After finishing a cigarette, he returned to his desk, picked up his phone, and called Secretary Sun.

"Secretary Sun, come over for a moment."

Secretary Sun was outside.

Upon receiving the call, he hurried over.

Time, 10:17 AM.

Secretary Sun entered the office: "Secretary, are you looking for me?"

Secretary Lu said, "I'm going to Tongzhou City to take up the position of City Secretary. Do you want to come with me?"

He didn't have a good impression of Secretary Sun, in fact, it was rather poor.

At this moment, it was just a routine inquiry.

Because he knew that Secretary Sun would not leave with him.

Sure enough, after hearing his words, Secretary Sun's first reaction was to be dumbfounded.

After a long pause, he asked uncertainly, "Tongzhou?"

"Hmm."

"Secretary, are you joking?"

Transferring from Lingjiang to Tongzhou... although both are prefecture-level cities.

But how can Tongzhou compare with Lingjiang?

What can it compete with?

This appointment is undoubtedly a demotion!

If nothing unexpected happens, Secretary Lu's career will end here.

Follow him to Tongzhou, that godforsaken place, am I crazy?

A life with no prospects is not what he wants!

He is a talent, even Mr. Tang praised him as such!

Besides, the Fengmen Building project is about to be signed with Mr. Tang.

With such a big political achievement, he could easily become a leader in a county.

Only an idiot would accompany you to Tongzhou!

"Tongzhou...is too far," Secretary Sun said with a bitter smile.

Secretary Lu nodded, understanding his meaning.

"Is there a place you want to go? If there is, I can put in a word for you before I leave."

When leaders are transferred, it's customary to arrange positions for secretaries and drivers.

Although he doesn't have much influence, as long as it's not an especially important department, he can still get someone in.

Secretary Sun did not answer immediately.

This matter happened too suddenly, he hadn't thought about it.

After thinking for a few seconds, he said, "I want to go to the City Government."

"Also, I hope Secretary Lu can help me continue to be in charge of the Fengmen Building project."

"The bidding is complete, and in a few days, the contract will be signed."

Secretary Lu had already decided to leave, he didn't mind letting Secretary Lu know about these matters.

After all, he has been his secretary for several years, if not meritorious, he certainly worked hard.

He doesn't believe Secretary Lu would turn against him at this time.

Secretary Lu smiled, this kid wants to keep the political achievement of Fengmen Building in his hands?

"Got it, you can go out now."

He neither agreed nor disagreed.

According to his thinking, he wanted to hand the Fengmen Building over to Zheng Bihui before leaving.

After all, having deceived Zheng Bihui for so long, he should at least give him some benefits.

After Secretary Sun went out, he felt uneasy.

He was worried that Secretary Lu would hand the project over to someone else.

Moreover, once Secretary Lu leaves, he would no longer be the major secretary of the City Committee, just a small secretary without a powerful backer.

No, he must sign the Fengmen Building contract before Secretary Lu leaves!

He called Assistant Sun: "Brother Sun, are you busy now?"

"What's up, just say it."

"It's like this, Secretary Lu is about to leave Lingjiang, I want to trouble Brother Sun if you could expedite the contract signing?"

Assistant Sun asked, "How soon?"

"Probably in the next few days."

"This matter is not easy to handle, you know, the date was calculated by a master consulted by Mr. Tang."

Assistant Sun said, "Alright, I'll ask for you, but can't guarantee it'll work, wait for my call."

After hanging up, Assistant Sun immediately informed Tang Zhengqiang of the situation.

Tang Zhengqiang then contacted Lu Feng.

Lu Feng called Wu Qiangwei.

Receiving the call, Wu Qiangwei's expression turned serious: "Is this information reliable?"

"Absolutely reliable!"

Wu Qiangwei glanced at the time, five minutes till 10:30, and the Standing Committee meeting was about to start.

Lu Zhizhong was suddenly transferred to Tongzhou City.

How could it be so sudden?

Is it because of Director Yang's death?

Then is there still a need to sign this project?

Song Guanchao orchestrated all this just to delay.

And the purpose of the delay was to prevent Lu Zhizhong from rising.

Now, Lu Zhizhong has been demoted, the goal has been achieved.

It seems there's no need to continue.

But even if he's gone, there's still Zheng Bihui.

This project, he will most likely hand it over to Zheng Bihui.

Once the project falls into his hands, it's equivalent to giving away political achievements for free.

Thinking of this, Wu Qiangwei said, "Sign it! Sign it today!"

"Alright, I got it."

Hanging up the phone, Wu Qiangwei got up to attend the Standing Committee meeting.

On the way, she suddenly thought of Secretary Gao contacting her a few days ago, asking whether she would prefer to be City Secretary or Mayor.

It seems that at that time, Secretary Gao had already decided to transfer Lu Zhizhong.

...

The leaders attending the meeting, upon entering the conference room, keenly noticed that Secretary Lu didn't look quite right.

Once everyone was seated, Secretary Lu looked at Jiang Yiren: "Is everyone here?"

Jiang Yiren nodded: "Everyone's here."

"Then let's begin the meeting."

Secretary Lu said: "This Standing Committee meeting is rather sudden, mainly because a murder case happened last Friday."

Murder case?

Everyone was slightly surprised.

Not surprised that someone died, after all, people get killed every day, it's quite normal.

Besides, it's not their relatives or friends, so no one cares.

What surprised them was how serious a murder case must be to make Secretary Lu convene a Standing Committee meeting.

Secretary Lu said: "Last Friday night, the Director of the Tax Bureau Yang Lang, his wife Zhang Fang, and their two children, were brutally murdered."

The conference room fell silent, you could hear a pin drop.

Secretary Lu said: "The provincial headquarters has set up a special task force, currently led by Xue He Ping, captain of the criminal police brigade of Nanjiang Province, with Vice Mayor of Jiangzhou City and Police Department Director Liang Jianfeng as deputy leader."

"The case is under further investigation."

"The propaganda department should pay more attention and manage public opinion, avoid creating big news."

Su Zhengwei nodded, indicating he understood.

The committee members present were internally shocked.

Yang Lang is actually dead!

And the whole family of four, all dead!

This is definitely not an ordinary murder case.

"The main topic of today's meeting is this case."

"Next, I have a rather important announcement to make to everyone."

Secretary Lu forced a very reluctant smile: "The Provincial Organization Department has a new appointment for me."

A look of curiosity flashed in everyone's eyes.

Is Secretary Lu going to be promoted?

No, it doesn't seem like it.

His expression suggests it's not a good appointment.

Zheng Bihui had a bad feeling in his heart.

Could it be, can't go to the province?

Secretary Lu said: "Next I will be going to Tongzhou City to serve as City Secretary."

Although everyone expected something, they were still shocked to hear it for real.

It's actually a demotion!

Although still a City Secretary, this is definitely an undeniable demotion!

Secretary Lu said: "These three years, I am very grateful for your cooperation at work. Next, the province might appoint someone from another locality or promote from within Lingjiang. Whoever it is, I hope you will cooperate with the next City Secretary."

"Also, the Fengmen Building project will be taken over by Mayor Zheng."

"All work of the City Committee will be handed over to Secretary Wu."

"Alright, let's adjourn."

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