480: Chapter 480 Xiao Kanglin Dismissed from Office

The system had updated with two messages in total, and one of them went like this.

"Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin is feigning compliance. On the surface, he agreed to stop using pre-prepared meals, but after laying low for a few days, he started using them secretly again today. However, he set up a temporary processing point off-campus. All pre-prepared meals are stored there, where the packaging is removed and the food is transferred into extra-large stainless steel basins or buckets. They are then transported into the school cafeteria's kitchen and served to students as if they were freshly cooked dishes..."

Damn it, this guy can't stay.

Saying one thing to my face and doing another behind my back.

He beat his chest and guaranteed to my face that pre-prepared meals would no longer appear on campus, yet after only a few days of restraint, he's playing this kind of deceptive trick.

The first thing Qin Chuan did after starting work was call over Deputy Minister Xie Dongsheng from the Logistics Department and Director Xiao Xueli of the Party Committee Office.

Both arrived quickly.

"Secretary Qin, you were looking for me."

"Hello, Secretary, what are your instructions!"

Seeing the two of them enter almost one after the other with extremely humble attitudes—this wasn't an act, it was heartfelt.

Qin Chuan got straight to the point, explaining that Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin was secretly using pre-prepared meals, and then said, "I have a task for the two of you."

"Secretary, please give us your instructions," the two said almost in unison.

Qin Chuan said, "Go investigate together. It would be best if you could take photos and videos of the pre-prepared meals being used, then report back to me."

"Alright, we'll go investigate immediately."

Qin Chuan had been quite detailed just now, even providing the exact location of the temporary processing point off-campus. The two were confident they could investigate this matter thoroughly.

"Mhm, go ahead. Report to me as soon as there are results."

After watching them leave, Qin Chuan thought to himself, 'Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin, you're bringing this on yourself, so don't blame me.'

'Trying to have it both ways—wanting to fawn over General Manager Meng Qingqiu to get kickbacks and make money, while also wanting to cling to my coattails? How could that be possible?'

Director Xiao Xueli and Deputy Minister Xie Dongsheng investigated very quickly. Around 11:00 AM, the two walked into Qin Chuan's office together.

"Secretary, everything has been cleared up. We took many photos and some videos. Please take a look."

Qin Chuan looked at the photos and videos, then said, "You both did well."

He didn't say how he would handle it, nor did he offer an opinion or even show anger. He only said, "You both did well," but both of them knew that Qin Chuan's thunderous methods would follow.

After they left, Qin Chuan immediately went to see President Wang Shuguo, and the two communicated.

Upon hearing that pre-prepared meals were about to make a comeback, President Wang Shuguo was furious. He immediately stated that no matter what Qin Chuan did, he would give his full support.

The Secretary is in charge of personnel.

When it came to personnel adjustments, appointments, and dismissals, Qin Chuan held significant power. In the afternoon, a personnel appointment and dismissal document from Jiangnan University was posted on the official website, and hard copies were distributed to all colleges and university departments.

"By the decision of the University Party Committee, Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin is hereby removed from his position, and Deputy Minister Xie Dongsheng is appointed as the Logistics Minister..."

The document was very short, barely over a hundred words, but it caused a huge stir.

Many teachers and students were discussing it heatedly.

"What's going on? Why was the Logistics Minister suddenly replaced?"

"Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin was dismissed without any mention of another assignment. He was likely just fired outright; he's probably finished."

"I heard Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin raked in quite a bit; he even lives in a small villa!"

...

While many were discussing it, Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin was actually not the first to get the news. When the document was released, he was with General Manager Meng Qingqiu, drinking coffee and discussing the matter of pre-prepared meals.

Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin flattered her, "General Manager Meng, you are truly brilliant to come up with such a great idea. This way, everyone saves face, and I reckon our Secretary Qin will have to turn a blind eye."

General Manager Meng Qingqiu smiled smugly. "Having the pre-prepared meals processed temporarily off-campus before being delivered to the school cafeteria makes everyone look good."

She also believed that after such an operation, everyone would save face and Qin Chuan wouldn't hold onto the issue.

Offending her was the same as offending her father.

It was just that...

A moment later, Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin's phone rang.

As soon as the call connected, Li Rongtao's anxious voice came through, "Minister, this is bad! The university released a document—you've been summarily dismissed..."

What!

Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin was shocked and then said urgently, "When did this happen? How did I not know anything about it?"

"Just now. The document was just released, and it's also on the university's official website. You'd better take a look."

After hanging up, Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin immediately opened the university's official website on his phone and soon saw the document.

General Manager Meng Qingqiu saw his reaction and said unhurriedly, "Minister Xiao, what's wrong? Did something happen?"

With a long face, Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin said in an almost pleading tone, "General Manager Meng, that man named Qin dismissed me outright. It must be because of the pre-prepared meals. You must save me! If I can't be the Logistics Minister, even a position in another department would be fine."

General Manager Meng Qingqiu said indifferently, "Mhm, I'll head to your university in a bit and look for that man named Qin."

Her visit to the university was, of course, not for Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin's sake, but for her pre-prepared meals.

She didn't care for a pawn like Logistics Minister Xiao Kanglin at all. He only had some utility because he was the Logistics Minister; now that he wasn't, he had no value. He could get as far away as possible.

It was past 4:00 PM.

Qin Chuan was in his office signing several documents when there was a knock at the door, and General Manager Meng Qingqiu pushed it open and walked in.

"Who are you?"

Although he had guessed her identity, Qin Chuan asked this intentionally.

General Manager Meng Qingqiu said, "Hello, Secretary Qin, I am Meng Qingqiu."

"Oh, so it's General Manager Meng. I wonder what brings you here in person?"

General Manager Meng Qingqiu sat down carelessly on the sofa and got straight to the point, "Secretary Qin, I have my eye on the Jiangnan University market, and I deal in pre-prepared meals. Why don't we have a good chat?"

Qin Chuan refused flatly, giving her no hope at all. "If it's about pre-prepared meals entering our Jiangnan University cafeteria, then there's nothing to discuss. It's impossible."

General Manager Meng Qingqiu smiled. "Secretary Qin, the world is a bustle for profit. Our products entering the Jiangnan University cafeteria would be beneficial for you too—especially for you personally, Secretary Qin. We can offer you a five percent 'hardship fee' every month."

Qin Chuan chuckled. "General Manager Meng, I've made myself very clear. pre-prepared meals entering Jiangnan University is impossible."

Hearing this, General Manager Meng Qingqiu's expression changed.