It seemed that Mayor Cao still wanted to accomplish some things, but he appeared to lack some capabilities.
Ji Yang addressed everyone, "Let’s hear your thoughts, since we’ve come to this county, we must do some substantial work." He also wanted to hear everyone’s ideas.
For a moment, the conference room fell into silence.
After a while, Cao Songxin said, "Since the organization has placed us in these positions, and Chunshui County faces so many issues, we must carry out our duties. I believe that our primary task is to purge the lingering corruption and restore clear skies for the public!"
Judicial Committee Secretary Cui Xiuying said, "The public security sector has always been under Secretary Ji’s leadership. It’s currently handling this matter, so I don’t need to intervene much."
Ji Yang glanced at her. She was a seductive woman who, from what he knew, was the mistress of a deputy secretary of the municipal judicial committee. After the municipal judicial committee’s secretary took office, he had transferred her here, likely to ease her transition, with plans for further promotion.
From her words, Ji Yang deduced that she had thoughts about his decision to appoint Chu Zhendong as the director of the Public Security Bureau.
She wanted control over the public security sector, and he couldn’t let go. Therefore, this woman would have an opposing sentiment towards him.
With her speech, the conference room once again lapsed into silence.
At this moment, United Front Work Department Head Su Yongfang said, "To my knowledge, the county has indeed seen great improvements. The public is satisfied with the Public Security Bureau’s efforts in fighting organized crime, showing that Comrade Chu Zhendong is competent in his duties."
Ji Yang looked at Su Yongfang and noticed she smiled and nodded at him.
Ji Yang realized that Su Yongfang was extending an olive branch to him.
He smiled back and nodded at her.
This was how the officialdom worked. When one party shows goodwill, it’s polite to reciprocate, which often leads to forming alliances.
It pleased Ji Yang that someone had quickly shown an inclination to side with him.
Su Yongfang was promoted by a retired leader from the city and had been sidelined in the bureaucracy. It was probably her looks that got her posted here.
Ji Yang was unclear on the specifics, but her behavior indicated an intention to align with him, and that was enough for now.
Just when Ji Yang thought only one had shown interest in aligning, Organization Department Head He Shuping also spoke, "Director Su is correct. I have reviewed the appointment of officials in the previous phase and found that Secretary Ji’s team did well. Since the designated comrades took charge, not only has the style of work greatly improved, but the work atmosphere and efficiency too. It shows that the right people were used. In this respect, I believe we must boldly employ the right comrades in suitable positions as long as they genuinely serve the public."
She added with a smile, "I think Director Chu Zhendong is qualified for the position of Public Security Bureau Director; he’s the right person for the job."
Okay, He Shuping was clearly supportive of him.
Cui Xiuying hurriedly said, "I’m not saying it’s inappropriate. In fact, with Comrade Chu Zhendong’s work, I’ve saved a lot of trouble and can rest easy."
Ji Yang saw that Cui Xiuying was a fickle person, not daring to oppose him directly.
From this stance, Ji Yang knew that at least two women wanted to align with him, including Cui Xiuying. As long as he was firm enough, she wouldn’t dare make trouble.
Just as Ji Yang believed only these two women showed intentions of alignment, Propaganda Department Head Dai Mingxiu addressed him, "The development of a county also depends on its leader. From what I know, Secretary Ji is a leader with extensive experience, so we should follow County Chief Ji’s directions in our work. I am in complete support of County Chief Ji’s leadership."
Meeting her flattering gaze, Ji Yang sensed her eagerness to actively align herself with him.
This woman was a divorcee with her mother having been a former chairwoman of the municipal Women’s Federation. After stepping down, her mother stayed in the bureaucracy without much experience in grassroots work.
Perhaps her mother knew something and encouraged her to align with Ji Yang.
Ji Yang wasn’t sure what she was thinking, but now that she showed intentions of aligning with him, he was pleased and gave her a slight nod in response.
Seeing Ji Yang nod slightly, Dai Mingxiu’s smile widened.
As Ji Yang knew, Dai Mingxiu’s mother had been the former Women’s Federation chairwoman, skilled in networking. Now, she had informed her daughter about Ji Yang’s complicated yet influential background. Aligning with him might provide a powerful backer.
After discussing with her mother, Dai Mingxiu realized that she should align with Ji Yang right away.
Originally, she had planned to align with Ji Yang in the absence of other supporters, but to her surprise, Su Yongfang took the initiative first. That woman had preempted her.
A bit dazed as Organization Department Head He Shuping also extended goodwill to Ji Yang.
Dai Mingxiu was speechless, having only paused for a moment, and yet two had already shown favor to Ji Yang.
Under such circumstances, Dai Mingxiu discarded all reservations and made it clear she was aligning herself with Ji Yang.
Her words clearly displayed her stance; she would follow Ji Yang’s directives, clearly siding with him.
Seeing everyone’s gaze turn towards her, Dai Mingxiu felt triumphant inside. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ NoveIＦire.net