Chapter 303 – Fierce Confrontation (1/2)

Meeting Room 1.

The Party Committee Meeting was more than halfway done. After the first two times of voting, Xie Huilan did not bring up any issues, nor oppose Xiang Daofa’s proposals. She seemed to be retreating, but the people from the Xiang’s faction are still out for blood. When Huang Li or Geng Yuchao said anything, Xiong Zhiyong, Lian Yanshan, and Chen Tongbing will just attack them mindlessly. Xiong Zhiyong was the most aggressive, and he even directs his attacks on Xie Huilan, without showing any respect to her rank. This is to challenge Mayor Xie’s authority and influence. Xiang Daofa did not say much at the meeting as he had planned everything before the meeting.

Geng Yuchao and Huang Li are under immense pressure, and they did not look good after being targeted by Xiang’s faction.

Even after all these, Xie Huilan did not say anything to retaliate, and she only narrows her eyes and smile.

Ten minutes…

Half an hour…

One hour…

The meeting is coming to an end.

In the spacious meeting room, Xiong Zhiyong said loudly. “I disagree with what Mayor Xie said.” He had said this line several times today. “The Central Government is encouraging economic development. Why must we be overly cautious like this? We must monitor our men closely, and need to do this and that… If we are going to do all these, we will not have time for any developments! What you are doing is to demoralize our men!”

Xiang Daofa smiled and said. “Mayor Huilan only wants our men to be on high alert.”

Xiong Zhiyong lowered his head and took a sip of water.

“Alright. Let’s put this issue aside first.” Xiang Daofa did not let Xie Huilan speak again.

Geng Yuchao and Huang Li were mad as they watch Xiang Daofa and Xiong Zhiyong putting up an act. They knew their side must put up a forceful retaliation, or Mayor Xie’s authority and influence will be affected after this meeting. Xie Huilan had been transferred from other places not long ago, and it will be hard for her to do anything if she lost the respect from the men on the ground.

Xie Huilan was still smiling and drinking her tea as if nothing had happened.

Huang Li was impressed. How many people can have such a spirit like Mayor Xie?

Finally, the grand finale of the meeting.

Xiang Daofa flipped open a document and look at Xie Huilan and her people. “Old Meng of the Investment Promotion Agency had applied for early retirement because of his health. This is an important position… and we need investments to improve our County’s economy. Let’s discuss who is more suitable to take over this role.” He turns to the head of the County’s Organization Department, Yang Tao. “Old Yang, what is the outcome of the Organization Department’s investigation?”

Everyone at the meeting was on high alert.

The meeting room immediately becomes tense.

Yang Tao cleared his throat and opened a document. “Under the instructions of Party Secretary Xiang and Secretary Cao, we had looked into two candidates, Investment Promotion Agency Deputy Chief Lui Dafa and Public Security Bureau Deputy Chief Dong Xuebing. Lui Dafa had outstanding performances at work and has shown a stable character. He has the foresight and…” Yang Tao introduced Dong Xuebing and Lui Dafa briefly on their positive points.

Xiang Daofa nodded in acknowledgment.

Geng Yuchao said. “I think Dong…”

“Old Yang, who do you think is more suitable?” Xiang Daofa interrupted Geng Yuchao.

Geng Yuchao was forced to stop and is looking terrible.

Lian Yanshan, who was sitting beside Geng Yuchao, looks at him with a smirk.

Yang Tao steadied himself and said. “I think Old Lui is more suitable. Secretary Xiang is right. The role of the Investment Promotion Agency Chief is very important. We had mentioned earlier that our County will be focusing on getting investors next year, and we need someone like Lui Dafa. I am not sure about Xiao Dong’s ability to attract investors. Still, he is only twenty-four years old, and his age is not suitable for this role.” As the head of the County’s Organization Department, his views are objective. Even if Yang Tao is not on Xiang Daofa’s side, he will also not agree to let Dong Xuebing take over this position, because of his age.

Xiang Daofa nodded.

Xie Huilan turns and looks at Geng Yuchao.