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"Ji, since everyone has agreed for you to take on the role of Director of the Party and Government Affairs Office, you should start fulfilling your responsibilities from now on. Please attend the meeting and take the minutes," Chu Shuyuan said seriously to Ji Yang.
Although Chu Shuyuan was beautiful, she looked at Ji Yang with a serious expression, exuding a sense of authority.
Ji Yang quickly realized and said to everyone, "Thank you to all the leaders for giving me this opportunity, I will work diligently."
Cao Zhongping smiled and said, "Alright, sit down."
Everyone was actually observing Ji Yang.
Based on their understanding of the situation in this village, Ji Yang and Chu Shuyuan shouldn't have much of a relationship. In their view, Chu Shuyuan must have her own calculations in playing this out.
Linking it to the situations they were aware of in the village, everyone somewhat understood that Chu Shuyuan didn't want to use the original people in the Party and Government Affairs Office. Although Ji Yang was someone she randomly chose, he was at least innocent in terms of affiliations, not belonging to any particular faction, which could disrupt Lu Shijie's layout.
Lu Shijie had secretly recruited a lot of people. Many knew about Wei Wuyin leaning towards him, and some people in the Party and Government Affairs Office probably aligned with various leaders. Under such circumstances, since Chu Shuyuan had no one to use, she might as well randomly appoint someone as a small method to break the situation.
Everyone was happy to see this happening.
If the situation wasn't disrupted, it wouldn't be beneficial for everyone's next steps. By cooperating with Chu Shuyuan, there was a chance to pull Ji Yang to one's side in the future, which would be a good thing.
Lu Shijie was completely stunned, not expecting Chu Shuyuan to use this method to break the situation. His face suddenly turned gloomy. Despite secretly making many arrangements, he didn't anticipate that the higher-ups would transfer so many external cadres here, leaving him helpless in a short time.
"Comrade Wei Wuyin is also a good cadre. Doing this doesn't seem right, does it?" Lu Shijie said. Wei Wuyin, ostensibly someone from the original second-in-command, was actually on his side. Not being able to promote her significantly affected his subsequent arrangements.
He initially thought that it would be straightforward to promote Wei Wuyin, but Chu Shuyuan unexpectedly didn't play by the rules, and he knew that Ji Yang definitely was not one of Chu Shuyuan's people.
This didn't go as planned, making him wonder what the entire village would think of him and what Wei Wuyin would make of it. This would prove he had no strength, wouldn't it?
Chu Shuyuan said, "Comrade Wei Wuyin has some work experience. The village needs to establish a convenient service center, and I think she can be transferred there to take charge of the preparatory work."
Lu Shijie calculated for a moment and could only nod, "That would work too."
A convenient service center was considered a good unit, a focus for the village's next steps.
However, if this were to spread, it wouldn't be him promoting Wei Wuyin but a proposal from Chu Shuyuan. He didn't know what Wei Wuyin would think of this.
With this, it seemed this matter was settled.
Jiang Chaowen, the Chair of the People's Congress, then said, "The Party and Government Affairs Office has talent. Comrade Liu Yun is also quite good."
Chu Shuyuan smiled and said, "I also think so. Chairman Jiang is about to organize a People's Congress meeting, and you lack talent. How about transferring Liu over there to assist you?"
Jiang Chaowen was taken aback.
Although transferring to the People's Congress was an upgrade, he had promised the leaders above to place him in the Director position of the Party and Government Affairs Office, which wasn't his original intention.
Within a few words, many subtleties were implied, making Ji Yang feel as if he had grown wiser.
Ji Yang now understood that Liu Yun probably went to the county to find connections. The county leaders instructed Jiang Chaowen to help Liu Yun. Unexpectedly, Chu Shuyuan made random decisions, promoting him and catching Jiang Chaowen off guard.
Cao Zhongping nodded and said, "The People's Congress meeting is important. Whether it proceeds smoothly and achieves the organizational intent is crucial. It's a big deal; I think that's a good proposal. What do you think, old Jiang?"
Jiang Chaowen hesitated and said, "We ought to give others a proper position."
He realized there was no possibility of securing the Party and Government Affairs position, and to report upward, he could only arrange Liu Yun as well as possible. As for the future, it would have to wait.
Ji Yang noticed that Jiang Chaowen exchanged a glance with Lu Shijie.
Although the glance was brief, Ji Yang saw it, leaving him puzzled, as he hadn't heard of any association between the two.
Chu Shuyuan said, "The village's People's Congress has always worked jointly with the Party and Government Affairs Office. Let's give Liu a Deputy Director's position there, but focus the main work at the People's Congress. What do you think?"
After a discussion, they reached a conclusion.
Lu Shijie's mood was clearly poor now. He hadn't gained any advantage at the Party and Government Affairs Office, and Jiang Chaowen was about to retire soon. He had hoped to bring that beautiful girl under his wing in the next step.
Organizing Committee Member Huang Yu then said, "The Party and Government Affairs Office indeed has many talents. I know Comrade Qiu Ling. This comrade is strong in all aspects, and since we're promoting young comrades, she should also be considered."
Huang Yu and Chu Shuyuan seemed to have an intention to collaborate earlier, and now that Huang Yu proposed someone, Chu Shuyuan had no reason not to support it. She said, "I've also learned that Comrade Qiu Ling is indeed quite capable. The Social Affairs Office also needs further strengthening. How about sending her there?"
Huang Yu said, "I think that's fine."
Oh, good heavens!
Ji Yang understood that what mattered wasn't ability but connections. If the relationships were in place, one could ascend.
Honestly speaking, Qiu Ling was flexible, but her abilities were somewhat lacking, yet it was entirely unproblematic here.
Throughout the meeting, Ji Yang noticed that besides Huang Yu, Propaganda Committee Member Jiang Qin was also in league with Chu Shuyuan. They were acting together throughout, and the newly arrived Mayor Cao also seemed to yield to Chu Shuyuan.
Who exactly was this woman?
Ji Yang's curiosity about Chu Shuyuan grew greatly.
Throughout the meeting, everyone was probing each other, making deals, as if in a marketplace, putting forth their prices, negotiating, then reaching a certain agreement, and only then were the positions finalized.
As time passed, the external leaders gradually disrupted the original village cadres. Some cadres were even dug out with certain materials, making it difficult not just to ascend but even to maintain their current positions.
However, the external leaders gained from this too.
The meeting lasted a long time, effectively reshuffling the entire cadre team.
Far from being unaware of the local situation, they had clearly seen through it.
When there was controversy over some cadres, Chu Shuyuan would look at Ji Yang.
Ji Yang understood that although she knew some of the issues in the village, she wasn't fully aware of which side those people belonged to, and now she needed his advice.
Therefore, when Chu Shuyuan looked at him, Ji Yang would use small gestures to indicate whether someone was usable.
Unknowingly, Ji Yang realized he was already on board with Chu Shuyuan, picking out usable cadres for her.
Ji Yang also saw that during this competition, external and local cadres joined forces, leaving local cadres defenseless. Fang Xianjun, the Minister of Armament, was mostly untouched; his subordinates were protected. He seemed aligned with Cao Zhongjun's side, indicating collaboration.
As for Lu Shijun, he joined forces with the Executive Deputy Village Chief Li Xinggui, but it was no use. Their strength was too weak, losing many departments. Additionally, some people likely faced major issues.
Ji Yang tried his best to recommend individuals with strong abilities, seemingly without backing, to Chu Shuyuan.
Ji Yang felt today's meeting had a huge impact, shattering many preconceived notions.
"Let's call it a day. Once the main departmental leader adjustments are made, work will proceed," Chu Shuyuan said, pleased. Ji Yang truly understood the village situation, eliminating those allied with others, enabling her to gain control of the village.
With that thought, she looked at Ji Yang and said, "If your Party and Government Affairs Office lacks power, you could transfer two more from elsewhere. Draft the meeting results today, and I'll review them tomorrow before issuing them."
Lu Shijie's expression was noticeably poor now. Few of the individuals he proposed ascended. The external leaders exhibited tacit cooperation, perhaps directed by their superiors beforehand.
Several local leaders also showed grave expressions.
The meeting ran long, and everyone rushed to the restroom, with even the beautiful Huang Yu running slightly.
Ji Yang was sitting by the door, and when he stood up, he heard a startled cry, and suddenly there was a woman in his arms.
Even more shocking to Ji Yang, her hand was pressing on a very sensitive area.
After holding back for a while and feeling stimulated, when Huang Yu's hand landed there, cold sweat broke out on Ji Yang.
Huang Yu didn't expect her high heels to stumble, and as she plunged into Ji Yang's arms, she instinctively grabbed, realizing only later that she grabbed the wrong place.
Seeing Ji Yang's expression, almost crying out, she turned red in the face just the same.
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