This is the most crucial moment, and the situation is not in Xie Huilan's favor.
But Xie Huilan was not affected by Cao Xupeng's words. She played with the teacup on the table and smiled at Cao Xupeng.
From the start, Cao Xupeng, the County's Deputy Party Secretary, had been on Xiang Daofa's side. Other than giving up once, he had supported all of Xiang Daofa's suggestions. But when Xie Huilan looks at him, Cao Xupeng smiled and thought for a while. "… I support Dong Xuebing." Cao Xupeng did not explain and only expressed his support.
Lian Yanshan frowned and looked at Cao Xupeng.
Geng Yuchao took a deep breath and tightened his grip on his cup.
Four votes against four votes!
Other than a few people, Xiang Daofa, Chen Tongbing, Huang Li, and the rest were expressionless when Cao Xupeng supported Dong Xuebing's nomination. Before the meeting, Cao Xupeng had gone to look for Xiang Daofa and made his stand clear. Dong Xuebing had saved Cao Xupeng's life during the school's hostage incident, and Cao Xupeng felt he must vote for Dong Xuebing. But he is worried about Xiang Daofa, and that's why he went to look for Dong Xuebing to make his stand clear.
Xiang Daofa was not angry. In fact, he is glad. If Cao Xupeng did not say anything, he will be upset.
In the meeting room, Xiang Daofa had a calm smile on his face and did not change because of Cao Xupeng's betrayal.
Everything is under his control.
Lian Yanshan and Geng Yuchao remembered some rumors and understood why Cao Xupeng changed sides. He is not supporting Xie Huilan and owes Dong Xuebing a favor.
Geng Yuchao's heart skipped a beat.
But Chen Tongbing, Yi Tao, and the rest are not worried. Cao Xupeng's vote is meaningless. At most, he will get one more vote for Xie Huilan. With Secretary Duan and Minister Xiong's votes, Xiang Daofa's side will have six votes, more than half of the eleven members of the Standing Committee. The result will not change, and there is no doubt.
With Secretary Cao's vote, the atmosphere was tense for a while, but it soon relaxed.
After a few seconds of silence, no one spoke in the conference room.
Xie Huilan suddenly did something weird. She looks at Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary Duan Zhengan and smiled. "Secretary Duan, what do you think?"
Liao Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, and the others were stunned for a moment. They felt that this question was a little strange.
Geng Yuchao and Huang Li exchanged looks. They don't understand why Mayor Xie suddenly asked about the Xiang Family.
After that, something unexpected happened. Duan Zhengan, who had supported Xiang Daofa since the start of the meeting, hesitated. He did not look at Xie Huilan, Xiang Daofa, and the rest. He stared at the document in his hand for a while. "… Dong Xuebing." After saying this, Duan Zhengan looked down and did not look at anyone. He was like an old monk who had entered a meditative state.
No one had expected Duan Zhengan to change sides!
Geng Yuchao, Yi Tao, and the others were stunned.
Xiang Daofa frowned and stared at Duan Zhengan. There was a flash of anger in his eyes. Duan Zhengan had not reported to him about his sudden decision to vote for Dong Xuebing. Xiang Daofa had heard some rumors two days ago, and the rest of the County's Party Committee members should also know about it. The kid Dong Xuebing saved at Fen Zhou City's Safari Park is Duan Zhengan's relative. Xiang Daofa did not pay much attention to it and did not believe it. But from Duan Zhengan's reaction, it seems the rumors are true.
This Old Duan! What is he doing?!
Xiang Daofa is not angry that Duan Zhengan voted for Dong Xuebing. He is angry that Duan Zhengan did not inform him about this.
At this time, Liao Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, and the rest remembered the rumors at the Safari Park and understood what is going on. Their faces changed.
Geng Yuchao's heart skipped a beat.
Huang Li's eyes narrowed, and he exchanged looks with Geng Yuchao.
Five votes against four votes!
Geng Yuchao is excited. He thought it is not wise for Mayor Xie to go against Party Secretary Xiang, and she will not stand a chance. But now, she is one step away from winning. Five votes against four votes, and with Zhou Pingzhi's vote, Mayor Xie will have six votes, and she has more than half of the votes!
She won?
Geng Yuchao can't believe it.
Huang Li had thought more than Geng Yuchao. After seeing Xie Huilan's tricks, he was impressed by this woman who is more than ten years younger than him. Now, he realized that Xie Huilan had only mentioned a few sensitive topics to test the waters. She was only trying to pave the way for this appointment. Xiang Daofa's supporters are the majority, and there's no need to test the waters. Isn't this an opportunity to increase the opponent's morale and pressure them?
But because of this, Cao Xupeng and Duan Zhengan had chosen to support Xiang Daofa during the sensitive topics. They had done their best and made enough contributions. That's why Cao Xupeng and Duan Zhengan did not feel pressured to vote for Xiang Daofa. If Mayor Xie had not changed her mind, Cao Xupeng and Duan Zhengan might not be able to make a decision because of Xiang Daofa. But Xie Huilan had helped them to ease their pressure, and it's natural for them to support Xiang Daofa.
Good move!
Xie Huilan had planned to decide the winner at the last moment!
Five votes against four votes! Xie Huilan had won!
On the other side, Liao Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, and the rest were shocked. They felt they had underestimated Xie Huilan, and she is too cunning.
Xiang Daofa looked at Duan Zhengan emotionlessly and looked at Xie Huilan with a smile.
Chen Tongbing and the rest thought Xiang Daofa is doomed. But when they saw Xiang Daofa's expression, their hearts skipped a beat. It's not over yet? Does Secretary Xiang still have a trump card?
The answer will be revealed soon.
When Huang Li and Geng Yuchao are looking at Zhou Pingzhi, Xiang Daofa is also looking at him.
Zhou Pingzhi paused for a second. "… I support Secretary Xiang's decision."
What?!
Huang Li's face changed. Supporting Xiang Daofa? What are you trying to do?!
Chen Tongbing, Liao Yanshan, and the rest did not expect this to happen. They were relieved and looked at each other with a smile.
Geng Yuchao tightened his grip on his cup and stared at Xie Huilan in disbelief. Although Zhou Pingzhi had not chosen to side with Xiang Daofa, he had been close to them since the start. They had formed an alliance! Since when did Xiang Daofa recruit him? Why did he vote for Xiang Daofa at this crucial moment? Could it be Zhou Pingzhi is Xiang Daofa's pawn in the County Government? Did they have an agreement in private?
Zhou Pingzhi's decision had messed up the situation.
Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and stared at Zhou Pingzhi for a long time.
After Zhou Pingzhi voted, he lowered his head and did not say a word, as if he had seen nothing.
Five votes against five votes! It's a draw!
Geng Yuchao's heart sank, and he almost banged the table in anger. He wants to point at Zhou Pingzhi and question him. This is a good situation, and he only needs one more vote to overtake Xiang Daofa. But why did Zhou Pingzhi vote for Lui Dafa? What are you trying to do?
Huang Li sighed in his heart. He knew all his efforts are in vain. Among the 11 members of the Standing Committee, there is only one person who has not voted. That person is the Minister of the Armed Forces, Xiong Zhiyong. Even if Xie Huilan closes her eyes, she knows Xiong Zhiyong is Xiang Daofa's die-hard supporter. He is Xiang Daofa's die-hard supporter and the Xie Huilan faction's biggest enemy. After Xie Huilan took over, Xiong Zhiyong had humiliated Xie Huilan during the Standing Committee meetings.
That's it!
They had planned for so long, and it's all in vain!
Huang Li and Geng Yuchao are not willing to accept this outcome.
Xiang Daofa smiled. "That's settled. Lui Dafa will be the Investment Promotion Agency's Chief."
Chen Tongbing, Lian Yanshan, and the rest smiled. This is a close call, and they are still worried about the outcome.
Xie Huilan looks at Xiang Daofa. "Secretary Daofa, if I remember correctly, it should be five votes against five. There should be one more vote."
Xiang Daofa paused for a second and laughed. "We still need Minister Xiong's vote. Zhiyong? "
The outcome is decided, and everyone looks at Xiong Zhiyong with a smile. Some people are puzzled. Isn't Xiong Zhiyong very aggressive? Why did he not say anything during the voting? Could it be that he had fired too many cannons and is tired?
Huang Li and Geng Yuchao did not even look at Xiong Zhiyong.
Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and looked at Xiong Zhiyong with a smile on her face.
Xiong Zhiyong saw everyone looking at him and drank the rest of the water in his cup. After that, he looked at them and said something that shocked everyone. "… I support Mayor Xie's nomination."
Huh?
You support Xie Huilan?
There was an uproar below!
Even though the few of them had weathered through great storms, they couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air when they heard this!
Lian Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, Cao Xupeng, and Duan Zhengan are stunned!
No one in the meeting room will be surprised if they support Xie Huilan. But Xiong Zhiyong is the leader of the anti-Xie faction. How can he say this?
This is bullsh * t!
Xiang Daofa's face turned black!
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