The meeting was chaired by Mr. Dolly and quickly shifted from internal party affairs to the election campaign.
"The Conservative Party has held the presidency for eight years, and this time we must go all out to win the election," Mr. Dolly said excitedly, standing up. "Considering all factors, I nominate Miss Gan Yuan as this time’s party representative to represent the Liberal Party in the election."
Marquis Smith, sitting across from him, stood up, "I quite agree with Mr. Dolly’s statement; this is indeed our chance. However... considering Miss Gan Yuan’s influence domestically, I do not think she is the right candidate. So... I would like to recommend another more suitable person."
Mr. Dolly smiled, "May I ask whom the Marquis is referring to?"
"My daughter..." Marquis Smith gestured to his side, "Annie!"
Several of Mr. Dolly’s party allies changed their expressions dramatically. Smith’s sudden proposal was entirely unexpected.
Annie immediately stood up and greeted everyone with a smile and a nod.
"Miss Annie is intelligent and capable, a rare talent indeed. However..." Mr. Dolly still smiled, "I do not think she is the most suitable candidate!"
"My opinion is quite the opposite!" Marquis Smith immediately countered, "Miss Gan Yuan is currently entangled in scandals, and has reached such a stalemate with Prince of A Country. She is simply not fit for the election. If we invest manpower and resources into her, it is a waste of everyone’s time and money. I will not support such a decision!"
Thus, the two men went head to head, and their respective party aides also began taking sides.
Smith’s people supported Annie, Dolly’s people stood by Gan Yuan, and the number of supporters on both sides was closely matched. Soon, the dispute escalated to personal attacks.
Seeing this situation, both Marquis Smith and Annie were somewhat taken aback.
The meeting was originally intended to catch Gan Yuan and others off guard, yet unexpectedly the other side remained so composed.
In the end, they had no choice but to decide through a vote, which resulted in a tie of 7 to 7.
Marquis Smith snorted internally, "If that’s the case, it seems we’ll have to hold a convention for the whole party, have representatives from all regions come to vote, and then we’ll select the winner."
"Both of you know I am not too familiar with the place, so I’d like to postpone it until two weeks from now," Miss Gan Yuan said elegantly, smiling at them, "I assume everyone is okay with this?"
With no objections from either side, the meeting came to an end.
As Smith and Annie’s group left, Moses came in with Jessica and others.
"A full party election," Mr. Dolly said somewhat helplessly, revealing the final decision with furrowed brows, "Miss Gan has just joined the party, and a full party election is very unfavorable for us!"
"Now is not the time for such reflections," Gan Yuan said calmly, "If I can’t even win a party election, what right do I have to run for President?"
Having come this far, brooding is pointless. Instead of lamenting, it’s better to go and do something effective.
"I’ve already thought of a plan; let’s discuss it!"
Mr. Dolly looked at her in surprise. As she sat down at the table and shared her ideas to increase her renown and support, the admiration in his eyes deepened.