Fan Chao was also helpless!
He came to Huaining County thinking it would be a relatively simple job, but he hadn't expected the situation to be so complicated!
Of course, what frustrated him most was!
How could Liang Guan, a seasoned veteran and a deputy mayor, seem so naive?
He had absolutely no skills befitting a deputy mayor!
He clearly rose through the ranks by flattery and empty promises, lacking any real talent or ability.
"Secretary Liang, it's difficult to see results in the short term, unless we resort to some special methods," Fan Chao said calmly after a moment's thought.
Special methods?
"What kind of special methods?"
Liang Guan countered.
"It's simple. To remove a leading cadre from office, you either need to find problems with their work or problems with their private life."
Fan Chao said calmly, "County Chief Qin's work ability shouldn't be a problem, at least not at this stage. There's nothing wrong with his work."
"Then we can only start with his private life."
Private life!
Oh right!
This reminded Liang Guan that his focus had been entirely on the work itself, on defeating Qin Mu through direct methods.
He had completely forgotten that there are many ways to defeat someone.
If a direct approach doesn't work, then try a flank attack!
Perhaps that would be more efficient!
"By the way, I've heard some rumors before. I wonder if they'll be helpful for your work."
Liang Guan suddenly remembered some rumors he'd heard.
"Tell me about it. I'm lacking some direction."
Fan Chao asked curiously.
"County Chief Qin lives in the county committee dormitory. Comrade Xu Lu was transferred from the city and also lives in the county committee dormitory, on different floors. I overheard someone saying that Xu Lu's husband is very unhappy because County Chief Qin and Xu Lu have been intimate, and they're even considering divorce."
Liang Guan simply said, "I don't know the specifics, but from what I heard from the people living in the county committee dormitory, they're having a very heated discussion!"
Interesting!
Male leader, female subordinate!
They all live in the county committee dormitory, even living on different floors!
Just hearing that, there's definitely a story behind it.
"Is this rumor useful?"
Liang Guan asked, looking at Fan Chao.
"Of course it's useful."
Fan Chao smiled and said, "Where there's smoke, there's fire. Since there's this kind of discussion, it means that something must have happened in the county committee dormitory."
"What I need to do is dig into it."
"Besides, you've given me a clue! County Chief Qin doesn't just have Comrade Xu Lu as a female subordinate, there's also Comrade Han Ying!"
"With so many female subordinates, investigating people's private lives becomes easy."
Truly a master!
Hearing this, Liang Guan gave him a thumbs up!
This Fan Chao, so young, has very insightful ideas, unique thinking, and is extremely experienced. Working with someone like him is so comfortable.
"Comrade Fan Chao, I'm really waiting for your good news."
Liang Guan smiled and said earnestly, "If we can uncover a story here that delivers a fatal blow to Qin Mu, you'll definitely get the credit!"
"Credit isn't important. Let me finish my investigation first!"
Fan Chao waved his hand slightly, said briefly, and then left.
He'd always enjoyed a challenge, and encountering an opponent like Qin Mu in Huaining County truly excited him.
It was time to take action!
...
"County Head, the county committee meeting scheduled for this afternoon has been canceled."
Zhang Kui entered the county head's office and reported.
"Is that so? It seems our Secretary Liang already knows that holding another meeting is pointless."
Qin Mu smiled slightly and said, "Comrade Zhang Kui, you've made a great contribution this time. I must thank you properly!"
"County Head, you're too kind. I'm from the County Government Office, so it's only right that I stand on your side."
Zhang Kui smiled and said modestly.
"I still want to ask, where did you get this information from?"
Qin Mu hesitated for a moment, but still asked.
Liang Guan's work arrangements are generally not leaked, and the establishment of an economic work group to oversee financial matters was completely unheard of.
If Qin Mu, a county head, hadn't heard of it, where did Zhang Kui, a deputy director of the County Government Office, get it from?
"County Head, this situation... I didn't want to say, but... since you asked, I'll be frank!"
Zhang Kui thought for a moment, then truthfully replied, "Director Cheng from the County Party Committee Office told me. He asked me to pass it on to you so you can prepare in advance."
Cheng Gang revealed it?
Qin Mu's eyes widened in surprise.
That man is a staunch supporter of the County Party Secretary. How could he have leaked information to him?
"Director Cheng and I actually have a very good personal relationship," Zhang Kui explained.
"He came to see me a few days ago, we talked, and he asked about your situation. I told him the truth. He seems somewhat interested and wants to side with you!"
Oh?
Is he considering switching sides?
Qin Mu chuckled and asked, "Did you say a lot of good things about me to him? It must be because of you, right?"
"No, no, County Chief, you misunderstand."
Zhang Kui quickly denied it, saying, "Director Cheng and I both worked under Yu Xuewen before. We know each other well. If I simply said nice things, he wouldn't believe me!"
"I just told him about my work here, and he was very interested."
"According to him, he suffered a lot of grievances under Secretary Liang. He was constantly scolded and forced to take the blame. He was always on edge, afraid of doing something wrong!"
"But it's different here. There's no scolding from superiors, no being forced to take the blame, and no constant anxiety!"
Hearing this, Qin Mu could understand Cheng Gang's thoughts.
The work environment was too oppressive!
It might not be so bad in the short term, but in the long run, no one could stand it!
Cheng Gang and Zhang Kui had previously served Yu Xuewen. Just when Yu Xuewen was finally brought down, Liang Guan appeared. Both were the same type of person, fond of exploiting their subordinates. Cheng Gang's situation not only didn't improve, but worsened, naturally making him envious of Zhang Kui's working environment.
"Then you can pass on a message to him for me: I'm very grateful for his helping hand this time, and at the same time, I welcome him to join us at any time."
Qin Mu smiled and said seriously, "As long as he's willing to contribute to the overall development of Huaining County, I can forgive and forget. From now on, we're all comrades!"
"County Chief, do you really think so? You don't mind his double-servant status?"
Zhang Kui seemed somewhat skeptical and couldn't help but ask.
"Nonsense! What double-servant!"
Qin Mu reprimanded sternly, "As long as he abandons darkness for light, he's a comrade!"
"Good, with your words, I'm relieved!"
Zhang Kui chuckled, "Let me go, and I promise I'll bring him over!"