Almost at the end of the committee meeting, Xiang Mingdong sighed, adjusted the microphone in front of him, and coughed once.

Sigh~~~~

With this gesture, everyone knew this trait, that some important remarks were about to be made.

Previously, what he mainly talked about was personnel adjustments. After all, in a city, discussing the economy or achievements seemed less important compared to personnel adjustments. The main reason is: correct and beneficial personnel adjustments can achieve the goal of unity and meet the vested interests of local bigwigs.

Thus, one by one, the committee members perked up and put on a serious listening face.

Liu Zhizhong had been here for quite a while, since summer, and now that autumn was nearly over, how could he not understand? Okay, Secretary Xiang has important things to say, so Mayor Liu also sat up straight, looking serious and attentive.

After all, hey, if you, Secretary Xiang, don't speak, I, Vice Mayor Liu, also have things to say.

Xiang Mingdong, on this occasion, unusually did not talk about personnel but rather with a thoughtful, worried tone, said, "Comrades, let's talk about something off-topic! Do not include it in the meeting minutes!"

The Secretary of the Municipal Committee next to him smiled and nodded. After all, the Secretary of the Municipal Committee would eventually, based on the meeting content, have their subordinates form committee meeting documents: first for reporting, second for archiving, third for distribution to the subordinate towns, bureaus, and units for learning, and fourth for posting on the Daxi City publicity platform, including the integrated media center and the municipal broadcast television station.

Xiang Mingdong continued, "This time attending the committee meeting at the city level, I was under immense pressure! You don't know how much the pressure from such meetings can affect a person's mental state."

Everyone nodded, each showing an empathetic look.

Guan Xun said, "Secretary Xiang, what kind of pressure did the leaders above put on our Daxi?"

Xiang Mingdong replied bitterly, "It's mainly about economic issues. Both the secretary and the mayor asked me how I am fulfilling my role as secretary, how I am leading the team? Why is it that after one or two years, Daxi City's economic data, though running high in comparison, show no signs of progress and even show signs of decline? Look at the Lijiang District in the city, reaching new heights every year; perhaps next year, it will surpass our city. Haha... By then, I, as a member of the City Committee, might not even have the face to mingle in the city, sigh~~~~"

Guan Xun's expression immediately darkened, saying, "Secretary Xiang, this... really puts you in a difficult position! But our Daxi... well... as everyone knows, the economy is saturated, and we can't find new growth points. We were so glad to have a talented person like Mayor Liu, who is skilled in economics, but isn't Mayor Liu also out of options?"

Oh?

As they spoke, the blame smoothly shifted towards Liu Zhizhong.

The other committee members also shook their heads and sighed, then collectively launched a mild barrage towards Liu Zhizhong, more like a little tease, wasn't it?

"Sigh... I say, Mayor Liu is really talented at economic development in Shanan, quite impressive!"

"Yes, yes, in the past year or two, Shanan County has almost become a national model county. The economic index is enviable!"

"Mayor Liu, please introduce Shanan's experience to our Daxi City..."

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