Keep up appearances

On Monday morning, Qin Mu walked out of the sanatorium at six o'clock, took a taxi, went straight to the station, and then took a train to Jiangzhou.

When he arrived, he took another taxi back to Huaining County.

As soon as he stood at the gate of the county party committee compound, he saw Jiang Haoxuan, who looked anxious, running towards him.

"County magistrate, the secretary took sick leave today, saying that you are asked to handle the affairs of the county party committee and the county government on his behalf!"

Jiang Haoxuan came over and whispered.

Oh?

Yu Xuewen took sick leave?

This kind of thing is very rare!

There is something fishy!

Although Yu Xuewen is almost sixty years old, he is in good health and spirits. How can he get sick on weekends?

It is probably another trick!

"Any other situation?"

Qin Mu asked again.

"Director Cheng from the County Party Committee Office called and said that the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee are coming to inspect the work today, and you are needed to participate in the reception."

Jiang Haoxuan reported, and it seemed that there was no other work besides this.

The leaders of the Municipal Party Committee are coming?

Will Yu Xuewen, who is obsessed with officials, miss the opportunity to receive the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee?

According to common sense, he definitely won't!

Unless... the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee come down for a special purpose this time, whoever receives them will bear the corresponding responsibilities and obligations.

In this way, Yu Xuewen can figure out the reason for asking for leave.

"Okay, I know!"

Qin Mu responded and continued to walk to the office.

"County magistrate, I think Secretary Yu deliberately asked for leave this time, wanting you to receive the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee, and then let you do everything!"

Even Jiang Haoxuan could see that Yu Xuewen was setting a trap for Qin Mu.

"Hahaha... Secretary Yu is not young anymore, it's normal for him to get sick!"

Qin Mu smiled slightly and said, "Besides, he is the leader, and we subordinates can't talk nonsense."

Although Qin Mu himself scolded Yu Xuewen as an old fox, he still had to maintain his image in front of Jiang Haoxuan. Moreover, Jiang Haoxuan was his secretary, still young, and had a bright future. It was the right way to train and educate him more now.

If you only know how to complain when you encounter problems in the future, this is not a good habit.

"But what if the municipal party committee leaders come and really force you to do something bad?"

Jiang Haoxuan asked worriedly.

"Do you have any good suggestions?"

Qin Mu asked back.

"Why not... you also take a leave, so that the municipal party committee leaders can't find you, and you don't have to take the blame for Secretary Yu."

Jiang Haoxuan simply said directly, "Whoever wants to take the blame, let him take it!"

Uh...

I also take a leave?

Qin Mu was stunned, and was amused by Jiang Haoxuan.

This little comrade is really willful, saying such things.

"Xiao Jiang, your mentality is unacceptable."

Qin Mu said seriously: "As cadres of the country and servants of the people, we must be brave to take responsibility and not be afraid of difficulties at critical moments. If we retreat and pretend to be sick when we encounter a little trouble, such people will not have a great future!"

"Just like today's incident, you know that it is wrong for Secretary Yu to pretend to be sick and take leave, but you still want me to pretend to be sick and take leave, isn't this double standard?"

"Now that we know that the leaders of the municipal party committee are going to make things difficult, we should face the difficulties, find ways, stick to the bottom line and principles, and don't compromise easily. As long as we insist on justice, the evil forces cannot defeat us!"

As soon as these words came out, Jiang Haoxuan's eyes showed some lofty respect.

At this moment, Qin Mu became sacred and tall in Jiang Haoxuan's heart.

"County magistrate, you said it very well. Don't worry, I will remember your words, take you as an example, and learn from you!"

Jiang Haoxuan said very solemnly.

"Okay, you go and get busy first!"

Qin Mu waved his hand slightly and said.

"Okay!"

Jiang Haoxuan responded and walked out quickly.

"Bang!"

"This Yu Xuewen is really too much. He actually asked for sick leave. It's obvious that he is trying to trick me. He only knows how to play dirty tricks."

Qin Mu slapped the table and couldn't help cursing a few words.

In front of Jiang Haoxuan, he still needs to maintain the image of a leader. Now that he is the only one in the office, he will naturally be more casual.

After all, Yu Xuewen's move was too bad!

The temporary leave made Qin Mu too late to think of a way out!

"Dinglingling..."

Just after cursing, the phone on the table rang.

"Hello!"

"Hello, County Mayor Qin, I'm Cheng Gang. The city leaders will be here soon. Secretary Yu is not here, so please come out to greet them."

As soon as the call was connected, Cheng Gang's voice was heard.

"Where are you?"

Qin Mu asked.

If Cheng Gang was in the county committee, he would have told him directly in person. Now he called, which meant that he was not in the county committee compound.

"I just came from the city and was with Deputy Mayor Liu."

Cheng Gang explained.

It's Liu Zhaolong again!

It's endless!

"Okay, I got it."

Qin Mu hung up the phone immediately. He knew that Liu Zhaolong must have come here to urge the three million yuan in funding. He didn't know how he would give him a death order this time.

After hanging up the phone, Qin Mu asked Han Ying to notify the other members of the county committee standing committee, and walked to the yard together to greet the city committee leaders.

"County Magistrate Qin, I heard that this time not only the municipal party committee leaders, but also some retired provincial party committee cadres are coming to inspect the preparations for the Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Conference."

Executive Deputy County Magistrate Wang Guohao stood next to Qin Mu and said with a smile.

So many people came?

Qin Mu knew that Wang Guohao said this just to wait for his good show.

Without the county party secretary, he, the county magistrate, would have to bear the double pressure from the municipal party committee leaders and the retired provincial party committee leaders!

This time, I'm afraid he really can't handle it.

After all, the Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Conference is a confirmed thing. The county party secretary personally agreed to allocate funds, and the municipal party committee leaders gave the order. What reason does he have to refuse?

Say that Huaining County has no money?

When the time comes, the director of the Finance Bureau will say that there is money now and can allocate funds. Will Qin Mu allocate or not?

"Deputy County Magistrate Wang, how about you be responsible for this kind of face-saving thing?"

Qin Mu smiled slightly and said, "I just happen to have something to go out for..."

What?

You want to run away too?

Wang Guohao was startled and quickly grabbed Qin Mu's hand and said, "County Magistrate Qin, don't joke. This kind of big scene can only be handled by you. I can't control the situation!"

Scared?

Qin Mu couldn't help laughing when he saw Wang Guohao's expression.

"Ding ding..."

As he was talking, three cars drove in directly from outside, making the atmosphere in the compound suddenly different.

The car door opened, and Liu Zhaolong came out first. Behind him, there were a group of retired old cadres. Even though they were retired, their expressions were quite majestic, especially their eyes, which were still intimidating.

It seems that the remaining power is still there!

Qin Mu and the members of the Standing Committee of the Huaining County Party Committee came forward to greet him.

"I heard that Comrade Xuewen asked for leave. Today, it is you, Comrade Qin Mu, who is acting as the county party committee's affairs!"

Liu Zhaolong said casually: "That is to say, I can find you for anything today, right?"

"Yes, if there is anything, please ask Deputy Mayor Liu for instructions!"

Qin Mu nodded slightly and agreed.

"Okay, now I will introduce you to a few old comrades!"

Liu Zhaolong took Qin Mu and walked to the side.

When Qin Mu saw the old comrade in front, he looked at each other and was a little stunned.

Because this person was none other than Xiao Bo.