Morning.
Office.
Yao Cui told Dong Xuebing about the situation in the County.
Dong Xuebing placed his teacup on the table and asked. "What's the situation like in the County?"
Yao Cui said with a solemn expression, "Actually, I was going to tell you this. Although you are the Executive Deputy County Head and Mayor Jiang is your leader, it's better not to side with Mayor Jiang. Secretary Meng is in charge of the county now. Although he has to give face to Mayor Jiang sometimes, when it comes to important matters and interests, Secretary Meng's words are still the law. No one can change this situation. More than half of the County's Party Committee members are on Secretary Meng's side, and probably only Secretary Chu Peng, the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, is on Mayor Jiang's side. The rest are basically Secretary Meng's people."
Dong Xuebing was stunned. "So much difference?"
Yao Cui nodded. "It is indeed one-sided."
"What about the retired Executive Deputy Mayor?"
"He was originally in line with Mayor Jiang, but Secretary Meng pressured him too much, so he didn't get promoted. So, he was forced to retire this time. Now that he retires, Mayor Jiang's power is even weaker, and the standing committee …"
"What about the Deputy Mayor who is on the Standing Committee? He is also on Secretary Meng's side? "
"You are talking about Uncle Ci, Deputy Mayor Yang Ci? He is also on Secretary Meng's side. "
Even the Deputy Mayor is not on Mayor Jiang's side. This shows Mayor Jiang is not having a good time. Sigh … what should I do?
Yao Cui looks at Dong Xuebing. "Secretary Meng will be back soon. Why don't you talk to him? You should stand on his side. "
"We will talk about it later."
"Xuebing, don't get impulsive just because Mayor Jiang is good-looking. Of course, this is my advice as an old classmate."
"Haha, don't worry. I'll keep observing. There's no rush."
Actually, Dong Xuebing was grumbling in his heart. Yao Cui really knows me well. To be honest, Dong Xuebing had wanted to stand on Jiang Fangfang's side when he was appointed. Firstly, he is the Executive Deputy Mayor, and it's normal for him to stand on the side of Jiang Fangfang. Secondly, Jiang Fangfang is too pretty, and Dong Xuebing likes her. That's why he should side with her. But after hearing what Yao Cui said, Dong Xuebing was hesitant. Jiang Fangfang is having a hard time now, and Secretary Meng is in charge of everything. If Dong Xuebing sided with Mayor Jiang, it will be suicidal.
He was still hoping to be promoted within half a year.
If he really joined Jiang Fangfang's team, let alone half a year, he might not be able to get any real power. If he offended the County's Party Committee Leader, he might not even be promoted for two years!
Sigh, the situation is a little complicated.
Let's put this matter aside for now and observe the situation first.
Dong Xuebing made up his mind. "Yao Cui … sigh … it's too awkward to address you like this. I will call you Xiao Yao when there are people around, and I will call you Cui 'er when no one is around."
Yao Cui laughed. "Sure."
Dong Xuebing continued. "Many people had invited me for dinner these few days, but I had rejected all of them. I want to observe the situation first, and I'm not in a hurry to pick a side. If anyone calls to invite you, help me reject them."
Yao Cui nodded. "Ok. I will remember."
"Then you can go back first. There's nothing else here."
"Ok. Call me if you need anything."
In the past, Dong Xuebing had chosen a side the moment he was appointed. Some of them follow their instincts, and some of them are forced. But this time, Dong Xuebing wants to be more cautious.
… …
It was not ten o'clock.
The County Government's small meeting room.
Dong Xuebing had arrived five minutes earlier. The moment he stepped into the meeting room, he could smell the cigarette smoke. He is a smoker, but the room is too smelly. The windows are open, but there are no ventilation fans in the room, and the smoke can't get out. Dong Xuebing could tell from this. Jiang Fangfang is the Mayor's female Mayor, and if the leader is a female Mayor, her subordinates will think twice before smoking. They don't want to offend the leader as the smell of smoke is too strong. But this small meeting room does not have such an atmosphere. A few men are smoking openly. Of course, this does not mean much, but it is a sign. Yao Cui is right. Mayor Jiang's authority in the County is suppressed by Party Secretary Meng.
"Mayor Dong."
"Oh, Mayor Dong is here."
There are a lot of people in the meeting room, and Dong Xuebing only recognized the County Government Office Director Ma Bin. He is giving out the meeting documents, and he greeted Dong Xuebing when he saw him.
At this time, a middle-aged man walked over and shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "Mayor Dong, I did not introduce myself to you during the welcoming dinner. I am Ci Boyang."
Ci Boyang?
The Deputy Mayor of the County's Party Committee?
In the County Government, Ci Boyang is the third in command. His rank is the same as Dong Xuebing, but his position is lower than Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing smiled and shook his hand. "Nice to meet you, Mayor Ci."
Ci Boyang laughed. "The meeting is about to start. Let's not talk too much. Let's chat over lunch and have a few drinks."
"Sure." Dong Xuebing replied.
After that, another man walked over. "Mayor Dong, let me introduce myself. I am Lu Zhi."
Dong Xuebing smiled and shook his hand. "Nice to meet you, Mayor Lu." Dong Xuebing had heard of Lu Zhi before. He is also a Deputy Mayor, but he does not know which department he is in charge of.
This is the first time Dong Xuebing is having a meeting in Zhen Shui County, and everyone knows Dong Xuebing does not know all the people in the meeting room. Dong Xuebing smiled and greeted all of them. He remembered their names and introduced them to each other.
A few minutes later.
The sound of high heels can be heard outside the meeting room.
The meeting room became quiet, and everyone quickly snuffed out their cigarettes and returned to their seats.
Dong Xuebing saw the first seat next to the Mayor's seat is empty and knew it must be his seat. He quickly walked over.
The next moment, Jiang Fangfang appeared at the meeting room's entrance.
She walked in unhurriedly and glanced at everyone calmly. "En, let's start the meeting." As she said that, she slowly sat at the head of the table.
Everyone sat up straight.
Even Ci Boyang lowered his head and quietly waited for Mayor Jiang to preside over the meeting. Even though he was on Secretary Meng's side, Jiang Fangfang was the top leader of the county government after all. He probably did not dare to make things too awkward with Jiang Fangfang. There was a limit to everything and a balance.
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