Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1056 The End

The outcome is obvious.

Xu Lian had nothing to say, so he turned his gaze to Qi Tongwei, hoping for Qi Tongwei's desperate counterattack.

Qi Tongwei remained silent, keeping his eyes down.

He has achieved his political goals and is unwilling to waste any more words.

Seeing this, Xu Lian finally stopped firing.

Xia Guanglei had a better understanding of the situation, but he still pretended to say, "That's the current situation. Does anyone have any different opinions? You can raise them now."

After a pause, seeing that no one spoke, a vote was proposed.

“Since there isn’t one, let’s vote by raising our hands.” Xia Guanglei was the first to raise his hand.

All eyes turned to Qi Tongwei, who also raised his hand.

As if it were a signal, all the Standing Committee members raised their hands one after another. Duan Feng originally wanted to slack off and not raise his hand, but out of a survival instinct, he obediently raised his hand.

Xia Guanglei smiled with satisfaction, "Great, unanimously approved. It seems our project is quite popular." He then instructed Qi Tongwei, "Then the municipal government will be responsible for the site selection and demolition work. We must expedite the construction schedule and not delay it."

Qi Tongwei replied, "The municipal government will hold a relevant meeting tomorrow to study the matter and will finalize it as soon as possible."

Xia Guanglei nodded slightly and tapped the table lightly with his fingertip, leading everyone into the next topic.

"Next, let's discuss another personnel appointment—the candidate for the director of the Beishan City Public Security Bureau."

These words were like a bombshell dropped into the stuffy conference room. The previously dejected Standing Committee members instantly looked up as if they had been pricked by needles, their eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.

Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau?

Wasn't this position already decided to be held concurrently by Comrade Duan Feng? How come it's being brought up again so soon?

Duan Feng's face turned ashen, and he gripped the armrests of his chair tightly to prevent himself from sliding into the conference table.

This isn't a personnel meeting! This is about stripping him of his power, skinning him alive, and pulling out his tendons!

Qi Tongwei cleared his throat and said, "Comrades, as you all know, there was a dispute at the last Standing Committee meeting, so Comrade Duan Feng was temporarily appointed as the Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau."

He emphasized the word "temporarily".

temporary?

The group exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a tacit understanding.

In official circles, words are always veiled and barbed; the word "temporarily" is truly a clever way of speaking.

If we don't turn the page, this "temporary" period might last until retirement; but if we do, this "temporary" period will be a matter for today or tomorrow.

"But when we do our work, we must be realistic and pragmatic."

Comrade Duan Feng's health and age are what they are, and he holds multiple positions, which is too heavy a burden, so it is inevitable that his energy cannot keep up.

Therefore, after intensive investigation and screening by the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee, a suitable candidate has been selected.

I have discussed this matter with Comrade Guang Lei, and I generally approve of him.

I brought this to the meeting today because I wanted to hear everyone's opinions.

Now, let's invite Comrade Hu Cheng to introduce this comrade to everyone.

Organization Minister Hu Cheng rushed back from Changshan District during his lunch break.

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei call out his name, he immediately took out a few thin sheets of paper and began to read them aloud.

This introduction was unlike the previous ones, which were detailed and full of official jargon. Instead, it was very brief, so brief that Hu Cheng only used a few words.

There was no other way; the candidate was chosen by Qi Tongwei suddenly calling him this morning, and in such a short time, he simply didn't have time to conduct a thorough investigation.

The new director is Song Licheng, the executive deputy chief prosecutor of the municipal procuratorate.

A hard-working and dedicated individual who has worked in the political and legal system for over two decades and has a solid reputation.

Unsurprisingly, it passed unanimously.

The imagined fierce battle never materialized, catching everyone off guard.

"Next, let's discuss..."

After an unknown amount of time, just as Xia Guanglei was racking his brains but could no longer find a single topic, the office door was gently pushed open, and his secretary walked in with a stoop, giving him a barely perceptible look across the conference table.

Xia Guanglei felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water, and his spirits instantly lifted.

He glanced at his watch; it was 5:27.

There are still three minutes left before I have to leave work.

Looking around at everyone in the conference room, apart from Qi Tongwei, who still stood up straight, tapping his fingers rhythmically on the table with an energetic look, the rest of them were all listless.

The two senior members of the Standing Committee, who had spent most of their lives working hard, had their heads almost drooping to their chests, their eyelids drooping, and even a trace of drool hanging from the corners of their mouths. They probably hadn't heard a single word of the meeting minutes.

The Standing Committee meeting lasted a full seven hours, from sunrise to sunset. Even these seasoned veterans who had spent half their lives immersed in endless meetings and paperwork couldn't withstand such a long tug-of-war.

Xia Guanglei also felt pain in every bone in his body.

He was young and energetic, but even he couldn't sit still for seven hours straight. He had to be on high alert at all times, maneuvering against Qi Tongwei's camp in a war of words, carefully choosing every word to avoid giving away any leverage.

This mental and physical exertion was even more grueling than when he was young and stayed up three nights a week writing materials for a certain leader.

The secretary pushed open the door quietly, but it was like a needle piercing the stagnant air in the conference room.

Qi Tongwei was the first to raise his head, and then all the Standing Committee members' eyes were fixed on Xia Guanglei's secretary.

finally come.

Duan Feng's heart leaped into his throat, then fell back to the ground with a thud.

It was a feeling of utter exhaustion from being stretched to the limit and then suddenly relaxing, like a death row inmate who had endured a long night on the execution ground and, upon hearing the gunshot, felt a sense of relief and peace.

Everyone's predictions came true.

This seven-hour meeting was not about discussing any major issues concerning people's livelihood; rather, it was a hunt awaiting judgment.

A director from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, accompanied by several uniformed discipline inspection personnel, entered the conference room.

As soon as they entered the room, all eyes were fixed on Duan Feng like spotlights.

Duan Feng's legs were as weak as noodles, and he couldn't stand up at all. The discipline inspection personnel were used to this kind of scene, and they stepped forward expressionlessly, supporting his arms on the left and right, as if lifting a bag of limp cotton.

"Duan Feng, you are suspected of serious violations of discipline and law. The Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision has decided to conduct a disciplinary review and supervisory investigation against you in accordance with the law!"

The cold voice echoed in the conference room, like a frost-covered knife, shattering the last shred of dignity of a member of the municipal party committee standing committee.

Duan Feng was just taken away like that.

Looking at the door that had closed again, everyone couldn't help but sigh.

Being a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission is the goal that many people pursue throughout their lives.

He should have gracefully stepped down to the second line amidst applause.

Unexpectedly, the event ended abruptly without even a proper farewell, as simple as dusting off a table.