133: Chapter 133 Heading to Jianning City

Qin Chuan certainly knew of Vice Governor Zhu Shihua's influence in Jianning City, and he also knew the members of the Jianning City leadership team. As soon as he heard the name Secretary Yu Zhikun, he knew this was the Municipal Party Committee Secretary.

"Well, the first thing I will do upon arriving in Jianning City is to pay a visit to Secretary Yu."

The two drank and chatted for a long time.

Worried that Qin Chuan was unfamiliar with Jianning City, Vice Governor Zhu Shihua shared a lot about the situation there; he even shared his years of experience and insights as an official.

The meal lasted a full hour, and the two of them finished off a bottle of moutai. After drinking, Vice Governor Zhu Shihua was beaming and in a very good mood.

Seeing that her father was in a good mood, Zhu Qingxi proposed, "Dad, I also want to go to Jianning City to take a look. Is that okay?"

Because Vice Governor Zhu Shihua had been an official in Jianning City for many years, Zhu Qingxi had attended middle school and high school there; it was almost like her second hometown.

Vice Governor Zhu Shihua said, "Don't you have classes tomorrow?"

"I can ask for leave. The day after tomorrow is Friday. If I take one day off, Saturday and Sunday will be perfect for having some fun in Jianning City."

After hesitating for a moment, Vice Governor Zhu Shihua agreed, "Then you and Qin Chuan go to Jianning City together, but remember, don't cause any trouble. He is there on official business to report for duty."

"I know, I'm not a little kid anymore."

Vice Governor Zhu Shihua said, "Since you are going to Jianning City, bring two bottles of liquor. Your Uncle Yu's biggest hobby is having a couple of drinks."

Having received permission, Zhu Qingxi was over the moon; for the next few days, she would be able to be with Qin Chuan every day.

Friday, early in the morning.

Qin Chuan and Zhu Qingxi set off for Jianning City.

They didn't have Chen Haisheng drive; instead, Zhu Qingxi drove her own car. They entered the Jianning City urban area in forty minutes—it was very convenient; the distance was truly short.

"Brother Chuan, there's still plenty of time. Let me be your guide and take you around for a good look. How about that?"

Qin Chuan said, "Official business comes first. I will go to the Municipal Organization Department to report for duty first, and then pay a visit to Secretary Yu. We will have time in the afternoon, and we'll have time tomorrow and the day after, so there's no rush to look around."

"Okay, I'll listen to you on everything."

Zhu Qingxi was very familiar with Jianning City. She drove to the Municipal Party Committee Compound with ease. After parking the car, she said, "Do you want me to accompany you inside? I'm familiar with this place."

Qin Chuan said, "No need. I can go in by myself. Wait for me."

He mainly wanted to keep a low profile.

If Zhu Qingxi showed her face and accompanied him inside, everyone would know quickly, because Vice Governor Zhu Shihua had worked in Jianning City for over ten years, and many officials knew Zhu Qingxi.

"Then I'll wait for you in the car."

Qin Chuan nodded. After getting out of the car, he walked toward the Municipal Party Committee office building. He had to report to the Municipal Organization Department first, which was also in this office building.

During the reporting process, nothing dramatic happened; it was standard procedure. A deputy director of the Organization Department received Qin Chuan.

After completing the reporting procedures, this deputy director said that Qin Chuan was required to come over early Monday morning; he would accompany Qin Chuan to take office at the Market Supervision Bureau and announce the Municipal Party Committee's appointment at the Market Supervision Bureau.

After leaving the Organization Department, Qin Chuan went to see the Municipal Party Committee Secretary.

However, he encountered a small problem.

A young man of about thirty years old stopped Qin Chuan, "Who are you looking for?"

Qin Chuan said, "I am Qin Chuan from the Market Supervision Bureau. I'm here to see Secretary Yu. Please announce my arrival."

The young man was named Chen Zhen, only thirty-two years old this year. Having become the first secretary of the Municipal Party Committee at such a young age, he was naturally quite arrogant.

"Market Supervision Bureau..."

He had never heard the name Qin Chuan and assumed he was just some minor official from the Market Supervision Bureau. Furthermore, Qin Chuan looked very young—at most a deputy section-level official, or a college student who hadn't been working for many years—coming to see the Municipal Party Committee Secretary without knowing his place.

Thus, his attitude was quite cold, "Do you have an appointment? If not, please go over there and register."

Qin Chuan understood immediately that he hadn't made himself clear and the other party had misunderstood. He immediately smiled and said, "I am the newly appointed Director of the Market Supervision Bureau. I just finished reporting at the Organization Department and came over to report my work to Secretary Yu."

That was much clearer.

As the first secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Chen Zhen had of course heard that the Market Supervision Bureau would be getting a new director, and it seemed the name was indeed Qin Chuan, but he hadn't expected him to be so young!

He was stunned for several seconds before asking, "You really are Director Qin?"

It couldn't be helped; Qin Chuan was too young.

A director at the proper division level should be at least thirty or forty years old, but Qin Chuan looked only twenty-five or twenty-six—very young.

Qin Chuan smiled confidently, "I am the real deal. I am indeed Qin Chuan. Please help me announce my arrival."

Chen Zhen nodded slightly, knowing that no one would dare to joke about such a thing. He became much more enthusiastic, and his attitude took a 180-degree turn.

He proactively extended his hand and introduced himself, "My name is Chen Zhen, Secretary Yu's secretary. The Secretary happens to be in the office, so I will go and report for you right now."

Qin Chuan shook hands with him, "Secretary Chen, then thank you."

Upon hearing the secretary's report and learning that Qin Chuan had arrived, Secretary Yu Zhikun actually took the initiative to open the door to welcome him. He was very enthusiastic, "Comrade Qin Chuan, when did you arrive?"

Qin Chuan quickly stepped forward, "Hello, Secretary Yu. I arrived just a short while ago. I just finished the reporting procedures at the Organization Department and will be taking office at the Market Supervision Bureau on Monday."

"Quick, come in, don't stand outside." Secretary Yu Zhikun enthusiastically invited Qin Chuan inside and instructed, "Xiao Chen, hurry up and make some tea. Use my best tea leaves."

Chen Zhen was secretly shocked!

He thought to himself, who exactly is this Qin Chuan? Not only is he the Director of the Market Supervision Bureau at such a young age, but Secretary Yu is actually this enthusiastic toward him.

After making the tea, he gently closed the door and left. Chen Zhen was still thinking about this matter in his mind. Experience told him that Qin Chuan was definitely not simple; otherwise, Secretary Yu wouldn't be so enthusiastic. Yes, such a person must not be offended; he must be well befriended.

First, he enthusiastically invited Qin Chuan to sit down on the large sofa in the reception area. Secretary Yu Zhikun also sat down on the sofa, and then began to inquire about his well-being.

He had received a call from Vice Governor Zhu Shihua yesterday and knew that Qin Chuan was Vice Governor Zhu's future son-in-law.

The old leader had shown him great kindness by promoting him, so he naturally valued the old leader's future son-in-law very much.

What he didn't know was that Qin Chuan was not just Vice Governor Zhu Shihua's future son-in-law, but also the biological son of the Provincial Party Secretary.

"Xiao Qin, where is Qingxi? I heard from the old leader that she came to Jianning City with you."

"Yes, Qingxi drove here. Her car is parked in front of the office building. She should be waiting for me in the car right now."

"I haven't seen Qingxi for several months; she must have grown even prettier. How about this, come to my house for dinner at noon. My wife's cooking is quite good, and Qingxi also likes the food my wife makes."

Qin Chuan quickly said, "Then I will be bothering you, Secretary Yu."

"Not at all, not at all. Don't be polite. When you arrive at my house, treat it as your own home. Just be casual, don't be nervous or constrained."

Secretary Yu Zhikun, like an elder, inquired about many things, not mentioning work matters at all.

At this moment, he didn't look like a leader, but more like a warm-hearted elder.