“That’s right, I did say that this opportunity is equal for everyone in Meilin Village,” Li Xiuyuan nodded and looked at Zhou Jianzhong, saying, “Zhou Junliang can try to prove himself during the project construction period, gain the support of the masses, and establish his own prestige.”
Other village officials are also acceptable. Tian Hong, the deputy secretary, is fine; Shi Yufei, the clerk, is also acceptable. The villagers have discerning eyes; they can see who has contributed more and who has contributed less. This will ultimately be reflected in the election. Everyone has a chance; it's very fair…”
As Li Xiuyuan spoke, Zhou Jianzhong sighed deeply, and his gaze towards Li Xiuyuan changed, now filled with awe.
Wow, that's really impressive. Not a single word wasted. It seems like Li Xiuyuan was just spouting platitudes at the dinner table, but they were all quite profound. Li Xiuyuan had already thought things through carefully.
The village head is like a carrot dangling in front of everyone. During the entire process of building a new countryside, everyone has to strive and work hard. The reason for electing someone as old as oneself is to give everyone hope.
No one else is suitable to be the village head except myself, and it's not a matter of seniority, but rather a matter of age.
"Mayor Li, I'm convinced. Don't worry, I will definitely do my best. Even if I work myself to death, I will make sure this new rural construction project in Meilin Village is completed successfully." Zhou Jianzhong began to express his determination.
Li Xiuyuan nodded in satisfaction: "Good, that's the right attitude. Let's go, everyone is still waiting in the conference room."
Li Xiuyuan got up and led Zhou Jianzhong back to the meeting room. All the members of the Meilin Village Party Branch had arrived at the meeting room of the village brigade headquarters.
Zhou Junliang was also present, but Li Xiuyuan didn't even glance at him. He directly announced the town's decision to appoint Zhou Jianzhong as the village party branch secretary and acting village director.
Zhou Junliang, who was sitting below, turned pale instantly, his face filled with disbelief.
Looking at Li Xiuyuan, then at Zhou Jianzhong, wasn't this a confirmation that it was him? Facing Zhou Junliang's gaze, Zhou Jianzhong's lips moved, his eyes filled with complex emotions—guilt and evasion.
But Li Xiuyuan showed absolutely no embarrassment. What does "the big picture" mean? County Magistrate Yun's achievements are the big picture, and so are my achievements, Li Xiuyuan's. Can your little matter, Zhou Junliang's, be considered part of the big picture? Do I need to consider your feelings?
So what if we have some connections? We should give way to the greater good.
"Alright, let's proceed with the election of Party branch members." Li Xiuyuan continued to chair the meeting. The appointment by the town was the town's appointment, but Zhou Jianzhong's appointment as village Party secretary was a formality, requiring an election by the village Party branch.
Of course, if the election fails, then a new election will be held. If that still fails, then each party member will be interviewed. The elected person must be Zhou Jianzhong. This is called implementing the spirit of the town party committee meeting and carrying out the intentions of the higher-level organization.
Meanwhile, in the village committee compound, more and more villagers brought their own stools to prepare for the meeting.
Several village cadres who were not Party members were adjusting the sound equipment on the stage in the courtyard. Just then, Wang Yi and Su Ziying arrived at Meilin Village.
It was the first time for both of them to visit, and after asking around, they learned that the village primary school was located in the brigade headquarters of Meilin Village, sharing the same courtyard.
Meilin Village is a large village with six teachers. In addition, there are two more teachers, a man and a woman, who came to teach in the village, making a total of eight people.
When they arrived at the village office, the two volunteer teachers who had come with them were already waiting at the door. Su Ziying had already made a phone call on the way there.
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