Inside the room.
The tension was so thick it was almost palpable.
Many people were noisily sipping their tea, perhaps trying to conceal their inner turmoil and hesitation. Many were still wavering.
Dong Xuebin had already cast the first vote.
Zhang Dongfang glanced at Dong Xuebin and showed no weakness. At a time like this, it was a contest of strength. Zhang Dongfang could not back down, nor did he need to. His gaze immediately turned resolute. "I stand by my opinion, and I respect the Organization Department's assessment and recommendation. I believe Liu Ping is more suitable for the position of Deputy Director of the Finance Bureau." Zhang Dongfang spoke with confidence and knew exactly how to frame his words. By saying that he respected the Organization Department's assessment and opinion, he made it seem as though Dong Xuebin stood in opposition to the organization, as though Dong Xuebin did not respect the Organization Department's assessment. Although this organization was not that organization, it still gave everyone the impression that Dong Xuebin was acting like a one-man show.
The smell of gunpowder was in the air!
The atmosphere in the meeting grew even more tense!
Dong Xuebin smiled, utterly unconcerned.
Han Wu, the Minister of the County Party Committee Organization Department, naturally had to echo him. He would spare no effort in supporting County Chief Zhang's choice. Besides, he had been the one to raise this matter in the first place. Taking up Zhang Dongfang's firepower, he opened fire on Dong Xuebin. "I support County Chief Zhang's proposal. The Organization Department conducted a thorough assessment, and everyone agreed that Liu Ping is more capable of handling the post. Sun Anshi is still too inexperienced, too young."
"Young" again!
Han Wu had used that word twice today!
Meng Hanmei could