After much deliberation, Cheng Maixiang finally adopted Lin Jiayu's suggestion and prepared two sets of speech styles. As soon as the meeting started, she figured out Secretary Zheng's style and boldly adopted a new approach, which indeed produced an amazing effect.

Cheng Maixiang felt that she admired Lin Jiayu more and more, and was more fortunate to have found such a good person. On many things, he thought at a much higher level than she did, and thus could make more accurate decisions.

Lin Jiayu felt extremely satisfied when he saw his young wife looking at him with admiration. Ruan Peiling couldn't help but grin when she saw the two of them looking at each other with such nauseating affection, "I can't stand it anymore. It's almost one o'clock. We should hurry back to the auditorium."

The three of them walked back quickly and met Shen Qingyun's wife and Fang Xiaoyan who had just returned from dinner at the entrance of the Cultural Palace. Fang Xiaoyan took Cheng Maixiang's hand and said with a smile, "Sister Maizi, what you said today was really good. I was stunned by what you said. It seems that our Shuangshui Village has a good chance in this selection."

"Even if we don't make the selection, I'm afraid that Linwen County and Shuangshui Village Garment Factory have left an impression on Secretary Zheng. Based on this alone, we can explain to Secretary Song."

Lin Jiayu said to everyone with a smile, and everyone nodded frequently.

The meeting started on time at one o'clock in the afternoon. Perhaps inspired by Cheng Maixiang's highly successful speech in the morning, the candidates from various districts and counties slightly changed their speech mode in the afternoon. Many people also adopted the impromptu mode, perhaps reciting it during the lunch break, which sounded halting. Some people had no choice but to finally choose to read the script.

Cheng Maixiang couldn't help but secretly shake her head. They really didn't need to blindly copy her model. As a result, they ended up imitating her methods and failed to learn the essence of her method. Instead, they lost their own characteristics.

The meeting lasted until four o'clock in the afternoon, and then adjourned for half an hour. The leaders of the Municipal Party Committee selected three outstanding individuals and three outstanding collectives. The results were announced at 4:30, and then a series of familiar procedures such as issuing certificates and taking photos were carried out.

As soon as the meeting ended at four o'clock and the municipal party committee leaders left, many representatives from districts and counties came over to greet Cheng Maixiang and try to get close to her. Some of them asked her indirectly what Secretary Zheng had said to her at noon, which made Cheng Maixiang very annoyed. However, she didn't want to get angry in public, so she had to endure it.

Lin Jiayu sat next to his young wife, looking with disdain at those who came to fawn over him. On the contrary, he had some admiration for the professional soldier who had been sitting quietly next to him.

Ruan Peiling was so angry that her face turned black. Before entering the Cultural Palace in the morning, as a reporter for Linwen Daily, she had tried to visit candidates from other counties and cities. However, when they heard that she was a reporter from Linwen County, they were too lazy to pay attention to her. Now that Cheng Maixiang's chances of winning the award have increased, they come over one by one to show their courtesy. It is really despicable that she is fawning over the powerful and looking down on the weak.

At 4:30, the host announced the continuation of the meeting. In the expectation of everyone, Secretary Zheng delivered a brief and concise closing speech, affirming the performance of candidates from various districts and counties, and especially praising the districts and counties' spirit of pioneering and innovation.

Although Secretary Zheng did not mention Lin Wenxian's name, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that he was praising Lin Wenxian. After all, Cheng Maixiang's speech was titled "Pioneering Innovation and Creating New Glories."

Soon it was time to announce the shortlist. Everyone in Linwen County sat up straight nervously, but Cheng Maixiang and Lin Jiayu looked at each other and smiled slightly.

I have done all the efforts I should make, so it doesn’t matter whether I am selected or not. After all, many things involve a wide range of factors that are beyond my control.

The host invited Mayor Zou to read out the list of selected advanced individuals. As expected, the veteran from Linwen County was not selected, and the one who was selected was someone from another district or county.

Then came the highlight of this event, the list of three advanced groups. Shen Qingyun's wife and Fang Xiaoyan held hands tightly, staring at the podium without blinking. Even Ruan Peiling, who was always open-minded, clasped her hands in front of her face, looking like she was praying.

Seeing that Mayor Zou read out two names and Lin Wenxian's name was not included, everyone couldn't help but start to feel discouraged. Cheng Maixiang also felt that there was little hope. After all, many of her actions in this relatively conservative era might not be understood by everyone. Otherwise, the municipal party committee leader would not have asked such a question during her speech.

Mayor Zou finished reading the two spots, paused, and looked towards the table of candidates from Linwen County, which was sitting at the edge of the auditorium. He then announced loudly, "Linwen County Shuangshui Village Garment Factory."

"Wow, Sister Maizi, that's great, we won a prize!"

Fang Xiaoyan was young after all, and she couldn't help jumping up when she heard the news. As a result, she accidentally kicked the chair aside and fell heavily to the ground when she sat down.

The auditorium suddenly burst into laughter. Ruan Peiling and Shen Qingyun's wife hurriedly helped her up. After Fang Xiaoyan stood up, she continued to applaud excitedly.

Although the veteran felt sorry for not being selected, he was genuinely happy to hear that the garment workshop had been selected. He took the initiative to extend his hand to Cheng Maixiang and said, "Comrade Cheng, congratulations on bringing honor to our Linwen County."

Cheng Maixiang smiled and shook hands with him, then took Shen Qingyun's wife and Fang Xiaoyan to the stage to receive the award. When the three of them arrived on the stage, Mayor Zou smiled at Fang Xiaoyan and said, "When this young comrade heard that he had been selected as an advanced collective, he was so happy that he couldn't stand still."

Fang Xiaoyan smiled embarrassedly when she heard Mayor Zou's teasing.

At this time, the elected advanced collectives and individuals came to the stage. Secretary Zheng and Mayor Zou shook hands with them one by one, and presented them with certificates and souvenirs. When it was Cheng Maixiang's turn, Mayor Zou said something meaningful to her, "Comrade Cheng, your election was the result of a long debate among the municipal party committee leaders. Secretary Zheng overcame all objections and made the decision. You must work hard and don't let him down."

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