Chapter 5138

Three days later, the 12th session of the 24th Xijing Municipal People's Congress was officially convened. On the day of the formal meeting, attendees were required to register before 10:00 AM, a preparatory meeting was held at 10:30 AM, lunch was at 11:30 AM, and the formal meeting began at 1:00 PM. The reason this People's Congress was scheduled much more tightly than previous ones, according to internal news, was mainly the fear that someone might secretly campaign for votes during the election of the vice mayor. This was a point of concern for Mayor Zhang Dewang. Originally, he had convened this People's Congress to fulfill his promise to Wu Min, but to make outsiders feel the fairness of the meeting, he had added another candidate, Secretary Sun, fearing that the election results might be affected.

Director Li of the People's Congress felt that he was like an outsider in this session. Although he was a director with great power, the results of the meeting had already been decided by Mayor Zhang, making him feel somewhat idle and bored. For such an important meeting, he could only proceed according to Mayor Zhang's requirements.

The weather in early September was unpredictable. An autumn rain began to fall outside, and the leaves on the plane trees by the roadside fell heavily to the ground with the raindrops, making the entire Xijing City appear somewhat desolate. However, it was a different scene inside the hotel hosting the People's Congress. Almost all the men attending the meeting were dressed in the orthodox style of white shirts, red ties, and black suits, making the entire venue appear very solemn and festive. Although there were no specific requirements for attire, such a meeting was a joyous occasion, and in any case, everyone was very mindful of their image in such a public setting.

As a candidate, Wu Min arrived at the venue early. Today, she was wearing a reddish-brown suit, with an ivory-white Indian silk scarf tied in the open neckline, and a large ruby brooch pinned to her left chest. She wore light makeup; her cheeks were pink, her neck was white, her eyebrows were delicate, her lips were red, and her beautiful eyes were sparkling and moving. Her long, jet-black hair was neatly coiled into a bun at the back of her head, making her look spirited, capable, and elegant. She stood in the venue, smiling as she greeted the representatives and shook hands with them one by one.

Such a meeting naturally could not be without Zhao Changtian, the Minister of the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee. As soon as Zhao Changtian walked into the venue, the other candidate, Secretary Sun, hurried up to greet him with a fawning smile: "Minister Zhao, you're here." Even though everyone knew that today's election was actually prepared for Wu Min alone, as a candidate, Secretary Sun still wanted to take this opportunity to give it a try.

Just at this moment, whether Wu Min heard the sound or saw her competitor, Secretary Sun, cozying up to Minister Zhao Changtian, she reached out her hand from afar and walked quickly toward them with a full face of smiles.

"Minister Zhao is here." As she spoke, Wu Min grabbed Zhao Changtian's hand with a beaming smile.

"Secretary Wu is dressed so beautifully today, she looks just like a twenty-year-old girl," Zhao Changtian joked as he looked at the noble and elegant Wu Min.

"I thought a TV host had arrived, but it turns out to be our Secretary Wu from Chanba District, haha..." The competitor, Secretary Sun, who was standing to the side, seemed to be joking, but Wu Min found his words somewhat grating.

"Me?" Wu Min smiled and said with a double meaning, "Secretary Sun is the lead actor today; we are all here to help carry the sedan chair."

Secretary Sun smiled, looked Wu Min up and down in her bright and beautiful outfit, and said with a smile, "Secretary Wu, judging by your outfit today, it shows you came prepared. I'm afraid today will be a case of a woman not yielding to men."

The sarcastic words Wu Min was about to say were on the tip of her tongue, ready to strike back, when at that moment, the three of them saw Director Li of the People's Congress walking toward the stairs. Wu Min was the first to shake off Zhao Changtian and Secretary Sun, and walked up quickly with a full face of smiles.

Seeing Wu Min looking radiant today, Director Li said with a smile, "Secretary Wu is really spirited today, a future big leader!"

"Director Li is making fun of me." Wu Min smiled, and then Zhao Changtian and Secretary Sun from Linbei District also came up to greet Director Li. After a few pleasantries, Zhao Changtian left. Subsequently, several representatives whom Wu Min knew entered, so she went up to shake hands with them one by one, and then brought them to Director Li to introduce them briefly.

After a group of municipal and district leaders exchanged a few pleasantries, Director Li said, "Let everyone rest for a while; the preparatory meeting will start in a moment."

Everyone exchanged pleasantries and then dispersed. At this time, Wu Min was also preparing to return to her room to make preparations for the preparatory meeting. Just as she turned around, she saw the former District Mayor of Chanba District, Liu Deliang, walk in. As a vice chairman of the Xijing Municipal CPPCC, Liu Deliang had also been invited to attend this People's Congress.

(Chapter 2788: Starring Role)! ===== CHAPTER 5139 =====