Official Career Storm Chapter 358

The first candidate had reached a deadlock.

Mayor Zheng and Mayor Jiang refused to budge, while Minister Zhou said nothing, simply watching with a smile.

Wu Qiangwei also remained silent, waiting for Secretary Lu to resolve the situation.

The conditions she had promised Secretary Lu was exactly for monts like this, for him to step in and take action.

If he couldn’t resolve it, then the previously discussed terms would naturally be voided.

Secretary Lu had clearly co prepared and chuckled, "Let’s set aside the choice of County Party Secretary for now, and we can decide by direct vote at the committee eting later."

Mayor Zheng’s face darkened. If they were to decide by voting at the committee eting, what was there left to discuss?

"It’s better to determine the candidate first. It’s better not to have too many controversies at the committee eting."

"What Mayor Zheng said makes sense," Secretary Lu pondered for two seconds, then suddenly asked, "Director Jia of the National Developnt and Reform Commission is about to step down. Does Mayor Jiang have any recomndations?"

Damn!

Mayor Zheng’s eye twitched, swearing inwardly.

This damned Lu Zhizhong was actually trying to save the situation by a roundabout route, playing this ga!

He was using the position of the Director of the National Developnt and Reform Commission to win over Mayor Jiang!

Mayor Zheng took a deep breath and said, "Let’s discuss Director Jia’s position after he steps down. Secretary Lu, let’s talk about Dujiang County first."

Secretary Lu’s smile disappeared as he said, "There’s no need to discuss Dujiang County. It will pass today’s eting with three votes against two. The sa will be true in the committee eting."

"Since Mayor Zheng is unwilling to discuss the National Developnt and Reform Commission, let’s continue discussing Dujiang County."

"Next is the position of Dujiang County’s Mayor. I recomnd the current Deputy County Magistrate Fu Ying to succeed as Mayor. Secretary Wu, Minister Zhou, Mayor Jiang, what are your opinions?"

Wu Qiangwei was quite surprised as it was the first ti she had seen Secretary Lu be so serious and domineering.

"I agree with Secretary Lu’s recomnded candidate."

Minister Zhou also said with a smile, "I agree as well."

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "For Mayor, I recomnd Fang Wei, the Deputy Secretary-General of the City Committee."

Mayor Zheng said expressionlessly, "I agree with Mayor Jiang’s recomnded candidate."

Secretary Lu was equally stern as he stated, "It’s still three votes against two. Let’s tentatively settle these two matters and rediscuss them after the eting."

"eting adjourned."

Secretary Lu stood up and left.

Secretary Wu glanced at Mayor Zheng and Jiang Yuan before also leaving.

Today’s eting had taken her by surprise.

She really hadn’t expected Secretary Lu to be so assertive.

Minister Zhou didn’t leave. He took out cigarettes, tossing them to both of them, and said, "Secretary Lu’s performance today took by surprise."

Jiang Yuan was all smiles, not at all upset about what had just happened.

"Indeed, quite surprising."

He looked at Mayor Zheng, "As for Dujiang County, you might not be able to get it."

Mayor Zheng took deep drags on his cigarette.

He had thought that, no matter what, he could at least secure the position of Mayor.

However, he ended up with nothing.

But this matter couldn’t possibly be settled like this.

To bypass him and swallow Dujiang County in one gulp? Don’t even think about it!

Jiang Yuan, on the other hand, wasn’t bothered.

When Secretary Lu brought up the National Developnt and Reform Commission earlier, he was speaking to him.

So, while he may not have gained an advantage in Dujiang County, there was a chance for him to secure the position of the next Director of the National Developnt and Reform Commission.

Only Mayor Zheng was left empty-handed, gaining nothing.

In the office, Song Guanchao listened to Wu Qiangwei’s story with extre surprise, almost as if he was seeing Secretary Lu for the first ti.

"Secretary Lu was that firm?"

"Without using the power you have, it expires."

Wu Qiangwei said, "Whatever the case, he is the top leader. Unless they are not afraid of catching the attention of the provincial level, they must show respect to Secretary Lu publicly."

She really hadn’t expected Secretary Lu to assert his authority this way.

After chatting for a while, Song Guanchao went to get food from the canteen.

Wu Qiangwei flipped through her phone to find Bai Ruyi’s number and dialed it.

"The number you have dialed is switched off..."

Wu Qiangwei frowned slightly, "Why is it still turned off?"

She felt sowhat uneasy in her heart.

She dialed Wu Ming’s number.

"Big sis, what’s up?"

"Where are you?"

"Eating."

"Go to Dujiang County for , check on Sister Bai."

"Sister Bai? She’s in Dujiang County?"

"Mhm, her phone is off and can’t get through, go see what’s happening."

"What’s this supposed to an? Could anything have happened to Sister Bai?"

"That’s why I’m asking you to go."

"Okay, I got it. I’ll go after I finish eating."

After hanging up, Song Guanchao ca in with the als.

During the al, Song Guanchao noticed Wu Qiangwei was sowhat distracted, thinking she was still preoccupied with the recent eting.

In his view, the two spots for Dujiang County had already been decided.

Although Secretary Lu had just spread the rumor of Lu Zhizhong reporting Li Fuhai, Song Guanchao quite admired Secretary Lu for his competence.

Besides, he was reliable; if he took an advantage, he would make sure the work was done properly.

At the eting, Secretary Lu alone took all the heat from Mayor Zheng and Mayor Jiang, shielding Wu Qiangwei.

He felt reassured cooperating with such a person.

"Knock knock."

Zeng Li suddenly knocked and ca in. She glanced at Song Guanchao and approached, saying, "Sister Weiwei, my brother wants to et tonight, do you want to go?"

"Your brother?"

"Yeah, he rarely gets the ti recently."

"Just go by yourself."

"Alright then." Zeng Li pouted, "But then I have to borrow Secretary Song from you."

"To see your brother, why would you need him?"

"To drive," Zeng Li said. "My brother’s in the town, and you’re not worried about a young girl like running into trouble on the way?"

Wu Qiangwei chuckled and said, "Secretary Song, please take her tonight."

Song Guanchao imdiately knew the trick Zeng Li was playing and nodded, "Sure."

Before long, it was ti to leave work.

Song Guanchao drove his own car with Zeng Li on board.

"Where’s your brother?"

"In Dujiang County."

"Is the training finished?"

He knew Zeng Yingrong was training near Lingjiang, but he hadn’t expected it to be so close.

"Yeah, just finished. He specifically told to ask you over for a drink."

Zeng Li’s petite hand snuck through the center console, touching his thigh, "My brother used to bully all the ti, you get your elder cousin drunk tonight for my revenge!"

While talking, her hand suddenly crept up, grabbing the vital spot through his pants.

"I’m driving." Song Guanchao got a fright and quickly moved her hand away.

"You keep driving, I’ll keep feeling."

Zeng Li’s smile was devilish, and her pushed-away hand reached out again, touching and grasping through the fabric, making his blood race.

It was rush hour on the road, and a half-hour drive took nearly an hour to get to the county.

Following the GPS, they drove towards the Southern Suburb close to the national highway where the county and town lay in between.

This area was dilapidated and backward, with scattered factories that had turned off their lights for the night, looking like haunted houses.

Near the factories were so food stalls where long-haul truck drivers, tired from the road, would stop to grab so food and drinks.

Song Guanchao parked by the roadside and got out with her.

"Why did your brother ask you to co here? Wouldn’t it be more convenient in the county town?"

"He said training can’t go too far, and he ntioned there’s a food stall here with really good barbeque."

Zeng Li pointed to a shop along the road, "That one, Old Zhang’s food stall."