120: Chapter 120 Who Will Be the New County Party Secretary?

"Heavens, I can't believe Zhao Shaojun has actually been placed under investigation!"

"His investigation was within my expectations, but I didn't expect it to happen so quickly, and with the Secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection leading the team himself!"

"Heaven has eyes; he deserves it!"

"I was worried to death about Secretary Qin Chuan, but now I'm completely at ease!"

"..."

Seeing everyone's strong reaction and hearing such words, Ma Zhengnan felt completely relieved. Then, his gaze fell on Yang Xiaohui.

"Comrade Changyou, arrange for someone to take Yang Xiaohui away first. Keep her under control and conduct a thorough interrogation and investigation."

Discipline Committee Member Wu Changyou, the Discipline Committee Member, nodded immediately. He personally stepped down from the rostrum and led his men to Yang Xiaohui.

Seeing Discipline Committee Member Wu Changyou approach, Yang Xiaohui seemed to realize something and began to make excuses for herself.

"Leader, I was forced. It was all Zhao Shaojun threatening me. If I didn't do as he said, I would die without a place to be buried."

Discipline Committee Member Wu Changyou gave a cold smile, not believing a single word. He waved his hand and said, "Take her away!"

Under everyone's gaze, Yang Xiaohui was led away from the venue.

Many people shook their heads in regret. She was so beautiful; it was a pity. If only she hadn't done such things.

But even more people looked on with anger, wishing they could kick this woman to death. To actually set a trap to frame Secretary Qin Chuan—she truly deserved to be hacked into a thousand pieces.

The news of Zhao Shaojun being placed under investigation spread throughout Sanjiang County instantly, causing a shockwave in official circles.

To everyone's surprise, the next day, Secretary Guo Shunmin personally led a team to Dahe Township.

Another cadre meeting was convened.

At the meeting, Secretary Guo Shunmin personally cleared Qin Chuan's name and gave a speech lasting at least half an hour.

He didn't rush to leave after the meeting. He conducted a series of research and inspections in Dahe Township and even had lunch there.

The dining location was, of course, the Dahe Township canteen. Following the old rules: four dishes and one soup.

With Secretary Guo Shunmin's personal visit, not only were the negative influences against Qin Chuan completely cleared, but his prestige and reputation also saw a significant boost.

After Zhao Shaojun was placed under investigation and the public outcry cooled down slightly, more people began to wonder who the new County Party Secretary would be.

Some were optimistic about County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong. It was very obvious; in the last few days, the number of people proactively going to his office to report on their work had increased significantly.

Some would find his office empty, discovering that County Magistrate Zhang was not there because Zhang Yuansong was also busy networking. Besides going to the city, he also went to the province with only one goal: to sit on the throne of the County Party Secretary.

As for Qin Chuan, it was as if the matter had already been turned over, and he devoted himself entirely to his work.

Right now, he was sitting in his office, looking at the previous week's reports from Dahe Energy Group.

After reading them, he was in a very good mood.

The data for Dahe Energy Group was like sesame flowers blooming—rising higher and higher. Every week showed a clear improvement, and coal production was also steadily climbing.

Not long after he finished reading the report, Director Hu Qibin knocked and entered.

"Leader, we've received notice from the County Party Committee Office. County Magistrate Zhang is on his way and will arrive at Dahe Township in about ten minutes."

County Magistrate Zhang is coming quite frequently.

He just came two days ago, and now he's here again.

Qin Chuan knew very well that the purpose of Zhang Yuansong's visit was to gain his support so that he could become the County Party Secretary.

Qin Chuan had also been considering this issue for the past two days.

Whether or not to support him.

Now, an answer was gradually forming in his mind.

Overall, Zhang Yuansong was a decent person. Many of his insights and views aligned with Qin Chuan's, and their relationship was quite good.

In the system, having one more friend is much better than having one more enemy. There was no harm in supporting him; for Qin Chuan, it wasn't difficult at all.

Zhang Yuansong traveled light, bringing only his secretary to Dahe Township.

Everyone first sat in the reception room and chatted for a while, mainly about work. Ma Zhengnan and several other township leaders even gave work reports.

Then, Zhang Yuansong took the initiative to suggest,

"Secretary Qin, it's been a while since I've sat in your office. How about we go there to discuss a few things?"

With so many people around just now, and most of the Dahe Township leaders present, they naturally wouldn't talk about other things, such as seeking Qin Chuan's support.

There were only two people in the office. Director Hu Qibin tactfully withdrew after brewing two cups of hot tea and closed the office door.

This was much more convenient.

Without a third person present, Zhang Yuansong didn't have as many reservations and went straight to the point.

"Comrade Qin Chuan, to be honest, I care a lot about the position of County Party Secretary, but there is currently significant resistance. I need your support."

There was nothing to be ashamed of.

Which County Magistrate wouldn't want to take a step further and become the County Party Secretary?

Qin Chuan nodded slightly but didn't speak.

Zhang Yuansong knew that if he wanted someone's support, he had to make some promises first.

"Comrade Qin Chuan, I guarantee here that as long as I can take the position of County Party Secretary, I will definitely support your work one hundred percent. I won't interfere with the development of Dahe Township either..."

His attitude was very sincere, and he made a series of guarantees.

Fortunately, no third person was present; otherwise, they would have been scared half to death.

Where in the world would a County Magistrate make a series of guarantees to a Township Party Committee Secretary below him, and humbling himself so much?

Qin Chuan finally nodded. "County Magistrate Zhang, you are a good County Magistrate. When I have time, I will mention you to my father."

Immediately, Zhang Yuansong was overjoyed!

With this sentence from Qin Chuan, his position as County Party Secretary was secured.

Amidst his joy, Zhang Yuansong was a bit excited. He gripped Qin Chuan's hand tightly and offered another round of thanks.

Matter settled!

Zhang Yuansong was in a great mood. Next, he conducted some inspections and research in Dahe Township, not leaving until four or five o'clock in the afternoon.

In the Executive Vice County Magistrate's office,

Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan was calling a city leader, preparing to pay a visit.

He hadn't been idle these past two days either, moving around everywhere, thinking about taking another step forward.

Having been a Vice County Magistrate for four or five years and the Executive Vice County Magistrate for two or three years, he had been stuck at the deputy county level for seven or eight years. His seniority was long sufficient. He thought to himself, "No matter what, it should be my turn to advance."

After making an appointment with the city leader, Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan left with high hopes and headed straight for the city. In the trunk of his car was a cardboard box containing a full two million in cash.

He firmly believed that as long as the money was in place, the position he hoped for would be his.

He never expected that as soon as he arrived in the city and got out of his car, several people would walk up to him. The leader was none other than the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"Secre... Secretary Zhang!"

Seeing Deputy Secretary Zhang of the Discipline Inspection Commission, Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan felt a bit nervous.

Secretary Zhang had a serious face and waved his hand. "Yu Kenan, I now formally announce on behalf of the Dongzhou Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection that you have serious corruption issues. Please explain your problems to the organization at the designated time and location!"

"What!"

"Placed under investigation!!!"