49: Chapter 49 This was a hot commodity, and soon someone had their eye on it.

Almost everyone attending the meeting raised their right hand, including Committee Member Zhou Fengjie, who raised his hand just as high.

Deputy Township Head Wang Feng hesitated for a moment, but seeing that almost everyone else had raised their hands, he ultimately raised his hand in agreement as well.

Qin Chuan smiled slightly.

"Township Head Chen, you have seen the situation; everyone agrees with my proposed division of labor, so that is how it shall be decided."

"Director Hu, please record this and draft the meeting minutes. We are fully upholding democratic centralism, not engaging in a one-man show."

Township Head Chen Qunfeng was so angry he nearly spat blood.

"Isn't this exactly a one-man show!"

"Everything is decided by you, how is that not a one-man show???"

Township Head Chen Qunfeng was furious, gritting his teeth.

Qin Chuan smiled, "Then it is settled. Everyone, please proceed with your work according to this division of labor. Meeting adjourned!"

Back in his office, recalling the look of frustration on Township Head Chen Qunfeng's face, Qin Chuan finally couldn't help but laugh.

"You were so arrogant before, targeting our Dahe Township at every turn, weren't you?"

"How is it? The feeling of being manipulated isn't pleasant, is it?"

"This is just the appetizer; there are many days ahead. I want to see how long you can last, so prepare yourself mentally."

For two or three consecutive days.

Township Head Chen Qunfeng was in a bad mood, because since taking office as Township Head, almost no one had come to his office to report on their work.

Many tasks were impossible to direct, and the people below almost entirely ignored him.

"This will not do!"

"I do not want to be a mascot; I must grasp all the power in my hands!"

"Qin Chuan, I must bring you down and make you pay the price."

After thinking this over viciously, Township Head Chen Qunfeng knew that to fight Qin Chuan, he couldn't act as a lone commander; he needed allies.

Deputy Township Head Wang Feng?

"Hmm, this person could be worth trying to win over, as he used to be one of Township Head Liu Qiang's men. If I can bring him to my side, at least the strength within the government will be much stronger."

With this thought in mind, just before getting off work, Township Head Chen Qunfeng couldn't help but take the initiative to go to Deputy Township Head Wang Feng's office.

Seeing Township Head Chen Qunfeng come over voluntarily, Deputy Township Head Wang Feng was a bit surprised.

To be honest, ever since Township Head Liu Qiang's downfall, his own days had been difficult. After a slight pause, he felt secretly pleased.

"Township Head Chen, I was just about to go over to your office to sit for a while."

Township Head Chen Qunfeng said, "I came over for the same reason. I feel that we should get closer and cooperate sincerely on certain matters."

As soon as he sat down on the sofa, he said these words.

Deputy Township Head Wang Feng understood in an instant.

He felt even happier and agreed wholeheartedly, "Township Head Chen is right. Especially in this situation, we should be even more united."

The two of them hit it off almost immediately.

When getting off work, many people saw the two of them leaving the Township Government compound, chatting and laughing, and going to the Liu's Restaurant diagonally opposite to drink and eat together, seemingly enjoying each other's company.

It was a new day.

After Qin Chuan woke up, he habitually checked the updated messages from the system.

1. Young Master Wang Long, son of the County Party Committee Standing Committee member and Deputy County Party Secretary Wang Jingan, will arrive in Dahe Township this morning. He has set his sights on the construction project of the Central School.

2. Township Head Chen Qunfeng is trying hard to win over Deputy Township Head Wang Feng. Tonight, the two of them will go to the Red Romance Bathhouse in the county to bathe and get a massage.

There were two new messages in total.

After reading them, Qin Chuan smiled.

The construction plan for the Central School involves an investment of 50 to 60 million. It's a major project, so it's normal for some people to set their sights on it.

Let alone the son of the Deputy County Party Secretary, even if it were the son of the Municipal Party Secretary, as long as he didn't meet the requirements or couldn't guarantee the construction quality, Qin Chuan still wouldn't give the project to him.

Quality first!

This bottom line cannot be shaken in the slightest.

As for the second message, Qin Chuan smiled with disdain. It was not at all surprising that these two people had come together.

There is no need to worry about them forming an alliance; they are just two rookies who can't stir up any trouble, and they can be dealt with at any time.

After starting work, Qin Chuan discovered that materials from several construction companies had been placed on his desk.

There was no need to ask; Director Hu Qibin must have placed them there.

The design and planning for the Central School had been completely finished. Not only were the color renderings of the design ready, but the design blueprints for each building were also ready.

Because the plan was to complete all construction before the start of the school year on September 1st, time was a bit tight, and Qin Chuan had already given instructions to prepare for the bidding process.

These were the companies preparing to bid, and their introductory materials were placed on Qin Chuan's desk.

Sitting in his office chair, Qin Chuan picked up these materials and began to read through them carefully.

After reading through them, he was very satisfied.

There were no trash companies; they all had some level of strength, including both state-owned enterprises and private enterprises.

Regardless of whether they were state-owned or private, as long as they met the requirements, possessed the corresponding strength, and could guarantee the quality of the construction project, they could all participate in the bidding.

Putting down these materials, Qin Chuan called Director Hu Qibin, Ma Zhengnan, Vice Township Head Mu Xiuwen, and others over, instructing them to hold the bidding tomorrow morning.

Arrange for construction as soon as possible to ensure completion before the new semester begins in September, so that teachers and students can have classes in the new classrooms.

It was a little past ten in the morning.

A Toyota Prado drove into the Dahe Township Government compound. A young man got out of the car, parked it, and walked straight into the office building.

It was clear that this was not his first time here; he was familiar with the place and went straight to the Township Party Committee Secretary's office first.

No one was there!

Qin Chuan was not in the office.

He then went to the Township Head's office, pushed the door open, and walked straight in without even knocking.

Seeing who it was, Township Head Chen Qunfeng was stunned for a moment, then his face filled with surprise.

It was actually the son of the Deputy County Party Secretary!

"Young Master Wang, why is it you!"

Township Head Chen Qunfeng stood up to welcome him, excited and enthusiastic.

Working within the system, he knew the weight of the Deputy County Party Secretary; in Sanjiang County, he was a figure whose mere stomp would make the whole place tremble.

Township Head Chen Qunfeng had always wanted to latch onto the Deputy County Party Secretary, but he had lacked sufficient opportunities. Although he had expressed his loyalty several times, the other party had neither explicitly accepted nor explicitly rejected it.

As soon as Young Master Wang Long walked in, he sat directly on the sofa with a grand air, crossed his legs, and took out a Zhonghua cigarette without asking if smoking was allowed in the office.

Township Head Chen Qunfeng hurriedly lit it for him and then personally brewed a cup of hot tea.

In his eyes, Young Master Wang Long was also a powerful connection he had to cling to, especially at a time like this. If he had the strong backing of the Deputy County Party Secretary, he would have more confidence to arm-wrestle with Qin Chuan.

Young Master Wang Long took a drag of his cigarette and then said with dissatisfaction.

"Where is your Qin Chuan? There's no one in his office. Where did he go?"

Township Head Chen Qunfeng replied, "He is often not in the office. No one knows what he goes off to do."

These words clearly smacked of snitching.

Qin Chuan was not in the office because he was busy with work matters, not like some leaders who would slip away during work hours to drink tea, play mahjong, or go for massages.

"Young Master Long, did you come here personally to find Qin Chuan?"

"I originally wanted to find him, but finding you is the same now," Young Master Wang Long said. "I heard that the construction of your Dahe Township Central School is about to begin, and I am very interested in this project."

Township Head Chen Qunfeng immediately said, "It is our honor that Young Master Wang Long has taken a liking to this project. I have absolutely no objections to handing this project over to you."

For the sake of his own interests, Township Head Chen Qunfeng handed over the project without a second thought, not caring at all whether the other party had sufficient qualifications or could guarantee the quality of the construction.

Young Master Wang Long was very satisfied and gently patted Township Head Chen Qunfeng's shoulder, "Township Head Chen, you are not bad. You go and talk to Qin Chuan first. I have my eyes on this project."

"Alright, I will definitely convey your message," Township Head Chen Qunfeng agreed readily.

He even hoped in his heart that Qin Chuan would refuse outright, and then Young Master Wang Long would come to deal with him and ultimately drag him down from the position of Township Party Committee Secretary.