“Very good.” Xu Long nodded. “Everyone can sit down now.”
Upon hearing this, everyone sat down again.
"Now, on behalf of the municipal organization, I would like to nominate the following individuals as candidates for the secretary of the 'Tianyu Base' branch of our organization."
"They are: Li Xiubo, Feng Xinran, Chen Zongkai, and Zhao Wenhong."
“I have an objection! Why isn’t Chen Yu on the candidate list?” Feng Xinran stood up and said in a deep voice.
“Hehe, this is a decision made by the city organization. I wasn’t on the candidate list either, was I? Besides, Chen Yu is already the highest commander of the ‘Tianyu Base,’ so he’s not qualified to participate in the election for the branch secretary.” Xu Long explained.
"Yes, Director Xu is right. I will obey the organization's arrangements." Chen Yu nodded.
"Then I'll withdraw from the election, okay?" A resolute glint flashed in Feng Xinran's eyes.
"Stop fooling around!" Chen Yu said in a deep voice. "Do you want them to bully me?"
“I…” Feng Xinran was speechless and could only sit back down in her seat.
"Hehe." Xu Long smiled faintly. "Next, I'll give everyone 10 minutes to discuss. After 10 minutes, we'll decide the most suitable candidate by vote."
As soon as Xu Long finished speaking, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly became tense and enthusiastic.
The crowd whispered amongst themselves, some nodding in agreement, while others frowned, clearly weighing the pros and cons of each candidate.
Xu Long waved to the ceremonial staff on both sides of the venue, and soon after, several ceremonial staff carried four boxes and placed them in front of the candidates' tables.
Meanwhile, other ceremonial staff began distributing ballots and voting guides to the organizers on site.
The entire meeting room instantly became busy yet orderly. Everyone received their ballots and carefully read the voting guidelines to ensure they could exercise their right to vote correctly.
Ten minutes passed quickly.
As Xu Long announced the start of the vote, the atmosphere in the meeting room reached another climax.
The members stood up, walked to the ballot box, and carefully cast their votes.
As a member of the organization, Chen Yu naturally had the right to vote, and he did not hesitate to cast his vote for Feng Xinran.
As the head of the base's resource management department, holding the power to allocate the base's food and supplies, Feng Xinran should theoretically have a very high approval rating.
And that's exactly what happened; ballots kept being thrown into her ballot box.
In the end, Feng Xinran won the election with an absolute majority.
When Xu Long announced that Feng Xinran had become the branch secretary of "Tianyu Base" with an overwhelming number of votes, the entire conference room erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.
Chen Yu was stunned. Xu Long and his group had gone to great lengths, and this was the result?
Feng Xinran was also completely bewildered. She didn't understand why she had become the secretary of the organization branch without even realizing it.
"Feng Xinran, you traitor! So you've been colluding with them all along! My superior and I even considered you one of our own! Traitor, shameless traitor!" Lin Lele cursed angrily. She didn't have a vote, otherwise, she would have voted for Li Xiubai, who was second only to Feng Xinran.
In her opinion, no one should be allowed to become the Party Secretary, especially not Feng Xinran, who is a traitor. Besides, if Feng Xinran becomes the Party Secretary, wouldn't she be at a disadvantage in front of Feng Xinran?
This is intolerable! This is absolutely intolerable!
"Haha~! During her tenure, Minister Feng managed the base's resources in an orderly manner, ensuring everyone's food and safety. She won everyone's trust with her fairness and efficiency, and she truly deserves everyone's respect!" Xu Long laughed.
"Congratulations, Secretary Feng."
"Secretary Feng has a bright future ahead of him!"
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Although the candidates lost the election, they maintained their composure and congratulated Feng Xinran.
No one paid any attention to Lin Lele's angry rebuke. Her voice sounded out of place in the lively atmosphere and was quickly drowned out by the congratulations of the crowd.
Seeing this, Lin Lele's face turned even uglier. She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms. She wanted to go forward and teach Feng Xinran a lesson, but was stopped by the security personnel on site at the first moment.
"Chen Yu, I didn't, I didn't betray you!" Feng Xinran explained to Chen Yu.
Chen Yu waved his hand, indicating that Feng Xinran should not worry about it and that he trusted her.
At this moment, his brows were furrowed, clearly deep in thought.
Just then, Xu Long gestured for everyone to be quiet, and then said, "Now that Comrade Feng Xinran has been elected as the secretary of the organization branch, it is obviously inappropriate for her to continue serving as the minister of the resource management department. Gentlemen, do you have any suitable candidates?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu raised an eyebrow. Good heavens, after all that, they were after the base's supplies!
These people aren't stupid; they know that in this apocalypse, resources are everything, and all the so-called power is just a castle in the air.
"I propose that Comrade Xu Long serve as the Minister of Resource Management," said Zhao Wenhong, Minister of Labor.
"I second that." Chen Zongkai, the Minister of Science and Technology Development, quickly expressed his opinion. "As the security department of the base, it would be redundant to appoint an honorary minister for the Armed Forces Department. It would also be impossible to give full play to Comrade Xu Long's own advantages. It would be best to let Comrade Xu Long fill the vacant position of Minister of Resource Management."
Xu Long waved his hand, saying humbly, "You're all too modest. I'm not worthy of such praise..."
"Director Xu, please stop being modest. As the office director of the municipal government, you manage the affairs of the municipal government so well. You are naturally more than capable of serving as the head of the resource management department of our base. No one can match you." Li Xiubai took over the conversation, his words full of affirmation and appreciation for Xu Long's abilities.
With that, Li Xiubo looked at the crowd below the stage and said, "Everyone, let's vote."
"Those who agree with Director Xu being appointed as the Minister of Resource Management, please raise your hands."
As Li Xiubo finished speaking, most of the people below raised their right hands, and Li Xiubo himself, Chen Zongkai, and Zhao Wenhong on the stage also raised their hands in support.
So what else is there to say?
The remaining three people on stage, Chen Yu, Feng Xinran, and Wei Hongbo, could only tie with Li Xiubai and his two opponents in terms of votes.
Only about half of the people in the audience did not raise their hands to vote.
It is clear that Xu Long's election as the new Minister of Resource Management is no longer in doubt.
"Clap clap clap clap clap~" Chen Yu suddenly clapped his hands and laughed, "Congratulations, Minister Xu, your position as Minister of Resource Management is truly well-deserved!"
As Chen Yu's applause rang out, the others in the conference room also joined in with enthusiastic applause.
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