"No problem, I'm available!"
After a brief moment's thought, Qin Mu readily agreed.
He couldn't refuse a phone call from the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department.
Besides, he was also curious about their purpose.
"Alright, see you this afternoon!"
Liang Qiu said immediately on the phone and hung up.
Qin Mu sat in his chair, looking outside, pondering the true purpose of the call from the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department.
To guess anything, he first needed to understand their job responsibilities. The most basic work of the Organization Department is evaluating cadres, selecting cadres, conducting pre-appointment investigations, and interviews!
Based on this analysis, Qin Mu had only been in office for a little over two months and wasn't yet at the level of evaluating cadres, so there was only one other possibility:
Pre-selection interviews!
To promote or appoint someone, according to the work process, a conversation is required first. Qin Mu's current position is acting county head of Huaining County. He hasn't committed any wrongdoing during his tenure, so a transfer would require his personal consent.
Of course, if the organization forcibly promotes someone, their consent isn't needed, but this is an extreme case and won't be considered.
Would the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department really give him a new position?
Qin Mu was somewhat curious about how many connections Yu Xuewen and Liu Jin had pulled to get the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department involved in his transfer.
That's the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, which oversees cadre work throughout the province. Ordinary people really can't be persuaded. From this perspective, Qin Mu's presence truly makes Yu Xuewen, Liu Jin, and others uneasy!
Otherwise, would they go to such lengths?
"Ring ring..."
Just as he was thinking this, another phone rang. The number displayed was familiar to Qin Mu.
The Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department!
"Minister Chen, hello!"
Qin Mu quickly greeted him after answering the call. He had been to the Organization Department several times and remembered Chen Wenhua's office phone number.
"Comrade Qin Mu, I have some good news to tell you in advance."
Chen Wenhua's voice was somewhat serious as he said, "The Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department wants to talk to you, right?"
"Yes, the notification just came. It's at four o'clock this afternoon."
Qin Mu didn't hide anything and admitted it directly.
"It seems the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department wants to transfer you there to help."
Chen Wenhua smiled slightly and said, "The Second Cadre Division is short a director. This is a lucrative position for you!"
Director of the Second Cadre Division of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department?
They want me to be that?
Qin Mu felt something was off. Was this a promotion?
This was practically a rocket-like rise!
The Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department was a powerful department, ranking among the top three in terms of power. Within the province, the phrase "wielding immense power" wouldn't be an exaggeration. The head of the Second Cadre Division is a powerful, full-fledged division-level position. Strictly speaking, Qin Mu's current rank is only deputy division-level. After all, his position as county magistrate is acting, and even if he becomes the official county magistrate, he still can't compare to the head of the Second Cadre Division of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department!
Simply put, if this promotion is true, for Qin Mu, it's like taking one step ahead of others, even three steps ahead!
At his age, becoming a county magistrate is a little ahead of his time, but to sit in the position of head of the Second Cadre Division of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department can only be described with four words: terrifying!
"So, Minister Chen, what do you think? Should I accept or not?"
Qin Mu smiled slightly and asked in return.
He knew very well that if it were truly a lucrative position for him, Minister Chen probably wouldn't have made this call.
Calling in advance now is less about congratulating him and more about reminding him, and simultaneously testing his thoughts.
"That's entirely up to you, of course."
Chen Wenhua chuckled as well. "Going to the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department means a promotion, more power, and easier advancement!"
"Staying in Huaining County, your opportunities are definitely not as good as those in the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department. So, you should think it over carefully. If you want greater career development and a quick promotion, then it's definitely the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department!"
Really?
Upon hearing this, Qin Mu immediately smiled and said, "Alright, I'll listen to you, Minister Chen. When the comrades from the Organization Department arrive, as long as they really promote me to the Second Cadre Division of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department as its director, I absolutely agree!"
This…
After Qin Mu finished speaking, Chen Wenhua on the phone was noticeably silent for a few seconds.
"Comrade Qin Mu, your idea is very… very good!"
Chen Wenhua seemed to have something else to say, but ultimately held back.
"Thank you for your affirmation, Minister Chen. Is there anything else?"
Qin Mu chuckled and asked.
"That's all. I just wanted to give you some good news. Since you've made up your mind, I wish you all the best and a speedy promotion."
Chen Wenhua said simply and hung up the phone.
"That kid..."
"Could he really be serious?"
Chen Wenhua was sitting in his office, head down in thought, unsure of Qin Mu's true intentions. After a moment's thought, he stood up and went to the office of Li Guobin, the municipal party secretary.
"Old Chen, what brings you here?"
Li Guobin looked at Chen Wenhua and asked casually. The two had known each other for many years and were very close; Chen Wenhua usually walked in without knocking.
"Secretary Li, about this Qin Mu matter... I'm really not sure what to do. Could you give me your opinion?"
Chen Wenhua didn't hesitate and recounted his conversation with Qin Mu.
"Wasn't his answer perfectly normal? What are you so unsure about?"
Li Guobin retorted, "These days, isn't the point of becoming an official to get promoted? Who wouldn't want a better position?"
"Acting county head versus director of the Second Cadre Division of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department—anyone knows how to choose, right? To be precise, these two positions are incomparable!"
Chen Wenhua naturally understood this principle.
"Secretary Li, I think Comrade Qin Mu comes from an extraordinary background. He's worked in Huaining County for so long; he must be a responsible and dedicated comrade. If he leaves now, all his previous efforts in Huaining County will be wasted."
Chen Wenhua simply said, "I thought he would choose to stay in Huaining County, eradicate all evil, and clear the sky from the darkness."
"Old Chen, now that you say that, I have to criticize you a bit."
Li Guobin put down his pen and said seriously, "Comrade Qin Mu has worked so hard in Huaining for so long, have you offered him any help?"
"You know the sky in Huaining County is shrouded in darkness, have you taken any concrete action?"
Eh…
What does this mean?
Is he blaming me?
Chen Wenhua was somewhat puzzled and said, "Secretary Li, wasn't it our mutual understanding not to help Qin Mu? Why are you blaming me now?"