Qin Mu said it was somewhat difficult, but in reality, it was extremely difficult.
Because Chen Shuo had developed his own obsessive ideas, changing them was almost impossible unless a perfect explanation could be created.
But given Chen Shuo's uncooperative attitude, that seemed unlikely.
Xu Lu was feeling very distressed and dazed. Combining County Chief Qin's words with her husband's behavior, it seemed he was quite right.
Furthermore, she had neglected Chen Shuo's feelings, and over time, their relationship had already developed cracks.
"Sigh... I've been too ignoring him."
Xu Lu sighed and said, "After we get back from the provincial capital, I'll try to sit down and have a calm talk with him!"
A calm talk?
Qin Mu didn't think so. After today's commotion, Chen Shuo's resentment was likely even greater, and who knew what impulsive things he might do.
But Qin Mu, being an outsider, felt that advising Xu Lu to be wary of Chen Shuo or give him up would be seen as trying to sow discord between their spouses.
The words were on the tip of his tongue, but Qin Mu held back.
After all, he had messed things up today.
"Then let's talk about it when we get back from the provincial capital."
Qin Mu nodded, comforting her, "Let Chen Shuo calm down during this time. Perhaps by the time you get back, he'll have calmed down and be able to sit down and talk properly."
"You're right."
Xu Lu, comforted by Qin Mu's words, did regain some confidence. "County Chief, I'm so sorry. My personal matter has interfered with my work. I almost hurt you just now. I'm truly sorry!"
That was the truth!
The way Chen Shuo held the knife had genuinely frightened Xu Lu. If she had stabbed County Chief Qin with those two blows, she would have been unforgivable.
How could she work with County Chief Qin after that?
"It's alright. I was in the army; in terms of skill, I'm definitely better than Chen Shuo."
Qin Mu waved his hand slightly and said, "Don't worry about such a small matter. However, you need to calm down and not let this throw you off balance!"
"Personally, I think Chen Shuo is just acting impulsively. Once he thinks things through, it might be fine."
Xu Lu is Qin Mu's current key assistant; without her, the investment promotion work would definitely be difficult to complete.
Right now, Qin Mu's task is to stabilize Xu Lu's mind and help her calm down and not lose her composure.
"County Chief, I understand."
Xu Lu nodded heavily. "I was sent to Huaining by the organization to work hard. I will definitely work diligently and won't hold you back. My little matter is trivial; serving the country and the people is what truly matters!"
After all, she came from the Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department; this level of awareness is unmatched by others.
"Okay, let's go back and discuss the investment promotion process. If there are no problems, we need to leave tomorrow."
Qin Mu immediately returned to the work topic and said directly.
"Okay!"
Xu Lu nodded and followed County Head Qin back to the county government, bringing with her the investment promotion plan she had already prepared. They briefly discussed the process.
This time, the focus was on contacting several well-known large factories in the provincial capital's manufacturing sector, plus five or six medium-sized factories. If they could build good relationships with these people and secure cooperation agreements, even if only one or two showed interest, they could follow up carefully.
To attract investment, you need to be in the right circle, have connections, and that's how you build long-term business.
According to Xu Lu's plan, she would first get to know the owners of these companies, build good relationships, and if they showed interest in cooperation, great; if not, she would consider it making friends.
The next step was to focus on factories with average strength, to see if she could take on some small investments, starting with small-scale investments to create an industrial effect and attract larger companies to set up operations.
The plan itself is fine. Given Huaining's situation, the investment attraction efforts will definitely focus on contacting large factories and building relationships, but the actual target will likely start with smaller factories.
Large factories that are interested in Huaining from the outset are few and far between… to be precise, almost impossible.
"The plan is mostly fine. Go and coordinate with Comrade Han Ying again. Arrange the participants, hotels, and transportation. We'll all meet at 2 PM tomorrow and depart for the provincial capital," Qin Mu said.
"Okay, I'll go coordinate with Comrade Han Ying right away."
Xu Lu readily agreed and immediately took the plan and left.
Qin Mu, seeing her demeanor, breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that Xu Lu would be affected by her husband's situation, but now it seemed there was some impact, but not much. Xu Lu is the strong-willed type; work is clearly more important than family.
That's why, even after what happened earlier, she was still able to return to work in top form.
That kind of focus is rare.
From this perspective, Xu Lu and Chen Shuo probably aren't a good match. Chen Shuo likely craves his wife's care and attention, prioritizing his family, but how could Xu Lu, with her personality, possibly return to a family life?
Thinking about it this way, Qin Mu felt it was a very difficult situation. Xu Lu's marital problem seemed unlikely to be resolved.
This was his most capable subordinate!
If the marital problem wasn't resolved, wouldn't it become a hidden danger?
This problem could only be addressed after they returned from their investment promotion trip to the provincial capital.
After work, back at the dormitory, Zhao Yanan was once again waiting at the door, carrying some things.
"Quick, let's go back, we're having hot pot tonight."
Zhao Yanan smiled at Qin Mu, showing off the large bag in her hand. "I've bought all the ingredients and the pot, just waiting for you to start eating."
"You're off work so early!"
Qin Mu stepped forward, took the bag from Zhao Yanan, and asked, "Isn't the Municipal Bureau busy?"
"Busy, huh? Director Li asked me to ask if you've been busy lately, he'd like to invite you to dinner!"
Zhao Yanan said casually.
Li Xianyao?
The Municipal Public Security Bureau Chief wants to invite me to dinner?
Qin Mu was taken aback, but quickly guessed the reason.
It was simply that the outcome regarding the handling of Kang De and Chang Yun had been decided. Based on Qin Mu's prediction, it would most likely be a matter of settling things peacefully!
The reason was simple: if Li Xianyao really intended to severely punish Kang De and Chang Yun, the Municipal Bureau would have issued a statement long ago, and wouldn't have offered to invite Qin Mu to dinner.
The intention behind inviting him to dinner was to persuade Qin Mu to let the matter rest and to explain his difficulties.
But Qin Mu had no intention of giving him that chance.
Trying to shut him up with a meal?
No way!
He'd be obliged to pay his respects!
The best way was not to eat!
He'd make Li Xianyao feel guilty, so from then on, Li Xianyao would always be inferior to Qin Mu.
"If you have time, please tell Director Li that I'm quite busy here and won't be able to eat. He's the leader who protects the safety of the city's people, the embodiment of justice and fairness. Inviting someone to dinner isn't something he should be doing!"
Qin Mu smiled slightly and said, "You can tell him what I said."
Qin Mu didn't mean anything by it; he simply wanted Li Xianyao to experience what it felt like to have someone hold a weakness against you.