"Can't report!"

As soon as Dimitri Dutton finished speaking, Bjorn Dixon immediately rejected the idea.

Seeing Dimitri Dutton's puzzled expression.

He said, "First, Mayor Lu doesn't have a good impression of me right now. Even if I speak up, he would think I'm making excuses; Second, we don't have concrete evidence of their collusion."

Of course.

There's also a third reason that he didn't vocalize, and this reason is the most crucial.

It's the "Clean Mahjong".

Looking at the current situation, the reception in Flower Street was actually Caden Dixon's prepared move ahead of time. Bjorn Dixon couldn't assure that whether Caden took any pictures during the Mahjong game, and if indeed angered, it could lead to a total breakdown, leaving everyone with a nasty outcome.

"Just let it go then?"

Dimitri Dutton asked.

Bjorn Dixon's eyes remained grim, and he said fiercely, "Of course not, just wait, wait for an opportunity, there will always be a chance..."

In the afternoon.

Bjorn Dixon presided over a Kenton County government leadership meeting.

The topic of the meeting was about the division of responsibilities within the county government.

The county government leadership comprises a total of eleven people.

Among them, three are members of the County Committee Standing Committee.

They are County Mayor Bjorn Dixon, Executive Deputy County Mayor Caden Dixon, and County Committee member, Standing Committee member, Deputy County Mayor Louise Dalton.

Of those present, Louise Dalton is quite unique.

Louise Dalton, female, 48 years old, besides being a member of the County Committee Standing Committee, she is also the Party Secretary of the Kenton County Economic Development Zone.

The Kenton County Economic Development Zone was newly established a few years ago in response to the provincial economic reform policy. It was precisely to grant greater autonomy to the economic development zone that Louise Dalton was promoted to the County Committee Standing Committee.

Besides.

The leadership team also includes eight other members.

Including six deputy county mayors, one acting deputy county mayor, and one member who is none other than the County Office Director Delano.

As the newly appointed deputy county mayor, Dirk Carter naturally sat at the end of the conference table, opposite him was the acting deputy county mayor Andersson.

"Today's meeting mainly has two issues, the first one is that the City's Organization Department has notified us about the arrival of the newly appointed County Committee Secretary within the coming days. Our county government must prepare well for reception. This matter will be handled by Comrade Delano."

Bjorn Dixon said.

Delano nodded and said, "Don't worry, County Mayor, I'll handle this task well."

Bjorn Dixon responded with a yes.

He said, "Moving on, let's discuss the division of responsibilities. Since Yorke Payne's passing, the education sector has been temporarily managed by Deputy County Mayor Wilbur Holloway. Logically speaking, the new deputy county mayor Dirk Carter was previously the director of the Education Bureau, hence this responsibility should naturally fall on him. However, after thinking it through, Yorke Payne himself rose from the Education Bureau director position to deputy county mayor, and we cannot let the same situation happen again to avoid any semblance. I suggest Wilbur Holloway continue handling this sector. Executive Director Dixon, what do you think?"

Caden Dixon hesitated upon hearing this.

He frowned and said, "County Mayor, the Vocational Education College is willing to invest again. Everyone knows this is thanks to Dirk Carter's efforts. The previous preparation team was always managed by Dirk Carter. Changing the person in charge now might be inappropriate, wouldn't it?"

As soon as Bjorn Dixon spoke.

Caden Dixon guessed what was going on.

Nowadays, the Vocational-Technical College is a prized asset, regardless of who manages it, it would yield significant political achievements. If Dirk Carter advances to deputy county mayor and successfully handles the Vocational-Technical College, it would be an accomplishment worthy of showcasing in the future. But if it's abruptly handed over to Wilbur Holloway, then it's a waste.

It's precisely because of this.

That's why he argued for Dirk Carter.

Bjorn Dixon listened and smiled, saying, "Ah, Executive Director Dixon, you can't put it like that. The 108 case had a huge impact on Kenton County. I'm not trying to take credit away from Dirk Carter, I just think it's better to prevent issues before they arise. Moreover, the establishment of the Vocational-Technical College was predetermined from the beginning. If we say it was all Dirk Carter's contribution, does the work done by others not count at all?"

It must be said, Bjorn Dixon is quite sharp.

He expanded the issue from points to a broader perspective.

By amplifying the contradiction.

In this way, others were bound to agree.

Indeed, when he said this.

Deputy County Mayor Louise Dalton said, "I think County Mayor's words are still valid. We've all witnessed Dirk Carter's efforts, but solely relying on him alone, the Vocational-Technical College project couldn't be realized either. I agree that Wilbur Holloway should take over the education system."

Anyone present knew.

Wilbur Holloway and Louise Dalton belonged to the same faction.

Bjorn Dixon was ostensibly speaking for Wilbur Holloway, but in reality, he was seeking Louise Dalton's support.

"Given that, why not interchange Yorke Payne's former responsibilities with Wilbur Holloway's comprehensively, otherwise coordinating may also prove troublesome. What does everyone think?"

Suddenly.

Delano also spoke.

Previously, as deputy county mayor, Yorke Payne mainly oversaw education, vocational education, commerce, domestic and foreign trade, export-oriented economy, investment attraction, market regulation, intellectual property, drug supervision, salt industry management, communications, and other work.

Whereas Wilbur Holloway was responsible for agriculture, rural development, water conservancy, forestry, supply and marketing, immigration, agricultural economy, burden reduction, meteorology, animal husbandry, agricultural machinery, tea industry, vegetable development, rural living environment improvement, etc.

By comparison, one can see.

The former involved responsibilities with lucrative benefits.

While the latter were relatively thankless tasks.

Bjorn Dixon's move, firstly, was an attempt to win over people, second, to suppress Dirk Carter.

Those present could all see the underlying intentions.

Just as Caden Dixon was about to oppose.

Deputy County Mayor Dugan Hamilton spoke, "I also support Director Delano's proposal. Rumors are harsh, and after Yorke Payne's death, there have been whispers suggesting Dirk Carter disposed of his leader just to rise in position. If the responsibilities are interchanged, such rumors would naturally be dispelled. What does everyone think?"

"Yes, yes, I think it's reasonable."

Another deputy county mayor immediately echoed.

Louise Dalton contemplated briefly, and said, "County Mayor, your proposal is quite comprehensive, I personally support it."

"I agree too."

"I agree too."

"..."

Many of those present started to chime in.

Clearly, the situation was leaning towards one side.

Caden Dixon was evidently taken by surprise.

Just as he was about to speak, Dirk Carter, sitting in the corner, said, "Regarding the matter of interchanging responsibilities, I personally unconditionally accept."

This statement startled Caden Dixon.

Obviously, Dirk Carter deliberately spoke first to prevent him from arguing further.

As for this outcome.

Bjorn Dixon was apparently very satisfied.

With a sigh of relief, he said, "Okay, then it's decided. Comrade Wilbur Holloway, you'll make sure to transition properly with Comrade Dirk Carter. That's it, meeting adjourned!"

As if afraid Dirk Carter might change his mind, Bjorn Dixon immediately settled the matter.

After the meeting ended.

Everyone filed out.

Seeing Dirk Carter standing up.

Caden Dixon seemed eager.

Glancing around and finding no one, as he was about to start speaking, Dirk Carter whispered, "See you at the usual place tonight."

Then he hurriedly walked away.

By evening.

Caden Dixon rushed into Arlo Yarbrough's office, only to find Dirk Carter sitting next to him in a daze, upon seeing him enter, Dirk Carter quickly made a hush gesture, pointing to the screen inside.

Caden Dixon was curious.

Peaking inside.

He saw a plump woman lying on the examination bed, while Arlo Yarbrough was conducting a check-up.

At this late hour, there's still a patient?

Caden Dixon sensibly sat aside without speaking.

After about a few minutes.

Arlo Yarbrough said, "Alright, the check-up is finished."

The plump woman got off the bed and asked, "Arlo, is my issue serious?"

Arlo Yarbrough replied solemnly, "Considering the current situation, it doesn't look too optimistic."

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