13: People speak the truth when they're drunk.

"If there were a way, I would really be willing to take you with me to my new unit."

"But now, that can only remain a pipe dream. I don't even know what unit I'm going to be transferred to yet, so it's not realistic to take you with me."

"Let me give you some sincere advice!"

"If you have no ambition in your official career, just stay at a bureau office in the county seat!"

"If you intend to achieve something in your official career, going to the grassroots to train yourself is the wisest choice."

"But no matter what choice you make, do not stay in the County Party Committee and County Government compound."

"Because of some reasons of mine, if you stay in the County Party Committee and County Government compound, you will be ostracized."

In fact, Lin Zifeng had already made plans in his heart to stay away from the County Party Committee and County Government compound and go to work at the grassroots level.

This would not only allow him to train himself and make his resume more substantial, but also keep him away from the center of the whirlpool.

He had long known that Zhang Haoyu and County Party Secretary Yu Guodong were at odds, and that the mastermind behind this incident was likely Yu Guodong.

Once Zhang Haoyu left, if he, the former secretary, remained in the County Party Committee and County Government compound, even if Yu Guodong wouldn't make things difficult for a small fry like him, he couldn't stop those who wanted to curry favor with Yu Guodong from making things difficult for him!

If he accidentally fell into the vortex, the outcome would be total destruction.

Although he had already made plans, he still pretended to hesitate for a moment before saying, "Boss, I want to become someone like you in the future."

Although he didn't say it explicitly, having reached this point, Zhang Yuhao naturally understood his choice.

So he smiled and said, "Zifeng, I hope you won't regret today's choice in the future. I believe in you."

Lin Zifeng quickly raised his glass to thank him.

Zhang Yuhao also let his guard down today, unlike his usual cautious self.

Although he felt much better, because he had things on his mind, he soon got drunk.

The drunken Zhang Yuhao insisted on drinking more, and Lin Zifeng, helpless, had to let him be.

Having drunk too much, Zhang Haoyu began to pour out his grievances to him.

"Zifeng, do you think I don't work hard enough? You've been with me for a year, so you know best. I basically never rested on weekends before."

"I just wanted to achieve results and make others recognize my ability as a County Mayor."

"But things went against my wishes! Many things are not as I want them to be. I am a County Mayor, but I am not omnipotent. There are too many constraints in my work that leave me powerless."

He nodded in agreement, thinking to himself that he still lacked some methods and experience!

To blindly charge ahead without strategy—it would be a miracle if he didn't hit a wall!

He had tried to persuade him indirectly before, but he hadn't taken it seriously!

Zhang Yuhao said with bleary, drunken eyes, "If there were a choice, who would be willing to take the risk of having an extramarital affair?"

"My marriage with that iceberg, Chen Yuqing, is a political marriage. Even though we've been married for three years, I haven't even held her hand."

"I am also a normal man, and I have normal physiological needs."

"If the woman at home won't let me touch her, can't I go out and look elsewhere? Do I deserve to be a monk?"

"This time, I was plotted against. I have some responsibility, but doesn't she, Chen Yuqing, have responsibility too? I am fucking unlucky."

After saying this, Zhang Yuhao passed out on the table and began to snore away.

Hearing what he said, Lin Zifeng suddenly realized the truth, and thinking of the glaring rose on the bedsheets this morning, he finally had a reasonable explanation.

A burst of secret joy involuntarily rose in his heart; this was probably the result of a man's strong possessiveness!

In a good mood, Lin Zifeng looked at the soundly sleeping Zhang Haoyu and couldn't help but say to himself, "Sorry, Boss."

Afterwards, he stepped forward, found the room key card in his pocket, then helped Zhang Yuhao up, left the Private Room, and went upstairs.

He opened the door to his room, laid him on the big bed, covered him with a quilt, and then sat on the sofa to rest.

Looking at Zhang Yuhao sleeping soundly on the bed, he couldn't help but think: having reached the position of County Mayor at such a young age, who would know the bitter stories behind him?

As the saying goes, there is glory in front of people, but there are also unspeakable hidden hardships behind the scenes! Who knows if a person like Zhang Yuhao is lucky or unfortunate?

Lost in thought, Lin Zifeng also fell asleep on the sofa without realizing it.

The two slept until evening, when they were both awakened by the ringing of a mobile phone.

Lin Zifeng took out his phone and said apologetically, "Boss, I'm sorry, I forgot to put my phone on silent."

"It's fine, it's fine. I've woken up too. Go ahead and answer the phone!"

Zhang Yuhao sat up and waved his hand.

He answered the phone and whispered, "Mom."

Zhang Chunhua's voice immediately rang out from the receiver, "Son, where are you? Are you coming back for dinner tonight?"

"Mom, I'm not coming back for dinner tonight. I'm with the County Mayor! Don't wait for me, you and Dad."

"Okay, son. Mom won't disturb your work."

Zhang Chunhua hung up the phone, and Zhang Haoyu said, "Zifeng, have you been here keeping me company all afternoon?"

"Boss, you drank a bit too much at noon. I was a little worried leaving you here alone."

"I didn't have anything to do, so I just took a nap on the sofa."

"Your stomach will feel uncomfortable after being drunk, and you'll get thirsty easily. I'll go down and have them make some porridge and bring it up. Let's have some porridge together tonight, Boss?"

He stood up and said.

Zhang Yuhao nodded with satisfaction, and he turned and walked outside.

Watching his retreating figure, Zhang Yuhao couldn't help but think that now that he was in such a situation, those who used to curry favor with him had all seemingly disappeared.

They were afraid of being labeled as his people and getting implicated.

Only Zifeng had not changed at all, still remaining loyal and showing great respect!

Before he left, he had to do everything in his power to give him a good push.

More than half an hour later, Lin Zifeng walked into the room carrying a tray with two large bowls of porridge, several small dishes of pickles, and a few bottles of mineral water.

Zhang Yuhao had already washed up, and the two sat on the sofa and began to eat dinner.

After dinner, Lin Zifeng cleared everything away before returning to the room again.

"Boss, how about I also open a room here? That way, if you have any instructions, it will be more convenient."

"Zifeng, having this intention is enough."

"I'm not a child who can't take care of myself, needing your close personal care."

"I will be staying here until I leave."

"You should hurry home! Cooperating with the Discipline Inspection Commission investigation is not easy. Go back and get some good rest, and don't come tomorrow."

"Let me think carefully by myself about my work experience in Yushu County, review the gains and losses, and summarize the experience and lessons for future work."

"Notify Zhou Hua, and just come here with him on Monday to pick me up for work."

Zhang Haoyu said with a satisfied look.