435: Chapter 435 Qu Boming, you're dreaming!

He naturally thought about destroying the evidence, but he knew that would not have much effect. If the organization really investigated him, many issues would be uncovered one by one.

What should he do...

After pacing back and forth for a long time, he finally realized that there was only one path to take at the moment, and that was to obtain forgiveness from Secretary Qin Chuan and become a member of Secretary Qin's faction.

After making up his mind, he adjusted his clothes in the mirror, combed his hair, tried hard to make himself look more spirited, and then went to the Municipal Party Secretary's office.

However...

Upon arriving at the Municipal Party Secretary's office, he was slightly taken aback. Outside the office, several people were already waiting to report their work to Secretary Qin.

These people were all frightened, worried that they might be implicated, and had come to Qin Chuan to pledge their loyalty.

Minister Qu Boming was a member of the Municipal Standing Committee; if he wanted to cut in line, no one would say anything, and those he cut in front of would even be very polite about it.

He knocked on the door and entered the Municipal Party Secretary's office.

Many people exchanged glances. Officials who could reach this level were not fools; they all guessed Minister Qu Boming's intention—just like everyone else, he had come to pledge loyalty to Secretary Qin and try to pick a side.

Heh, who would have thought that a dignified member of the Municipal Standing Committee would be just like everyone else!

Inside the office, Qin Chuan was sitting in his office chair, listening to a bureau director's work report while using his system to check the director's file.

He was one of Mayor Liu's people.

After Mayor Liu was taken away for investigation, these people were likely frightened. Several in a row had come under the guise of reporting work to pledge their loyalty, and they were all Mayor Liu's people.

Seeing that it was Minister Qu Boming who had knocked and entered, Qin Chuan's lips curled into a faint sneer; he knew perfectly well the purpose of the other's visit.

"Minister Qu, you go out and wait for a moment. Director Liao is currently reporting his work; you may come in after he finishes."

This was quite a slap in the face; he gave absolutely no face.

When a dignified member of the Municipal Standing Committee came personally to report work, the Municipal Party Secretary would usually give them some face; even if they didn't stand up to welcome them, they would at least be relatively polite.

This time, he did not.

Qin Chuan's expression was not only cold, but he also directly told him to go out and wait until Director Liao finished reporting before coming back in.

Despite this, Minister Qu Boming dared not show even a hint of temper. He put on a smiling face and lowered his posture, "Okay, okay, I will wait a moment and come in later."

Director Liao could not sit still and hurriedly and tactfully stood up, preparing to leave first.

Qin Chuan waved his hand and said, "Director Liao, don't be in a rush. I still have one question to ask you."

Director Liao sat back down helplessly. Minister Qu Boming honestly went out and waited for about ten minutes. After Director Liao finished reporting and left, he then politely knocked on the door and entered the Municipal Party Secretary's office again.

"Secretary Qin, hello."

This time, he rarely used the respectful form of "you" ( you). Previously, he had always used the informal "you" ( you) and had never used the respectful form.

Qin Chuan smiled faintly. Knowing the other's purpose, he deliberately asked, "Minister Qu, is there something you need?"

Minister Qu Boming kept his posture very low; he didn't even dare to sit on the sofa. Standing with a slight bow, he reported, "Secretary Qin, there are some work-related matters I need to report to you."

Qin Chuan smiled and said, "Well, the sun must have risen from the west today. Haven't you always been reporting to Mayor Liu?"

Minister Qu Boming's face flushed slightly, and he felt a bit awkward, "Secretary Qin, I was confused back then and went down the wrong path. Now I am clear-headed. From today on, I will absolutely carry out my work under the leadership of the Municipal Party Committee."

Qin Chuan sneered, "Minister Qu, what is this? It looks like you want to align yourself with me, is that right?"

Minister Qu Boming replied, "Yes, I want to actively align myself with Secretary Qin and become your person. From now on, I am Secretary Qin's firm supporter. If you say go east, I will absolutely not go west."

Qin Chuan said with a stern face, "Minister Qu Boming, the organization has repeatedly emphasized that one cannot form cliques or engage in factionalism. You are knowingly violating the rules!"

What!

Minister Qu Boming was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, hasn't everyone always done this?

After realizing this, he knew that Secretary Qin would not accept him and would not give him a chance.

Understanding this, Minister Qu Boming pleaded, "Secretary, please give me a chance."

Qin Chuan waved his hand impatiently, "If it is about this matter, you may leave now. If it is a serious work report, I can spare a few minutes to listen."

This...

Minister Qu Boming felt stifled. I have done all this, almost knelt down to beg you, and you still won't give me a chance? Qin, you are being too ruthless.

"Get out, don't affect my work. There are still many people waiting in line to report their work." Qin Chuan waved his hand impatiently, as if shooing away a fly.

Minister Qu Boming gritted his teeth and left helplessly; he knew that Qin Chuan would not give him another chance.

Watching him leave, Qin Chuan thought coldly, Minister Qu Boming, you are dreaming. It's wishful thinking to actually want to obtain my forgiveness and join my camp—keep dreaming.

After Mayor Liu was taken away for investigation and had a case filed against him, it caused a great stir in Dongjiang City, and some officials were successively taken away for investigation.

Inside the office, Qin Chuan finished approving several documents and, while drinking tea, pondered the candidate for the future mayor.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

A knock sounded at the door; he thought the person pushing the door open would be his secretary, Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong.

The person who pushed the door open was Deputy Secretary Zhou Nan. He looked in good spirits and was smiling; as soon as he entered, he revealed a situation.

"Secretary Qin, I heard that Secretary Wu Qiaoxi is seriously ill and has been admitted to the Provincial People's Hospital."

Qin Chuan nodded, "It seems Mayor Liu's matter has been a huge blow to him."

Deputy Secretary Zhou Nan said, "He had always been grooming Mayor Liu as his successor, but ended up grooming a major corrupt element. I heard he is quite ill this time and might not pull through."

This time it was indeed very serious.

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi had completely collapsed.

Watching Dongjiang City being built very well under Qin Chuan's leadership and developing rapidly, he should have been happy, but he couldn't feel happy at all; he felt like he had been slapped hard in the face.

Recently, his mood had been very depressed, and his complexion was not good. Mayor Liu's matter had completely knocked him down, and after being admitted to the hospital, his condition had become increasingly serious.

Qin Chuan said, "Secretary Wu Qiaoxi has worked in Dongjiang City for so many years. Let Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun take some people to visit him on behalf of Dongjiang City."

He definitely wouldn't go himself. Last time he fell ill, he had gone to visit him with good intentions, only to be met with a cold shoulder; he wouldn't make the same mistake a second time.

Deputy Secretary Zhou Nan also had no intention of visiting and nodded in agreement, "I think that works. It will be fine for Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun to represent everyone and go see him."

The two chatted for a while about Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's situation, then continued to discuss some work-related matters.

Qin Chuan changed the subject and mentioned one thing. Instantly, Deputy Secretary Zhou Nan's heart jumped into his throat, and his internal reaction was intense.