This…
Liang Guan, who had just been all smiles, instantly lost his smile.
His comment about the good development was just polite talk, a formality, but he hadn't expected things to be so different from what he thought.
Who would have thought that Qin Mu was always so honest with his superiors?
Are there really such honest people these days?
Shouldn't everyone just say the positive things?
"Vice Director Jiang, I'm truly sorry. I haven't been in Huaining for long, and I may not have traveled around the county much. Comrade Qin Mu has more authority to speak on this matter; you can just listen to him."
Liang Guan knew there was no need to continue explaining or covering up on this issue, because he couldn't give a proper explanation anyway. What if Vice Director Jiang insisted on seeing the better-developed areas? That would be awkward!
It's better to just admit it!
Anyway, he'd already lost all face today; what's a little more?
"Secretary Liang, no offense, but after all these years of working in Jiangzhou, how can you be so impulsive and lack composure in your actions and speech?"
Jiang Songshan frowned and said coldly, "Your work attitude is seriously problematic. Logically, since we're at the same level, I shouldn't be saying this, but as a comrade, I feel it's necessary to remind you. Work must be done diligently, and your attitude must be proper. County Chief Qin has done a good job in this regard, hasn't he? You're a senior comrade; you can't be worse than a younger comrade!"
A disgrace!
Absolutely a disgrace!
Liang Guan truly felt utterly humiliated. He and Jiang Songshan were clearly at the same level, so why was he being lectured like a grandson?
The worst part was, he couldn't refute him!
It was truly frustrating!
One wrong word, and he was so passive!
"Vice Director Jiang, I've taken your words to heart. I will definitely correct my mistakes."
Liang Guan solemnly said, "I will correct my work attitude and will never make such a mistake again."
"Alright, you handle things here. Let County Chief Qin show me around."
Jiang Songshan didn't want to have any more conversation with Liang Guan. He simply waved his hand and told him to leave.
"Okay, okay, Comrade Qin Mu, you show Vice Director Jiang around Huaining. I'll take care of things here."
Liang Guan felt aggrieved, but outwardly dared not show any sign of it, and could only agree immediately.
"Vice Director Jiang, this way please!"
Qin Mu knew where the other wanted to go and immediately gestured, leading Jiang Songshan and the rest of the provincial department entourage outside.
Liang Guan could only stand there, watching Qin Mu and Jiang Songshan walk away. He was now just an observer, unable to do anything.
He was clearly the top leader, so how did he get marginalized?
"Secretary Liang, please save us!"
"You can't really dismiss us, can you?"
"Secretary Liang, we will definitely obey your orders from now on."
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Liang Guan was already frustrated when Qian Gang, Cheng Mingyuan, and Cao Yan took advantage of Qi Zhenghao's trip to the restroom to tug at Liang Guan's sleeve and ask him the question.
Clearly, they still held onto a sliver of hope, wanting Liang Guan to protect them one more time.
"Save them my ass!"
"You three idiots, good-for-nothings, utterly hopeless!"
"This time, not only will I dismiss you from your posts, I'll also remove you from the organization completely!"
Liang Guan was furious and had no intention of helping these three. Just then, Qi Zhenghao returned and immediately said, "Comrade Zhenghao, let me emphasize this to you: investigate these three thoroughly, thoroughly. They must have been habitually committing wrongdoing in their respective positions to dare to be so arrogant!"
"I'm asking you, can you expel them from the organization?"
So ruthless?
Liang Guan's rage surprised even Qi Zhenghao. Such a sudden outburst?
Actually, dismissing Qian Gang and the other two from their posts was a given after such a serious incident, but expelling them from the organization would mean completely ruining their futures.
"Just for dereliction of duty, drinking during work hours, and groping female colleagues, they're perfectly qualified to be expelled from the organization."
Qi Zhenghao immediately said, "Secretary Liang, since you put it that way, I will thoroughly investigate the work performance of these three individuals and guarantee your satisfaction!"
"Very good, punish them to the fullest extent of the law!"
Liang Guan nodded in satisfaction and left immediately.
Interesting!
Blinded by anger?
Qi Zhenghao couldn't help but laugh. Having worked in the Discipline Inspection Commission system for many years, he knew this kind of thing was common, but Liang Guan, as a leader, handled it this way, clearly lacking consideration.
Simply put, the most reasonable and normal course of action for Liang Guan at this moment would be to have the Discipline Inspection Commission dismiss Qian Gang and the other two from their positions. That would be enough.
Only dismissal, not expulsion from the organization.
Because this way, Qian Gang and the other two would still have a chance to make a comeback. If Liang Guan protected these three this time, they would definitely be completely loyal to him in the future.
But Liang Guan's refusal to do so now can only mean that this incident has thoroughly angered him, leaving no room for maneuver.
Of course, besides these reasons, expelling these three from the organization sends a strong signal: what will all the county's officials think when they learn of this?
They'll only feel that following Liang Guan is a dead-end business!
Qian Gang and the other two had just followed Liang Guan, the top leader, and now they've been expelled.
After this, who would dare to firmly follow Liang Guan?
They'd be better off following County Head Qin Mu!
After all, even provincial leaders now highly value County Head Qin.
This completely strips Liang Guan, who already lacks prestige, of any potential support from the lower classes.
"Secretary Liang has really thrown himself into disarray," Qi Zhenghao muttered softly, then led the disciplinary committee members to take Qian Gang and the other two back to the county seat to begin the investigation.
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"Comrade Qin Mu, where are you leading us?"
Sitting in the county government car, Jiang Songshan looked at the scenery outside and casually asked.
After leaving the Dafeng Town government compound, Qin Mu had everyone get in the car without even asking where he wanted to go. Could Qin Mu really guess?
"Deputy Director Jiang, don't worry, I'll definitely take you where you want to go."
Qin Mu smiled. "If I take you to the wrong place, you can criticize me later!"
Is that so?
You know where I want to go?
Jiang Songshan looked at Qin Mu's confident face and smiled.
"Alright, I'll see if you really know, or if you're just pretending."
Jiang Songshan nodded slightly and said, "Your work in Huaining is very difficult. It's clear you're capable; otherwise, most people couldn't have persevered!"
It was obvious to everyone that Liang Guan, the top official, was acting in the opposite way to Qin Mu.
It's truly remarkable that someone in the second-in-command position could still manage to do their job so well despite opposition from the top leader.