Power and Wealth

Chapter 1154: Jiang Faction grew stronger

What is happening?

Why is the Finance Department’s no.1 and no.2 attending Secretary Pu’s daughter’s wedding banquet?!

To be more precise, Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei are following Mayor Dong.

Many people were shocked when they saw Chief Yan and Deputy Chief Chen chatting and smiling with Mayor Dong. They were supposed to be Meng Faction, loyal supporters, and Dong Xuebing had joined Mayor Jiang’s faction recently. They should stay away from him even when he is in charge of the Finance Department. Secretary Meng still has overall control of Zhen Shui County.

But now….

Are Old Yan and Old Chen mad?

The few Meng Faction leaders and staff looked terrible and quickly informed Party Secretary Meng what they saw. Meng Rui frowned. Zhang Wanshui and the Meng Faction had ‘lost’ earlier at the family quarters. Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei are pulled over to the opposing faction. This will affect everyone and their interests in the Meng faction.

“Did Chief Yan go to the other banquet?”

“What is Yan Yizhi thinking?”

“What is the meaning of this?”

No one knew what Dong Xuebing said or did to them.

Only Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei knew and were prepared to do this. Since they will jump ship and eventually fall out with the Meng Faction, they might as well do it openly.

Old Yan and Old Chen’s fallout with Meng Faction implies that Meng Faction had lost control of the Finance Department. This stirred the guests at the banquets.

Pu An’s family’s ballroom.

Dong Xuebing walked in front, and Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei followed closely. They smiled and greeted other staff.

“Old Yan, you are here.”

“Come and sit here, Chief Chen.”

Some of the guests were Jiang Fangfang’s supporters, and they extended their kindness.

Pu An looked at Dong Xuebing. He is more curious about this young man.

Jiang Fangfang looked at Dong Xuebing and nodded. Dong Xuebing also gave her a knowing look.

“Mayor.”

“Mayor Jiang.”

Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei greeted Jiang Fangfang.

Jiang Fangfang nodded and smiled faintly. “Sit.”

Yan Yizhi is qualified to sit with Mayor Jiang, but Chen Xiaomei’s rank is lower. She said. “I will sit at the back. Please carry on.”

Jiang Fangfang sipped on her tea and said. “There are empty seats here. Join us.”

Chen Xiaomei did not say anything else and sat on an empty seat.

Jiang Fangfang’s gesture indicates she has accepted Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei. Jiang Fangfang’s supporters noticed this too.

The banquet started.

Secretary Pu and his wife joined Mayor Jiang at the table.

With Mayor Jiang, Mayor Dong, and the Jiang’s faction attending the banquet, most of the tables are filled. Pu An and his wife chatted happily with Jiang Fangfang and Dong Xuebing while the host started the banquet.

Congratulatory speech….

Leader’s speech….

Bride and groom’s parents’ speeches….

Exchanging of rings….

Lastly, it’s the wedding couples’ toast.

Pu Tao and her husband walked over and raised their glasses. “Dad, Mum. Thank you for bringing me up.”

“Dad, Mum.” The groom raised her glass.

Pu An said. “You should offer Mayor Jiang a toast first.”

Jiang Fangfang waved her hand. “Offer a toast to your parents first.”

The couple drank with their parents and offered a toast to Jiang Fangfang.

Jiang Fangfang raised her glass slowly. “Secretary Pu knows I cannot drink. I will take a sip.” She lowered her head and took a small sip.

After that, Pu Tao turns to Dong Xuebing. “Mayor Dong, please accept our toasts. Thank you for your help today.”

Dong Xuebing smiled and raised his glass. “Don’t mention it. Bottoms up! I wish you all happiness.” He finished his alcohol.

The couple finished drinking with the guests at this table and moved on to another table.

After the couple left, Pu An stood up with his glass. His secretary was about to fill his glass, but he waved him off. He picked up the bottle and topped up Jiang Fangfang’s glass. “Mayor Jiang, I offer you a toast. I will finish this glass.”

Jiang Fangfang replied. “Don’t drink too much, Secretary Pu. It’s not good for your health. A sip will do.”

“I must finish this glass.” Secretary Pu emptied his glass.

Jiang Fangfang looked at him and took a sip.

The other guests saw it and were surprised. The Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary seldom drinks with others in public. Even when he drinks, he will take a sip. He only took a sip when his daughter and son-in-law offered a toast. But now, he is drinking a glass with Mayor Jiang.

This….

This is a signal….

Secretary Pu is joining Mayor Jiang’s faction!

Jian Xiangrong, who was sitting at the same table, frowned. He wanted to stop his good friend but stopped and sighed.

Dong Xuebing also noticed it. This is a surprising outcome.

After this wedding saga, Pu An fell out with Zhang Wanshui and the Meng faction. His life will be hard if he continues to remain neutral. At the most critical moment, Jiang Fangfang offered an olive branch. Mayor Dong helped him and his family win against Zhang Wanshui. Joining them seems to be correct.

It was the Finance Department’s no.1 and no.2….

Now it’s the Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary….

It’s only a day, and the County’s political scene changed.

From today onwards, Jiang's faction will grow stronger and might challenge the Meng faction.