A man with slightly graying hair led a young man in. He glanced around, his gaze finally settling on Qin Mu.
Who was this person?
Qin Mu only glanced at the man before standing up.
Of course, Qin Mu didn't recognize him, but the aura emanating from the man convinced him that this was definitely a leader.
People in high positions usually develop a certain air of authority, an aura that ordinary people don't possess.
"Hello, who are you looking for?"
Qin Mu quickly stepped forward and asked, "This is the Huaining County investment delegation. And you are...?"
Since he didn't recognize him, he could only ask honestly. Being polite wouldn't hurt his feelings.
"What, didn't Old Li tell you?"
The man was taken aback by Qin Mu's question, then said, "Old Li, that guy is really unreliable. He just sent me here without even telling you."
Old Li?
"Could it be Secretary Li of the Municipal Party Committee?"
Qin Mu's mind raced, thinking of many leaders with the surname Li, but Secretary Li of the Municipal Party Committee seemed to fit the bill best.
"You mean Secretary Li of our Jiangzhou Municipal Party Committee?"
Qin Mu asked quickly.
"Yes, he asked me to come and check on things. He said you're doing investment promotion here, so he's keeping an eye on things for you."
The man nodded and said, "But... there's no one here. Is the investment promotion not going well?"
It really is Secretary Li!
Qin Mu hadn't expected that Secretary Li, who usually ignored his people, would actually contact provincial leaders to help him with investment promotion.
Truly unexpected!
"This is Director Wan of the Development and Reform Commission. He came to check on things at Secretary Li's request."
The young man immediately stepped forward and gave a brief introduction.
His role as secretary was to say the right thing at crucial moments. After all, you can't expect a leader to reveal their identity and position, can you?
Director Wan of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission!
Hearing this title, Qin Mu's heart skipped a beat. He quickly extended his hand and said, "Director Wan, hello, I'm Qin Mu from Huaining County. Thank you for your care for Huaining County."
"Secretary Li was probably too busy and forgot to tell me. I'm so sorry, I didn't even have time to greet you."
"It's alright!"
Wan Baohua shook Qin Mu's hand, speaking very casually. He came not because of Li Guobin's influence, but because of Qin Mu's status.
The higher the official position, the more connections are needed!
Wan Baohua had reached a crucial moment. To advance further, he needed someone in Beijing to speak on his behalf.
But in a place like Beijing, making connections isn't easy.
And then, Qin Mu came to the provincial capital!
If the person behind Qin Mu could put in a good word, wouldn't advancing further be a piece of cake?
"Director Wan, please have a seat."
Qin Mu quickly invited Director Wan to the head seat, saying, "You've come at the right time. We haven't touched any of the dishes on the table, and there's no one else here. Why don't we... just start eating?"
Huh?
No one else?
Wan Baohua was slightly taken aback and asked, "Weren't you here to attract investment? Why isn't anyone else here?"
"Director Wan, this is a long story."
Qin Mu smiled awkwardly and said, "To be precise, they came, but for some reason, they left."
Some reason?
Wan Baohua frowned slightly, puzzled, and said, "Since you came to the provincial capital to attract investment, didn't you do your homework beforehand? Why didn't you even eat dinner?"
"Director Wan, those people went too far, deliberately bullying people, trying to embarrass County Head Qin..."
"Alright, stop!"
Xu Lu couldn't hold back any longer and said indignantly.
Qin Mu quickly stopped her.
Of course, it was most appropriate for Xu Lu to say this. After all, for Qin Mu, a county magistrate, to say such things to Director Wan would seem petty and lacking in composure.
"That sounds quite interesting."
Wan Baohua smiled and said, "Comrade Qin Mu, now that we've met, tell me about the situation."
"Old Li and I have a very close relationship. Huaining County is a poor county, and I'm from the province, so it's only natural for me to help a poor county. Don't feel pressured, just speak frankly. If I can help, I definitely will!"
With this assurance, Qin Mu could speak freely.
"Director Wan, to my shame, this matter arose because of me..."
Qin Mu then briefly recounted his previous grievances with Du Wanming, explaining the facts without exaggeration or embellishment.
"I've heard of this Du Wanming before."
Wan Baohua pondered for a moment, then said, "He likes to cultivate relationships with people within the system, whether they're junior staff, section chiefs, or bureau chiefs. He's incredibly popular, and everyone speaks highly of him. Now it seems he's become somewhat arrogant and domineering."
"Just because he's the vice president of a chamber of commerce, he doesn't know who he is anymore."
"Here's what you do: find all the companies that just came by and give me their phone numbers. I'll make those calls and see if my name, Wan's name, is really that useful!"
Huh?
You can do that?
Qin Mu, Xu Lu, and the others were stunned. The director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, could he really do that?
"What are you looking at? Give me the contact information!"
Wan Baohua pulled out his phone and said, "I don't have many friends in the business world, but Director Wan's influence at the National Development and Reform Commission should be worth something, right?"
"Comrade Xu Lu, please look it up!"
Qin Mu quickly called out. Although he didn't know if Director Wan's method would work, he naturally had to comply since his superior had given the order.
"Ah...okay...okay..."
Xu Lu was also bewildered, but quickly found the contact information of the business owners and placed it in front of Director Wan.
The entire private room echoed with Wan Baohua's voice as he made the call.
...
"Hahaha...Vice Mayor Liang, don't worry, that kid Qin Mu will be back tomorrow!"
"That's right, I humiliated him thoroughly, and took everyone away, leaving them to fend for themselves!"
"No company from the entire provincial capital will go to Huaining. Just wait and see the show!"
...
As soon as Du Wanming got home, he grabbed his phone and dialed Liang Guan's number, gloating, "Vice Mayor Liang, shouldn't you thank me for this?"
"Those projects in Jiangzhou, we should be able to handle them without any problem, right?"
"No problem. Once Qin Mu's gone, the projects in Jiangzhou and Huaining are all yours. You can choose any business you want!"
Liang Guan's voice on the phone instantly excited Du Wanming. Humiliating Qin Mu had brought so many benefits!
This is a huge windfall!