Qin Mu hadn't expected that his apology would be met with such reluctance.
Her face was flushed crimson.
Was this the blush of a young girl?
"Miss Xie, I'm so sorry. I wanted to apologize again… it was my mistake, I'm truly sorry."
Qin Mu quickly apologized, saying, "Then I won't mention it again, I promise!"
"What's wrong with you? Someone of County Magistrate Qin's status is apologizing to you, and you're complaining?"
Xie Changfeng was extremely disappointed in his sister's behavior, and said in a deep voice, "Who do you think you are? What right do you have to refuse?"
He was truly speechless!
What was his sister doing?
She was the one who took the initiative to come and meet County Magistrate Qin, and now that he's apologizing, couldn't she just say it never happened?
No one would feel awkward!
But Xie Yao, instead, was all shy, shaking her head and waving her hands repeatedly. What kind of attitude was that?
"It's no wonder the county magistrate is angry!"
"Ah... Brother, I..."
"County Magistrate, I'm sorry, I... I misspoke again."
After being scolded by her older brother, Xie Yao realized her mistake. Her attitude had been far too harsh; County Magistrate Qin was definitely going to be angry. She quickly apologized, looking aggrieved.
Sometimes she felt quite wronged. She had clearly been taken advantage of, so why was she the one apologizing?
"It's alright!"
Qin Mu quickly said, "I apologize because I was avoiding the issue before. I think if you do something wrong, you should admit it and apologize!"
"Miss Xie, can we put aside our past grievances and be friends from now on? Let's not dwell on the past; it's over, okay?"
Open and aboveboard!
Upright and honest!
Qin Mu's words made Xie Yao's eyes light up. Listening to his words and looking into his eyes, she felt something called sincerity.
Sincerity is always a surefire way to win!
Moreover, the other party was a powerful figure like the county magistrate; to possess such sincerity was truly rare.
What's going on?
Xie Changfeng, watching from the side, suddenly felt something was amiss. He assumed his sister had taken the initiative to contact Qin Mu because she was after his power. But as they talked, her eyes seemed to fill with something called love.
He had never seen that look in his sister's eyes before; this was the first time.
Could it be that County Magistrate Qin had won her over with just a little charm?
If that were the case, then his sister's love seemed rather cheap.
"I'm asking you a question!"
Seeing his sister staring blankly at County Magistrate Qin without saying a word, Xie Changfeng immediately urged her.
"Ah...oh...County Magistrate Qin...I'm very willing! Let's forget the past and be the best of friends from now on."
Xie Yao snapped out of her daze and quickly said.
"That's good!"
Qin Mu smiled slightly, extended his hand again, and said, "From now on, we're good friends!"
"Okay, okay, we're good friends."
Xie Yao readily agreed, grasping County Chief Qin's strong, powerful hand. At that moment, she felt a surge of security. County Chief Qin was truly amazing!
"Eh...?"
After shaking hands, Qin Mu was about to pull his hand back when he realized she didn't intend to let go, which made him quite embarrassed.
Of course, holding hands like that wasn't bad; the girl's hand was soft and gentle, and holding it was a pleasure.
However, he and Xie Changfeng still had things to discuss, and holding hands like this wasn't appropriate!
"Alright, alright, County Chief Qin and I have things to discuss. Why don't you sit down over there?"
Xie Changfeng, being quite perceptive, patted his sister's shoulder, offering a reminder.
"No sense of propriety at all!"
Holding hands like that, aren't you ashamed?
"Oh, okay... I'm sorry!"
Xie Yao blushed again, quickly letting go of County Chief Qin's hand, obediently walking to the sofa and sitting down. She didn't dare say anything more, quietly watching County Chief Qin in the distance.
Since she couldn't interact with him anymore, watching from afar would be alright, right?
"Strange!"
"I didn't think he was that handsome before, but now he seems more and more handsome!"
"He's so charming!"
...
"President Xie, you've come here today because you have something to say, right?"
Qin Mu sat down, looking at Xie Changfeng opposite him, and asked directly.
"Yes!"
Xie Changfeng nodded and said, "County Chief Qin, I must apologize for your suggestion last time!"
Mentioning this, Xie Changfeng became somewhat embarrassed, clearly feeling a little ashamed.
Last time they discussed cooperation, he confidently told County Chief Qin that there were no problems and that the collaboration would definitely be successful. However, after returning home, his father scolded him, and now he was about to be embarrassed. He could only hope that County Chief Qin wouldn't blame him.
"Oh?"
"Tell me about it, I'm listening!"
Qin Mu was quite curious. Wasn't the previous proposal an opportunity for the Xie Group?
Could it be that the Xie Group could refuse when he, the county chief, personally approached them?
"It's like this, although I'm the general manager now, my father is the chairman. He's still in charge of the Xie Group, and some things require his approval."
Xie Changfeng explained first, then continued, "He has connections in the province and city. According to him, you won't be staying in Huaining for long and might be transferred, so he's very... very cautious about this investment!"
"So well-informed?"
Qin Mu hadn't expected that the information about the Xie Group's general manager would be updated so quickly. Did they even know that he might be forcibly transferred by the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department?
If he knew this news, choosing not to cooperate would be understandable.
Once he, the county magistrate, is transferred, most of the projects he was responsible for attracting will likely fail. The next leader's attitude towards their predecessor is always clear: ignore them and let them fend for themselves during their term.
After all, it's not his achievement; no matter how well it develops, it has nothing to do with him, so why would he care?
"County Magistrate Qin, I'm really sorry, my father…"
"It's alright, it's nothing."
Xie Changfeng was still a little embarrassed and quickly apologized.
Qin Mu nodded indifferently. His relationship with Tianke Group had been repaired. Even if Xie's Group wanted to invest now, there was nothing to invest in. Their refusal was actually a good thing; this way, Xie Changfeng would owe him a favor!
"President Xie, we're doing long-term business. Just wait a little longer. What if I don't get transferred and even get promoted? Then we can cooperate, how about it?"
Qin Mu smiled slightly and said calmly.
"Okay, okay, as long as you really don't leave, I'll definitely cooperate!"
Xie Changfeng readily agreed, his eyes filled with admiration. County Chief Qin was truly magnanimous, not holding a grudge against him at all. Any other leader would have already turned against him.
"County Chief Qin, do you have time tonight? I was thinking..."
"No time tonight!"
Before Xie Changfeng could finish speaking, Qin Mu shook his head and said, "Anything to discuss, let's do it another time!"
Tonight, he was going to venture into the lion's den alone!
To investigate the true nature of Wenyu Tourism Company!