A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 633 633

A final verdict.

And this statement was made by the Vice Governor.

Koryn City is a county-level city under provincial administration.

Even though a Vice Governor is not a Standing Committee member, they can indeed change someone's career path.

After Dirk Carter secured an investment of 32.1 billion, everyone was speculating about his potential promotion. Now, it seems Dirk Carter's "self-inflicted misfortune" has harmed himself.

Some quietly cheered.

Others felt sorry for him.

After all, such political achievements are not always attainable.

After saying these words, Indigo Nash also glanced at Dirk Carter, seemingly telling him, "You don't take me seriously, then I won't indulge you either. Remember, in front of me, you're just an ant."

"Mayor Douglas, a call from the province."

At this moment, City Government Secretary Indigo Nash hurriedly ran on stage, extending the phone in his hand to Elliot Douglas.

"Who called?"

Elliot Douglas softly inquired.

Indigo Nash replied, "The Organization Department of the State Committee."

"Organization Department? Why is the Organization Department suddenly calling?"

Elliot Douglas mumbled and took the call, saying, "Hello, this is Elliot Douglas."

No one knew what was said on the other side, but suddenly, Elliot Douglas's face stiffened, his eyes darting to Dirk Carter below the stage, repeatedly saying, "Alright, alright, I understand, I will pass it on."

The call ended.

Elliot Douglas still looked utterly awkward.

That expression was more bitter than eating a bitter herb.

"What happened?"

Indigo Nash asked puzzledly.

Elliot Douglas looked at him, appearing as if he wanted to say something but held back.

Indigo Nash said confidently, "Is there anything you can't say? Go ahead and say it."

Elliot Douglas swallowed and said, "Governor, the Organization Department of the State Committee has just informed me, after research and decision by the State Committee, Dirk Carter will be relieved of his duties as the Executive Vice Mayor of Koryn City..."

Before he could finish.

Indigo Nash sneered.

He said, "It's really karma, isn't it? I always said, some people's actions, don't assume that no one can see them."

As soon as these words were spoken.

The people below the stage became noisy.

Fearing that the situation would escalate and he wouldn't be able to contain it, Elliot Douglas quickly said, "Governor, I haven't finished."

"Go ahead."

Indigo Nash said haughtily.

Elliot Douglas begrudgingly said, "Dirk Carter is reassigned to serve as the Secretary of the Rexton City Government, and a member of the City Government's Party Group."

Don't think a quieter voice means no one below the stage can hear.

You must know that the microphone on the podium was on.

As soon as these words were spoken.

The uproar in the room suddenly quieted down.

Everyone's eyes widened in disbelief.

Indigo Nash was no different.

A minute ago, he just said Dirk Carter could not be utilized.

A minute later, he was proven wrong.

Dirk Carter was unexpectedly promoted.

And it's to the important position of City Government Secretary.

This means Dirk Carter accomplished the leap from a deputy division level to the division head level.

Now he stands on equal footing with Elliot Douglas.

The arrogant expression froze on his face.

Indigo Nash realized that this had indeed embarrassed him.

This also revealed the fact that he, as Vice Governor, is not in the core of power.

The room was silent.

It was so silent you could hear a pin drop.

While wondering how to save face, Indigo Nash's secretary rushed in from outside, whispered a few words in his ear.

Indigo Nash's expression changed again.

He asked in surprise, "What did you say? Repeat that."

The secretary whispered, "The elder is already in the hall."

Indigo Nash stood up abruptly, hurriedly walked out.

Seeing this, Elliot Douglas didn't know what happened, waved his hand, and said, "The meeting is over, disperse!"

He also followed with a trot.

At this time.

In the hall of the Municipal Committee Building.

Two security guards were blocking an elderly man, who seemed over seventy, looking furious, shouting, "Isn't the Municipal Committee Building supposed to be a place for the common people? Why can't I come in?"

One of the security guards said, "We've told you many times today, leaders are visiting, so we are not open for business. Get out immediately."

"What attitude is this? I'm so old and you tell me to get out?"

The elderly man puffed his beard and glared.

The security guard sneered, "Telling you to get out is already being polite, if you don't leave, I'll find someone to carry you out."

"Let's see you try!"

The old man defied stubbornly.

"Hey, you old fool, really don't listen to advice, huh? Come, carry him out!"

The two security guards were about to act.

At this moment, Indigo Nash's voice was heard: "Stop, stop right now!"

Hearing the leader's voice.

The two security guards immediately stood aside.

Indigo Nash ran close, looked intently at the outraged elderly man, shivered, rushed forward, respectfully said, "Old Leader, why are you here? You didn't inform us in advance, I should have picked you up."

The two security guards observed.

Trembling with fear.

Even the Vice Governor calls him "Old Leader," what identity does this man hold?

Glancing at each other, they were scared to their wits.

"How could I trouble you all? I am retired, what kind of old leader am I? Didn't even see that the security guards wouldn't let me in?"

At this time, Elliot Douglas also arrived.

Seeing this elderly man, he paused too.

Immediately rebuked, "You two, pack your things and get out."

The old man heard, quickly waved his hand, said, "Forget it, forget it, it's not entirely their fault, it's you leaders who didn't do well. You're all so formalistic, who said the leaders arrived, and the Municipal Committee Compound doesn't do business anymore? It's you who should be reprimanded, not them!"

"Yes, yes, we deserve the reprimand, we deserve the reprimand..."

Indigo Nash nodded, said.

At this moment, the old man's stomach growled.

Indigo Nash heard.

Quickly turned and asked, "Elliot, can the cafeteria start serving meals now? Arrange for food quickly, the old leader is hungry."

Elliot Douglas immediately commanded, "Have the cafeteria prepare, quickly start serving..."

The old man rubbed his stomach.

Said somewhat embarrassedly, "After walking all morning, I am indeed a bit hungry, but I won't eat with you folks, boring, I came here not to disturb you, but to find a young fellow, I wish to eat with him."

Indigo Nash was puzzled.

He looked at Elliot Douglas, Elliot Douglas didn't understand either, shaking his head.

Coincidentally, at this moment, Dirk Carter and Irving Pace walked out of the elevator.

Seeing Dirk Carter, the elderly man's energy surged, waving his hand, shouting, "Young man, young man..."

Dirk Carter had no idea what had happened downstairs just now.

Seeing the elderly man, he paused.

Isn't this the old man he and Dorothy Zechariah encountered at the noodle shop previously?