Right path to power

"County Magistrate, what's your opinion?"

Zhu Lishu stopped looking at Gao Chengce and turned to ask Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao smiled slightly – a secretary is a secretary; once he makes a move, it can cause serious damage.

Because that last sentence was deliberately meant to undermine Gao Chengce's prestige among his comrades.

"I think Comrade Zhiqiang is right. The county party committee must firmly promote positive energy, support those who get things done, help those who start businesses, and encourage those who are capable."

Juliet nodded, her gaze sweeping across the room, her tone calm and composed:

"Today's topic was originally just to report the verification results and clarify false rumors, not to reconsider personnel appointments and removals. Since the reports made during the public announcement period have been verified as malicious accusations, the original Standing Committee resolution is valid and will not be changed."

In addition, the county party committee must adhere to a pragmatic approach and promote integrity in selecting and appointing personnel, and will never allow those with ulterior motives to take advantage of the situation, create noise, disrupt the atmosphere of the county's cadre team, or damage the political ecology of Fuchuan.

This matter is now concluded; proceed according to the established procedures.

A hammer!

The atmosphere in the room became somewhat heavy.

Gao Chengce looked terrible and kept drinking tea to hide his disappointment and embarrassment.

Jia Anpeng remained expressionless; his stance had remained consistent, so he was naturally unafraid of any criticism.

In his view, the top two leaders may have a honeymoon period, but sooner or later a rift or even conflict will arise, and that's when his role will become apparent.

Finally, Zhu Lishu pointed out that the county committee will explain the relevant situation at an appropriate time, clear the names of the comrades, and at the same time warn those with ulterior motives to be responsible for their words and deeds. Once the false accusations are verified, they will be dealt with seriously.

After the public announcement period ended, Zhu Lishu convened a pre-appointment interview meeting for the newly promoted cadres.

At the meeting, she congratulated everyone and hoped that they would continue to maintain a humble and prudent attitude and a spirit of hard work in their future work.

Lin Xiao attended and delivered a speech. He mainly spoke from the perspective of the government, raising requirements for the newly appointed heads of county-level departments and township cadres, emphasizing the importance of implementation, development, and pragmatic work.

That afternoon, the Organization Department of the County Party Committee officially released the appointment and removal documents.

The following day, the county finance bureau held a meeting of its cadres.

Organization Minister He Zhiqiang personally attended the meeting to announce the personnel appointment and removal decisions.

As the leader in charge, Jia Anpeng, a member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee and Executive Deputy County Head, naturally had to attend the meeting.

The fact that acting county head Lin Xiao personally attended the meeting and gave a speech clearly shows that he was supporting the newly appointed director of the county finance bureau, Wei Wenjuan.

The appointment and removal of a section-level cadre was attended by three county party committee leaders.

This is the first time such an event has occurred in the officialdom of Fuchuan.

Moreover, Lin Xiao personally attended and spoke at the appointment and removal of the county's Development and Reform Bureau Director and the Administrative Service Center Director.

At the meeting, he put forward new hopes for the new leaders based on the situation of each unit, and asked all cadres and employees to obey the leadership, work hard, enhance their execution capabilities, and maintain integrity and self-discipline.

"Hmph, do you think you can secure your position as bureau chief just because Lin Xiao is backing you up? You're just a little younger than me, aren't you? I..."

Cui Liqin, the deputy director of the Finance Bureau who chaired the meeting, kept glancing at Wei Wenjuan with a look of resentment and dissatisfaction.

She originally thought that temporarily taking charge of the work would lead to a permanent position, but Lin Xiao unexpectedly promoted someone to the position of director.

When Wei Wenjuan first joined the company, she was already a middle-level manager.

It was because Wei Wenjuan refused to cooperate with her and Yuan Caiying's demands that she was sent to the township.

Who would have thought that in less than three years, this girl would actually come back and become the top leader.

Even if she couldn't become the bureau chief, she would feel better if she were replaced by someone with similar qualifications. But it just so happens to be that young girl she had driven away back then.

How could she be convinced, and how could she not be angry?

"Since reporting her isn't working, let's think of other ways. If things get complicated, let's see how that Lin guy can protect her then..."

Having made up her mind, Cui Liqin took some documents and went into Wei Wenjuan's office.

"Director Wei, here are a few sums of money that were arranged by the county leaders before. They need to be disbursed as soon as possible. The procedures have all been completed, and all that's left is for you to sign off."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Director Cui. I'll sign it later."

As she walked out of the office, a cold smile crept onto Cui Liqin's lips.

night.

In a luxury suite at a four-star hotel in the city.

Sweating profusely, Jia Anpeng smoked a cigarette, took a few deep drags, and asked, "How's the matter going?"

Cui Liqin subconsciously pulled the blanket over herself, breathing slightly heavily: "Hmm... I've already given her the documents. She said she'd sign them later. Let's see how she handles things once the money is allocated. A mere young girl like her wants to be a bureau chief. I don't know what Lin Xiao is thinking?"

Jia Anpeng pinched her and laughed, "You mean they're having an affair too?"

"Otherwise what?"

"What about Lily?"

"There's been no movement at all. She said she hasn't found a suitable opportunity yet, and Lin Xiao is very wary."

"I knew it! If he were having an affair with that Wei guy, why wouldn't he be interested in Lily? Let's forget about this. Bring Lily here now, we..."

"This...she's my niece...this won't do..."

"It's fine, it's all the same with the lights off. Call her now."

"She...she said she had to go to the city on business and wouldn't be back until very late, I think..."

Jia Anpeng's expression changed. He flipped over and straddled Cui Liqin, grabbing her neck and saying, "I'm not discussing this with you. I'm telling you to call her over! How many times has this happened? You can count it yourself. You always make excuses. Do you think I'm easy to fool? I don't care what excuse you give. You have to call her over tonight. I'm going to have my way with her tonight."

All the anger that had been building up over this period suddenly exploded.

"You're sick, get off me!" Cui Liqin struggled.

"Damn it, you think you're so tough? Fine, I'll beat her myself. I'll show her how I can..."

As he spoke, Jia Anpeng yanked off the blanket and grabbed his phone from the table to call Yao Lili.

"You're insane! Get up! I..."

"Clap clap clap—"

Three loud slaps landed on Cui Liqin's face. The pain made her momentarily lose her senses. She suddenly rammed her head into Jia Anpeng. Jia Anpeng was only focused on finding the number and lost his balance, so he was knocked over. Then Cui Liqin pulled her legs back and kicked Jia Anpeng hard.

"boom--"

She actually kicked Jia Anpeng off the bed.

Cui Liqin instinctively pulled the blanket up to cover her whole body, fearing that Jia Anpeng would punch and kick her. She hid under the blanket and sobbed.

She had already lost her position as bureau chief, and now she had to satisfy Jia Anpeng's perverted demands. The worst part was that Jia Anpeng had even hit her.

This infuriated her.

After a long while, there seemed to be no movement at all.

Cui Liqin slowly lifted the blanket and found Jia Anpeng lying motionless on the floor, his face pale and his teeth clenched.

Startled, she jumped out of bed, shaking her head, "Old Jia, what's wrong? Don't scare me! I'm going to..."

With trembling hands, Cui Liqin dialed 120.

The wailing of the ambulance pierced the night sky, startling many people inside and outside the hotel.

Soon, paramedics carried Jia Anpeng down.

Cui Liqin had already dressed him, and of course she was dressed herself as well.

When she was upstairs, she tried to slip away, but the paramedics said that someone needed to accompany her to explain the situation. She said the person was the deputy county head, but she didn't know him.

Left with no other choice, she went downstairs and got into the ambulance.

"Isn't that Cui Liqin from the Finance Bureau?"

"What's wrong with her?"

"It wasn't her, it was someone else who was put into the ambulance."

"And who is that?"

"It looks like a man?"

"That's right!"

"What's going on here?"

Someone in the crowd recognized Cui Liqin. After asking around, they learned that someone in the hotel had suddenly fallen ill and needed emergency medical attention.

This immediately sparked a lot of speculation.

Upon arriving at the hospital, as Jia Anpeng was being wheeled into the emergency room, Cui Liqin called his secretary, urging him to come over immediately.

When the secretary arrived, she explained that Jia Anpeng had suddenly collapsed while they were talking about work, and then she left in a hurry.

Jia Anpeng remained unconscious until the next morning.

The doctor said it was a cerebral hemorrhage, and it's currently uncertain whether he will recover.

Lin Xiao was also surprised when she received the call. How could a perfectly healthy person suddenly have a cerebral hemorrhage?

Although the two had significant disagreements at work, Jia Anpeng was, after all, his nominal deputy, so he still had to visit him no matter what.

As soon as he arrived at the hospital, Jia Anpeng's wife, children, and relatives immediately surrounded him.

"County Magistrate Lin, you have to stand up for us, Lao Jia!"

"He was so focused on his work that he collapsed from exhaustion."

The hospital director rushed over upon hearing the commotion. After understanding the situation, Lin Xiao instructed the hospital to do everything possible to treat the patient and, if necessary, to transfer the patient to the city or provincial hospital. The county would coordinate the entire process.

"County Chief, County Chief Jia's condition has stabilized, but due to the delay in receiving the best treatment time, the brainstem congestion lasted too long. Although most of the blood has been drained, it has already caused irreversible damage to the brain nerves. Whether he can recover remains to be seen."

His meaning was clear—whether Jia Anpeng could wake up depended mainly on luck.