Official Career Storm
Chapter 99

Chapter 99: Chapter 99

Although Wu Qiangwei mentioned the nomination rights, they could clearly hear the implications.

It was clearly about decision-making power!

Moreover, although she didn’t specify who she wanted to nominate, everyone knew that if the final nominee wasn’t to her liking, they would definitely not get through.

In plain terms, she already had someone in mind.

As for who, some knew and some didn’t.

Liang Hao was very excited; he had thought that even if he were nominated, there was still a chance he might be eliminated.

He hadn’t expected that Secretary Wu would actually take control of the decision-making power!

In other words, his position as Deputy Mayor was already set in stone—unchangeable by anyone!

The others were equally surprised.

Even Secretary Lu and the three others who had attended the small group meeting were shocked.

They knew that Wu Qiangwei had connections in the province, but they hadn’t realized just how strong her connections were.

Their attitudes toward Wu Qiangwei were quietly changing.

Wu Qiangwei put down her teacup, glanced over everyone, and finally set her eyes on Deputy Mayor Jiang Yuan, "Mayor Jiang, please start."

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "Alright, Secretary."

"Li Fuhai is in charge of education, culture, tourism, broadcast television, health and wellness..."

"These are some of the more important departments in our city; they must be led by individuals of outstanding quality, capability, and integrity."

"I mainly handle the City Government Office and the National Development and Reform Commission, the Finance Bureau and other such entities. I don’t know much about these departments. It’s irresponsible for me to randomly recommend someone for such an important position as Deputy Mayor."

Saying this, he turned his gaze toward Minister Zhou of the Organization Department.

Minister Zhou was about to speak, his face wearing a smile, when Secretary Chu, who had been silent, said, "Secretary Wu, I have a candidate."

His words made everyone turn their attention to him.

They were fairly familiar with Secretary Chu.

A standing committee member chosen to balance various forces.

Although he was a committee member, he almost seemed invisible within the Municipal Committee.

Often, everyone would forget there was a Secretary Chu.

Liang Hao was momentarily startled; could there be an unexpected twist?

Wu Qiangwei said, "Please speak, Secretary Chu."

Chu Xiao’e looked at Liang Hao and said, "I think Mr. Liang from Huayuan District is very suitable."

"???" A string of question marks floated before Liang Hao’s eyes.

Secretary Chu is recommending me?

He looked over somewhat bewildered.

Wu Qiangwei and Secretary Lu were also a bit surprised.

Was this a coincidence?

Or was there another reason?

Secretary Lu and others covertly speculated whether Wu Qiangwei had discussed this privately with Secretary Chu.

Normally, the Secretary of the Municipal Committee would follow the lead of the City Secretary.

But Wu Qiangwei had only been transferred from Wu’an City a month ago.

Moreover, the position Wu Qiangwei now occupied was originally Secretary Chu’s.

In the eyes of some, Secretary Chu harbored some hostility towards Wu Qiangwei.

At this moment, her recommended candidate was precisely the one Wu Qiangwei had intended.

Was this a coincidence?

Minister Zhou nodded, "I’m aware of comrade Liang Hao, and since Secretary Chu recommended him, he was actually who I was also preparing to recommend."

Liang Hao’s mind was continuously baffled, continuously exhilarated.

With nine votes in the executive committee, he had now secured two!

With Secretary Wu’s vote, that was three!

He just needed two more votes to secure his nomination as Deputy Mayor!

Secretary Wang of the Disciplinary Committee also said, "Under the leadership of Secretary Liang, the Huayuan District has thrived. Secretary Liang is adept at managing the economy, and I think he is very suitable for the Deputy Mayor position."

Four votes!

At that moment, Mayor Zheng was preparing to speak.

But Wu Qiangwei spoke before him, looking towards Deputy Mayor Jiang Yuan, "What are Mayor Jiang’s views?"

Jiang Yuan was somewhat unclear about Wu Qiangwei’s intentions.

There were already four votes, yet Wu Qiangwei had not yet proposed her candidate.

If he nodded, it would be five votes, and the matter would be settled.

He lit a cigarette, took a couple of puffs, and suddenly paused.

He realized he had been somewhat foolish!

The cards were already on the table, yet he was still agonizing over them.

Liang Hao, recommended by Secretary Chu, was clearly the candidate Wu Qiangwei wanted to promote!

Otherwise, why would she let the votes reach four?

So, was Chu Xiao’e already on Wu Qiangwei’s side?

Having figured out the key point, Jiang Yuan said, "Secretary Liang’s abilities have been proven through practice over the years, without a doubt, I have no objections."

Five votes!

Liang Hao’s heart, which had been hanging, finally settled.

Following that, Minister Zhou, Mayor Zheng, and Secretary Lu also expressed their support.

The nomination for Vice Mayor went smoothly without any turbulence.

Director Qin, sitting next to Liang Hao, almost crushed the pair of fists he hid under the table.

"Next item on the agenda."

The nomination for Vice Mayor concluded perfectly, Wu Qiangwei said, "Concerning the old city reconstruction and demolition matters of Fengmen Building..."

The Committee meeting continued until almost twelve noon before concluding.

The meeting process was very harmonious; occasional disputes arose but were all within controllable limits.

Wu Qiangwei’s first Committee meeting after her reassignment concluded successfully.

At the same time, everyone clearly understood who was really in charge in Lingjiang City.

When they left the meeting room, Song Guanchao came forward.

"Secretary, I’ve got your lunch ready."

"Okay."

Wu Qiangwei walked ahead, Song Guanchao a step behind, turning his head to exchange a glance with Liang Hao.

Liang Hao’s eyes showed gratitude, Song Guanchao smiled.

Back in the office, Wu Qiangwei saw the lunch on the outer office desk, "Come in to eat."

Song Guanchao responded ummm, thinking, ’Secretary Wu’s mood is good again?’

But thinking about the relationship between that sissy and Wu Qiangwei, he again felt annoyed.

In the office, Wu Qiangwei ate gracefully; Song Guanchao was curious about the Committee meeting process, but he had the patience to wait.

Ordinarily, he would definitely ask some accompanying questions, but now, he didn’t want to.

After all, asking Liang Hao later would be just the same.

He had the patience, but Wu Qiangwei could not wait.

Why hasn’t he asked yet?

After eating, Song Guanchao tidied up the lunch box, "Secretary, I’ll leave first now."

Watching his retreating figure, Wu Qiangwei suddenly found it somewhat funny.

Indeed, she knew why Song Guanchao was acting this way.

Although he seemed calm and no different than before,

he was clearly upset inside.

Sometimes, Song Guanchao was poised and composed in the face of issues.

Sometimes, he was like a grown child who sulked, holding onto things without speaking.

Wu Qiangwei suddenly smiled lightly, "Secretary Chu recommended Secretary Liang."

Song Guanchao paused mid-step, ummed without turning back, and continued to reach for the door.

Wu Qiangwei suddenly felt a hint of annoyance, her even teeth gently grinding, her voice a bit heavier, "The nomination rights for the Vice Mayor, this time the province has delegated it to Lingjiang to handle."

Song Guanchao’s action on the door handle paused again, quickly understanding the implications.

"Oh." It was still a light nasal sound, as Song Guanchao pushed open the door and left.

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