The crackdown on organized crime began with the arrest of the mother-in-law.

Although Zhou Xuexi did not want to refute Chen Mingguang's decision, he felt it necessary to offer a reminder under the current circumstances.

"County Magistrate Mingguang, at this critical juncture... such a major incident has occurred... will it... have any impact on the county?"

Even though Zhou Xuexi was promoted by Chen Mingguang and is one of Chen Mingguang's most important right-hand men, he still spoke rather ambiguously about such sensitive topics.

He can't just say directly that the county magistrate position will affect your ability to serve as the county party secretary, so let's put it aside.

First of all, Zhou Xuexi is a subordinate, and whether his superiors are promoted or not is not his concern.

In addition, he also had to consider Chen Mingguang's reputation.

If he asked that question, and Chen Mingguang had indeed not considered the potential impact this might have on his life, wouldn't that make the superior seem incompetent?

Therefore, Zhou Xuexi could only vaguely mention: what impact will this special juncture have on the county?

Chen Mingguang turned his head and picked up a cigarette from the coffee table.

He shook his head at Zhou Xuexi, indicating whether the other person wanted a cigarette.

Zhou Xuexi wasn't stupid, so he immediately waved his hands.

Having been a leader for so many years, Zhou Xuexi could easily tell whether his superiors were actually going to offer him cigarettes.

If the other person simply picks up the cigarette pack and shakes it at you, it means they're just being polite.

If the other person really wants you to smoke, they will simply take out a cigarette and hand it to you.

Sure enough, Chen Mingguang handed Qin Chuan another cigarette, but instead pulled one out himself.

Qin Chuan took the lighter with both hands, quickly took out a lighter, lit it for Chen Mingguang, and then lit it himself.

Zhou Xuexi knew that Chen Mingguang was giving him a warning.

He gave Qin Chuan a cigarette, but not himself...

I suddenly feel a little sad.

I've served you tirelessly, and even if I haven't achieved anything, I've certainly put in the effort.

“Study,” Chen Mingguang said, “You are good in every way, except that you are too cautious in everything you do.”

"Don't worry about anything that happens to the county committee. I'll take care of it even if the sky falls."

"Qin Chuan handled this matter very well."

"Decisive and decisive, our Zhulin County is in dire need of cadres like this."

“Yesterday, Party Secretary Huang Zhen urgently summoned me for a talk and specifically inquired about Comrade Qin Chuan’s situation. I also gave him a detailed report.”

"Secretary Huang Zhen highly praised the work done by Zhulin County in recent times."

"The arrest of Gao Qingshan and Zou Mingyi is a typical case of collusion between officials and businessmen, but in terms of cracking down on organized crime, we still have a lot to show for ourselves."

"Therefore, some of the things you're worried about are unnecessary."

"Moreover, just this afternoon, near the end of the workday, the province issued a document on launching a province-wide campaign against organized crime and gang-related activities. The county party committee office will forward the document to the county public security bureau first thing tomorrow morning."

"Therefore, we must strongly support Qin Chuan's arrest of Song Yaozong this time!"

Do you understand what I mean?

Zhou Xuexi nodded vigorously.

I'm not an idiot, I don't understand anything.

Although the county party secretary and the secretary of the political and legal affairs commission of Zhulin County were arrested some time ago, the real reason for their arrest was suspected collusion between officials and businessmen.

It was not related to the crackdown on organized crime.

In Zhulin County, if Song Yaozong is considered the second target in the crackdown on organized crime, no one would dare to claim to be the first.

Chen Mingguang meant that if this case was handled well, it would be a political achievement for Zhulin County.

Of course, this also refers to Chen Mingguang's political achievements.

And then there's Secretary Huang Zhen of the Municipal Party Committee...

Does Chen Mingguang mean that Secretary Huang is behind Qin Chuan?

No wonder.

"Understood! Understood!"

Zhou Xuexi immediately stated, "Please rest assured, County Head Mingguang, the County Public Security Bureau will fully support the work of the Criminal Investigation Brigade."

Chen Mingguang nodded, finished his cigarette, and stubbed it out in the ashtray, clearly indicating that he was about to see the guest out.

"You mean well in this matter of studying, but you overthink it."

Thinking too much...

This sentence seems simple, but Zhou Xuexi can understand what it means.

Whether this matter is handled well or poorly will determine whether Chen Mingguang can be successfully promoted to the position of county party secretary.

However, the underlying logic also determines whether Zhou Xuexi can be promoted to deputy county head.

Thinking too much... I think that's what you're referring to.

It seems it's still a little short.

"Thank you for the reminder, County Head Mingguang. Rest assured, I will work diligently and make good plans and arrangements for the county's campaign against organized crime."

Only then did Chen Mingguang nod in satisfaction, and then take out a box of Da Hong Pao tea from the coffee table.

"I know you like tea. A classmate gave me some the other day. Take it and have a taste."

The leader gave me a gift, tea, which is a privilege usually reserved for close confidants.

Zhou Xuexi hurriedly accepted it with both hands: "County Chief... this... I can't accept this..."

Of course, Zhou Xuexi also knew that he had just been given a hard knock, and now it was time to offer him a reward.

"Alright, in addition to your work at the county public security bureau, you should also read more books, especially those on management. You need to study more, understand?"

Ok?

Reading books on management?

Zhou Xuexi was overjoyed.

So this is what real red dates are like.

"County Chief Mingguang, please rest assured, I will certainly live up to your teachings."

"Okay, report to me directly if anything happens."

Chen Mingguang then looked at Qin Chuan: "Do whatever you want to do. If you have any difficulties, go directly to Director Zhou. If he can't solve it, come to my office!"

Snapped!

Qin Chuan stood at attention and saluted: "Rest assured, County Chief, I guarantee I will complete the mission!"