Straight to the point!
No preamble whatsoever!
This was Liang Qiu's work style. Having worked in the organization system for over twenty years, he'd experienced countless conversations like this. He preferred to get straight to the point, stating his purpose directly, and using the opportunity to observe the person being promoted, gleaning insights from their reactions that he wouldn't normally see.
But today, County Head Qin's behavior surprised and astonished him.
To be precise, something about Qin's behavior was off.
Too calm!
An ordinary county head, upon hearing they could work in the provincial organization department, would undoubtedly be excited, delighted, and thrilled.
Even if unwilling, they would show some reluctance.
But Qin Mu's eyes remained impassive, as if nothing had happened.
"Director Liang, what if I said I didn't want to work in the provincial organization department?"
Qin Mu chuckled lightly and said, "Personally, I feel my work in Huaining County isn't finished yet. Leaving now would be irresponsible to me, to the organization, and to the people!"
So, he was already refusing? Qin Mu's words completely disrupted Liang Qiu's planned conversation.
"Aren't you curious about the position you're being transferred to?"
Liang Qiu countered, "That's the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, in charge of cadre and personnel work. The work you'll face there, the documents and files you'll handle, will be far more interesting and challenging than in Huaining County. It will also allow you to better hone your skills!"
"Director Liang, you're mistaken."
Qin Mu shook his head slightly, saying seriously, "My purpose in entering officialdom is to serve the people, to realize national rejuvenation, and to strive for the cause of poverty alleviation. Huaining County is a poor county in Jiangzhou. As the county head, I have the responsibility and obligation to lead the impoverished people onto the road to prosperity!"
"I've only just started my job, and you want me to go to the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department? I don't agree!"
What nonsense!
Striving for the cause of poverty alleviation?
What a pretentious show!
Liang Qiu had seen too many officials boast and exaggerate; he'd heard Qin Mu say this far too often.
Of course, he believed some cadres genuinely served the people, but he also didn't believe anyone in this day and age wouldn't want a promotion!
Saying they didn't want a promotion and only wanted to work on the front lines was pure nonsense!
"County Chief Qin, going to the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department is also serving the people. The job responsibilities are different, but both are for the cause of national rejuvenation."
Liang Qiu said in a deep voice, "Your position is higher, which actually allows you to better serve the people!"
"Think about it, if you use your talents, promote the virtuous and capable, and appoint the good, allowing the abilities of every talented person to be fully utilized, wouldn't that allow more impoverished counties to escape poverty under the leadership of excellent cadres?"
This left Qin Mu speechless!
As expected of someone in organization and personnel, his eloquence was exceptional.
"Director Liang, what can I do in the Organization Department?"
Qin Mu smiled and asked, "Can I lead the cadre work of the entire province?"
What the hell?
You lead?
Dream on. Liang Qiu pondered, "Even someone with my seniority wouldn't dare claim I could lead the cadre work of the entire province. How dare this mere county head make such a boast?"
"Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew?"
"County Head Qin, according to the higher-ups, they want you to go to the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department as the head of the Second Cadre Division."
Liang Qiu simply said, "Leading the work is definitely out of the question. Your main responsibility will be to make suggestions for approval by the leadership..."
"Oh, I see!"
Qin Mu feigned sudden realization and said, "Director Liang, I still think it's better to stay in Huaining County. I personally don't want to go to the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department!"
This…
He still insists?
Liang Qiu was silent for ten seconds, then said, "Comrade Qin Mu, I'm speaking to you on behalf of the organization. I hope you will consider this carefully. Since the higher-ups have this intention, they hope you will obey the overall organizational situation and the arrangements, and continue to shine in your position at the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department!"
"So, Director Liang means I can't object?"
Qin Mu countered.
"This..."
"Your personal opinion is certainly important too..."
"That's fine then. My personal opinion is to refuse."
Liang Qiu wanted to explain briefly and emphasize the necessity of obeying the overall situation, but Qin Mu didn't have the patience to listen any longer and stated his attitude directly.
This kid...
He's really direct!
The type of cadre Liang Qiu least wanted to encounter was Qin Mu—stubborn to the end, like a rock in a latrine, with a foul and stubborn temper!
"Comrade Qin Mu, why are you doing this? The leadership has made this decision. If you keep going against it, you won't have a good outcome later."
Liang Qiu earnestly reminded him.
This is why, once the Organization Department talks about job transfers, almost no one dares to object.
Opposing it will definitely offend the leadership and the Organization Department.
Within the system, that's practically a death sentence.
These days, good positions are scarce, and so many people are eyeing them. If your relationship with the Organization Department sours, it's unlikely you'll have any chance of promotion.
"Director Liang, your attitude isn't right!"
Qin Mu completely ignored Liang Qiu's reminder. Instead, he pointed out the inappropriateness in Liang Qiu's words, "Our country and organization are democratic. How could they retaliate against me because of my personal opinions?"
"That's a dangerous statement. Aren't you afraid I'll call the leaders of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department right now and ask them?"
Uh…
Could it be like that?
Liang Qiu's eyes widened in surprise. He never expected Qin Mu to remind him from this angle.
"So, your idea is very firm, and there's no room for change?"
Liang Qiu, feeling rebuffed, stopped talking and immediately asked seriously.
"That's right, absolutely firm!"
Qin Mu nodded and said, "I disagree with going to the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department. If the leaders force me to go, I will obey the organization's decision!"
"Director Liang, that's all I wanted to say. Do you have any further questions?"
Qin Mu finished speaking and stood up abruptly.
How could Liang Qiu not understand what he meant?
He was seeing him off!
"Comrade Qin Mu, I hope you won't regret this!"
Liang Qiu, his face grim, also stood up, uttered a single sentence, and turned to leave. The other party was so hopeless; further persuasion was pointless. In any case, Qin Mu was destined to offend the leadership.
"Don't worry, I won't regret it!"
Qin Mu watched Liang Qiu's retreating figure and said calmly.
These days, there aren't many things that can make him regret. Staying in Huaining was the only way he could make those lawbreakers pay the price!