Sitting in the spacious chair in the office of Liberty Building, thinking about the situation in Longgang yesterday, I suddenly felt like traveling through time and space.
Lu Ming slowly flipped through the thick project book, which was to rename the Renault Building to the East China World Trade Building.
According to the plan of the project, the East China World Trade Center will be located next to the East China Port. It will be 420 meters high, with 111 floors and a total height of 462 meters. After completion, it will surpass the Empire State Building to become the tallest building in the world.
The estimated financing cost is 120 million US dollars, which is 150% higher than the construction cost of the Empire State Building. After all, the Empire State Building was built 20 years ago.
The project hopes to gain the support of the Duke's Privy Council and obtain a low-interest loan of around 80 to 100 million yuan from the Imperial Bank.
After all, it is to contribute to the construction of Donghai's metropolis.
Lu Ming rubbed his chin. Fortunately, Christine was not the real crown prince now, otherwise she would definitely oppose it clearly.
If he finds out that he is the real holder, he will definitely be wary of any messy way of thinking of making money.
But as for the current Privy Council, we’ll have to wait and see.
I put down the project book and picked up the hot issues reported by community residents recently summarized by the community service station, which the office had sorted out in the past few days.
On the other side, there were some files that needed to be signed by the Chief of the Office of the Commissioner of the Supreme Prosecutor's Office and reviewed personally. Under the thick files, there was a pile of documents from the Grand Ecumenical Party.
The thick folder on the left side of the desk contains recent cases handled by Lu, Liu, Wang Law Firm, as well as the latest legal journals, etc.
Lu Ming looked at it, sighed, picked up the document and flipped through it quickly.
Recently, one change in my body is that I have become accustomed to being busy. Once I concentrate on doing one thing, my attention is incredibly focused and my efficiency is extremely high. I can fully understand the content and analyze the results at a glance.
Otherwise, it would be a bit overwhelming to juggle multiple roles.
Hearing Murong Xue knocking on the door and coming in, and hearing her say that there would be an important party meeting in the evening, Lu Ming promised to keep the matter in mind, but at the same time he was able to quickly read the documents and understand the contents. Thinking back on it afterwards, he felt a little surprised.
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The Grand Public Party's Beiguan branch is located in a small alley near the city hall, renting a two-story building.
There were twenty to thirty people attending today's meeting. Ten members of our party, including Lu Ming and Dong Wenquan, were all present, but the other three members of our alliance were not eligible to participate.
In addition to the ten party members, there was also party minister To Jiahe who chaired the meeting.
Zheng Daguo, chairman of the Village Committee.
Zhao Haojiang, Chairman of the City Committee.
Tong Jinzhao, chairman of the Election Committee.
In addition, there are more than a dozen heavyweight members of the party who can be considered as party representatives.
Wen Liangyu and Wang Jinfei were among them. Lu Ming was very surprised and didn't know how they got into the Grand Public Party.
Fourth Brother Wen’s whitewashing was very successful.
Speaking of heavyweight party members, there is no doubt about that.
Wen Liangyu looked at Lu Ming's puzzled look and said with a wry smile: "You are too busy, and I didn't have time to say hello to you. It was Mr. Zhao who invited me to join the party, and I also brought Jinlai in. Will it affect you?" Wang Jinfei changed his name to Wang Jinlai, but it sounded a bit rustic, so he was ashamed to mention his new name to others.
Some people watched this scene with mockery in their eyes. What kind of drama are you two acting? !
Zhao Haojiang, the chairman of the Urban Forum Committee, was a hunchbacked old man. He smiled at Lu Ming and said, "I was the one who brought Xiao Sier in. If I hadn't brought him in, Xiao Sier would have been dragged to the Liberal Party by that foreign devil Sherlock!"
Lu Ming was startled again and looked at Wen Liangyu. When they went to the Western Regions, Sherlock and Fourth Brother Wen got along very well, but he didn't expect that Sherlock would act quickly and even invite Wen Liangyu to join their Liberal Party
Seeing Lu Ming's eyes, Wen Liangyu smiled bitterly: "Commissioner Sherlock did say so, I am considering it."
Lu Ming nodded. Actually, if Fourth Brother Wen joined the Liberal Party, it might be better for him. One should not put all his eggs in one basket.
Mr. Zhao looked around and asked, "Is there anyone else who hasn't arrived yet?"
There was a gentle knock on the door, and it was Sister Nine who came in. She smiled apologetically at Mr. Zhao and said, "Mr. Zhao, I'm sorry, I'm late!"
Mr. Zhao cleared his throat and said, "It's okay. You represent Qingzhao after all! It's only natural that you're late!"
He secretly felt dissatisfied with Qing Lao.
In the Beiguan Party branch, apart from Mr. Qing, Mr. Zhao and Mr. Zhang have the most experience.
Forty years ago, after Zhao and Qing failed in the competition for the party's nomination for parliamentary candidates, they joined the committee in anger.
He has been the chairman of the Urban Forum Committee for more than 20 years.
However, the party minister and the chairmen of the three committees did not participate in the parliamentary elections and focused on party affairs.
But his influence within the party has always been unquestionable.
The scene was somewhat awkward. Party Minister Du Jiahe stood up with a smile and said, "Sister-in-law Jiu, come here. This is Wen Liangyu and this is Wang Jinfei. They are both our new members. Please meet them."
He smiled at Lu Ming again: "Qianxing, since you joined our party, we have become stronger and stronger!"
Mr. Zhao snorted coldly, "So, some people cling to their positions and refuse to step down. I don't know what they want to do!"
Dong Wenquan frowned slightly after hearing this.
Zhang Ruiguo, a member of the 26th constituency, twisted his gray beard and said, "Old Zhao, please be patient. Don't let the younger generations laugh at your personal grudge with Qingzhao!"
He is of about the same generation as Mr. Zhao and Mr. Qing, not much younger than them, and they are considered the three veteran leaders of the Grand Public Party's Beiguan branch.
Sister-in-law Jiu smiled slightly, "I came here today because Uncle San told me to do so. He said that he is dying soon, and if he doesn't step down, people will scold him for occupying the position. Moreover, he has been observing me for a long time in the past few months, so he is really relieved."
"Uncle San said that young friend Lu Qianxing has a kind character and can definitely lead the Grand Public Party on the road to revival. From today on, he will resign as party leader and recommend Commissioner Lu Qianxing as the new leader of the Grand Public Party."
Sister Jiu's words were like a bombshell. Everyone immediately burst into an uproar and started talking among themselves.
Dong Wenquan's expression immediately turned extremely ugly. Originally, he had been looking at Wang Jinfei with a look in his eyes that seemed a little strange. At this moment, his face turned even more ashen.
Zhang Ruiguo frowned slightly, thought about it, and was about to say something.
Dong Wenquan stood up in a panic, "If that's the case, I want to quit the party!"
Everyone was stunned. Zhang Ruiguo said with a smile, "Wenquan, stop talking in anger and sit down first!"
Dong Wenquan said coldly, "If I don't quit the party, there will be no place for me here!" Pointing at Wang Jinfei, "Everyone knows that his Wang family and my Dongji Gold Industry are sworn enemies. Someone dumped me and took him to the Western Regions to build a gold mine. Now, he is being dragged into our party and made a party representative? What is this for? Isn't this just ostracizing me? If I don't leave, am I still waiting to be driven away?"
Zhang Ruiguo glanced at Wang Jinfei and sighed: "What you said seems to be that some people are intolerant."
"Is it Commissioner Dong who is intolerant?" Elder Zhao sneered, "I was the one who brought these people here. They have nothing to do with Young Master Qianxing."
A party representative coughed, "Wang went to the Western Regions because Commissioner Dong disagreed with Commissioner Lu's plan for the Western Regions. Not only did his party colleagues not support it, they protested by being absent. Commissioner Lu had no choice but to take Wang Jinfei to the Western Regions."
Dong Wenquan's face immediately turned pale and he looked at the representative: "Who are you? Did Lu Qianxing tell you that?"
The party representative smiled bitterly, "I have never spoken a word to Commissioner Lu since he joined the party. He probably can't even call me by my name. I heard all this from a good friend of mine from the Justice Party. He said that Gao Wang had a secret conversation with them, and that's what he said! He also said that he was planning to bring you over! You and Commissioner Gao Wang did meet in private, right?"
Lu Ming felt ashamed after hearing this. He really didn't know who this person was.
Dong Wenquan gritted his teeth and stared at the party representative.
Zhang Ruiguo shook his head and said, "Wenquan, please sit down. All party members should unite and value harmony. Although Commissioner Lu Qianxing has less experience, he has brought many new things since he joined our party. He is also a young and talented person, and a role model for our generation. I also agree that Commissioner Qianxing will succeed as the leader of our party."
Dong Wenquan was stunned and turned to look at Zhang Ruiguo, who was twirling his beard and smiling.
But there is no doubt that from beginning to end, not to mention Lu Qianxing, even Lu Qianxing's die-hard supporters hadn't said anything yet, two unknown suckers jumped out and turned all his accusations into doubts about him.
It is only natural for Zhang Ruiguo, an old wily man, to change his ways.
Lu Ming had already stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you all for your kindness, but I am just a young man, and it is really difficult for me to lead all the party affairs of this department. I have many mundane affairs, and I really can't be as devoted to the party as Elder Qing. If you want me to be the party leader, I can't do it."
The selection of a party leader is no different from the selection of a gang leader, but being a leader has many advantages, while being a party leader is a huge burden.
I am not sure whether I can develop in the Grand Ecumenical Party for a long time, so what kind of party leader should I be
No matter how busy you are, you are busy strengthening your own power. Being the leader of a party is a different matter.
As long as you have strong troops and soldiers, there is no essential difference between being the party leader or not.
I haven't really thought about this matter, and I thought Qing Lao could hold on for a while.
Who knows, maybe the old man was afraid of what people said or was being manipulated by Sister-in-law Nine, and he was about to retreat.
Glancing at Jiusao, Lu Ming smiled bitterly. He thought that she must have taken control of him. Now she was lying on the bed scolding this unfilial niece-in-law. Was she also scolding him for being an ungrateful niece
Hearing Lu Ming's words, Zhao Lao glared and said, "Commissioner Lu, this is not a matter of whether you want to do it or not. Everyone thinks you are the most qualified to lead this department. So, do you want to quit the party too?"
Lu Ming was helpless. Suddenly, a scene from a movie appeared before his eyes. He felt that the old man almost said, "Why, you joined our party just to get benefits? But you are unwilling to help when encountering problems? How can such a cheap thing happen? F**k!"
Sit down dejectedly.
Dong Wenquan was so furious when he saw this scene. It was as if someone was forcing this guy to become the party leader at gunpoint, and he must be feeling very wronged.