Guo Zhe's voice wasn't loud.

But everyone in the conference room heard it.

Everyone understood his meaning.

He was hinting to Jiang Tuo that these were Chen Fang's deliberate antics, and not to be provoked by him; focus on the agenda instead.

Jiang Tuo immediately suppressed his temper.

He took a deep breath.

Coldly said, "Director Ma, it seems we need to find some time to have a good chat."

In such a setting.

Making overt verbal threats.

Perhaps only Jiang Tuo dared to do that.

Chen Fang smiled slightly.

He said, "Alright, we're having a meeting now. Today's standing committee meeting is to discuss one thing, the appointment of Comrade Qu Hongying as the Beihai Town Party Secretary."

"Secretary Chen, this is not a small matter. Why didn't we have a secretary's office meeting first to touch base?"

Guo Zhe suddenly asked.

Chen Fang said, "I don't think it's necessary. Ultimately, it has to go to the standing committee anyway. Isn't it better for everyone to save some time?"

"I have already stated, I disagree with this proposal."

Suppressing his anger.

Jiang Tuo straightforwardly stated his attitude.

Then.

He looked provocatively at Chen Fang and said, "Secretary Chen, you brought it to the standing committee just to get everyone's vote. I'll state my position first, I disagree."

This statement made.

Deputy County Magistrate Guo Zhe immediately said, "I believe this matter is debatable too. In any case, Comrade Qu Hongying's unilateral escape in the previous incident was inappropriate..."

Wanting to continue speaking.

Jiang Tuo coldly interrupted, "Stop talking nonsense, just say if you agree or not."

Guo Zhe, being interrupted, felt awkward.

Paused and said, "I also disagree."

Jiang Tuo felt quite pleased.

He waved his hand.

Speaking to everyone, "Don't just stand there, show your stance."

As if to curry favor with Jiang Tuo.

United Front Minister Qi Hong cleared his throat and seriously said, "I also disagree with this matter."

Again, a voice of opposition.

Making Jiang Tuo even more fearless.

He smugly said, "Come, continue, let's show Secretary Chen how absurd his proposal is today. Vice Secretary Zhang, it's your turn."

In Jiang Tuo's view.

Zhang Shihua must surely support him.

After all, when the city People's Congress sought the county head's recommendation, Jiang Tuo immediately recommended Zhang Shihua.

Gratitude is inevitable.

So, when he mentioned Zhang Shihua, he felt extremely confident.

Everyone's eyes turned to Zhang Shihua.

Only to see Zhang Shihua slowly lift his head.

Glanced at Chen Fang and said, "I personally believe the proposal to appoint Comrade Qu Hongying as Beihai Town's head is suitable, so I support Secretary Chen's opinion."

Boom!

At that moment.

The faint smile on Jiang Tuo's face stiffened.

Stunned as if struck by lightning, he looked at Zhang Shihua incredulously.

Took a deep breath and asked, "Secretary Zhang, are you sure?"

This statement obviously carried hints and threats.

He was telling Zhang Shihua that supporting Chen Fang meant potentially kissing his chance at being the People's Congress head goodbye.

Zhang Shihua smiled slightly.

Said, "County Magistrate Jiang, of course, I have thought it through. This is the standing committee; I wouldn't speak rashly."

Another silence.

Although Jiang Tuo didn't know what had happened.

But he remained calm.

Nodded and said, "Secretary Zhang, it's good that you have thought it through. Since that's the case, don't say I didn't give you a chance."

His gaze turned to Disciplinary Committee Secretary Zhou Feng, ranked fifth.

Said, "Comrade Zhou Feng, it's your turn."

Zhou Feng was Jiang Tuo's confidant.

Supporting him was inevitable.

He folded his arms, not blushing, staring calmly at Chen Fang, as if to say, no problem, it's just a minor setback, wait for it.

"I also support Secretary Chen's decision to appoint Comrade Qu Hongying as Beihai Town Party Secretary."

Initially calm.

But Zhou Feng's words shocked Jiang Tuo.

He sat up straight as if electrified.

Looking at Zhou Feng, he asked, "Comrade Zhou Feng, are you out of your mind?"

At this point.

Zhou Feng could only grit his teeth and go through with it.

Bit his teeth.

Said, "County Magistrate Jiang, I think I've made myself clear. I support Secretary Chen's decision."

At that moment.

Jiang Tuo's jaw almost dropped.

He could understand Deng Xingyong's betrayal and accept Zhang Shihua's last-minute change.

But Zhou Feng's stance was completely unacceptable.

Following his lead throughout Guanghe County, this little brother suddenly defied him, which felt extremely unpleasant.

Breathed deeply.

Swallowed the curse about to come out.

Slightly nodded and said, "Secretary Chen, good tactics, indeed good tactics. Alright, it's fine, let's continue. Minister Deng, it's your turn."

No need to mention Deng Xingyong.

He would definitely support Chen Fang.

At this moment, he knew that getting close to Chen Fang meant Jiang Tuo wouldn't let him off.

So he decided to stick to it till the end.

As the voting proceeded to this point.

Chen Fang had temporarily gained the upper hand.

With Zhang Shihua, Zhou Feng, and Deng Xingyong supporting Chen Fang, plus Chen Fang's own vote, he had achieved four votes out of thirteen.

Meanwhile, Jiang Tuo.

Only had three votes from himself, Guo Zhe, and Qi Hong.

Was Jiang Tuo panicking?

No!

This scenario had never occurred in Guanghe County's officialdom.

But he still believed that Chen Fang's maneuvering would end here as everyone remaining were his men.

"Minister Lv, it's your turn now."

He turned to Lv Qingtang, County Party Standing Committee member and United Front Minister.

Lv Qingtang cleared his throat, straightened his chest and said, "I disagree with Comrade Qu Hongying's appointment as the Beihai Town Party Secretary."

His voice was loud.

His stance was clear.

Four-four, instantly, a tie again.

Pressed forward with full force.

Not giving Chen Fang a breather.

This meeting, he absolutely couldn't lose.

With this in mind, Jiang Tuo said to Political and Legal Committee Secretary Li Jie, "Comrade Li Jie, state your stance."

Among these members.

Li Jie was the most nervous.

Despite being the Political and Legal Committee Secretary, he had the smallest guts.

Couldn't afford to offend Jiang Tuo.

But thinking about Yu Ruimei's alluring figure and Zhu Zhiquan's insidious glance.

He couldn't let a lifetime of striving to high positions go to waste.

Took a deep breath, fearfully glanced at Jiang Tuo and said, "I... I... I think it's suitable for Comrade Qu Hongying to be Beihai Town's head."

"Li Jie... you..."

Jiang Tuo knew Li Jie too well.

This man loved beauties.

Frequently procured beauties for him.

One could say he held Li Jie's weakness in his hands.

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