Could it have been that phone call just now?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

Before answering the call, Zou Leng had reported to him that it was a leader from the Military District who had called, How could such a call change Zou Leng's decision?

Zou Leng had always been one of his most loyal followers.

Ever since Xu Jianfeng arrived in Guyang City, the first person to support him had been Zou Leng.

Out of all the Standing Committee members present, he wouldn't have been surprised by anyone's betrayal except for Zou Leng, whom he really couldn't comprehend.

"Minister Zou, what are you talking about?"

The Minister of Propaganda, Lin Danmei, reminded him.

Zou Leng spoke solemnly, "I believe everyone has already heard what I just said clearly, If you insist that I repeat it, then I will say it again, I support Minister Chen Fang's decision!"

Lin Danmei wanted to say something else.

But was interrupted by Xu Jianfeng.

He said, "Fine, since Minister Zou has already made his stance clear, it's only Comrade Chengzong left, Comrade Chengzong, please share your views."

Since everyone had to make their stance clear.

Lai Chengzong naturally couldn't avoid it either.

He yawned.

Straightened up.

He glanced at Xu Jianfeng, then at Chen Fang, and said, "Then I guess I'll support Minister Chen."

Boom!

Another bolt from the blue.

Xu Jianfeng was once again stunned on the spot.

Lai Chengzong, due to his approaching retirement, usually did not intervene in decisions, When forced to take a stand, he typically abstained or sided with the majority.

Unexpectedly, this time he clearly expressed his stance.

What was this?

He had thought that by winning over the old factions of Meng Zheqing and Xue Bo, he had already secured control over Guyang City's discourse, Yet he hadn't anticipated the emergence of a formidable rival, Chen Fang, whom he had never taken seriously, had also secured six votes.

Incredible, utterly incredible.

Now, there were a total of 12 members in the Standing Committee, resulting in a tie of six votes each.

Even so, he hadn't lost yet.

A sly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said, "Since the votes are tied, I as the Party Secretary will make the final decision, I declare—"

Just as he was about to announce that the nomination was invalid at the very last moment.

Chen Fang suddenly stood up and slammed the table.

He said, "Wait a minute."

Xu Jianfeng frowned and looked at him, saying, "Minister Chen, what do you mean? Since the votes of the Standing Committee are equal, naturally I, the head, should decide, don't tell me you want to have the final say?"

Chen Fang smiled and said, "According to what Secretary Xu said, that would be the case, but there's still one person who hasn't stated their position, This is not the final result yet."

"Another person?"

Xu Jianfeng was taken aback.

Then he burst into laughter.

He said, "Chen Fang, have you lost your mind? Are you expecting Meng Zheqing to crawl out of the morgue at the Public Security Bureau to make a statement?"

With that laugh.

Those who were his sycophants started laughing along with him.

It was at that moment.

The door of the conference room was pushed open.

A middle-aged man walked in and said, "I haven't stated my position yet."

Everyone who heard the voice was startled for a moment, turned to look, and realized that the person who had come in was none other than the Deputy Mayor and Director of the Public Security Bureau, Pei Shanglian.

"Director Pei, I remember you're not a member of the Standing Committee, what gives you the right to appear in this conference room?"

Xu Jianfeng's face darkened as he asked in an unfriendly tone.

Pei Shanglian laid a red-headed document in front of Xu Jianfeng and said, "I wasn't before, but I am now."

Xu Jianfeng picked up the document to look.

The sneer on his face instantly froze.

It indeed was an appointment letter.

The Deputy Mayor and Chief of Public Security, Pei Shanglian, was appointed as a member of the Municipal Committee.

And the effective date was today.

His breathing began to quicken.

He swept his gaze over everyone present.

He noticed that even Xue Bo's face was one of astonishment, which meant that Pei Shanglian's promotion to the committee was not known to him. On the other hand, Chen Fang didn't show a trace of emotion. Linking this with what he had just said, he instantly realized that Pei Shanglian's membership on the committee must be related to Chen Fang.

"Rip," it sounded.

In front of all the standing committee members.

Xu Jianfeng actually tore up the appointment letter.

Tossing it into the air, the pieces scattered everywhere.

He said coldly, "Do you think you can become a committee member just because you say so? Anyway, I didn't receive a call. Director Lv, did you receive a call?"

"No."

Lv Zixi shook his head.

"You... you tore up the appointment letter."

Pei Shanglian said angrily.

Xu Jianfeng raised his eyebrows and said, "Director Pei, just because you say you've become a member, does that mean it's true? Anyone can fake a piece of paper. If you're capable, get the city leaders over here. If they say you're a member, then I, Xu Jianfeng, will congratulate you."

Who would have thought he would do such a thing.

It seems today he was completely determined to thwart Chen Fang's nomination.

Regardless of what he had to face next, today, he had to keep Chen Fang firmly under his heel.

His gaze dark and voice icy, Xu Jianfeng said, "I declare, the Organization Department's nomination for the Secretary of the Economic Development Zone Committee..."

"Xu Jianfeng, you really are beyond help."

From the doorway, suddenly came a voice filled with disappointment.

Upon hearing this voice, Xu Jianfeng shuddered.

He turned his head.

He saw a middle-aged man with his hands behind his back.

As soon as everyone saw who it was, they all stood up at once.

This person was none other than Zhao Yiping, Deputy Secretary of the Wulan City Committee.

"Teacher, Teacher, what brings you here?"

Xu Jianfeng panicked.

He quickly stood up.

He went to greet Zhao Yiping.

Zhao Yiping glared at him and said, "If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known just how impressive you, Xu Jianfeng, are in Guyang City."

"Teacher, you've misunderstood. That... that..."

In his bewilderment, he suddenly pointed at Chen Fang and said, "It's not me, it's Chen Fang, it's Chen Fang who formed cliques, they forced me..."

"Is that so?"

Zhao Yiping asked.

Xu Jianfeng nodded repeatedly, saying, "It's him, he, as the head of the Organization Department, shows favoritism. I didn't want his schemes to succeed."

"And what about you, who did you want to nominate for the District Committee Secretary?"

Zhao Yiping asked in a stern voice.

Xu Jianfeng swallowed hard and said, "I didn't want to nominate anyone, I really didn't want to nominate anyone..."

"Isn't it your junior, Pei Zilai? Didn't you receive the 600,000 he stuffed to you?"

Zhao Yiping's words were a roar.

Hearing the figure 600,000, Xu Jianfeng was immediately stunned.

He opened his mouth, unable to utter a single word.

"Xu Jianfeng, oh Xu Jianfeng, I am so disappointed in you. When Chen Fang told me the truth, I went to great lengths to protect you. Even when I saw piles of money with my own eyes at Shengshi Garden, I refused to believe it was fact. I thought you, coming from a poor family, would do good for the people once you obtained your position. Look at what you've done. I believe that the villagers who donated money for your education would also be very disappointed when they see you now..."

Zhao Yiping's words rang out profoundly.

Xu Jianfeng's eyes became moist.

He stumbled and fell to the ground with a thud.

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