150: Jiang Yufei is kind and understanding

The motorcade returned all the way to the county seat, and the inspection delegation went directly to the County Party Committee Guesthouse. After everyone settled in, they headed to the banquet hall on the first floor one after another.

Over fifty students and Yu Mingying sat around six dining tables.

Lin Zifeng specially came over and whispered a few words into Yu Mingying's ear before catching up with Wan Guoliang and heading toward a large Private Room with him.

Inside the large Private Room sat Chen Yuanhua, Yang Yunhua, Cao Mingxiu, Jiang Shiyu, and several deputy department level Cadres who were accompanying the two leaders.

Wan Guoliang and Lin Zifeng appeared in the large Private Room as representatives of Yushu County.

Liquor was served at the table, and Chen Yuanhua did not refuse again. After all, it was after-work hours now; he couldn't very well speak up to stop it and ruin the atmosphere of the scene.

However, before drinking, he stated in advance that he would only drink one glass—which was about two taels of liquor—and told everyone else to drink as they pleased.

Since Chen Yuanhua had set the tone, how could the others dare to drink too much?

Consequently, dinner ended in less than half an hour. After seeing the leaders upstairs to rest, Lin Zifeng quickly headed back downstairs.

At this moment, inside the banquet hall on the first floor, Li Liang couldn't help but ask, "Director Yu, what did Zifeng say to you just now?"

Everyone looked at Yu Mingying with curiosity.

Yu Mingying said with a smile, "Zifeng just told me that he arranged for the staff here to serve our food a bit later.

He said he would come over immediately after accompanying the leaders."

"It's still early anyway, and we aren't hungry yet. Waiting a bit is no big deal. It looks like Zifeng is planning to drink to his heart's content with us!"

Zhang Zimo said with a laugh.

"The dishes are almost all served now. Why hasn't Lin Zifeng arrived yet?"

Li Yuhang couldn't help but remark.

Just then, Lin Zifeng walked in and said with a smile, "Director Yu, fellow classmates, I really wish I could be in two places at once! I just saw the leaders upstairs and rushed over without a moment's pause. I've kept you all waiting.

I know doing this is a bit inappropriate, and I've troubled everyone to wait for me.

But today is the first time we've all gathered so completely for a meal. If I were absent, it would be a great regret for me."

"Zifeng, you did the right thing. Just as you said, since we are all gathered so completely today, how could we be missing you?"

Yu Mingying said with a face full of smiles.

"Director Yu is right. Now all fifty-three of us are here, not a single one missing. How perfect! Besides, we didn't wait that long,"

Zhang Chusheng chimed in.

Others also chimed in with various comments. During this time, the service staff of the guesthouse poured liquor for everyone.

Lin Zifeng raised his glass and said loudly, "Welcome everyone to our Yushu County. On behalf of the Yushu County Party Committee and County Government, and the 430,000 people of Yushu County, I warmly welcome your arrival.

I hope everyone's time in Yushu County is pleasant and comfortable. If there is any lack of hospitality, please be forgiving.

In the days to come, if any classmate passes through our Chunhua City, you must remember that there is an old classmate in Yushu County looking forward to your visit.

I'll drain this glass; everyone else, please drink as you like."

After saying this, Lin Zifeng downed the White Liquor in his hand in one go. Everyone cheered, and several people followed suit and drained their glasses as well.

The drinking session officially began. Lin Zifeng talked and laughed with everyone, and cheerful laughter rang out in the banquet hall from time to time.

The drinking session lasted for over two hours before ending. Because everyone was departing for Heping Town at eight o'clock tomorrow morning, although they drank heartily, they still maintained a sense of moderation.

No one wanted to delay tomorrow's itinerary due to drunkenness. If such a thing happened in front of the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, it would become a laughingstock and cast a shadow over their future official career.

Even Lin Zifeng, who could handle over three catties of White Liquor, drank the most but only consumed about two catties.

Everyone went upstairs to rest. Lin Zifeng bid them farewell and walked out of the guesthouse, where Wang Zhongyu, who was waiting outside, came forward to meet him.

"County Chief, are you alright? You've had quite a tiring day."

"What could be wrong with me? This level of activity is nothing to me.

There's a saying: 'He who would wear the crown must bear its weight; he who would enjoy the glory must endure the pain.'

If one wants to live a stable, effortless life, one shouldn't enter an official career.

Otherwise, seeing people off and welcoming them, various social engagements, and the ways of the world are all indispensable.

Let's go, take me home. I haven't been home for over three months; my parents are looking forward to it!"

Lin Zifeng spoke quite casually in front of Wang Zhongyu, hence his somewhat sentimental remarks.

Wang Zhongyu acknowledged and stepped ahead to the car to open the rear door.

Lin Zifeng got in, and Li Qiang drove the car away from the guesthouse toward Lin Zifeng's home.

Lin Zifeng didn't have Li Qiang drive the car into the Residential Community. He got out outside the community, claiming he wanted to take a walk to sober up.

As he walked into the community, he gave Jiang Yufei a call.

Today, Wei Ting, as a County Party Standing Committee Member, had come to the County Committee Compound, and Lin Zifeng had interacted with her for a while.

However, as the Town Mayor of Heping Town, Jiang Yufei had remained in Heping Town to arrange and organize the work since the inspection delegation was visiting tomorrow, waiting to welcome them.

Lin Zifeng had been too busy today, so he hadn't had the chance to call Jiang Yufei since returning.

The call was quickly answered by Jiang Yufei, and her sweet voice sounded from the receiver.

"Zifeng, I knew you just got back today and came with the inspection delegation, so you must be very busy. I've been holding back from calling you."

"You are always so considerate; sometimes your sensible nature is quite heart-wrenching.

Tomorrow I will accompany the inspection delegation back to Heping Town, and we'll be able to see each other then.

We haven't met for over three months. I miss you."

Lin Zifeng's emotions were fluctuating quite a bit.

A simple "I miss you" touched the deep tenderness in Jiang Yufei's heart. She suppressed her emotions and forced herself to speak rationally: "Zifeng, I miss you too.

But tomorrow's occasion is very important. We must both hide our emotions well and not reveal any flaws in front of so many leaders.

Otherwise, given your current position, it would cause great obstacles and impact your future official career."

The reason Jiang Yufei said this was because she knew that her relationship with Lin Zifeng could not see the light of day.

In the future, the one who would be with Lin Zifeng would only be Chen Yuxi.

Although Lin Zifeng appeared to be single now, if others found out later that he had dated her and then abandoned her to choose Chen Yuxi, it would have a very negative impact on him.

Especially since her own father was still in the position of Mayor. If Lin Zifeng gave her father such an impression, her father would not let Lin Zifeng off.

Jiang Yufei loved Lin Zifeng to the bone, which was why she considered his interests in every way.