Chapter 976

Chu Lingxi fussed in the live broadcast room for several minutes, finally found the setting to turn off the gift function.

She clicked, a prompt popped up—"After closing, viewers will be unable to send gifts, confirm?" She clicked "Confirm" without hesitation.

Lin Fuxing leaned over to take a look, started teasing and laughing: "Mom, you really turned it off? With this off, Dad can't brush his carnival anymore; how will he pamper you then?"

"If Dad wants to watch me dance, he can come home to see." Chu Lingxi gave him a sideways glance: "No need to spend money in the live broadcast room."

Zhao Xia also said: "Exactly. Dad's money will all be mine in the future. Spending it in the live broadcast room is purely waste."

Lin Fuxing rolled his eyes: "Yours? Straighten your tongue before you speak, who does the family property belong to?"

"It's mine!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhao Xia had already kicked over.

This time Lin Fuxing was prepared, sidestepped and dodged more nimbly than a cunning rabbit.

Chu Lingxi couldn't be bothered with them, picked up her phone to check the backend. Fans had increased by several hundred, the comment section was full of praise. She smiled and directly shut down the live broadcast.

"Alright, go wash up and sleep, school starts soon; tomorrow you all better roll back to Jingcheng for me."

"Oh."

Zhao Xia responded with a sound, turned and went back to her room.

Lin Fuxing also lazily flopped onto the sofa, playing with his phone while asking: "Mom, Dad hasn't come back this late; is he in a meeting studying the candidate for the Municipal Public Security Bureau chief?"

Chu Lingxi stared for a moment: "Where did you hear that?"

"Just a guess." Lin Fuxing analyzed: "The news said Luo Zhiwei went to the CPPCC, the position is vacant, someone has to fill it, right?"

Chu Lingxi didn't say anything else.

She knew her son's political sensitivity was high; using her brother-in-law Lin Zhenhua's words, this kid Lin Fuxing was born to be material for politics, and when he applies to university he will definitely choose liberal arts.

But she didn't want to get involved in these matters.

Lin Dongfan never talks about work when he comes home, and she never asks.

This is their tacit understanding.

……

The next morning at nine o'clock, the Municipal Party Committee small meeting room.

People filled both sides of the long table.

Character sat in the chief seat, with meeting materials and tea in front of him. Lin Dongfan sat to his left, today he didn't light a cigarette and cross his legs. The standing committee members took their seats in turn; the atmosphere wasn't tense, but neither was it relaxed.

Character cleared his throat:

"Comrades, today's main agenda has only one item—the candidate for the Municipal Public Security Bureau chief. Comrade Luo Zhiwei, after being transferred to the CPPCC, this position has remained vacant. Today we will discuss and come up with a plan."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the entire room.

"My personal view is still to nominate the Deputy Chief of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Comrade Fu Xinping. Comrade Fu Xinping has worked in the public security system for over twenty years, rising from the grassroots step by step, with strong business ability and familiarity with every aspect of public security work. He is low-key, non-contentious, and enjoys a good reputation in the bureau."

Meng Qinghe was the first to speak: "I agree, Comrade Fu Xinping has sufficient seniority and strong ability, he is a suitable candidate."

Several standing committee members nodded in agreement.

Character looked at the silent Lin Dongfan: "Mayor Lin, what's your opinion?"

Lin Dongfan scanned those present: "Regarding the new bureau chief selection, I previously exchanged opinions with Deputy Director Qi of the Provincial Department. I believe that Deputy Director Yang Qing of the Provincial Public Security Department is more suitable for this position."

The opposing viewpoints made the meeting room fall silent for a few seconds.

Character also furrowed his brow.

Lin Dongfan continued: "Comrade Yang Qing has worked many years in the Provincial Department, with rich criminal investigation experience, having cracked multiple major cases. In his early years working in Nanzhou, his work record was also noteworthy. Transferring him here would both strengthen the Municipal Bureau's leadership and promote coordination between provincial and municipal public security work."

Character pondered for a moment.

He suppressed his urge and tapped the table, then smiled: "Mayor Lin, I don't deny Comrade Yang Qing's ability, but there are two issues that cannot be ignored here."

"What problems?" Lin Dongfan asked.

Character said: "First, Comrade Yang Qing once suffered from severe amnesia, took sick leave for three years, resulting in a gap in his work experience. Second, he has rich criminal investigation experience but lacks experience as a grassroots chief. The position of Municipal Public Security Bureau chief needs a cadre who can stabilize the situation, not a sharp blade."

Lin Dongfan argued with reason: "Secretary Character, back then Comrade Yang Qing took leave due to injury on duty. People consider that not a problem but an honor. As for grassroots work experience, during his time in Nanzhou he started from the district bureau, steadily progressed, and eventually took charge of criminal investigation at the Provincial Department, making him more familiar with grassroots conditions than anyone."

Character would not yield: "Mayor Lin, I'm not denying Comrade Yang Qing. Speaking factually, the Municipal Public Security Bureau chief needs someone who can oversee the whole bureau. Comrade Fu Xinping has experience leading grassroots, step by step, and has also worked many years in the deputy chief position, which better fits the job requirements."

The two stared at each other, the air in the meeting room seemed to congeal.

Meng Qinghe suddenly spoke: "I support Secretary Character's opinion; Comrade Fu Xinping has sufficient seniority and strong ability, he is the most suitable candidate."

Lin Dongfan glanced at the Organization Department's Minister Han, only to see Old Han looking hesitant, remaining silent.

It seems the lack of grassroots leadership experience is indeed a major shortcoming in Yang Qing's resume, something that cannot be compared to Fu Xinping, who has spent years grinding at the grassroots level.

Just as Lin Dongfan was thinking about how to overcome this shortcoming,

Character suddenly added: "Earlier, the Municipal Party Committee had already made a decision on the bureau chief selection; the agreed candidate was Fu Xinping. Later, due to various reasons, the relevant proposal was forced to be halted. Upholding the consistency of organizational decisions is key to ensuring stable and efficient operation; I hope everyone present votes carefully."

These words sounded gentle on the surface, but in fact they were Character's trump card hidden away.

The subtlety of this remark lies in—if Lin Dongfan continues to oppose, he risks appearing to disregard the organization's image and overlook overall stability.

Helpless, Lin Dongfan simply raised his hand first, supporting Character's proposal.

After the meeting.

Organization Department Minister Old Han stayed behind, sighing to Lin Dongfan: "Today's meeting should have called Deputy Director Qi from the Provincial Department. Without him, this show can't go on."

"Deputy Director Qi is shrewd; he won't interfere with the personnel appointment and removal authority of the Wuzhou Municipal Bureau." Lin Dongfan laughed.

Old Han again chuckled: "Secretary Character wants to cultivate his own team; next step, he will likely further promote Xinping to vice mayor, to attend the standing committee."

Regarding Character's next-step action plan, Lin Dongfan smiled and declined to comment.

Lin Dongfan countered: "Fu Xinping has worked so many years in the Wuzhou Public Security system, yet Luo Zhiwei, during his tenure, never heavily relied on him—does he really have no issues at all?"

"How to put it." Old Han analyzed seriously: "That person Luo Zhiwei, in his conduct and actions, has always been single-minded, not playing the game of personal favors and worldly affairs. By common sense, he would consider comprehensively when employing people. Those he discarded are either lacking ability or lacking virtue."

"Hehe, Old Han, Old Han, you're the real sly one." Lin Dongfan laughed and patted Minister Han's shoulder.

Minister Han gave an embarrassed laugh: "Mayor Lin, your words leave me bewildered; how am I sly?"

"Haha, fine, I misspoke—let's go, I'll buy you a meal."

At this moment, Lin Dongfan was chatting and laughing animatedly, genuinely excited from the heart. Old Han clearly did not approve of Fu Xinping taking the position of Municipal Bureau Chief, yet he chose to remain silent at the meeting.

Without a doubt, Old Han saw through Lin Dongfan's tactic of feigning release to capture.