Zhang Yaozong had barely left when Zhang Xingdong arrived. Li Xiuyuan was taking Zhang Xingdong to dinner tonight. Zhang Xingdong greeted Zhang Yaozong, went into Li Xiuyuan's office, and asked when they would be leaving.
"Go and check on Mayor Hou. Also, tell Zhou Yi to come and drive over tonight if he's free," Li Xiuyuan instructed.
Zhang Xingdong responded and went out to make the arrangements.
After the meeting, Hou Peng chatted with Qi Weihua in the office. The afternoon meeting had gone somewhat unexpectedly, mainly because of Lu Zhenhai, who had actually supported Li Xiuyuan.
The two of them have a cooperative relationship with Li Xiuyuan, but what about Lu Zhenhai? Does Li Xiuyuan have some kind of exchange condition for Lu Zhenhai's support this time? Or will Lu Zhenhai support Li Xiuyuan from now on?
It wouldn't matter if Lu Zhenhai only supported Li Xiuyuan once, but if he supports Li Xiuyuan every time and becomes Li Xiuyuan's ally...
Li Xiuyuan would immediately gain a pivotal position in the central town. With seven people, Zhang Xingguo had three votes, he had two votes, and Li Xiuyuan had two votes. Li Xiuyuan could not do anything on his own, but if he sided with any side, he could play a decisive role.
"This Li Xiuyuan is really something. When did he manage to bring Lu Zhenhai over? Here's what we'll do, Weihua, why don't you invite Lu Zhenhai to dinner tonight and test him out to see what's really going on between him and Li Xiuyuan?" Hou Peng instructed Qi Weihua.
Qi Weihua said with some doubt, "Hou Zhen, aren't we cooperating quite well with Li Xiuyuan right now? Why are we testing him? The stronger Li Xiuyuan is, the more beneficial it will be for us."
"That's not how it works." Hou Peng shook his head: "Let's not talk about that for now. Our cooperation with Li Xiuyuan is temporary and only for this time. Even if we cooperate for a long time in the future and get closer, it will depend on Li Xiuyuan's strength and the mode of our relationship. If he brings Lu Zhenhai along, then we will cooperate equally on some matters in the town."
“If Lu Zhenhai supports him this time, then Li Xiuyuan will have the final say on the Meilin Village project, but on other matters, he still won’t have much say. He can be won over, but not enough to cooperate with us on an equal footing…”
Qi Weihua felt a headache coming on; Hou Peng had too many ideas.
Hou Peng also noticed Qi Weihua's expression, smiled and shook his head, saying, "Forget it, I'll arrange for Wang Zhixing to handle this. You don't need to worry about it."
Just then, Zhang Xingdong knocked on the door and came in: "Mayor, Deputy Mayor Li asked me to inquire about when we're departing..."
Looking at Zhang Xingdong like this, Hou Peng couldn't help but feel a little disdainful. "Are you still the director of the Party and Government Office? What's the difference between you and Li Xiuyuan's secretary? You even have to handle this little thing yourself."
Hou Peng stood up and said, "I'll leave on time after get off work."
Zhang Xingdong nodded and went to make other arrangements. He had heard about what happened at the afternoon leadership meeting and was very excited. This was the first time that someone had publicly supported him, the director of the Party and Government Office, to join the town's Party Committee.
Although Li Xiuyuan was just saying it casually, it was enough for him. You all think you're so high and mighty, but I just want to get ahead. I've served you all before, but none of you have ever taken me seriously. You haven't even mentioned me, let alone helped me get promoted. But Li Xiuyuan is different. Whether he gets things done or not, at least he made a suggestion: to let the director of the Party and Government Office join the leadership team.
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