After watching the video, Yang Wenqing's beautiful, oval face instantly darkened.
Knitting her delicate brows, she thought for a moment before deciding to test Qin Shou.
So, she asked in a cold voice, "What do you want me to do?"
"Secretary Yang, Liu Shuang is your secretary. As a secretary, Liu Shuang is clearly unqualified. So, my suggestion is that you replace her."
"With whom?"
"Me!"
"You're even less qualified!"
Of course, Qin Shou knew Yang Wenqing would refuse him. He was just throwing it out there this time; he didn't expect his first 'confession' to succeed.
A man can't be discouraged; he must have the spirit to fight on despite repeated failures!
So, Qin Shou had to press on.
"Secretary Yang, time reveals a person's true character. You just arrived in Changle County, and we've had some misunderstandings due to a few accidents. I'm actually a really good person!"
"A good person? Is there a single good thing about you, inside or out? I think you're rotten to the core! You're an animal! Scum!"
"No matter how much I try to defend myself, it's useless. It's like I said, time will tell!"
"I don't need time to see your heart! No, you don't have a human heart! You have the heart of a beast, the heart of an animal!"
To become the County Party Secretary, Yang Wenqing naturally had to be someone who was very good at controlling her emotions.
But in front of Qin Shou, she couldn't control her emotions at all.
She didn't know why, either.
"So, it seems I haven't been 'long' enough?"
"You... bastard!"
Yang Wenqing was so angry she gritted her teeth. She really wanted to beat the hell out of this guy!
Seeing that Yang Wenqing had clenched her small fists tightly and was on the verge of hitting him, Qin Shou decided to stop fanning the flames.
So, he dropped his playful smirk and suggested with a very serious expression, "Secretary Yang, Wu Fan is the Deputy Captain of the Traffic Police Brigade. The Traffic Police Brigade is under the jurisdiction of the County Public Security Bureau.
"For you to handle Wu Fan personally would indeed be overstepping your bounds. Besides, a mere Deputy Captain of the Traffic Police Brigade isn't worthy of your personal attention.
"So, my suggestion is that you summon Feng Hao, the Director of the County Public Security Bureau, and show him this video."
Yang Wenqing was an intelligent woman. With a moment's thought, she saw right through Qin Shou's little scheme.
Was this guy trying to use her to throw his weight around?
Of course, Yang Wenqing wasn't going to be used by Qin Shou. She refused him outright, "You're so capable, you're bold enough to come here and threaten me. So, you can take this video and go find Feng Hao yourself!"
"Isn't Wu Fan breaking the law in the course of his duties? As the involved party, you naturally have the right to report this to his superior!"
At this point, Yang Wenqing's tone shifted, and she dangled a carrot for Qin Shou. "Don't you want to be my secretary? If you can't even handle a small matter like this, what makes you qualified to be my secretary?"
"Alright! I'll go find Feng Hao right now! I promise I won't disappoint you, Secretary Yang!"
Qin Shou left.
Watching his retreating figure, Yang Wenqing suddenly felt that this beast was actually a little interesting.
In the days since she'd arrived in Changle County, Yang Wenqing could feel that being the top leader was not easy.
Although those people agreed to her orders to her face, the orders would be significantly watered down during execution.
As the County Party Secretary, she had already been turned into a figurehead, a commander with no soldiers.
Qin Shou had taken the initiative to pledge his allegiance, volunteering to be her "dog."
Naturally, she had to test him to see if this guy was useful or not.
However, Yang Wenqing was a smart woman; she knew perfectly well that Qin Shou was no mere lackey.
This guy said he wanted to be her dog, but who knew what wicked schemes he was plotting in his heart?
Every time he saw her, he had that lecherous look in his eyes.
Did that look like someone who wanted to be a dog?
He was just a dirty rogue, using 'being a dog' as an excuse to climb into her bed and take advantage of her, wasn't he?
Men are all dogs!
Not a single true word comes out of a dog's mouth!
***
Qin Shou arrived at the County Public Security Bureau and walked to the door of the Director's office.
The door was closed, but he could see a light on through the crack.
So, Qin Shou knocked on the door.
*Knock!*
*Knock knock!*
Soon, the somewhat world-weary voice of a middle-aged man came from inside the room.
"Come in."
Qin Shou pushed the door open and walked into the office.
Feng Hao, who was reviewing documents, looked up and saw it was Qin Shou.
He quickly welcomed him with enthusiasm, "Secretary Qin, what wind blew you here? Please, have a seat!"
Feng Hao wasn't in the same faction as Wang Rende. He was part of the "lie flat" faction; he had never taken a side during his years in Changle County. Although he was now the Director of the County Public Security Bureau, his power had already been stripped away, making him a figurehead.
But Feng Hao didn't care.
At the office, he'd drink tea and read the newspaper. He was warm to everyone and offended no one. A peaceful retirement was all he wanted.
Ten years ago, when Feng Hao had just become the Deputy Director of the county bureau, he had also tried hard, wanting to build a career for himself. Unfortunately, reality eventually wore down his sharp edges.
It was precisely because Feng Hao didn't take sides, didn't fight or compete, and maintained a stance of doing nothing that the position of Director of the County Public Security Bureau fell to him.
Lying flat and doing nothing, yet still getting promoted?
It was ironic, but it was also reality.
Because in the political arena, when the struggle between evenly matched factions resulted in a stalemate, a balance must be found.
Feng Hao was that balancing point.
Making a puppet who didn't interfere in practical matters the director—while not satisfying any faction, it was something no one would vehemently oppose either.
"Director Feng, I have a video here I need to show you."
As Qin Shou spoke, he sent the video to Feng Hao.
After opening and watching it, Feng Hao naturally knew what Qin Shou meant.
Of course, Feng Hao didn't want to get involved in this matter.
After all, his principle as an official was to not meddle in other people's business.
"Secretary Qin, your car was impounded by Wu Fan. It's no use coming to me. After all, Wu Fan is the Deputy Captain of the Traffic Police Brigade; his direct superior is the Captain. If I interfere, I'd be overstepping my authority. It's against the rules.
"If someone from the Traffic Police Brigade has issues during law enforcement, or if they knowingly break the law, you either report it to their direct superior, or you, Secretary Qin, can take the evidence directly and report it to the comrades at the Disciplinary Committee!"
Qin Shou understood Feng Hao. He knew the man would use this kind of rhetoric to refuse him.
However, Qin Shou wasn't so easily brushed off.
"Director Feng, I didn't just find out about your work style today. The reason I came to you isn't because I'm bored and looking to waste time, but to give you an opportunity."
"An opportunity?" Feng Hao picked up his teacup, took a sip, and asked unhurriedly, "What kind of opportunity?"
"Before I showed this video to you, Director Feng, I had already shown it to Secretary Yang. Originally, Secretary Yang was going to come to the county bureau herself to 'guide' your work. But in the end, I talked her out of it.
"I told Secretary Yang that you, Director Feng, are a good leader, that you are very competent as the director of the county bureau, and that you could definitely handle this matter well. So, Secretary Yang sent me to find you!
"However, Secretary Yang forbade me from saying she sent me! Therefore, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you, Director Feng, to establish your authority in the county bureau, take back the initiative, and become the true leader with real power!"
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"I'm already 59. I'm done fighting."
"59 is precisely the age when a man should be striving! An old steed in the stable still longs to gallop a thousand miles! What's more, you're not even old yet, Director Feng!
"You've already become the director of the county bureau. Don't you want to be a real director in this final year, instead of a puppet director?
"You're 59, with one year left until retirement. What the hell are you afraid of? As long as you don't break the law, who can do anything to you? Who can touch a man who's about to retire?"