The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Chen Fang smiled and said, "Didn't I just say it? This is a preliminary draft. We follow the system of democratic centralism. If anyone has any ideas, they can bring them up at the meeting."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Lu Yun, with a grim face, said directly, "Secretary Chen, Shangqing City was allocated two spots. I have no objection to one of them, but no matter what, one must be given to Deputy Secretary Huang. He has worked in the field of disciplinary work all his life. I believe that no one would oppose giving him this spot."

Huang Qichang's face lit up upon hearing this.

He raised his hand and said, "Secretary Chen, I'd like to say a few words."

"Comrade Qichang, please go ahead."

Chen Fang said.

Huang Qichang glanced around the meeting room.

He said, "I disagree with what Lu Secretary just said. Everyone knows I'm about to retire. Such an honor should be given to the younger people. They are the pillars of the future in our field of disciplinary work. Comrade Lu Yun has been running back and forth in the office over the years, always at the forefront of work. So, I think it is only fitting that he takes the spot for the Top Ten Cadres."

What was originally a scramble.

These two people began to show humility instead.

This concession.

Gave Gao Yue a sense of crisis.

In her opinion.

If one spot needs to be relinquished, it would undoubtedly be hers.

In this situation, she must do something to attack Li Xizhong. Otherwise, she would be like a fish on the chopping board, ready to be slaughtered.

"Ahem... Personally, I think what Secretary Huang and Secretary Lu said makes sense. Secretary Li, why don't we both take a step back and relinquish these two spots to Secretary Huang and Secretary Lu, what do you think?"

It must be said, Gao Yue has some brains.

She didn't directly pressure Li Xizhong to relinquish his position.

Instead, she suggested that Li Xizhong and herself relinquish it together.

She certainly knew that Li Xizhong wouldn't agree. If he did, that would be perfect. She could earn a reputation for humility, then hint to Sun Jinan to speak well of her. In such a situation, she could still retain her spot.

If Li Xizhong didn't agree.

The situation would become ugly.

It would also highlight Li Xizhong's selfishness, forming a stark contrast with her own humility. By then, retaining her spot would be an easy feat.

Sure enough.

As soon as Gao Yue said this.

Li Xizhong's face fell.

After a moment of silence.

He said, "Comrade Gao Yue, it's not that I don't want to agree. Secretary Chen just mentioned that the result was decided after discussions with several committee members. Since it's democratic centralism, shouldn't we respect everyone's opinion?"

Though the words were beautifully spoken.

He hardly noticed.

As soon as he finished speaking.

Huang Qichang and Lu Yun exchanged a glance.

Those words just now were meant to draw him out. They wanted to see Li Xizhong's attitude on this matter.

It seems now, getting him to step down is simply impossible.

Huang Qichang stood up directly.

Pointing at Li Xizhong, he said, "Secretary Li, your words seem a bit petty. What do you mean by respecting everyone's opinions? Do people not know how you got this spot? What have you done over the years? You just want this Top Ten Cadres title, do you think you're fit?"

Within the Disciplinary Committee.

Everyone knows that Huang Qichang has always been a supporter of Li Xizhong.

Basically, whatever he said went.

Who would have thought, in the face of interests, that Huang Qichang would turn face so quickly and begin "attacking" Li Xizhong right in front of everyone.

Li Xizhong was also stunned.

He snorted coldly, "Huang Qichang, are you talking to me?"

Obviously, he was admonishing Huang Qichang.

Huang Qichang said coldly, "What, is there another Secretary Li here? Isn't what I'm saying true? What do you mean I was absent without reason and am not eligible for selection? Why was I absent? Don't you know? Wasn't it with your instigation that Lu Secretary and I didn't show up for work?"

Some words.

Everyone knows them in their hearts.

Just like how they didn't come to the office these past few days just to give Chen Fang a hard time.

But saying it outright changes its nature entirely.

Saying it mildly, it's defiance of leadership.

But to say it severely, it's a lack of organization and discipline.

So after Huang Qichang finished speaking, everyone started whispering again.

Li Xizhong's face suddenly turned beet red.

He pounded the table, stood up, and said angrily, "Huang Qichang, what nonsense are you spouting? Don't damn well forget how your son got to where he is today."

"How did my son get to where he is today? My son climbed up each step on his own. Did I not make any contributions during the process?"

"You..."

Li Xizhong was left speechless.

Indeed.

Huang Hui did receive help from Li Xizhong in his work.

But Huang Qichang also made contributions.

Just as Chen Fang had guessed before, the first person to jump out would definitely be Huang Qichang.

There are two reasons: firstly, Huang Qichang is close to retirement, so he's not afraid of offending people.

Secondly, he relies on his seniority and thinks he deserves to retire with honor, which is an immense attraction for anyone.

"Let me say a fair word: Secretary Huang has indeed worked a lifetime in the position at the Disciplinary Committee, and I think him getting the Top Ten Cadres spot is well-deserved."

Seeing that the atmosphere between both sides had reached a stalemate.

Lu Yun quickly interjected a sentence.

"Shut up, damn it, do I give you face? Do you think you can speak whenever people are talking, you dog?"

Already furious to the extreme, Li Xizhong suddenly pointed at Lu Yun and started "bombarding" him.

If it were any other normal time, if it were in private, Lu Yun would be used to such insults, but today was different. He and Huang Qichang, under Chen Fang's mediation, had formed a united front. Facing such verbal abuse from Li Xizhong, he instantly became infuriated as well.

He stood up abruptly and said angrily, "Li Xizhong, watch your mouth. This is a meeting room, not your office. Besides, I am on the same level as you. You are not my boss. Do you really think I'm soft and can be kneaded as you wish?"

After saying this sentence.

He looked at Chen Fang and said, "Secretary Chen, let me be honest with you, what Secretary Huang just said is true. The two of us didn't come to work the day before yesterday and yesterday because it was instigated by Li Xizhong at the back. He said if the three of us don't show up for a week, the work in the Disciplinary Committee won't be able to proceed, and by then, he could pressure you however he wants."

This sentence was equivalent to stripping off Li Xizhong's "bottom line."

Li Xizhong was enraged beyond words.

He cursed, "Really an ungrateful white-eyed wolf. If I'd known, I wouldn't have promoted you."

After saying this.

He looked at Chen Fang, gritting his teeth, and said, "Secretary Chen, thank you for your good intentions. I don't want this Top Ten Cadres spot, but these two fellows also shouldn't think about getting it. If they take this Top Ten Cadres, as the Executive Deputy Secretary, I'm the first to disagree..."