West room.
Yao Cui was still massaging Dong Xuebing's head.
Dong Xuebing was still peeking at her collar.
One minute …
Two minutes …
Three minutes …
Yao Cui's hands were gentle, and Dong Xuebing's head felt ticklish. He felt like he was floating in the air and was about to fall asleep.
Yao Cui asked. "Feeling better?"
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Yes."
"You really know how to enjoy yourself." Yao Cui grumbled. "Even I had not massaged my mother like this before."
Dong Xuebing immediately replied. "Huh? Next time you drink too much, I will also massage your head. I had studied Chinese medicine before, and I guarantee it will be good."
"Keep bragging." Yao Cui laughed. "Chinese medicine? Do you think I don't know what you are studying? "They were in the same class, and Yao Cui had also studied Computing. She knew Dong Xuebing very well.
"Huh? What am I bragging about?"
"You think you know Chinese medicine after watching two episodes of Shen Sheng Tang?"
"I really know Chinese medicine. I also know Western medicine and surgery. Why don't you believe me?"
"Ok. Carry on bragging. I will not expose you. Haha."
Dong Xuebing: "… …" He did not explain further.
Yao Cui said. "Are you alright? Mayor Jiang and the rest are still eating. "
Dong Xuebing stretched his back. "Done. My head feels better. Thank you, old classmate."
After resting for a while, the effects of the alcohol had subsided, and Dong Xuebing's footsteps were more stable. Both of them went to the north room.
Inside.
The dishes were ready.
"How is it, Mayor Dong?"
"Alright. I feel better now."
"Let's sit down and have some tea."
Dong Xuebing was full and did not pick up his chopsticks after sitting down.
Lv Zhi, Pu An, and the rest were still eating, while Jiang Fangfang was on the phone not far away.
When Jiang Fangfang returned, she said. "Tomorrow morning, we will demolish the damaged hostel with explosives. The City will send professionals to handle the demolition."
Pu An nodded. "That's right. We should demolish it as soon as possible. Everyone is worried."
Jian Xiangrong continued to drink. He had drunk a lot today, and he started to talk more. "Luckily no one was killed, or else things would have gotten out of hand. Sigh … Old Chu is also too much. During the rescue in the afternoon, the fire brigade kept encountering problems, and the ladder couldn't be opened at the crucial moment. If it wasn't for Mayor Dong's help, who knows how long it would take. Mayor Jiang, Chu Peng must be responsible for this incident, and I think we should hold the fire brigade accountable." Chu Peng is the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee and also the Director of the Public Security Bureau. The Fire Brigade is also managed by him. Jian Xiangrong's intention is to strike while the iron is hot and make use of this opportunity to give the Mongolians a slap in the face.
Pu An thought for a while and felt that it was inappropriate. "This matter is not a big deal, and it did not cause any serious consequences. Furthermore, Chief Chu …" He looked at Mayor Jiang.
Lu Zhi said, "Director Chu's betrayal at the last minute during the Standing Committee meeting was a little inappropriate."
That was the first time he attended the meeting after he came to Zhen Shui County. Chu Peng had always been Jiang Fangfang's supporter. He and the former Executive Deputy Mayor had always been on Jiang Fangfang's side. But the former Executive Deputy Mayor had retired, and Chu Peng had a disagreement with Mayor Jiang. That meeting was the first time Chu Peng did not support Jiang Fangfang's suggestion and chose to abstain. After that, Chu Peng got closer to the Mongolian faction. In the end, he started to lean towards the Mongolian faction and drifted further away from Jiang Fangfang.
This kind of double-dealing was indeed a little hateful.
Even the few leaders in the Mongolian faction did not think much of Chu Peng. Only Secretary Meng had high hopes for him. But the rest of the Mongolian faction had been fighting with Chu Peng for many years. That's why even if Chu Peng were to lean towards them, he still needs time to adapt. This was where Pu An felt that something was wrong. Chu Peng was already drifting further and further away from him. If he were to make things difficult for him over a small matter, then there would be no room for negotiation. If there was anyone in the Mongolian faction who still had hope of winning over, it was undoubtedly Chu Peng. He was able to lean towards the Mongolian faction from the Jiang faction, so it was possible for him to lean back towards the Jiang faction from the Mongolian faction.
Nothing is impossible.
Now, the Jiang faction needs to grow stronger.
Even if they had won against the Mongolian Party, it is only once. The Mongolian Party still has the majority of votes on the Standing Committee, and the Jiang Party only has Jiang Fangfang, Dong Xuebing, Pu An, and Jian Xiangrong. They only have four votes, and they are still far behind the Mongolian Party. In the future, Party Secretary Meng will have the most say in all important decisions. Although Party Secretary Meng will not suggest voting every time as it will give the higher-ups the impression that he has the final say, and people will question his ability to govern. But if he forcefully votes on some important decisions, the Jiang Party will not be able to handle it, and they will still be in a passive position in the future.
What should they do?
How can they turn the situation around?
Roping in another member of the County's Party Committee is the most direct choice!
The rest of the Mongolian faction's leaders were all old supporters and will not join them. Only Chu Peng has the highest chance. After all, he had followed Jiang Fangfang for many years.
Everyone in the room could see it clearly.
Jian Xiangrong asked. "Mayor Jiang, what about Old Chu?"
Jiang Fangfang shook her head. She had finished eating and was drinking her tea. "I'm not sure."
Dong Xuebing wonders if Mayor Jiang does not know why Chu Peng had betrayed them, or if she is not sure if Chu Peng can be roped in.
Jian Xiangrong said. "I think it is impossible to get Old Chu to join us. He …"
Jiang Fangfang calmly said. "Let's not talk about work and politics today."
Since the tone was set, everyone stopped talking about this topic and started talking about other things as they ate.
After a while, lunch is over.
"It's getting late. It's time to go back."
"Mayor Dong, thank you for your hospitality today."
"Don't be so polite. If you all like the food, I will cook next time."
"Hahaha … that's settled. The food is delicious, and I am not trying to flatter you."
Everyone stood up to put on their jackets, and those who were carrying their things got ready to leave.
Suddenly, Jiang Fangfang's phone on the table vibrated. Mayor Jiang looks down and answered. "Hello? What's wrong?"
Pu An and Jian Xiangrong chatted happily as they walked out of the room. Dong Xuebing, Lu Zhi, and the rest also went to the courtyard. They did not listen to Mayor Jiang's phone call and started smoking. Earlier, Mayor Jiang was around, and none of them dared to smoke.
But when they were chatting, Jiang Fangfang's face changed.
After hanging up the phone and walking out, Jiang Fangfang's first sentence stunned everyone, "Hurry to the Public Security Bureau Family Quarters! There are still people in the building! "
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