A Bumpy Road to Power

The most important quality in the officialdom is discernment.

Norman Ross is the mayor.

He can't go around telling everyone below him to keep their distance from Dirk Carter just because he doesn't like the guy.

So what can he do?

Naturally, it should be demonstrated through actions.

Dirk Carter is also taking office today, and Norman Ross, being the mayor, is surely aware of this.

But if he sends a signal to cold-shoulder Dirk Carter to those below him.

Once they understand, they will also keep their distance from Dirk Carter.

A deputy mayor who is not in the standing committee.

Once ignored.

The so-called deputy-level official title is just nominal.

On the contrary.

If someone is valued.

It is reflected in various aspects.

If a high-ranking leader comes over and praises you a few times in front of others, or speaks courteously to you in a corner where no one is paying attention.

People below naturally know this person has the backing of a great leader.

Therefore.

Johann Holloway's move may seem weak.

But in the officialdom.

The impact is as strong as a bomb.

A call came from the highway entrance, saying that the Organization Department of the State Committee's vehicle had entered the city.

Over at the Municipal Committee Compound.

Norman Ross was also waiting at the entrance of the Municipal Committee Building with members of the four sets of leadership.

In no time.

Earl Carter's Audi A6 appeared in front of everyone.

Norman Ross exchanged a glance with Ashlyn Grant.

As soon as the vehicle stopped in front.

They immediately rushed up gleefully.

First, Norman Ross opened the door on the right side, a position always reserved for the senior leader.

The person inside got out.

But the leg stretching out wasn't Earl Carter's, rather it was a woman's leg dressed in a skirt.

At this moment, Dahlia Hughes carefully got out of the car, smiled at Norman Ross, extended her hand, and said, "Hello Mayor Ross, I am Dahlia Hughes."

Why is Dahlia Hughes sitting on this side?

Norman Ross hesitated for a moment.

Quickly reacted and warmly said, "Comrade Dahlia Hughes, welcome."

Simultaneously.

The left door was also opened.

Ashlyn Grant's face was full of smiles.

This smile was originally for Dahlia Hughes.

But when the person from the car got down, it wasn't Earl Carter, but the young Dirk Carter.

At that moment.

Ashlyn Grant was stunned.

Never expected Dirk Carter, who was the lowest-ranked person in the car, to be sitting in the back seat.

"Hello, Executive Deputy."

Dirk Carter took the initiative to greet.

After all the eyes were watching.

If Ashlyn Grant didn't respond and directly turned away.

It would make him seem uncivilized.

He could only shake hands with Dirk Carter, chuckling, "Comrade Dirk Carter, welcome to Veridia City."

At that moment.

Both were clueless.

Never anticipated the situation would turn out this way.

In a flash, didn't expect Earl Carter would sit in the front seat.

Thought he might not attend due to some reason.

Just as they were about to take Dirk Carter and Dahlia Hughes to meet the leaders, the driver's door opened.

The driver got out.

Quickly ran to the front passenger seat to open the door.

Only then did Earl Carter get out of the car with a grim expression.

Now it was obvious.

Norman Ross and Ashlyn Grant had turned away, and Earl Carter got out, equating to them ignoring the Organization Minister of the State Committee.

More importantly, this situation.

Was quite shocking to the members of the four leadership teams waiting at the entrance.

Because ranking in the officialdom is very important.

Earl Carter is a member of the State Committee, an undisputed provincial leader, he should be sitting at the rear seat, and now he's yielding the rear seat to Dahlia Hughes and Dirk Carter, what does this signify? It means Dirk Carter and Dahlia Hughes are even more important than Earl Carter.

Moreover, Mayor Norman Ross and Executive Deputy Mayor Ashlyn Grant, as soon as the car arrived.

Immediately greeted Dirk Carter and Dahlia Hughes.

Even overlooked the Organization Minister of the State Committee.

What does this indicate?

It shows that in Norman Ross and Ashlyn Grant's minds, Dirk Carter and Dahlia Hughes also hold great importance.

Though this happened in mere seconds.

Some in the welcome team had already decided to make good contacts with Dirk Carter or Dahlia Hughes moving forward.

Who would have thought.

A simple seating arrangement inside the car.

Would lead to such a major blunder.

"Ahem..."

Having been overlooked, Earl Carter was quite displeased.

Intentionally cleared his throat.

Norman Ross turned around.

Cold sweat trickled down his back.

It was a disaster.

Overlooking the leader.

At the same time, the question emerged in his mind, why would Earl Carter sit at the front seat? This doesn't make sense?

He's not visiting Veridia City for the first time.

Every time he visited, he sat in the back.

Why, just this time while escorting Dirk Carter and Dahlia Hughes, sitting at the front?

If avoiding male-female contact, he could certainly sit at the back with Dirk Carter?

The more he thought, the more confused he became.

The more he thought, the less he dared to think.

Norman Ross promptly stepped up, nodding and bowing, "Greetings, Minister Carter."

Being overlooked.

Naturally, he felt displeased.

Grunted a response, asking, "Where's Comrade Glenn, why haven't I seen him?"

"Leader, Secretary Palmer went out for investigation and research, may return tomorrow or the day after." Norman Ross cautiously replied.

Earl Carter harbored anger.

Scanned the waiting team at the entrance.

Said, "Alright, I haven't time for chit-chat with each of you, let's head straight to the conference room, I'll leave after announcing the appointments."

This comment.

Already conveyed his anger.

Norman Ross quickly said, "Leader, it's mealtime now, shall I have the cafeteria prepare some food, and you can eat before leaving?"

"Eat what? All day you just know how to eat, directly start the meeting!"

Dirk Carter shouted.

Heading directly into the Municipal Committee Building.

Norman Ross was now sweating even more.

Fiercely glared at Johann Holloway standing in the corner.

Thinking, this was his bad idea; otherwise, Earl Carter wouldn't have been vexed.

Before anyone could speak.

They hurriedly entered the meeting room.

Soon after sitting down.

Earl Carter entered in a huff.

Everyone hastily stood up, saluting him uniformly.

Earl Carter stood directly at the center of the podium, took out the appointment letter, and formally announced the appointments for Dahlia Hughes and Dirk Carter.

Normally speaking, leaders would make a few remarks in such scenarios.

But Earl Carter didn't.

He directly shot Norman Ross a glance and said, "Alright, let's end the ceremony here for today, I'm leaving."

After dropping these words.

Prevented Norman Ross from escorting him, got into the car, and disappeared from everyone's sight.

Clearly.

Earl Carter was in a great mood swing today.

If nothing goes wrong, he might make Norman Ross suffer in the days ahead.

"What's happening? Minister Carter seemed to be in a bad mood today."

In the meeting room.

Someone whispered.

Nearby, a guy scoffed, "Not surprising, he's a provincial leader, yet Mayor Ross and Executive Deputy only opened the door for Minister Hughes and Mayor Carter, isn't that belittling him?"

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