The allure of Qin Beijue's pastry to Xuan Qing was undeniable... After a moment's hesitation, Xuan Qing finally picked up her chopsticks, but with each bite, her movements quickened considerably.
Afraid of embarrassing her, Zhang Guodong ate heartily as well. He hadn't had this in years. Although he had eaten plenty at the villa, he still couldn't stop craving it.
Before he knew it, he had eaten quite a bit of pancake. Xuan Qingji felt he had eaten enough, and only then did he put down his chopsticks. He frowned slightly and looked at the food with some reluctance.
Zhang Guodong almost choked when he saw this little action.
My goodness, Xuan Qingbo, who is as icy as a fairy, was actually conquered by a pancake?
"Ahem, ahem, Senior Sister, please keep eating, there's plenty more." Zhang Guodong said politely, but his face was flushed slightly. Xuan Qingban's adorable gesture almost made him burst out laughing. This woman actually had a cute side!
But Xuan Qingwei was already full. Upon hearing this, her face flushed slightly, and she shook her head gently.
"Alright!" Zhang Guodong put down his chopsticks. Actually, he had given quite a few pancakes to the three women in Taoyuan. But there were still quite a few left. They were delicious and very filling!
“A few hours ago, I examined the body of an ordinary person. Do you know what I discovered?” Zhang Guodong stood up and spoke slowly.
Yi Qingban's attention was immediately drawn to Zhang Guodong.
"Someone has poisoned mortals with 'cultivator poison'! And it's a vicious poison that devours life force!" Zhang Guodong continued.
Xuan Qingji's jade-like face immediately turned serious.
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There are many types of poisons that devour life, but to administer this kind of poison to a mortal is something only a cultivator could do. Mortals simply don't possess such a poison. Besides a specific antidote, only internal energy can neutralize it! Moreover, this poison is extremely expensive! The ingredients are incredibly rare! It's not something an ordinary person can obtain.
In this regard, Xuan Qingban knew more than Zhang Guodong.
“However, this poison just happened to encounter me and I neutralized it! But I suspect that the person who possesses this poison is no small fry. I wonder if Senior Sister would be interested in coming with me? Perhaps he has a Golden Body Talisman? I agree to help Senior Sister get a Golden Body Talisman!” Zhang Guodong said.
"A golden body talisman?" Xuan Qinghui was somewhat tempted.
Although Zhang Guodong's guess was a bit far-fetched—could catching a cultivator really grant her a Golden Body Talisman?—she desperately needed one. And seeing that Zhang Guodong had agreed to her request, she felt she had to go no matter what.
I'd rather kill the wrong person than let them go.
"What time?" Xuan Qinghui asked.
"Tomorrow morning, we only need one..."
A major reshuffle of provincial-level leaders was held in Xiqin Province. On this day, a vice minister from the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China arrived in Xiqin Province and will announce the appointment of Ying Chenggong as a member, standing committee member and secretary of the Xiqin Provincial Party Committee at the meeting to be held in the morning.
The provincial party secretary is directly appointed by the central government. However, the chairman of the provincial people's congress, who usually serves concurrently as the provincial party secretary, must be elected. Therefore, Ying Chenggong still needs to go through the election process to obtain the position of chairman of the provincial people's congress.
In addition, Qin Haoran, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Executive Vice Governor, and Wang Yunyi, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Urban Committee, are the only two candidates for governor. In the next few days, one of them will be elected as governor.
Subsequently, other key leadership positions will be appointed, such as the first vice governor.
However, many people were quite calm when they woke up in the morning.
Regarding Ying Chenggong's appointment and election, many people are either worried or secretly pleased. For his supporters, Ying Chenggong's rise to power would naturally put them in a good position. However, for his political opponents, if Ying Chenggong were to encounter any mishap, such as appearing at a large meeting while ill, his position as provincial party secretary would likely be short-lived!
The Provincial People's Hall was already packed at 9:00 AM. The seating area was full, with only a few seats on the stage remaining – those for candidates and leaders from the Organization Department of the Central Committee.
Inside the room, the leaders were arriving one after another. Only the Vice Minister of the Organization Department and a few candidates were missing.
"Vice Governor Qin, this way please!" The receptionist greeted him warmly upon seeing the visitor.
Qin Haoran arrived, dressed smartly in a suit, looking very energetic, and greeted everyone with a smile.
Qin Haoran nodded. He glanced around and saw that all the Standing Committee members, including the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, the Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, were present. Only Ying Chenggong and Wang Yunyi were absent.
"Haoran is here!" a comrade called out to Qin Haoran.
"Haha, Secretary Liu!"
As everyone chatted idly, Vice Liu asked, "Someone said that Governor Ying has health problems? Is that true or false?"
Qin Haoran's heart skipped a beat. He said, "This is hard to say. Logically, even if the governor were to take leave, it shouldn't be this long, especially during the leadership transition period. Sigh, this is a matter of concern."
It is highly unusual that Ying Chenggong took leave during the leadership transition period, and that he remained absent for several days.
A hint of doubt flashed in Deputy Secretary Liu's eyes, but his mood was good. There's no smoke without fire; rumors can't be kept!
Deputy Secretary Liu is the full-time deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, ranking third in the organization; the second is naturally the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee and the governor. If the provincial party secretary cannot be elected, or if problems arise after the election, his chances of becoming the provincial party secretary are extremely high. This is because once the reshuffle is complete, the central government cannot "purge" the party in the short term. The provincial party secretary can only be elected within a small circle, with a long-term choice made within the province.
Of course, there is another possibility: that he will be parachuted in from the central government and appointed quickly.
Far away in the capital, in a luxurious villa.
A thin but energetic middle-aged man was holding a phone, talking to someone, and a smile gradually spread across his face.
"Very good! Keep in touch! You must stay in touch with Mr. Long. If I succeed in taking over this position, I will definitely reward you handsomely!"
"Mr. Tang, don't worry! Mr. Long is here too. If that old man doesn't get into trouble, Mr. Long will personally take care of him!" the man said in a deep voice.
The person who spoke to this person was actually in Xiqin Province, in an office outside the meeting venue. After the call, the phone card was removed and destroyed.
"You're destined not to be the Party Secretary!"
Just as everyone was watching with bated breath, anticipating the biggest twist in the history of provincial and ministerial-level leadership reshuffles in China, Ying Chenggong appeared! He was accompanied by former provincial party secretary Liao Xilong, Bai Zhengkang, vice minister of the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and another candidate for governor, Wang Yunyi!
"Governor Ying".
He looked remarkably successful and energetic, even appearing several years younger. Many were relieved, but quite a few were astonished and found it hard to believe.
"Wasn't Governor Ci seriously ill? How come he looks healthier now?"
"Is there any mistake in this news? It's impossible; the nanny saw it with her own eyes."
"Quickly, send a message to the outside."
It happened very quickly. Many people received the news and were excited, while many others were in a state of panic!
All of this was unexpected. Those who were worried were relieved and happy. Opponents began to panic. What happened? Why was the information so drastically different?
He is in much better condition than before; he doesn't look like someone who has been seriously ill in this life at all.
"Oh, everyone's here. It's time, don't keep everyone waiting!" Bai Zhengkang, Vice Minister of the Organization Department of the Central Committee, glanced at the crowd in the room. Their expressions puzzled him. What was wrong with these provincial leaders? Were they surprised to see him?
Especially Qin Haoran and Deputy Secretary Liu, their expressions were very stiff as Ying Chenggong walked in. They were so surprised that they lost their composure.
Why Wang Qiyi came with Ying Chenggong and the others was secondary.
As these leaders and candidates emerged from backstage and took their seats, a lively murmur arose from the audience. This was a rare sight indeed!
Outside the venue, inside the security perimeter, there were some service personnel, including a man and a woman, who stood out from the crowd, both wearing large sunglasses.
They sat in an electric patrol vehicle, slowly cruising around the area.
“The people we were protecting have appeared unharmed, so the other side will definitely not let them go and will surely reappear!” Seeing that Xuan Qingsuo was a little impatient, Zhang Guodong said in a low voice.
The man and woman were Zhang Guodong and Xuan Qingji. It wasn't difficult for Ying to arrange a patrol assignment.
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The venue was sealed off at the moment, and no one could enter.
Zhang Guodong had already checked the surroundings and the people who participated in the meeting; there were no cultivators present. The cultivator must be outside.
"A mere mortal. Why do you care so much about him?" Xuan Qingbo's voice rang out.
Zhang Guodong was taken aback. He then said, "You wouldn't understand. This is a mortal society, unlike the cultivation world. My family, relatives, and friends are all mortals, and not long ago, I was also a mortal. Now, my wife and confidante are involved in politics! If I had to choose my future, I would rather stay in this mortal society!"
"Hmm? Senior Sister, something interesting has happened." Zhang Guodong was about to speak when he suddenly stopped and looked in one direction.
Xuan Qingsuo looked puzzled and followed suit, but she found nothing.
"What did you see?" Xuan Qing was shocked and couldn't help but look. The gap between himself and Zhang Guodong was already quite large!
"It wasn't that I saw it, but that I heard it. Someone was secretly reporting information to the outside world, he said. The people we were protecting were completely unharmed; is there something wrong with the poison?"
Xuan Qingsuo stared at Zhang Guodong in astonishment.
The man then said, "Alright. We'll make our move again tonight. With Mr. Long personally leading the charge, that old bastard is doomed this time."
"Anything else?" Xuan Qingban couldn't help but ask.
"That's it, they hung up. Senior Sister, do you know anyone named Mr. Long?" Zhang Guodong asked, a hint of excitement in his eyes.
"Mr. Long?"
Judging from Xuan Qingbo's head shake, I only know his surname. I can't determine who he is.
“Among cultivators, there are many with this surname. Even a low-level cultivator of level ten or so can deal with a mortal!” Xuan Qingban said with a frown.
She strongly suspected that Zhang Guodong was just making trouble out of nothing.
The chances of finding out that the other person has the Golden God Talisman are extremely small; it's like stumbling upon it randomly!
Bi: This second update was a bit rushed, but there shouldn't be any major problems. That concludes today's two updates. Time's left... consider this a day of celebration, sigh.
Give me a ticket if you have one, any amount is fine.
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