"This is outrageous!"
"A canteen manager dared to collude with the finance bureau chief, embezzling a million a month!"
"This is utterly ridiculous! Such an outrageous thing happened in our Huaining County!"
...
Qin Mu, looking at the information obtained after Qi Zhenghao's surprise interrogation, was completely dumbfounded and couldn't help but curse!
A million a month, that's tens of millions a year!
"County Chief Qin, to be honest, I didn't expect this situation either."
Qi Zhenghao, equally worried, said, "With the county's finances so tight, it's truly unacceptable that someone is still living off others!"
"I must apologize to you. As the head of the Discipline Inspection Commission, I failed to uncover this problem in time. It was your keen eye that spotted the issue immediately!"
These were Qi Zhenghao's true feelings. He had previously thought County Chief Qin was just there to gain experience, but now it seemed he was mistaken.
The other party truly had ability!
"They can bring down an old fox like Yu Xuewen, and also find and eliminate insignificant rats like Chang Feng and Lu Dong. They're truly remarkable."
Such methods are incredibly rare!
"Secretary Qi, this isn't your fault. These corrupt officials are just too cunning."
Qin Mu waved his hand slightly and said, "Let's go see Secretary Liang together. We should report this situation to him!"
"No problem!"
Qi Zhenghao readily agreed, and together they headed towards County Party Secretary Liang Guan's office with the materials.
"You've come at the right time! I was just looking for you!"
Liang Guan saw the two and said, "I heard the Discipline Inspection Commission had an operation today. They arrested a bureau chief, and even the canteen manager was arrested?"
"Is the canteen food okay? I just ate some!"
Uh…
Canteen food?
Qin Mu and Qi Zhenghao were both stunned. Who would have thought that Secretary Liang's first thought was whether the food was okay? Was he afraid of dying?
"I'm sorry, this man is getting old and a bit afraid of dying."
Noticing the looks from Qin Mu and Qi Zhenghao, Liang Guan felt a little embarrassed and offered a casual explanation.
"Secretary Liang, don't worry, there's nothing wrong with the food. Even if they had a hundred lives, they wouldn't dare poison it!"
Qi Zhenghao said with a wry smile.
"That's good, that's good!"
Liang Guan nodded and said, "Tell us the details!"
"It's like this, our Discipline Inspection Commission received a message from County Chief Qin and rushed to the canteen to question the person in charge, Chang Feng, and the Finance Bureau Director, Lu Dong. The preliminary investigation results are as follows..."
Qi Zhenghao gave a brief report, "This matter is all thanks to County Chief Qin's sharp eyes; he discovered the problem, allowing our County Discipline Inspection Commission to find out the truth in the shortest possible time!"
"County Chief Qin is indeed capable."
Liang Guan had to admit this as well. "Since you've investigated, then investigate thoroughly and give everyone an explanation. Your Discipline Inspection Commission should do what it's supposed to do!"
"Okay!"
Qi Zhenghao responded and prepared to leave.
"Secretary, I personally think that the situation regarding the canteen needs some adjustments."
Qin Mu suddenly spoke, making Qi Zhenghao stop in his tracks.
"How should we adjust it?"
Liang Guan asked in return.
"The county's finances are tight right now, and we need money for construction in all areas. I think the free cafeteria service should be canceled."
Qin Mu stated bluntly, "Also, the food quality can be lowered a bit. Nearly a million yuan a month is too much; we must cut expenses!"
Cancel the free service?
Lower the food quality?
Liang Guan wasn't very satisfied with this suggestion.
He'd come to work in Huaining County, and so far, his favorite thing about the cafeteria was the fresh ingredients and variety. He was very happy eating there. But after only two days, Qin Mu was already clamoring to cancel the free service and lower the quality… This was…
Liang Guan was starting to think this kid was deliberately targeting him!
Couldn't stand to see him doing well?
"Comrade Qin Mu, isn't it a bit inappropriate to suddenly cancel the free service?"
Suppressing his anger, Liang Guan said in a deep voice, "We've had it free for so long; canceling it now will cause our comrades to have other ideas!"
"This proposal is too hasty. I think we should be cautious and think it over more!"
Inappropriate?
Too hasty?
Qin Mu grew increasingly dissatisfied. This Secretary Liang really wasn't in a hurry. Did he have any consideration for the economic situation of Huaining County?
"Secretary Liang, I don't think this matter should become a point of contention between us."
Qin Mu said slowly, "I believe that anyone who considers the overall development of Huaining County will feel that my proposal is perfectly fine, unless..."
Qin Mu didn't finish the sentence.
Liang Guan understood what he meant. He was basically saying that he wasn't considering the overall development of Huaining County, right?
What a tactic of labeling!
"Comrade Qin Mu, since you're so certain, why don't we discuss it at the Standing Committee meeting?"
Liang Guan coldly replied, "Our organization values principles and democracy. If your proposal receives the support of the Standing Committee members, then canceling the free admission is fine; I have no objection!"
"But you can't represent other comrades based solely on your personal opinion. You're being too domineering!"
Discuss at the Standing Committee meeting?
"Fine!"
Qin Mu readily agreed. "Since Secretary Liang has said so, let's discuss it at the Standing Committee meeting. What time?"
"Three o'clock this afternoon. I'll convene the meeting!"
Liang Guan immediately said. He was also angered by Qin Mu's arrogance and aggressiveness. If he didn't demonstrate his strength soon, Qin Mu would truly become lawless!
"Fine!"
"Then let's discuss it this afternoon!"
Qin Mu naturally had no objections and immediately left. Qi Zhenghao didn't linger and followed Qin Mu outside.
"County Chief Qin, you're being too impulsive!"
Qi Zhenghao couldn't help but whisper, "He's the top leader after all. Aren't you afraid of causing trouble by talking to him like that?"
"I'm not targeting him personally."
Qin Mu shook his head and said, "Besides, I don't think there will be any surprises if this matter goes to the Standing Committee, right?"
After all, with the county's finances so strained, canceling the free cafeteria service is quite common, isn't it?
"I doubt it!"
Qi Zhenghao shook his head, saying seriously, "Secretary Liang suffered a loss at the Standing Committee meeting before. Do you think he won't learn from that?"
"Is it possible that he's already received some support from certain people by suddenly proposing to convene a Standing Committee meeting this time?"
Hmm?
What do you mean?
"Secretary Liang has such rich work experience. He must be confident of victory to propose convening a Standing Committee meeting; otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed so easily."
Qi Zhenghao reminded him, "I think you need to make some preparations, otherwise, you'll suffer this afternoon!"