Wu Li's remarks drew laughter from everyone else; his typical military straightforwardness amused them all.
Sun Jialuo and Pan Jianzhang were clearly in good spirits, having both received a half-grade promotion, and Sun Jialuo had even fulfilled his aspiration to join the ranks of full ministerial-level officials. This was by no means an easy feat; nationally, many people were stuck at this level until retirement without ever achieving it. Now, with a stroke of luck, Sun Jialuo had secured such a rare opportunity and had no reason not to be pleased.
Li Jupeng was also in high spirits. With his status, being sent down would mean at the very least a deputy mayor position. Perhaps, under Nie Zhenbang's arrangement, even joining the Standing Committee and taking on a real power deputy position wasn't out of the question.
