Chapter 351

It was already unusual for Guan Peishan to attend the Chunshan County Party Standing Committee meeting as a non-voting delegate; now that they were clashing, who wouldn't understand the implications of this?

"Fine! Old Liu, you tell me: find someone else besides Zhu Shizhen who is suitable to be the Town Mayor of Suxi. As long as everyone is satisfied with this person, I, Old Guan, will say the same thing: I will support them as much as I should."

Guan Peishan had changed his form of address, which everyone could hear. Liu Qimeng had rejected Guan Peishan's proposal; clearly, they were not comrades in the same trench.

Liu Qimeng was not in a hurry. He took a slow sip of tea and said, "I suggest that for the personnel arrangements in Suxi Town, we must respect the opinion of County Magistrate Chen. He is the Deputy County Magistrate of Chunshan County and also the Party Committee Secretary of Suxi Town. Only he can understand and know who is most suitable."

Guan Peishan said impatiently, "That works too. Little Chen, if you're in a hurry, just speak boldly."

Guan Peishan said this naturally with full confidence. Zhu Shizhen was his long-time subordinate; everyone knew this. Zhu Huayu was now my secretary, and no matter how muddled I might be, I wouldn't offend my own secretary.

I hesitated for a moment and said, "Secretary, Team Leader Guan, for the candidate for Suxi Town Mayor, it would be best to hold a vote. Today is a Standing Committee meeting, and all the standing committee members are here. This is my first time attending a Standing Committee meeting, and I don't know many of the rules. I just think that Secretary Liu and Team Leader Guan are both concerned about the development and future of our Suxi Town. The choice of Town Mayor is of vital importance. I think that the Suxi Town Mayor really needs to be familiar with Suxi Town; otherwise, it will be very difficult to carry out the work."

Guan Peishan said impatiently, "Voting is a matter for you standing committee members. Does Deputy County Magistrate Little Chen mean that we cannot intervene?"

I hurriedly defended myself, "Team Leader Guan, you have misunderstood my meaning. Just now you proposed Comrade Zhu Shizhen, and we can also propose someone. I suggest that everyone propose a candidate, and we decide by vote."

Guan Peishan laughed, "That's a good idea, but what if everyone proposes different people, and it just so happens that everyone gets one vote? What then?"

I also smiled and said, "Don't worry! Team Leader Guan, everyone sitting here is a top leader of Chunshan County. Everyone is responsible to the organization. We won't just find someone to make up the numbers."

Guan Peishan stopped speaking, his eyes looking at Guo Wei, hoping he would say a few words.

Guo Wei's face flushed red, and he stammered, "I originally didn't have the qualifications to attend the Standing Committee meeting. Since Team Leader Guan and County Magistrate Chen both have the same idea, I think I will do the same as Team Leader Guan and recommend Comrade Zhu Shizhen to serve as the Town Mayor of Suxi."

The other standing committee members all nodded in agreement, saying, "I also think it's appropriate."

Seeing that the matter was about to be settled, Liu Qimeng appeared impatient and asked me, "County Magistrate Chen, since you proposed this idea, you should propose a suitable person."

Huang Qishan chimed in, "That's right! If County Magistrate Chen has no other candidates, everyone can put it to a vote."

Huang Qishan's words were like a bomb, instantly causing the meeting room to buzz with activity.

The Chairman of the People's Congress closed his eyes and said nothing, while the Chairman of the CPPCC was like an old monk in meditation, eyes fixed on his nose, nose fixed on his heart!

I glanced at Liu Qimeng; he was clearly very dissatisfied with Huang Qishan's proposal and turned a deaf ear to his words.

My heart was in turmoil; if I offended Guan Peishan, I wouldn't have an easy life, and if I offended Liu Qimeng, I would immediately be left without a place to be buried.

Guan Peishan was a non-voting delegate; Liu Qimeng was the real boss!

Guan Peishan was able to attend today's Standing Committee meeting because he held a large sum of money from Hengyue City in his hands. Liu Qimeng wouldn't let this money slip away; he had to endure it!

Guan Peishan had grasped Liu Qimeng's weak point, which was why he could shamelessly and bluntly demand that Zhu Shizhen serve as the Town Mayor of Suxi.

If the money is gone, one can find a way from above, but if you offend the Emperor, you can only die!

So I said, "I will also propose someone. This person's husband was a martyr in the past, a martyr under the care of Team Leader Guan. She herself has experience working at the grassroots level and has been training in the government for the past few years. She is very familiar with Suxi Town and should be fully capable of being trusted with the position of Town Mayor."

As soon as I finished speaking, Liu Qimeng asked with irrepressible joy, "Who is it?"

"Liu Yue Bai, currently a cadre in the Suxi Town Township Enterprise Office," I said, secretly breathing a sigh of relief.

"Do you know each other?" Guan Peishan attacked first, "How come I've never heard of her?"

"Her husband was blown up while building the Laoyingzui Highway. You personally approved him as a martyr." I put Guan Peishan in a checkmate.

"I know this person; she's not bad," Guo Wei stood out at the critical moment, "I suggest that County Magistrate Chen's proposal can be considered."

"What are her specialties?" Liu Qimeng asked. The name Yue Bai was indeed very unfamiliar to him.

"She was originally a village women's director, and when the county was building the road, she was the captain of the Youth Commando. After her husband died, according to policy, she was transferred to be a township government employee. She has worked in the Township Enterprise Office, and in these few years, she has run the office very well; she is now the Deputy Director of the Suxi Town Township Enterprise Office," I explained.

Liu Qimeng said "Oh" and asked, "Is she currently a cadre or an employee?"

"An employee," I said.

"Employees cannot serve as Party and government cadres."

"It's a matter of organizational procedure," I said, thinking to myself that a person's status is nothing more than a piece of paper.

Liu Qimeng nodded and said, "Hmm, does anyone have any opinions?"

No one spoke; they all looked at Liu Qimeng. The County Party Secretary had veto power, and since the others saw that he accepted my proposal, naturally they wouldn't have any other thoughts.

"If there are no objections, everyone can vote," Liu Qimeng said, "Those who agree with Team Leader Guan's proposal for Comrade Zhu Shizhen to serve as Suxi Town Mayor, please raise your hand."