400: Chapter 400: Officially Taking Office as Secretary of the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee

The official appointment for the Municipal Party Secretary of Dongjiang City from the Provincial Party Committee was delivered to Dongjiang City through the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee.

Seeing this official appointment, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi let out a soft sigh.

"A thirty-one-year-old youngster managing Dongjiang City with a population of over six million—it looks like my years of hard work are in danger."

"I must find a way. Within two or three months at most, I must get this kid to leave Dongjiang City. This isn't a place for him to stay..."

Looking at the appointment, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi sat alone in his office chair, silent, lost in deep thought.

Mayor's Office.

Mayor Liu was also reading the appointment. After finishing it, a cold sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he called his secretary in.

"Little Yang, notify all the Standing Committee members. I'm hosting a dinner tonight at Phoenix Mountain Villa."

Secretary Yang Ming reminded him, "Boss, should I notify Secretary Wu Qiaoxi?"

"No need, I will invite him personally."

The intention of inviting all the Standing Committee members to dinner at this time was obvious: he wanted the members to rally around him, Mayor Liu, rather than leaning towards the new Municipal Party Secretary.

What surprised Mayor Liu a little was that when he went to Secretary Wu Qiaoxi personally to talk about the dinner tonight, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi clearly had little interest and politely declined.

"You all go ahead and eat; I won't join in the fun."

Why wouldn't he go?

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi certainly knew Mayor Liu's intention, but if he went to the dinner at this time, it wouldn't look good if it reached the ears of the leaders of the Provincial Party Committee. Everyone wasn't stupid; they would guess the purpose of their gathering immediately.

Mayor Liu wanted to use the dinner to win over all the Standing Committee members. Secretary Wu Qiaoxi certainly knew this and did not object at all; in fact, he was quite in favor of it.

The future development of Dongjiang City had to follow the path set by Secretary Wu Qiaoxi; there could not be the slightest deviation. Mayor Liu was undoubtedly the best leader for this, and if everyone rallied around Mayor Liu, that would be a good thing.

Qin Chuan had spent three days touring Dongjiang City, seen many chaotic phenomena, and gained a basic understanding of the city.

Because the appointment from the Provincial Party Committee had been released, he ended his tour of Dongjiang City, returned to the provincial capital with Zhu Qingxi, and once again met with Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng.

Because the official appointment had been released, Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng appeared much more formal and spoke with Qin Chuan at length in his capacity as Provincial Party Secretary.

Afterward, Qin Chuan reported to the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, where he was received by Minister Yang Tianze.

Minister Yang Tianze, on behalf of the organization, officially spoke with Qin Chuan and stated that he would represent the Provincial Party Committee to personally escort Qin Chuan to Dongjiang City to take office.

Having a member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and the head of the Organization Department personally escort him to take office was not only a tremendous honor but also showed the high regard and trust the Provincial Party Committee had for Qin Chuan.

Dongjiang City also quickly received notice from the Provincial Party Committee that Comrade Qin Chuan would be personally escorted to take office on Monday, July 11, by Minister Yang Tianze, a member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee.

Upon receiving this notice, many were slightly surprised.

It was a bit unexpected that the new Municipal Party Secretary would be personally escorted by Minister Yang Tianze instead of a deputy minister from the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee.

Time quickly passed until July 11.

At the expressway exit, a long line of twenty or thirty cars was parked on the side of the road. Secretary Wu Qiaoxi led the group personally, standing at the very front of the line, with Mayor Liu and other city leaders, as well as all members of the Municipal Party Committee and government, waiting to welcome them.

Of course, this wasn't giving Qin Chuan such great face; it was for Minister Yang Tianze. Since Minister Yang Tianze was coming in person, such a level of protocol was necessary.

"They're here, they're here!"

Someone reminded the group, and everyone looked towards the expressway exit as a motorcade of several black sedans emerged from the toll gate.

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi adjusted his collar, felt that everything was in order, and took two small steps forward.

The motorcade stopped in front of them.

Seeing Minister Yang Tianze get out of the car, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi greeted him enthusiastically, proactively extending both hands, "Minister Yang Tianze, welcome to Dongjiang City."

Although he had a very close relationship with the Provincial Party Secretary, within the system, especially in such public settings, one had to position themselves correctly.

In front of a member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, a Municipal Party Secretary must act like one; besides, he was no longer the Municipal Party Secretary, but only the director of the Municipal Peoples Congress.

Minister Yang Tianze shook hands with Secretary Wu Qiaoxi and then introduced, "Comrade Wu Qiaoxi, this is the new Municipal Party Secretary, Comrade Qin Chuan."

Qin Chuan proactively extended his right hand, "Secretary Wu Qiaoxi, hello."

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi glanced at Qin Chuan indifferently and had no intention of shaking hands, simply saying, "Too young. Can you carry this heavy burden on your shoulders?"

This was very disrespectful.

With so many people around, were you trying to give the new Municipal Party Secretary a hard time right from the start!

Minister Yang Tianze was also slightly dissatisfied. As the head of the Organization Department, he certainly knew that Secretary Wu Qiaoxi did not agree with Qin Chuan becoming the Municipal Party Secretary of Dongjiang City and had gone to see the Provincial Party Secretary several times.

Even if you are dissatisfied, you cannot show it in such a public setting. Minister Yang Tianze's expression darkened slightly, "Comrade Wu Qiaoxi, as an experienced comrade, in future work, you must support the work of Comrade Qin Chuan."

This was tantamount to a reprimand and also indicated the attitude of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee.

You must support the new Municipal Party Secretary in the future, not engage in infighting or isolate the new Municipal Party Secretary.

Perhaps feeling that everyone had already seen it and there was no need to do anything further, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi thought it was enough to stop there.

His expression softened, and he nodded, "Minister Yang Tianze, as an experienced comrade, I have a responsibility to guide the new comrade, provide direction, and support his work. Please rest assured, organization."

Listening closely, there was something wrong with these words.

Words like "guide" and "provide direction" were placed first, and supporting the work came afterward, which meant that Qin Chuan had to carry out his work under his intentions; whatever I tell you to do, you do.

Minister Yang Tianze certainly understood this, but he couldn't say anything at this moment; he had to maintain a harmonious atmosphere. He laughed and changed the subject, "Qin Chuan, these are the members of the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee and the government."

Although Mayor Liu looked down on Qin Chuan in his heart, believing he had stolen his position, he did not show it at all on his face, which was completely different from Secretary Wu Qiaoxi.

His face showed sufficient enthusiasm and joy, and he stepped forward to shake hands, "Secretary Qin, I am Mayor Liu. In future work, please give us your guidance."

That was well said, but as for what would actually happen in the future, that was hard to say.

Who was Qin Chuan? His sixth sense was very sharp, and he had already sensed Mayor Liu's hypocrisy, but he did not point it out.

Since the other party had a look of enthusiasm and joy, he himself was certainly the same, happily shaking hands with him, "Mayor Liu, you are too kind. In future work, let us cooperate with each other to build Dongjiang City well and not let down the expectations of the 6.8 million people of Dongjiang City."