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Monday morning, Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee.

The meeting room was quiet, and all the main leaders of Yunzhou City were present.

The first half of the meeting proceeded as usual, with discussions focusing on routine work.

After finishing these remarks, Party Secretary Sun Chuanhong cleared his throat and shifted the topic to something that everyone was concerned about.

"Comrades, I have a suggestion regarding the selection of the head of the General Affairs Section of the Municipal Government Office, as well as the follow-up work of the Jinshuiwan project."

Sun Chuanhong's gaze swept around the conference room, finally landing on the head of the municipal party committee's organization department.

"Zhao Wenbin from the Municipal Party Committee Office is politically reliable and highly capable; he's one of the best at writing reports in the city. I think it would be suitable for him to serve as the head of the Comprehensive Section and be in charge of the Jinshuiwan project."

Sun Chuanhong's words essentially set the tone for Zhao Wenbin's appointment.

Several Standing Committee members who were close to Sun Chuanhong immediately nodded in agreement.

"I agree with Secretary Sun's opinion; Comrade Zhao Wenbin is indeed a talented individual."

"There are many things to deal with after the Jinshuiwan project, and we need a comrade who understands the policies and has the courage to take charge."

It seemed that the matter was about to be finalized.

Suddenly, the sound of chairs being moved came from the conference room.

Vice Mayor Xiao Yuhan, who had been silent all along, stood up, holding two documents in her hand, and walked directly to the center of the conference table.

All eyes were on her.

Sun Chuanhong frowned slightly.

He was about to speak when Xiao Yuhan spoke first.

Xiao Yuhan's voice wasn't loud, but every word was clearly audible to everyone.

"Secretary Sun, members of the Standing Committee," Xiao Yuhan said calmly. She first placed Zhao Wenbin's beautifully packaged report on the table, and then gently pushed another faxed copy bearing the red seal of the provincial government in front of Sun Chuanhong.

"Before discussing the candidates, let's take a look at the latest instructions from provincial leaders regarding the Jinshuiwan project."

The conference room fell silent instantly.

As soon as Xiao Yuhan finished speaking, everyone's eyes were focused on the two documents she had pushed to the middle of the table.

One was Zhao Wenbin's thick report.

The other document was a fax containing only a few pages, but it bore the red seal of the Provincial Government Office.

Sun Chuanhong's brows furrowed into a knot. He was about to speak, but Xiao Yuhan didn't give him the chance.

Xiao Yuhan nodded to the meeting secretary next to her.

The secretary understood immediately, took the two documents to make copies, and then distributed them to each of the Standing Committee members present.

For a moment, the only sound in the conference room was the rustling of turning pages.

Everyone here is a shrewd person; a comparison of the two documents immediately reveals which is superior.

Zhao Wenbin's report was full of empty talk. He used a lot of fancy words, but he didn't mention a single word about how to deal with the Jinshuiwan land, where the money would come from, or how to develop the subsequent industries.

Chen Ping's plan, on the other hand, was completely concise. From how to attract investment to specific governance technologies and profit forecasts for the later stages of the industry chain, every aspect was supported by detailed data, with clear logic and interconnected steps.

The difference in quality between the two documents is too great.

If that were all, Sun Chuanhong could argue that the young people's ideas were immature.

But the problem was that Chen Ping's handwritten annotation on the last page of the plan made everyone present uneasy.

"This plan is forward-thinking and innovative, offering valuable insights for urban renewal and industrial upgrading across the province! Yunzhou has capable people; we should boldly implement it and provide full support! We recommend it as a pilot project for the entire province and promote it extensively!"

The signature was indeed that of the vice governor in charge of the economy.

A bead of sweat appeared on the forehead of the municipal party committee's organization minister. He had just been planning how to praise Zhao Wenbin, and now he was only glad that he hadn't sent out the appointment document yet.

If Zhao Wenbin were actually promoted and made to present that empty report to the provincial authorities, it wouldn't just be Yunzhou City that would lose face, but also the face of the organization minister himself would be trampled on.

Sun Chuanhong's face darkened.

The phrase in the directive, "Yunzhou has capable people; we should boldly make use of them," made him feel ashamed.

He had just praised Zhao Wenbin as a talented person when the provincial leaders' instructions clearly told everyone that the real talent was someone else, which put him in an awkward position.

If he continues to protect Zhao Wenbin now, he's openly going against the provincial leaders. He can't afford the consequences.

The atmosphere in the meeting room became very subtle.

The secretary of the municipal discipline inspection commission cleared his throat first, picked up the plan that Chen Ping had placed there, and waved it around.

"I've read this plan, and it's indeed well-written. It was written by someone who genuinely wants to get things done. The provincial leaders have excellent judgment, and we should resolutely implement their instructions."

The executive vice mayor immediately followed up: "I agree. The Jinshuiwan project is a tough nut to crack, and it needs young people with innovative ideas like him to tackle it. Since he wrote the plan, he should be responsible for it; that's what it means to have clear responsibilities and authority."

The wind direction changed completely at once.

Several Standing Committee members who had originally intended to echo Sun Chuanhong lowered their heads and looked at the documents without saying a word.

Immediately, no one supported Sun Chuanhong's proposal anymore.

Xiao Yuhan seized the opportunity and continued.

"Secretary Sun, fellow members of the Standing Committee, Comrade Zhao Wenbin has a high level of theoretical knowledge, but the Jinshuiwan project is complicated and we need someone who can get things done."

"If we change the person in charge of implementing the plan that was praised by the provincial leaders, and then the project runs into problems, it will be difficult to explain to the higher-ups."

These words are well-reasoned and supported by evidence.

This both affirmed Zhao Wenbin's abilities and gave Sun Chuanhong face, while also highlighting the crux of the problem.

Sun Chuanhong's teeth were clenched tightly. He knew he was doomed today.

He remained silent for a full half minute before forcing a stiff smile and looking up at the crowd.

"Comrade Yuhan is right. We must thoroughly understand the instructions of the provincial leaders."

"When selecting cadres, we must boldly appoint capable people! I think Comrade Chen Pingfang is indeed a good candidate; he has ideas and drive!"

Sun Chuanhong forced himself to backtrack, making it sound as if he had favored Chen Pingfang from the very beginning.

"Then let him give it a try. Young people need to be given more opportunities and more responsibilities."

And that's how it was settled.

……

General Affairs Section, Municipal Government Office.

Zhao Wenbin was sitting with his legs crossed, listening to the flattery of his subordinates. They had even booked a hotel for the celebration banquet that night.

He felt that his appointment document should be issued as soon as the Standing Committee meeting concluded.

Just then, his phone rang.

The caller ID showed it was Sun Chuanhong's secretary.

Zhao Wenbin immediately sat up straight, answering the phone with a broad smile: "Hello, Secretary Li, is it good news...?"

A cold voice came from the other end of the phone, interrupting him.

"Go back to your municipal party committee office and write your report. Don't embarrass yourself in the municipal government office."

Beep...beep...beep...

The call was abruptly ended.

Zhao Wenbin's smile froze instantly, and he stood frozen in place.