This is insane!
It's absolutely insane!
Xu Lu, who has worked at the municipal party committee for many years, had never witnessed such a heated argument at a government work meeting before.
The deputy county head openly challenged the county head!
The county head directly made a bet with the deputy county head, and the stakes were either the resignation of both deputy county heads or a public apology and admission of wrongdoing by the county head.
Is this really a county government work meeting?
Isn't this a bit too frivolous?
It's not dignified at all!
It's outrageous!
But thinking about it carefully, perhaps it's because she works at the municipal party committee and interacts with higher-level leaders; she rarely sees such heated arguments.
But it's different at the county level. County leaders are more direct, and to some extent, more volatile, making it easier for them to generate intense conflicts.
At least Xu Lu witnessed it today!
"County Chief Qin, it's your turn to speak."
Chen Xin sneered, "You're the county chief, your word is law. If you go back on your word, things will get interesting!"
This gamble seemed like a loss for him and Niu Feiyu, but that wasn't actually the case.
If the county chief, a dignified figure, publicly apologized and admitted his mistake, he would lose all face and authority in the county government. With Secretary Liang's support, he and Niu Feiyu could then completely seize power.
"I accept this agreement."
Qin Mu stood up and said, "Today, all the leaders of the county government are here, along with Comrade Pan Wen and Comrade Liang Ping as witnesses. Everyone heard what I said to Chen Xin and Niu Feiyu!"
"If I solve the 500 million yuan funding problem, they will resign. If I can't solve it, I will publicly apologize to Chen Xin and Niu Feiyu and admit my mistakes!"
After saying this, he took the road construction plan and left the office, heading straight for the county party secretary's office. As long as Liang Guan nodded, he could find Xie Changfeng to finalize the contract and move forward with the road construction.
At that time, Chen Xin and Niu Feiyu would also be completely out of the county government.
"Aren't you going a bit too far?"
As soon as Qin Mu left, Xu Lu, Han Ying, and Duan Ze also left, leaving only Huo Bo in the conference room. Looking at Chen Xin and Niu Feiyu, he couldn't help but say, "County Chief Qin is a leader, you don't even give him any face!"
"What will you do if he really succeeds?"
"Aren't you leaving yourselves any way out?"
Huo Bo was currently a centrist, not completely siding with either Qin Mu or Liang Guan, which was why he could speak to Chen Xin and Niu Feiyu as a mediator at this time.
"Old Huo, what are you worried about?"
Chen Xin said disdainfully, "You've been working for years, use your brain! Do you think you can solve this 500 million?"
"Even if Secretary Liang came, he couldn't solve it. Huaining County's economic foundation is what it is. Let alone 500 million, they can't even come up with 50 million!"
"I just can't stand his boasting. He's so young, just because he has some connections he became county head, and he really thinks he's so great. He doesn't respect us old folks at all. What kind of person is he!"
This…
Huo Bo was speechless. This guy really knows how to make excuses. Does he really dislike County Head Qin?
He's clearly here on a special mission from Secretary Liang!
If it weren't for the support of the top leader, Chen Xin would have been fired long ago for daring to lash out at County Head Qin like this.
Chen Xin only dares to be so arrogant because County Head Qin and Secretary Liang don't get along. Otherwise, with his habit of insubordination, he definitely wouldn't have a good life.
"Old Huo, what do you think about this?"
Niu Feiyu quickly asked, "You've dealt with County Chief Qin a few times. Do you think he overreacted this time?"
"From what I know of County Chief Qin, he's not one to boast."
Huo Bo thought carefully for a moment, then said seriously, "If he dares to make a decision, it means he already has a plan. So this time, you might be in trouble!"
Uh…
Really?
Niu Feiyu's heart skipped a beat!
Although County Chief Qin had been in Huaining for a while, he and Chen Xin didn't actually know much about him.
Because County Chief Qin had been busy battling Yu Xuewen, they had little contact with him in terms of actual work, and hadn't even held many meetings.
Now, after Huo Bo said this, Niu Feiyu was genuinely nervous.
"Bullshit!"
"Tell me yourselves, how did he get 500 million? That's utterly impossible!"
Chen Xin stubbornly insisted, "I just don't believe he can succeed. Let's wait and see. I definitely won't lose!"
He won't admit defeat until he's faced with the truth!
Huo Bo shook his head, saying nothing more. The results would be clear soon enough. If County Chief Qin really won and the two deputy county chiefs resigned, that would be truly interesting.
Of course, Chen Xin and Niu Feiyu could also shamelessly refuse to resign, and no one could do anything to them!
However, in that case, they would completely lose all authority in the county government.
...
Qin Mu entered Liang Guan's office with the road construction plan. The latter was unaware of what had happened at the county government work meeting and was quite satisfied with the plan.
"Comrade Qin Mu, this plan is quite good. But where will the funding come from?"
Liang Guan asked.
"I'll figure out the funding issue."
Qin Mu stated directly, "Road construction is of paramount importance. Without improved transportation, other businesses certainly won't dare to set up operations here. So, regardless of whether the funding arrives, this plan must be in place. We need to let the outside world know that the Huaining County government is committed to undertaking a major project!"
Understood!
Whether there's money or not, the plan must be made first, to establish a presence!
"Your statement makes sense."
Liang Guan smiled and said, "I personally have no objection. Road construction is a beneficial project for the country and its people, so I certainly won't object. This is a matter for your county government; you make the decision!"
That's exactly what he wanted to hear!
"Secretary Liang, I understand. As long as the funding issue can be resolved, I can directly arrange for road construction, right?"
Qin Mu smiled slightly and asked.
"Of course. You're the head of the county government; you have the final say on these matters."
Liang Guan nodded affirmatively.
"Okay, I understand. I won't disturb your work any longer."
Qin Mu immediately took the plan and left. The county party secretary had given his approval, and now it was up to him to arrange other matters; there were no further obstacles.
No sooner had he left than Chen Xin and Niu Feiyu eagerly reported to Liang Guan, detailing what had happened at the meeting.
"You... you're the county head and deputy county head, people of status, how could you be so careless?"
Even with Liang Guan's extensive experience, he was still stunned by what had transpired at the meeting. Didn't he feel ashamed if word got out?
"Secretary, I was a bit impulsive in the heat of the moment."
Niu Feiyu smiled awkwardly and said, "Did County Head Qin report to you? He wouldn't actually have a way to solve the 500 million yuan funding problem, would he?"
He and Chen Xin had come to gather information, but also to seek Secretary Liang's protection.
If County Head Qin really did solve the problem, they couldn't just resign; they would definitely need Secretary Liang's intervention to save them.