102: Welcoming the Municipal Party Committee Leaders

The next morning, all the Cadres of Heping Town arrived at work two hours early.

They were working methodically on their assigned tasks; although busy, their faces were filled with genuine smiles.

According to the prior arrangement, Organization Committee Member Chen Shuangjie took a small number of Cadres to remain on duty in the town, while the others arrived at the event site one after another before eight o'clock.

By the time Lin Zifeng arrived at the site, all preparations for the groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony were complete.

The site was decked out with red flags and colorful banners fluttering in the wind. On the Rostrum, tables, chairs, and nameplates were already set up, and Jiang Yufei was testing the microphone sound effects.

A large open space was cordoned off around the site with guardrails.

Folding stools were placed in the open space. The Cadres of Heping Town and village officials sat on one side, while several workers from the construction team, wearing uniform work clothes, sat on the other.

Since the event hadn't started yet, these workers were sitting together in groups of three or five, smoking and chatting.

Jiang Yufei, who was in charge of the sound system, played the song "Good Days," making the atmosphere at the site even more lively.

Some villagers from nearby villages were watching from outside the guardrails, discussing the achievements of Heping Town's investment promotion, occasionally bursting into genuine laughter.

Time slipped by, and it was soon nine o'clock.

Several Investors arrived at the site one after another, and rows of neat cars were parked in the temporary parking lot under the direction of the staff.

Lin Zifeng and Wei Ting gathered with several Investors, exchanged pleasantries, and then began chatting in low voices.

"General Manager Chen, the Multifunctional Hotel we are going to open is right on the edge of the scenic area you are developing, isn't it? We can develop some cooperation in the future; it would be mutually beneficial for both of us," Zhao Dezhi said with a smile.

"I raise both hands in support of General Manager Zhao's proposal. Including General Manager Gao, General Manager Zhang, and General Manager Li, we are all neighbors! Isn't it said that close neighbors are better than distant relatives? We are all business people, and we can all find ways to cooperate. Take General Manager Zhang's electric vehicles, for example. Our scenic area will need many electric sightseeing vehicles in the future. If you can sell them to us at a discounted price, we can repay General Manager Zhang by advertising for you. By then, tourists in the scenic area will come from all over the country, which will achieve a mutually beneficial effect," Chen Yuqing said with a smile.

"Hahaha, young people really do have sharp minds! I fully agree with General Manager Chen's proposal," Zhang Hua said with a smile.

Hearing their conversation, the quick-witted Wang Linfeng took out his phone and added the contact information of the several bosses one by one.

Lin Zifeng said with a smile: "All you bosses are talented people with ways to generate wealth. If needed, I suggest you hold regular seminars to reach more cooperation. The venue will be provided by our town; just contact our Town Mayor when the time comes."

"Secretary Lin's proposal is excellent; I raise both hands in support." Chen Yuqing was the first to express her stance, and the others followed suit. Wei Ting said with a smile: "Bosses, when you invest in Heping Town, our Town Government will ensure the support work is done well. We will act as guides and communicators, and we will provide all the help we can to let you do business and make money with peace of mind. This is what our Secretary has always demanded of us, and it is the policy that our Town Government must resolutely implement."

Hearing what Wei Ting said, the group happily expressed their thanks.

Just then, Hu Yulin hurried over to them and said: "Secretary, Town Mayor, I just received a call from the staff on duty along the route. The leaders will arrive at the site in five minutes. Both leaders need to prepare to welcome them."

The two nodded, bade farewell to the several Investors, and walked towards the designated positions.

They had planned in advance that since many leaders were coming, the two main officials, Lin Zifeng and Wei Ting, would be responsible for welcoming the leaders.

"Secretary, I didn't expect that the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee would come to our Heping Town to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the Minister of the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department would also come along with the Deputy Secretary. Having two Standing Committee Members of the Municipal Party Committee come to attend our ribbon-cutting ceremony has raised the level of our ceremony by more than one notch! I heard that some people are already insanely jealous and envious, suffering from 'red-eye disease'." With no one else around, Wei Ting spoke without reservation, telling Lin Zifeng the news she had heard from other channels.

"Those who are not envied are mediocre. We should just focus on doing our own job well, developing Heping Town properly, and letting the common people of Heping Town live a good life. If we can fulfill our duty to benefit the people during our tenure, who cares about the rest of them, even if the floodwaters rise to the sky! If we can stimulate them to do more practical things for the common people, that would be a merit for us too. At any time, do not be afraid of being surpassed by others; only with competition is there more motivation," Lin Zifeng said with great passion.

"Secretary, you have so much masculine charm. If I were ten years younger and not married yet, I would definitely pursue you actively," Wei Ting said with her eyes shining.

Lin Zifeng was completely unprepared for what Wei Ting said and coughed to hide his embarrassment.

"Town Mayor, don't make such jokes in the future. If others hear it, they will misunderstand."

Seeing his funny appearance, Wei Ting said with a smile in a low voice: "Secretary, you really look like a big boy. I won't tease you anymore. Otherwise, it won't be good if you go to meet the leaders with a flushed face later."

Just then, a long line of a dozen cars drove quickly towards them. He said "They're here," and the two braced themselves and stopped chatting.

The line of cars stopped not far from them, and the staff quickly got out and opened the car doors one after another.

Jiang Shiyu and Li Xinzhang got out of the car, and accompanied by Wan Guoliang and Qian Dagang on their left and right, they walked towards them, with other County Party Standing Committee Members surrounding them.

Lin Zifeng and Wei Ting hurriedly went up to meet them.

"Secretary Shi, Minister Li, this is the Party Secretary of Heping Town, Comrade Lin Zifeng, and this is the Town Mayor of Heping Town, Comrade Wei Ting." Seeing them coming over, Wan Guoliang hurriedly introduced them.

As soon as Jiang Shiyu got out of the car, he fixed his gaze on Lin Zifeng. He had long heard his precious daughter mention Lin Zifeng many times, but only now did he see him.

Jiang Shiyu took a good look at Lin Zifeng and couldn't help but think: "What a spirited young man! No wonder my precious daughter's eyes shine whenever she mentions him."

I wonder if he and my daughter will become a couple in the future?

Hearing Wan Guoliang's introduction, Jiang Shiyu composed himself and shook the hand Lin Zifeng extended.

"Secretary Jiang, hello. Welcome to Heping Town in your busy schedule to attend our ribbon-cutting ceremony," Lin Zifeng said with a smile.

"Secretary Lin, you are too polite. I have heard many people in the City Level talk about the impressive investment promotion achievements Heping Town has achieved. I have long wanted to see who the Secretary of Heping Town is. Meeting you today, I am not disappointed. Amazing, young man! To have such achievements at such a young age, you are definitely a role model among young Cadres. I have very high hopes for you," Jiang Shiyu said while patting his shoulder gently with his other hand.