Chapter 1370: Who agrees, who opposes?

"What kind of show is this?"

As soon as Li Xuewu arrived at the club, he saw Huang Gan carrying Pei Pei like a pig, while she struggled incessantly; it looked like a bully snatching someone away.

Yu Li followed behind, teasingly trying to persuade them. While it sounded like persuasion, it was actually filled with amusement and mockery.

Seeing him arrive, she covered her mouth and laughed, "You've said it yourself: a pig for the New Year, a startled donkey, an angry wife, and a fish on the shore."

Huang Gan was in a rush to appease the silly girl who wanted to "bury her love," so he only exchanged a glance with Li Xuewu before heading to the billiards room next door.

Winter is the best time for billiards, but with the New Year approaching and everyone burdened with duties in their respective offices, there were far fewer members coming to the club to play lately.

Seeing that he was someone who didn't shy away from such things, Li Xuewu didn't think much of it; in any case, it wouldn't lead to any scandals.

Even if there were some "warmth" between young men and women, they would never be generous enough to provide a live broadcast for everyone.

However, he didn't pick up on Yu Li's joke. Yu Li could joke about such things, but he couldn't, otherwise, it would be like "sealing his own mouth."

If Huang Gan were truly single, he might have been able to tease them a bit to help them harmonize, but once he thought of Huang Gan's wife, Su Youfang, he couldn't say anything more.

"You're late; you missed it." Yu Li welcomed him into the office and teased, "Our club's 'Five Golden Flowers' have all found their matches; it's been quite lively."

"Wu Ge—"

Seeing him enter the room, Ou Xin and the others stood up one after another to greet him. Even though they knew he had come for serious business, none of them were willing to leave just like that.

Su Yu, Li Bai, and Tian Tian each had their own arrangements; they stayed behind only to thank him for fulfilling their wishes.

The one who truly wanted to stay was Ou Xin. At this moment, her eyes were filled with admiration, yet hindered by his previous coldness, she had a rather pitiable air about her.

Yu Li had seen it long ago, but she kept it to herself, not showing it on her face, and smilingly introduced the excitement that had just occurred.

They say men love beauty; in this world, what man prefers the ugly? Even if the person he loves isn't beautiful, they must surely possess great talent.

If Li Xuewu were in his forties, she might have had to be on guard against a few, but they were all young men and women. If he had the heart, who could she defend against?

It made her inexplicably angry and even more uncomfortable.

This year, Qin Huairu made a big show of wanting to go on blind dates, so she watched coldly. After half a year of fuss, Li Xuewu still hadn't shown any attitude, and that person was also in a difficult position.

To say she wouldn't look anymore—after half a year, who was she doing it for? If she did find someone, she would have to marry. Hearing that life after marriage was also a mess, she completely gave up the idea of remarrying.

Relying on her current savings and career, the average man really couldn't catch her eye. Those who were truly capable wouldn't marry a divorcee like her.

She had thought about it long ago; she was ultimately different from Qin Huairu, having no children to hold her back, making her the most relaxed and free.

Seemingly a heartless man, yet the most affectionate.

Li Xuewu had less tenderness with her, but more trust, and even had the intention of handing over the affairs here to her.

Just looking at this arrangement of his, Yu Li wouldn't look for anyone else, to avoid offending both sides. What day isn't a day to live?

Ou Xin was good-looking, though not as much as Li Bai, but she had a resilience. After more than two years, even a stone would have been warmed up.

Because she managed several aspects of the economy, she knew everything about the Jinmen Shunfeng Trading Company and understood why Li Xuewu gave Zhou Xiaobai a chance.

They were all adult men and women, so let's not talk about calculations. If he wanted to borrow Zhou Xiaobai's influence, he had to leave a way out for her.

There was no need to worry about how her parents would arrange things. The Jinmen Shunfeng Trading Company had stopped operations, but Yu Li followed his arrangements and still gave Xiaobai pocket money from here every month.

Having promoted her for nearly three years, how could he "kill the donkey after the millstone is used," making Xiaobai's parents look bad? This pocket money would probably be given for three, five, or even ten or eight years; if you don't believe it, look at whether Xiaobai's parents have come to find him about anything.

If he was like this to Zhou Xiaobai, there was even less need to mention Ou Xin.

In her lighthearted talk, Yu Li explained the arrangements for the four people who remained in the room, and finally, the conversation fell on Ou Xin.

"I don't care about Pei Pei, but I must say a fair word for Ou Xin." She put her arm around Ou Xin's shoulder and looked at Li Xuewu, "Her family isn't without arrangements, but she is attached to the club. You must take care of her no matter what."

"With you, Director Yu, taking care of her, do you still need me?" Li Xuewu teased, though his gaze fell on Ou Xin.

Perhaps understanding the meaning in Yu Li's words, Ou Xin shyly lowered her head at this moment, too embarrassed to look at him.

Li Xuewu didn't mind, nodded, and said, "I told Director Yu to tell you all long ago. Working together in the club for three years, everything has been hard work; it wouldn't be right to treat you poorly."

"If there is a request, I will do my best."

He looked at Su Yu and smiled, "Last time I saw Xiao Jianjun, I felt he was shifty-eyed and had ill intentions; it turns out he was eyeing you."

"Every time he wrote back, he mentioned your care for him." Su Yu paused, then continued somewhat embarrassedly, "He also said that this time when he comes back to pick me up, he wants to express his gratitude to you properly."

"Being together is all fate."

It was unclear whose fate with whom this referred to, but whether it was his with Xiao Jianjun, or Su Yu's with Xiao Jianjun, none could be separated from the word "fate."

"He is doing quite well on the frontier. If you can go over to help him, it can be considered a form of support; it couldn't be better."

Li Xuewu nodded slowly and said with some emotion, "The journey is long, and it's not easy to return to the capital once; spend more time with your family."

"Yes, thank you, Wu Ge."

Su Yu knew that Xiao Jianjun was actually following him in doing things here and had achieved much on the frontier, so this response was very sincere.

Li Xuewu looked at Li Bai again and smiled, instructing, "Your Brother Huang is the most loyal; if you are truly wronged, don't hold it in, just tell him."

"Mm, thank you, Li Ge." Li Bai smiled faintly; her temperament was more mature than the others.

"Tian Tian's copywriting skills need to be strengthened. The Third Guard Regiment is currently in need of people, and it is even more lacking in female comrades like you."

Li Xuewu looked at Tian Tian again and instructed, "I have already mentioned you to Political Commissar Wang; she will make arrangements for you."

"Thank you, Li Ge. My dad said that if you have time, he would like to invite you to our home for a simple meal." Tian Tian's gratitude was sincere and even carried an invitation from her family.

Tian Tian's family truly should thank Li Xuewu. In the capital, out of ten soldiers, there might not even be one assigned to the Garrison District. If Li Xuewu hadn't taken the initiative to arrange it and taken her from the roster, how would she have had the chance to stay in the capital?

Not to mention it was a decent job in the regimental organization, something that couldn't be bought even with silver.

It wasn't that Tian Tian's family lacked influence; without influence, they couldn't have sought this quota. It could only be said that a county magistrate is not as effective as the person currently in charge. Their family's reach couldn't extend to the Garrison, and the sensitivity of this naturally didn't need to be said.

Having a solid connection to directly request someone from below is always much better than arrangements from above. Her father hadn't stopped talking about it to the family in private; his daughter hadn't spent these three years in the club in vain. Not only did she learn how to do things, but she also had her own opportunities.

"We'll all be in the capital from now on; there's no rush for a meal." Li Xuewu smiled, nodded, and said, "I had intended to visit your father early on, but it's not convenient at the moment."

Why it wasn't convenient, he didn't elaborate, brushing past it. But Tian Tian was clever and had already thought of something, so she didn't ask further.

His gaze finally fell on Ou Xin. She seemed to have been waiting for it, yet afraid that Li Ge wouldn't pay attention to her; at this moment, her face was turning pale and red.

Li Xuewu didn't have the heart to tease her and said directly, "You have the heart to help Director Yu do things, and I shouldn't be too demanding; I'll just follow your wishes."

"What are you still standing there like a fool for—" Yu Li amusedly nudged Ou Xin's arm and reminded her, "If you want something, why don't you hurry up and ask your Wu Ge."

"Ah—I—" Ou Xin hadn't reacted yet and hadn't even understood the meaning of his words, standing there stunned.

"Looks like she's going to be stupid with joy." Yu Li looked at Li Xuewu and teased, "There will be more things in the club in the future, and we'll have to rely on her."

Ou Xin didn't understand this sentence either, but her gaze had become a bit clearer. She looked at Yu Li, then at Li Xuewu, not knowing what to say.

Su Yu and the other three looked at each other, all feeling happy for Ou Xin, though it was uncertain if some felt a bit of jealousy.

Li Xuewu didn't let them stay long, waving his hand to signal them to go find Pei Pei and not to make too much of a fuss.

How could the four of them not understand that he had things to say to Director Yu? After politely saying goodbye, they all left the office.

Su Yu whispered congratulations to Ou Xin at the door, and Tian Tian even haggled with her, saying that she would have to rely on her help when coming to the club to play in the future.

Only Li Bai's expression was indifferent, but the gaze she cast at Ou Xin held a bit more scrutiny. The little sisters were going their separate ways and naturally had many things to talk about.

Watching the few of them leave while chattering, Yu Li closed the door and then turned back to Li Xuewu, "I dare not mention it; I'm afraid of getting sad and shedding tears if I say too much."

Seeing Li Xuewu completely indifferent, she felt a bit more sentimental, "Although the relationships vary in closeness, having spent three years together day and night, to part ways one morning..."

"Aren't there still a few days left?"

Li Xuewu took a sip of hot tea, picked up the materials on the desk, and read them, responding casually, "If you're reluctant, just get together more."

"Those leaving the capital are leaving, those reporting for duty are reporting; everyone has their own things to do. It's not that easy to get together, and it will be even harder to get everyone together in the future."

Yu Li sighed, knowing he hadn't come for this, so she didn't say more and presented this week's reports to him one by one.

The two of them were busy for quite a while, and seeing that the serious business was finished, she then brought up the arrangements for the two who remained, Ou Xin and Pei Pei.

"Why not let Pei Pei take over the club's work? Ou Xin has been training for a few years and is just right to go to the Steel City to help."

"She's not suitable; she still needs training." Li Xuewu said without raising his head, "Luo Yun is resigning; let Pei Pei take over her mess."

Knowing Yu Li thought too much, he wasn't a man of lust, so how could he bring people to the Steel City, and he wouldn't delay a young woman's future.

"Although I said to let Ou Xin help you manage the club's business, you keep an eye on it too. I'm leaving, and there can't be any mistakes here."

"Remembered, don't worry."

Yu Li promised very solemnly and had just wanted to bring up the club's affairs when she heard a waiter outside report that she had a visitor.

"Go, be busy with your things; I have nothing here."

Li Xuewu knew she had a lot of business, so he waved his hand to signal her to be at ease, his eyes not leaving the materials in his hand.

Seeing that he wouldn't be leaving for a while, Yu Li stood up, left him to eat here at noon, and went out to socialize.

A high-gate courtyard, extremely grand.

It was originally the brightest courtyard in the East City, and with the popularity of the past few years, there were guards standing at the gate, making it both serious and lively, and the most decent it could be.

Yu Li served as the club director and concurrently as the director of the recycling station's comprehensive office. Although she had a lot of business, she wasn't responsible for external work.

Unlike Shen Guodong, Zuo Jie, and others, very few people knew of the external cooperative relationships that she existed within the recycling station system.

Only club members or those within the recycling station system knew that she was the person in charge of all the relationships and business that Li Xuewu controlled.

She had face, but it was mostly given by her own people; apart from relatives, there wouldn't even be a single friend who truly came to the door.

So when Yu Li came to the gatehouse, she didn't ask who it was on the way; she figured it was either her father or her younger brother.

Speaking of her younger brother, Yu Zhe, Yu Li was also full of helplessness.

If you said he was mud that couldn't be plastered onto a wall, that wouldn't be the case, because no matter how much Yu Zhe messed around, he didn't go bad. But if you said he was successful in his career, he was a loafer, having spent three years at the Red Star Factory and achieving nothing.

If it weren't for the human relationships, plus the care of his fox friends in his daily life, he would have been kicked out of the organization during the personnel changes long ago.

Neither high nor low, he had been in that state for three or four years, making her feel troubled, and her old father was also at his wit's end.

He had come to the club to take advantage several times; the first and second times Yu Li gave in, but the third time she scolded her brother until he was soaked in blood, and he never came again.

Yu Zhe didn't come anymore, but her father did. It wasn't that he was forcing his daughter to take care of his son; Yu Bao Dong knew all too well the suffering his daughter had endured these years.

Coming to see his daughter, he only saw that she had become more capable and mature, and wanted to ask for her opinion on her brother's future.

There was no embarrassment, and even less coercion, only the helplessness and heartache of an old father. Seeing her father like this, Yu Li felt heartache and would scold Yu Zhe severely every time she caught him. She only scolded Yu Zhe until he didn't dare to get near her, hiding whenever he saw her.

This time she had thought it was her father again, and with a heart full of mixed feelings, she lifted the door curtain and had just wanted to speak, when she saw Yu Haitang sitting in the gatehouse.

"Haitang, why are you here?"

She was truly surprised; ever since her cousin had made progress, the two sisters had had less contact due to "busy work."

Especially after Yu Haitang learned of her cousin's current "sugar daddy," she became even more cautious, very afraid of incurring that person's disgust, and hid before she could even avoid him.

Yu Li thought it was the same, and although they were cousins, she didn't force it, happy to be at ease. But she hadn't expected her cousin to visit suddenly, and even find her here.

"Sister, I'm really in a hurry." Yu Haitang stood up and explained, "I went to your house to find you, and someone said you hadn't been home for two days, so I had to find you here."

"What's the hurry? Sit down and talk."

Having not seen her for a few months, seeing that her cousin had become more mature and composed, Yu Li was also happy, and her words became a bit more intimate.

She didn't mind her cousin's deliberate distancing at all, and Yu Haitang truly didn't treat her cousin as an outsider, coming up with a big one.

"What! You're getting married?!"

Yu Li was shocked beyond measure, all because her cousin's standards were surprisingly high, and she was currently an excellent young cadre of the Red Star Steel Group.

To talk about marriage, wouldn't she have to choose carefully? How could she be getting married without a sound? This was too sudden.

"It's not considered sudden; we're in the same unit and knew each other before, just didn't think of it." Yu Haitang explained indifferently, "I'm already twenty-three, twenty-four after the New Year, so it's time to settle down. It just so happens he wants to settle down too."

"That's still too—" Yu Li looked at her cousin suspiciously, her words only half-spoken, when she remembered her own status; how could she be in a position to manage this?

Not to mention whether she could manage it or not, her cousin had her own mind; how could she listen to her opinion? This wasn't a discussion, but a notification.

"Isn't that right? Already twenty-three or twenty-four; I still thought you were a child." Yu Li's tone became a bit more peaceful, and she asked, "As long as you both feel it's good, I, as your sister, can only be happy for you."

"I can't say it's mutual affection, but it can be called mutual respect."

Yu Haitang's answer was somewhat dull, as if she had no obsession with marriage, speaking as if she were talking about someone else's business.

"We thought work is busy at the end of the year, and next year is too far away, but a hasty marriage has no time to prepare." She looked at her cousin and said, "The only person I can rely on here is you. If you have time, help us organize it."

Marriage is a major life event, and ultimately requires family members to come forward; there's no such thing as a young couple organizing and preparing it themselves, but Yu Li also found it difficult when she heard her say this.

"Although I'm not a widow, that one is also gone." Yu Li glanced at her cousin, "If you want to get married, you still have to find someone complete to organize it."

"What era is this? I wouldn't care about that." Yu Haitang shook her head slightly, her gaze filled with earnestness as she looked at her, "You are my cousin, but you're no different from my own sister; it's just right for you to help me with this favor."

"He also said he'd go home and discuss it with his parents, to organize it before the New Year, so we can rest assured and work, avoiding the rush."

"This—" Yu Li was still hesitant and asked, "Won't the in-laws say anything? I'm fine with it, but—"

"Don't worry, sister. It's my happy event; who can bypass me?" Seeing that her cousin didn't refuse, Yu Haitang's face also showed a bit more joy, and she held her hand, "It's just organizing; neither of us has experience."

"Don't be too extravagant; just invite a few more tables of friends and relatives."

Yu Haitang had gained experience in the radio station these past few years, and her every move was much more mature, no longer showing the arrogance and impetuousness from before.

Seeing her cousin say this, Yu Li naturally had no reason to refuse. But to organize a happy event, she had to know the situation of the groom.

Hearing her ask this, Yu Haitang explained the situation in detail.

Originally in the factory office, later a secretary for the leader, now a deputy section chief of production at the Food General Company. Similar in age, young and promising just like Yu Haitang.

Hearing her cousin introduce him like this, Yu Li knew that the future brother-in-law was just like her cousin, both section-level cadres of the Red Star Steel Group; truly a good match.

Although her cousin's eyes lacked a bit of joy during the introduction, and she said things like mutual respect, she only assumed her cousin despised the future brother-in-law for being half a level lower than her.

With such thoughts, Yu Li couldn't help but advise her a few more words, nothing more than that male comrades always walk more steadily than female comrades and go further.

With all this, Yu Haitang knew her cousin had misunderstood when she heard it, but she didn't explain, just listened like that, even responding with her mouth.

The reason for the hasty decision to marry wasn't because of those whistleblowing letters. Among those who had rumors with Director Li, she was the only one who was single, and no one stood up for her.

Fighting to the position of radio station director, Yu Haitang had paid too much, so how could she be willing to let others gossip.

Furthermore, she was indeed getting old. If she didn't determine a personal relationship as soon as possible in this position, it would affect her progress.

Fortunately, she had many pursuers and hadn't caused any loss of life, so idle gossip wouldn't ruin her reputation.

To quell these discussions, she had to sacrifice herself; thinking about it, how could she not be annoyed, and it was normal for her brow to have a bit more discomfort.

As for the discomfort, there were her own reasons, and there were also the man's reasons. She was forced by circumstances, but the other party was also caused by emotional wounds; neither needed to despise the other.

Thinking of the scene she saw that day, and then meeting for a blind date, Yu Haitang felt as if she had eaten a fly, but she had to admit that the other party was the most suitable.

Jade trees and railings, silver-clad world, snowflakes flying, the scenery of the northern country mixed with a few spots of green, all within the Riverside Garden.

The square garden opposite the current office address of the Red Star Steel Group had vegetation preserved due to the heating of underground pipes.

Although there were no fresh flowers or green leaves, the green pines and cypresses were still waving in the snowflakes, which could be considered a dazzling spot in the white world.

Who says autumn is the season for breaking up? The killing atmosphere of winter is even more likely to freeze love that hasn't sprouted in this bitter cold.

Peng Xiaoli mustered all his courage to ask Li Xue out to enjoy the snow, wanting to please her, as it matched the "Xue" (snow) in her name.

She was indeed happy to be invited out, but after seeing his eager gaze, her expression held a bit more caution.

Ultimately, they weren't young boys and girls; no matter how hard it was to speak of love, it was only a matter between two people, so how could it be forced.

Peng Xiaoli clearly knew that if these words were spoken, it would be very difficult for the two to continue being friends. But he also knew that if these words weren't spoken, he might not even have the chance to fail.

Li Xue didn't stop his deep affection and endless talk; it could be seen that he had prepared for a long time. But since she had seen him and heard him, she would have no regrets once she made it clear.

In the end, the two were still in a master-apprentice relationship; when she first entered the office, if it hadn't been for the other party's care, Li Xue knew she would have suffered.

Although she had the protection of her second brother at the time, they ultimately weren't in the same department; if the other party looked down on her, they would have had countless ways to deal with her.

It was Peng Xiaoli who took the initiative to protect her and taught her many tricks in the organization; at that time, the two were young and unconsciously joked and played.

Thinking about it now, the scene from three years ago was right before her eyes.

No one knew how Li Xue rejected Peng Xiaoli, not even their mutual friend Gu Cheng; they only knew that Peng Xiaoli's love had ended without a disease.

It was a coincidence that that scene was seen by Yu Haitang who was passing by, which led to her exploration and confession when she met Peng Xiaoli for a blind date later.

Both hid the word "love" deep in their hearts, and their temperaments were unexpectedly compatible in their words. Gu Cheng sighed that they shouldn't get married, but should become sworn siblings.

December 28th, joyous and festive, a certain place successfully conducted a new hydrogen bomb test.

December 29th, drums and gongs, the Jin Ling Yangtze River Bridge was completed.

It seemed as if the joy had reached the Red Star Steel Group; at the last management committee work meeting before the New Year, the Secretary-General displayed great power.

At the previous annual work meeting, the Secretary-General had represented the management committee in reporting on the group's development work for the year, which really startled those who talked too much.

Still speaking without notes, still impassioned, the entire venue was silent, yet everyone had to take the initiative to applaud at the brilliant parts.

At the last management committee work meeting, Secretary-General Li Xuewu made a long speech based on the annual work summary regarding the group's personnel, business, and administration, which could be called firing on all cylinders.

Because it had become a foregone conclusion that Deputy Director Dong would return to the capital after the New Year, the disposal plan for the Liaodong Industrial Management Group was also placed on the conference table.

It was just that compared to the previous large differences in opinion and slow research and discussion, Secretary-General Li Xuewu spoke directly about the pros and cons and spoke boldly at this meeting.

On one hand, he emphasized the contributions made by the Liaodong Industrial Management Group over the past two years (affirming Dong Wenxue's work achievements), and on the other hand, he proposed the opinion of extending the Liaodong Industrial Management Group for another three years to adapt to the needs of future development and to comprehensively and coordinately manage the overall situation of Liaodong industrial development.

Compared to the previous general discussions and the focus of the group leaders' entanglement, Li Xuewu set the time and significance of the existence of the industrial management group. Three years as a period; if it's useful, keep it; if it's useless, withdraw it; everything is based on facts.

This was a bit like a military order; extending it for three years happened to be the first term of Li Xuewu's tenure in charge of the industrial zone of the Red Star Steel Group in Liaodong.

It had the meaning of "if it's a mule or a horse, take it out for a walk," and it also seemed to be challenging all the leaders of the group, as well as his competitors.

Just as the last topic was about to be discussed, which was the candidate for the leader of the Liaodong Industrial Management Group of the Red Star Steel Group, Su Weide spoke up and requested that relevant personnel recuse themselves.

Although he didn't name names, everyone knew he was talking about Li Xuewu. The group had drafted three candidates, and he was one of them.

But just as Su Weide raised his chin to drive Li Xuewu out, an unexpected situation occurred.

"I don't think that's necessary."

Jing Yunong raised her eyes and swept a glance at Su Weide, then looked at the management committee director Li Huai De and said indifferently, "The candidates have long since leaked out."

Li Huai De frowned, his gaze at Jing Yunong holding a bit more playfulness and ambiguity, but it wasn't his turn to speak yet, so he chose to watch from the sidelines.

Su Weide was also a bit surprised by her sudden retort; he had thought that Li Xuewu would stay in the venue, and had thought that Dong Wenxue would stand up for him.

He never expected that the venue would instantly become quiet, and even the secretary couldn't help but look at Deputy Director Jing.

Didn't they say... the two had a conflict?

Jing Yunong didn't care about the obscure gazes of the crowd and continued to speak in the same tone, "The principle of recusal doesn't apply to all situations."

She looked at Su Weide, who was frowning and wanting to refute, and said, "The personnel listed in the list involve two people present today; can't we listen to their own opinions?"

"I think Deputy Director Jing's opinion makes sense." Dong Wenxue was also surprised at first, but at this moment he raised his eyebrows and echoed, "I also want to listen to the opinions of many parties; at least everyone present has the right to speak."

"This is nonsense—"

Su Weide wanted to slap the table, but he was wary that this was a management committee meeting, so his voice just got a bit louder, emphasizing, "This doesn't conform to meeting discipline."

"It's a management committee; the collective opinion is more important." Zhang Jinsong, who rarely spoke on weekdays, surprised everyone again, "I agree with Deputy Director Jing's opinion."

Su Weide had already opened his eyes wide, his gaze at Zhang Jinsong holding too much incomprehension and doubt. Look at you, kid, with thick eyebrows and big eyes; how could you...

It was understandable for Dong Wenxue to speak for Li Xuewu, but it wasn't his turn for Jing Yunong to take the initiative, and Zhang Jinsong to echo.

What surprised Su Weide wasn't just this one; just as everyone looked at Deputy Director Zhang, Deputy Director Cheng also echoed Deputy Director Jing's opinion.

Now it was good; before the voting had even started, four group leaders had already stood together. The secretaries looked at the window in unison, determining which side the sun was rising from.

Jing Yunong, Dong Wenxue, Zhang Jinsong, Cheng Kaiyuan...

Without Li Huai De calling names, wherever his gaze looked, there was a nodding echo; it was rare for the management committee to have a unified opinion.

At this time, not only did Su Weide break into a cold sweat, but even Li Huai De frowned.

But the arrow was on the string and had to be fired.

If it were in the past, he could have suspended the relevant topics and discussed them later, but at today's meeting, this topic couldn't be dragged on by him.

Just looking at the situation at the scene, he knew that even if he wanted to drag it on, it wouldn't work.

What is called being unable to get off the tiger's back? Li Huai De's gaze toward the Secretary-General's direction gradually became dangerous and deep.

The dangerous one wasn't him, but the Secretary-General who had fallen silent.

What are you pretending for? Are you proud?

"Since the comrades' opinions are unified, let's follow Comrade Yunong's opinion and listen to the opinions of the relevant comrades."

Li Huai De, as the class monitor, couldn't let the management committee go cold, and even less could he lose the initiative; even if he had to hold on, he had to hold on; this was face.

Su Weide had already changed his face, and the gaze he cast at Li Xuewu only held thick wariness.

"The comrades from the organization department told me that they couldn't make the decision on the leader's affairs and couldn't provide an opinion." Li Huai De continued, "Regarding the candidate for the person in charge of the Liaodong Industrial Management Group, I still consulted with Comrade Weijie to get the opinions of all parties; let's discuss it today."

The topic documents were distributed to everyone, and the relevant list was also revealed, which were Gao Yaqin, Xu Sinian, and Li Xuewu.

Except for Xu Sinian who wasn't qualified to attend the management committee meeting, if Su Weide's words were true and they had to recuse themselves, both Li Xuewu and Gao Yaqin would have to go out.

But obviously, the drama that had been fought over for more than half a year was about to end; who would be willing to give up, all saving their strength to wait for their debut.

"Regarding this candidate issue, I will make an explanation." Gu Weijie opened her mouth and said, "Although there are three people on the list, I also told Director Li that the Liaodong Industrial Management Group will have a heavy responsibility in the future, and we can also arrange for a principal and deputy leader to coordinate management."

"Does Deputy Director Gu mean to choose two, or choose three?"

Dong Wenxue frowned slightly and looked at the other party to ask, "If we choose three, then today's meeting would be simple."

He said this sentence in a joking tone, but no one in the venue laughed.

There was nothing to laugh about; swords and shadows, hitting the forehead was life-threatening.

Gu Weijie didn't care about his speech, but looked at the crowd and continued to explain, "Of course, it's not limited to the three people on the list; if comrades have other suitable candidates, they can also propose them."

"As for Deputy Director Dong's question just now." She looked at Dong Wenxue and replied, "One capable person is enough; if one is insufficient, then two; if two are insufficient, then three. Work always has to be done, and unity is more important."

Is this tearing off the mask?

The secretaries sitting by the wall recording the meeting felt their hearts pounding; what they heard and what they had seen in the past weren't like this.

It couldn't be said that Deputy Director Gu was of one mind with Deputy Director Dong, but it was rare to see them blowing their beards and staring at each other when there were differences of opinion. Even if there were differences, they would have communicated before the meeting started; how could they be blowing their beards and staring at each other at the meeting.

"Looks like we really have to choose carefully."

Dong Wenxue turned his head away and didn't look at her, his mouth carrying a mocking meaning as he said, "If they are all incompetent, wouldn't we have to arrange thirty leaders?"

Is the gunpowder smell so strong?

The secretaries saw that something was wrong and looked at Director Li in unison; getting the signal and permission, they stood up and took the thermos to continue tea and water for the leaders.

Having a buffer was better than being deadlocked.

Taking advantage of the time to continue water, everyone also had time to think and judge.

"Deputy Director Gao has a certain amount of work experience in economic construction."

Su Weide saw that the situation was wrong and was happy to stir up the water, looking at the content on the list and looking at Gao Yaqin, proposing, "I think it's more stable to ask Deputy Director Gao to preside over the overall situation of Liaodong industrial work."

"Economic construction is the core of future development." Xue Zhifu nodded and said, "The group is laying out the port area in Liaodong, which is just right to use the economy as a connecting line to run through various industrial zones and complete the layout of the economic chain."

"I agree with Deputy Director Xue's opinion." Gu Weijie spoke, "Deputy Director Gao has relatively rich experience in foreign trade management and has a deeper understanding of economic development work; I think it is just right to go to Liaodong to master the overall situation."

"Of course, industrial management experience is insufficient." Seeing Dong Wenxue wanting to speak, she snatched the lead and said, "Regarding this point, I think it is more appropriate to arrange for Comrade Xu Sinian to serve as the deputy leader of the industrial management group; advantages complement each other."

Dong Wenxue had intended to speak, but seeing her say this, he held back and didn't open his mouth, but the gaze that swept across the other party gradually became sharp.

Li Huai De saw that after Gu Weijie finished speaking, no one spoke again, so he looked at Li Xuewu and Gao Yaqin; these two were the protagonists of today's last topic.

"Comrade Yaqin has a high voice." He nodded slightly and asked, "Do you have anything you want to say?"

"I have nothing to say." Because of the principle of recusal, she couldn't speak without Li Huai De's inquiry, and at this moment, she couldn't say more about her work arrangements, "I obey the organization's arrangements."

"Mm, any other opinions?"

Li Huai De swept toward the crowd, focusing on Dong Wenxue, knowing that he would inevitably support Li Xuewu in taking charge of Liaodong.

Dong Wenxue also responded to his inquiry, his expression serious as he opened his mouth, "I came back from Liaodong and understand better what Liaodong needs."

He pointed his finger at his notebook and said, "What Liaodong needs isn't experience in foreign trade management, nor is it ideas for economic development, but patience."

"In the next three, five, or ten years, the group's layout in Liaodong will gradually reveal its sharp edge." Dong Wenxue frowned slightly, "Between revealing its sharp edge, it still needs coordination and forbearance, patiently developing industry and technology."

"If the group needs economic ideas in Liaodong, I don't doubt Deputy Director Gao's ability, but I want to say that there is someone else to plan Liaodong."

"If the group needs foreign trade in Liaodong, I doubt Deputy Director Gao's experience even less, but I want to say that there is someone else to manage trade."

His words gradually became strong, and he looked at the crowd and said, "If the group needs industrial management, needs comprehensive coordination, needs trade construction, needs economic development in Liaodong, one person is enough; why use two?"

Having said this, Dong Wenxue paused, his expression indifferent as he swept a glance at the crowd, and finally his gaze settled on Li Xuewu, calmly saying, "I propose that Comrade Li Xuewu serve as the leader of the Liaodong Industrial Management Group."

The venue stagnated for a bit because of his speech, and Li Huai De didn't care about this point. After confirming that no one else had any proposals, he then opened his mouth and said, "The group's layout in Liaodong is the top priority for production and trade work in the future; being cautious and careful is not too much. The speeches and opinions of the comrades prove that the group needs more excellent talents to master the overall situation."

"I don't mind one or two."

He tapped the table and said, "But I want to say, until when can unity overcome some difficulties, and this leader should also be a choice of unity."

Emphasizing his attitude, Li Huai De then put down the pencil in his hand, looked at the crowd, and said, "Since everyone agrees to extend the Liaodong Industrial Management Group for another three years, let's vote by show of hands to decide the candidate for the person in charge."

The meeting proceeded to the stage of voting by show of hands, which shows how great the differences of opinion among the class members were. This was the situation Li Huai De was least willing to see.

Generally, if more than half of the comrades in the management committee meeting nod, it will be recorded in the form of unanimous passage and form a resolution.

This time, the contradiction was placed on the conference table; when the group organization was disturbed by those cases, it would inevitably cause discussion, and then it would be impossible to avoid rumors that his control over the class was declining.

So he had to emphasize unity; is the result of unity important or not?

"Please raise your hands if you agree with Comrade Gao Yaqin serving as the leader of the Industrial Management Group and Comrade Xu Sinian serving as the deputy leader."

Without any surprise, Su Weide raised his hand first, Gu Weijie raised her hand second, and when Li Huai De looked at Xue Zhifu, Xue Zhifu also raised his hand. His face held a bit more pride.

There were eleven members in the group class; excluding the two votes of Li Xuewu and Gao Yaqin, as long as five votes agreed, this resolution would be set in stone.

Li Huai De naturally wouldn't raise his hand at this time, his gaze swept across the crowd, and finally fell on the union chairman Xiong Bencheng.

Everyone also looked at the old bear who was like an echo bug. This one was Li Xuewu's iron vote. If he raised his hand at this time, then Director Li was the key.

However, why didn't the old bear raise his hand? ===== CHAPTER 1371 =====