun had taken it because he was envious and wanted to put the coal mine's money into his own pocket.

Instantly, almost all eyes were focused on Secretary Zhao Shaojun!