85: Chapter 85 Don't you have any self-awareness?

"Qin Chuan, hello."

Qin Chuan glanced at Deputy Township Head Wang Feng and said indifferently, "Deputy Township Head Wang Feng, is something the matter?"

Deputy Township Head Wang Feng nodded and said, "There is a small matter I'd like to discuss with Secretary Qin."

Qin Chuan said, "Go ahead, what is it?"

Deputy Township Head Wang Feng hesitated for a moment. Sensing Qin Chuan's indifferent attitude, he felt nervous and wondered whether he should bring this matter up now or wait for a more suitable time when Secretary Qin was in a better mood.

But he quickly dismissed the idea. This matter could not be delayed. He had received news that the County Party Committee would soon be finalizing the candidate for Township Head of Dahe Township; if he dragged it out any longer, the opportunity would be gone.

"Secretary Qin, first of all, I want to apologize to you. In the past, I followed Township Head Liu Qiang and did some irrational things, which created some misunderstandings between us."

"This was my fault, and I sincerely apologize. Please rest assured, Secretary Qin, from now on, I, Deputy Township Head Wang Feng, will definitely carry out my work under your leadership..."

Aside from the apology, he also made a show of loyalty.

Qin Chuan watched him indifferently, treating it like listening to a joke. He didn't believe a single word of what Deputy Township Head Wang Feng said.

After apologizing and professing his loyalty, Deputy Township Head Wang Feng finally got to the point.

"Secretary Qin, besides apologizing, I also came today to recommend myself. I hope that you, Secretary Qin, will recommend me to the organization. Please rest assured, if I become Township Head, I will definitely respect you and defer to you in everything."

Heh.

He actually still wants to be Township Head.

Don't you have any self-awareness at all?

Qin Chuan waved his hand and said, "I understand what you mean. I will consider it carefully. Wait for the news."

This...

Does he agree to recommend me or not?

Deputy Township Head Wang Feng was left feeling a bit unsure of what to do.

"Secretary... Secretary Qin, please help me out. This is a small token for your trouble. If it succeeds, there will be a generous reward."

No wonder he was carrying a briefcase, and it looked quite full.

It turned out to be filled with cash, a full one hundred thousand.

He was preparing to take this money out as a "token for his trouble."

Qin Chuan quickly pressed his hand down, saying, "Deputy Township Head Wang Feng, what is the meaning of this? Don't pull this kind of stunt."

Perhaps sensing that Qin Chuan wasn't just putting on an act, he smiled awkwardly and gave himself a way out.

"Secretary Qin, I'm sorry, it was inappropriate of me."

He zipped up the briefcase, said a few more pleasantries, and then Deputy Township Head Wang Feng left.

After watching him leave.

Qin Chuan spat a glob of phlegm into the trash can.

Bah!

He really has no self-awareness at all, actually daydreaming and coveting the position of Township Head.

So what if he has seniority? He's been a Deputy Township Head for several years and is a member of the Party Committee, so what? If I recommended a dog, it would at least know how to wag its tail.

Perhaps due to some rumors spreading, many cadres in Dahe Township knew that the County Party Committee would soon finalize the candidate for Township Head, and some people were whispering about it.

"Who do you think will be our new Township Head?"

"I think Deputy Township Head Wang Feng has a good chance. He has seniority, has been in the position of Deputy Township Head for several years, is currently the highest-ranking Deputy Township Head, and is also a member of the Party Committee."

"I don't think so. Sometimes it really doesn't just depend on seniority. Background, connections, personal ability, and many other factors determine it!"

"Do you think Ma Zhengnan has a chance? He is the closest to Secretary Qin, and is most valued by Secretary Qin Chuan!"

"Appointing a Township Head is something only the County Party Committee can decide; it's not up to Secretary Qin Chuan. I don't think Ma Zhengnan has much of a chance."

"..."

Just as many people were discussing this, the next morning when they arrived at work, many received a notice: at 10:30 AM, there would be a cadre meeting at the Auditorium.

With so many people attending, including every village Party Secretary and village director, even though the meeting agenda hadn't been announced, many people had already guessed it.

Looking at the setup, it was likely to announce the candidate for the new Township Head.

Gradually, accurate news arrived: the main agenda of this meeting was to announce the candidate for Township Head, and Organization Minister Sun Zhen, who was also a member of the County Party Standing Committee, was coming in person.

At 10:30 AM.

Organization Minister Sun Zhen walked into the Auditorium accompanied by Qin Chuan and several other township leaders, followed by several cadres from the County Committee Organization Department.

This immediately drew almost everyone's attention.

Everyone was curious about who the new Township Head was.

However...

They didn't see any unfamiliar faces!

Soon, some people guessed that the new Township Head wasn't being transferred from outside, nor was he parachuted in from the county; rather, it was likely a promotion of one of the existing township leaders of Dahe Township.

Everyone walked up to the podium and took their seats one by one. Qin Chuan presided over the meeting, and the large Auditorium soon quieted down.

First, Qin Chuan spoke a few words of welcome on behalf of Dahe Township. Then, the meeting entered its formal agenda, with Organization Minister Sun Zhen announcing the County Party Standing Committee's appointment for the Township Head of Dahe Township, as well as adjustments to the leadership team.

Some observant people realized that besides appointing a new Township Head, there were also adjustments to the leadership team.

The first item was the appointment of the new Township Head.

Organization Minister Sun Zhen spoke into the microphone in a loud voice, "Comrades, I am now announcing the appointment of the Deputy Party Secretary and Acting Township Head of Dahe Township. After discussion and decision by the County Party Standing Committee, Comrade Ma Zhengnan is appointed as the Deputy Party Secretary and Acting Township Head of Dahe Township!"

As soon as his voice fell, warm applause erupted at the scene.

Qin Chuan was the first to lead the applause, and then the applause continued for a long time.

Amidst the warm applause, Ma Zhengnan stood up and bowed in thanks.

At this moment, he was very excited. This step was a relatively large leap—from Township Discipline Committee member to Township Head, achieving a height that many people could never reach in their entire lives.

He thought to himself, "Thank you, Qin Chuan. Everything is thanks to Qin Chuan, thank you!"

In contrast, Deputy Township Head Wang Feng's expression was a bit ugly, even a bit gloomy.

He knew that at this moment, especially with everyone watching, he couldn't show his disappointment, anger, and unwillingness on his face, but he couldn't control it!

Dammit, why is it Ma Zhengnan!

Why isn't it me!

In order to become this Township Head, I've been running around for so many days, using every connection I could, and I even gave money to several county leaders, sending out hundreds of thousands!

The applause gradually died down.

Organization Minister Sun Zhen continued to speak into the microphone in a loud voice, "Next, on behalf of the County Party Committee, I will announce the County Party Standing Committee's adjustments to the leadership team of Dahe Township."

"Considering that Dahe Township is a large township with a large population, many administrative villages, and a large area, plus the fact that the Jiucailing Coal Mine is one of the top twenty large coal mines in the country, the original 7 Party Committee members are slightly insufficient. The County Party Standing Committee has decided to increase the number of Party Committee members in Dahe Township from 7 to 9."

As soon as his voice fell, the previously quiet Auditorium gradually became noisy.

This news was very sudden; many people hadn't heard a whisper of it beforehand, and the impact was quite significant.

Increasing from 7 to 9 people—who would be the winners who could become Party Committee members of Dahe Township?