402: Chapter 402: A scene of desolation, which is normal.

Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun felt a slight surge of excitement in his heart, but he quickly steadied his emotions, adjusted his posture, and said, "Secretary Qin, hello."

"Let's go, accompany me to where I'm staying. Everyone was too enthusiastic; I almost got drunk."

Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun didn't let the fact that he had dined at the same table with Qin Chuan, or that they had chatted quite congenially back then, go to his head. On the contrary, he understood the rules very well.

His behavior was entirely that of a Deputy Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee in front of the Municipal Party Secretary.

Even if he wanted to align himself with the new Secretary, he knew he couldn't appear too impatient; he understood this point clearly.

Villa No. 1 of the Municipal Party Committee was quite nice.

It was a two-story villa, not very large in area, but finished to a very high standard. Many of the appliances were imported, almost all were brand new, and the entire villa had been cleaned until it was spotless.

Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun led Qin Chuan around first, introducing the villa: "Secretary Qin, after Villa No. 1 was built, it was originally intended for Secretary Wu Qiaoxi, but he never stayed there for a single day. Everything is new; I even arranged for all the bedding to be replaced with new sets."

Qin Chuan said, "Comrade Tian Chaoqun, you've worked hard. Come over tomorrow morning and pick me up to go to the office."

Being a newcomer, Qin Chuan had not yet been to the Municipal Party Committee Office building, and naturally, he did not know where his new office was.

"Very well, I will be here on time tomorrow," Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun said. "Secretary Qin, please rest. If you need anything, you can call me at any time."

Watching Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun leave, Qin Chuan smiled slightly. His sixth sense keenly perceived that Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun had intentions of aligning himself with him.

Let's see. If Secretary-General Sun Lanying did not align herself with him and was disobedient, then she would be the first one to be adjusted.

The Director of the Municipal Party Committee Office and the Secretary-General must be the trusted confidants of the Municipal Party Secretary and must maintain a high degree of consistency with the Municipal Party Secretary.

The next morning.

Just as Qin Chuan finished breakfast, Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun knocked on the door and entered. His timing was precise.

Under his guidance, Qin Chuan arrived at his new office. Along the way, some people took the initiative to greet him, but more people cast curious glances from afar, taking a look to see if this was indeed the new Municipal Party Secretary.

The office was large and very luxurious.

Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun said, "Secretary Qin, this office used to be Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's. Would you like to redecorate it, or would you prefer a different one?"

Because time was tight, there hadn't been enough time to redecorate a new office, so they had continued to use Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's office. However, it had been cleaned and adjusted; for example, the large desk and computer had been replaced with new ones.

Qin Chuan said with satisfaction, "There's no need to waste time and effort. I have low requirements in this regard; as long as I can work, that's fine. I'm not that particular."

Feeling a sense of relief, Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun became even more determined to align himself with Qin Chuan. A Secretary like this, who didn't care about pomp and only wanted to get things done, should be quite capable.

Qin Chuan sat down in the office chair and waved his hand, saying, "Go and bring me the economic development data for Dongjiang City from the last few years. I want to take a look."

Soon, a folder was delivered; Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun had prepared it long ago.

Qin Chuan said, "Go and notify all Municipal Standing Committee members that a Municipal Standing Committee meeting will be held at ten o'clock."

When a new Municipal Party Secretary takes office, it is certain that the first Municipal Standing Committee meeting must be held as soon as possible.

It wasn't for any personnel adjustments or appointments, but rather for everyone to get acquainted and for them to introduce their own work to the new leader.

From the start of work in the morning until ten o'clock, apart from Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun coming by twice, the entire office was very desolate, and no one else came by.

Qin Chuan gave a cold smile in his heart. Desolate, huh? That's very normal.

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi had deeply cultivated Dongjiang City for over twenty years, and his influence was unparalleled; everything was decided by him. It was estimated that rumors had already spread that Secretary Wu Qiaoxi was dissatisfied with the new Municipal Party Secretary, so everyone was in a wait-and-see mode; who would dare to show their face at the new Municipal Party Secretary's office?

If it's a bit desolate, then so be it. Qin Chuan was not in a hurry at all.

At ten o'clock in the morning, the first Municipal Standing Committee meeting since the new Municipal Party Secretary took office was held on time. The meeting did not last long, only about thirty or forty minutes.

No important matters were discussed; it was just for everyone to introduce themselves, especially to introduce the work areas they were in charge of. Qin Chuan had a good memory and remembered everything. In his heart, he was already thinking that the first thing to do after taking office should be to adjust and divide the work among everyone.

After the meeting ended, Qin Chuan returned to his office, sat in his chair, and looked over the documents and reports that Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun had sent over, appearing very calm.

Until the end of the morning shift, apart from Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun, not a second person had come by.

Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun came over again and asked, "Secretary Qin, lunch is ready. Should I have it sent over, or shall I accompany you there?"

The Municipal Party Secretary ate from a special kitchen, four dishes and one soup, which was not bad. Qin Chuan went to the cafeteria to eat under the guidance of Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun.

The environment was also very quiet, with a private room specifically for him.

While eating, Qin Chuan asked, "Comrade Tian Chaoqun, is Secretary-General Sun Lanying very busy? Why haven't I seen her?"

A new Municipal Party Secretary takes office, and the Municipal Party Committee Secretary-General doesn't show up; this speaks volumes.

Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun replied, "Secretary Qin, Secretary-General Sun Lanying has gone to see Secretary Wu Qiaoxi."

This single sentence was enough; there was no need to go into depth. Qin Chuan did not pursue the matter further; he completely understood what it meant.

After the Standing Committee meeting ended, Secretary-General Sun Lanying had indeed gone to Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's place, and at this very moment, she was accompanying him for lunch.

"Secretary Wu Qiaoxi, Qin Chuan officially took office today and held the first Municipal Standing Committee meeting at ten o'clock this morning. Apart from that, he has been in his office reading documents."

"The entire morning, apart from Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun, no one went to his office to report on work..."

She seemed to appear very happy as she told Secretary Wu Qiaoxi about the situation this morning.

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi nodded slightly. "Comrade Sun Lanying, you are doing well. In the future, if there is anything going on with Qin Chuan, report it to me in a timely manner."

Secretary-General Sun Lanying was his eyes and ears; he wanted to know how many times Qin Chuan went to the restroom in a day.

As for the fact that Secretary-General Sun Lanying had not aligned herself with the new Municipal Party Secretary and still remained very close to him, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi, so what? In the entire Dongjiang City, who would dare to say anything?

Generally speaking, a Municipal Party Committee Secretary-General who cannot maintain consistency with the Municipal Party Secretary is usually not secure in their position.

Regarding this point, Secretary-General Sun Lanying had not the slightest worry, and Secretary Wu Qiaoxi did not have any concerns in this regard either.

Secretary-General Sun Lanying was a cadre managed by the Provincial Party Committee; any adjustments to her position had to go through the Provincial Party Committee, and everyone knew the relationship between Secretary Wu Qiaoxi and the Provincial Party Secretary.

Without his, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's, consent, no one could touch Secretary-General Sun Lanying.

It was precisely because of this that neither of them had the slightest worry in this regard. Secretary-General Sun Lanying was even more blatant; on the first day the new Municipal Party Secretary took office, not only did she not show her face, but she specifically came to Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's place to report on work.

For the entire day, Qin Chuan's office was very desolate.

After reading some documents and reports, Qin Chuan once again viewed the information of every Municipal Standing Committee member through the system.

The system's information was very detailed; each Municipal Standing Committee member had dozens of pages. After a rough look through, Qin Chuan had a very good understanding of every Municipal Standing Committee member.

Looking at the time, without realizing it, it was already 4:30 PM. In another half an hour, it would be time to get off work.

A few minutes later, there was a knock at the office door.

Qin Chuan thought it was Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun, but hearing the force and rhythm of the knock, he knew it wasn't him.