She tapped the table gently, making a rhythmic "tap tap" sound, and each tap seemed to strike at everyone's heartstrings.
She deliberately delayed speaking, making the atmosphere in the entire conference room even more tense and solemn.
Until Peng Yutao looked at her and said, "Deputy Secretary Lan, please express your opinion first."
Lan Xiaoqin then smiled and said, "Secretary Peng and I discussed this proposal beforehand.
I personally support the proposal to sell the No. 1 Cotton Mill and subsidize the city's finances."
She paused and continued, "The key issue lies in the sales process. Who will take the lead and who will be responsible? How to ensure fairness and justice and how to ensure that state-owned assets are not lost is the top priority."
Having said this, her eyes swept across the crowd intentionally or unintentionally, observing everyone's reactions.
"I suggest that the executive vice mayor, Yang Wanquan, be the overall person in charge of the disposal of state-owned assets, and that the Development and Reform Commission, the Finance Bureau, the Construction Bureau...be responsible for the specific implementation."
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone present fell silent.
Everyone knows that Executive Vice Mayor Yang Wanquan is a loyal follower of Lan Xiaoqin.
Lan Xiaoqin actually proposed without hesitation to give such a lucrative job to Yang Wanquan, which made everyone secretly speculate.
When Yang Wanquan heard Lan Xiaoqin's proposal, he immediately straightened his back, his face filled with excitement and pride.
He said without any modesty, "If you trust me, I will do my best to complete the tasks assigned by the organization."
At this time, some people began to agree with Lan Xiaoqin's proposal.
"Deputy Secretary Lan has thought carefully about this, and Deputy Mayor Yang is very capable. He will definitely get this done."
"Yes, Deputy Secretary Lan has always had an accurate vision, and this arrangement must be correct."
Hearing these compliments, Lan Xiaoqin's smile became even brighter, and she nodded slightly, as if accepting everyone's worship.
She knew that as long as she had a firm grasp on these key personnel arrangements, she would be able to quickly take control of the overall situation after taking over as mayor.
And those members of the Standing Committee who originally had doubts in their hearts chose to remain silent after seeing this scene.
They knew that opposing Lan Xiaoqin at the height of her popularity might bring themselves unnecessary trouble.
Lan Xiaoqin looked at everyone's reactions, feeling very proud.
She seemed to have seen the moment when she sat on the mayor's throne and became the real ruler of Pingyang City.
In her opinion, all this is just a matter of time, and today's meeting is just another step towards success.
It was also at this time.
The door of the conference room was pushed open ruthlessly, and the heavy door panel hit the wall with a dull thud.
A group of uniformed police officers and staff from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection walked in. They walked in step, with firm eyes, and exuded an irresistible majesty and imposing aura.
Seeing their arrival, the entire conference room suddenly became silent.
Everyone stared at the investigators, their faces filled with confusion and astonishment.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the air seemed to become heavy.
Lan Xiaoqin's heart trembled even more. Her face turned pale in an instant, her lips trembled slightly, and her eyes were filled with fear and disbelief.
As the squad leader, Peng Yutao was even more surprised at the investigators who suddenly broke in.
He had not received any prior notice and was very surprised that the meeting was suddenly interrupted.
He stood up and was about to ask the investigators why they were there, but the leading investigator just waved his hand to motion for Peng Yutao to sit down without even saying a word of explanation.
Peng Yutao then realized the seriousness of the matter and sat down in a daze, his eyes fixed in the direction of Lan Xiaoqin, his heart filled with shock and confusion.
At this time, several investigators were standing beside Lan Xiaoqin and showed her "dismissal documents, arrest procedures..."
"Comrade Lan Xiaoqin, you are suspected of kidnapping and bribery... We are now arresting you according to the law..."
The case handlers' voices sounded particularly loud in the quiet conference room, and every word was like a heavy hammer striking the hearts of everyone present.
Lan Xiaoqin looked around, trying to find a little sympathy and help from those familiar faces, but everyone present had cold eyes.
Those who once flattered her and obeyed her orders now avoided her gaze as if it were the plague.
Her lips trembled even more violently, and she wanted to say something, but could only make some unclear sounds.
Her body began to tremble, her legs seemed to lose strength, and she almost collapsed to the ground.
Her eyes were filled with despair and helplessness, and her former complacency and confidence disappeared without a trace in an instant.
She couldn't understand why everything she had carefully planned collapsed in an instant.
The expressions of the other Standing Committee members were also extremely shocked. Some of them had their eyes wide open and their mouths opened so wide that it seemed as if an egg could fit in them.
Some people kept shaking their heads, seemingly unable to accept the facts before them, while others turned pale with cold sweat on their foreheads.
The entire conference room was filled with an atmosphere of tension and fear. No one dared to speak, only the sounds of heavy breathing and heartbeats intertwined together.
Until Lan Xiaoqin was taken away.
Then everyone came back to their senses.
Yang Wanquan's face was pale and his lips were trembling.
The Standing Committee members who supported Lan Xiaoqin all bowed their heads and remained silent.
"I heard that she was going to be promoted to mayor. Why was she taken away suddenly?"
"Yeah... As the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, how could she do something like kidnapping and bribery?"
"Humph! This woman deserves it, something bad will happen to her sooner or later!"
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