No one expected that Chen Yu would agree to a new election so easily.

Even Xu Long, the initiator, was dumbfounded.

"Sir, why should we agree to them? You've provided everything for 'Tianyu Base,' they're just a bunch of parasites, we don't need to pay them any attention!" Lin Lele rushed up and retorted excitedly, her voice filled with obvious dissatisfaction and resentment.

"Get down! When did it become your place to speak here?!" Chen Yu snapped.

"I..." Lin Lele was stunned by Chen Yu's sudden stern rebuke. Lin Lele's words stopped abruptly, and her eyes instantly reddened, but she stubbornly bit her lower lip, not letting the tears fall.

The air around them seemed to freeze, and everyone held their breath, afraid of missing any possible commotion.

"Director Xu, since you initiated the re-election proposal, you can arrange the specific procedures. Remember, we must ensure that the entire election process is fair, open, and transparent, so that every member of the base can feel their right to participate and make decisions," Chen Yu said calmly, looking at Xu Long.

"Ahem~" Xu Long coughed lightly, unsure how to respond for a moment. After a moment of silence, he said, "The election is a matter of great importance, and it can't be rushed. Right now, what we should be discussing most is whether the position of 'Supreme Commander of Tianyu Base' is necessary. After all, this position has too much power, and no one can supervise it."

“Of course, we can keep this position if we really want, but I suggest that we establish an organizational branch within the ‘Tianyu Base’ specifically to supervise and check the power of the base’s leadership, including the Supreme Commander,” Xu Long added.

“This is a good suggestion.” Zhao Wenhong expressed his strong agreement. “Unrestrained power often leads to corruption and injustice, which is extremely dangerous for a base like ours that needs to be closely united and face survival challenges together. Establishing a supervisory organization branch can not only ensure the proper exercise of power, but also enhance trust among base members and improve overall cohesion.”

“I agree,” Chen Zongkai seconded.

“Commander, I think Director Xu and the others are right. Why don’t we settle the matter of the branch organization today? That way, we won’t have to go through the trouble of a re-election.” Li Xiubo said with a smile, “Our Great Xia is under the leadership of the organization, and it is only right that the ‘Tianyu Base’ is under the supervision of the organization.”

In fact, Xu Long and his group's initial goal was not to hold a new election, but to use it as a bargaining chip to establish an organizational branch at the "Tianyu Base" and thus firmly control the "Tianyu Base".

After all, as Lin Lele said, the supplies of "Tianyu Base" all come from Chen Yu. If Chen Yu is pushed too far, he might stop supplying food to the base, and the base would collapse instantly.

Seeing that everyone was steer the conversation toward the establishment of the organization's branch and that there was no need for a new election, Chen Yu had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on.

His gaze was sharp as he swept his eyes over the crowd, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips.

“Setting up an organizational branch isn’t out of the question,” Chen Yu said with a faint smile. “Then who would be in charge of that branch?”

"This..." Xu Long and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Is there even a question? No one is more suitable than my family commander!" Lin Lele blurted out. After speaking, she secretly glanced at Chen Yu and found that Chen Yu did not glare at her. This gave her confidence again. She raised her head and looked at everyone sideways.

"No way!" Xu Long objected on the spot. "If the head of the organization's branch is still concurrently the commander-in-chief, what is the point of supervising and checking the commander-in-chief's power?"

"That's hilarious," Lin Lele scoffed. "You keep saying you want to organize branch offices to supervise and check the power of the commander-in-chief, but then who will supervise and check the power of the branch office leaders? Are we going to set up a department to supervise the branch office leaders?"

"You're just being unreasonable!" Xu Long said angrily. "Since it's an organizational branch, it's naturally supervised by a higher-level organization, such as the municipal government organization."

"Haha~!" Lin Lele laughed angrily, "So, our 'Tianyu Base' is under the jurisdiction of your municipal government?"

“Secretary Lin, watch your words!” Xu Long warned sternly. “This is Great Xia. The ‘Tianyu Base’ is located within the territory of Zhongyang City in Great Xia. The members of the base are all citizens of Great Xia. The land beneath your feet is Great Xia’s land, and the resources and rights you enjoy are all granted by Great Xia. Therefore, it is reasonable for the municipal government, as a local administrative body, to provide necessary guidance and supervision to the ‘Tianyu Base’.”

"Bullshit!" Lin Lele finally snapped, her eyes wide with rage. "Old man, you think you're so great? I..."

"Shut up!" Chen Yu reprimanded Lin Lele at the right moment, "How dare you speak to Director Xu like that? Get out of here!"

Lin Lele retreated to the back again, looking aggrieved.

"Hehe, Director Xu, Secretary Lin's understanding is a bit lacking, please don't mind, I'll give her a good talking to later." Chen Yu said to Xu Long with a smile, "What you just said, I think you're right, our 'Tianyu Base' should indeed be under the leadership of the organization."

Suddenly, Chen Yu changed the subject: "However, as the 'Commander of the Anti-Cold Disaster Militia Corps' appointed by the governments of Baqing City, Anqing Province, Nandu City, and Xidu City, I am the 'Commander-in-Chief of Anti-Cold Disaster Relief' of the four provinces and cities. According to the level, the Zhongyang City government probably doesn't have the right to supervise me, right?"

“Hehe, Commander, you must have misunderstood.” Xu Long laughed. “We are discussing the supervisory power within the organization. Even if you have many titles, you ultimately do not hold a position within the organization, so you cannot completely avoid the organization’s internal supervisory mechanism.”

Chen Yu was stunned. Could this really be done? He had painstakingly obtained stamps from several government offices, only to have Xu Long dismiss it so easily with a simple statement that he held no position within the organization. Wasn't that absurd?

However, Chen Yu quickly came to terms with it. He hadn't intended to let this matter go so easily; he wanted to purge the base.

He smiled faintly and said, "Alright, you guys handle it."

Upon hearing this, Xu Long's lips curled into a triumphant smile, and he then announced loudly, "Today, I have been entrusted by the municipal government to coordinate and promote the internal governance reform of the 'Tianyu Base.' Since Commander Chen Yu has expressed an open attitude towards the establishment of the branch, I hereby declare the 'Tianyu Base' branch officially established!"

A series of applause erupted from the audience.

"Please stand up, members of the organization," Xu Long continued.

As he finished speaking, nearly half of the people in the room stood up.

Of the seven people on the podium, including Central Committee Chairman Li Xiubo, Science and Technology Development Department Director Chen Zongkai, Labor Minister Zhao Wenhong, Resource Management Department Director Feng Xinran, and Base Supreme Commander Chen Yu, only Health Minister Wei Hongbo was still seated, which made him feel rather awkward.