155: Zhao Yulin, with ulterior motives

The group had lunch at the food processing plant, and Chen Yuanhua also visited the local workers.

Upon receiving feedback that the workers' families were gradually becoming wealthy and that they were very happy working at the food processing plant, the smiles on Chen Yuanhua and the others' faces grew even broader. They left the food processing plant by car, feeling very satisfied.

The group arrived at the parking lot of the Yingjianzui Scenic Area by car and then walked into the scenic area.

They spent the entire afternoon in the scenic area, visiting all the entertainment projects and attractions. The accompanying reporters from the Provincial TV Station recorded everything within the scenic area.

Following behind, Li Yuhang whispered to Zhang Zimo, "Brother Zhang, this Yingjianzui Scenic Area is really good."

"Did you see? The tourists waiting for the entertainment projects have formed long queues."

"I heard that the developer of this scenic area was brought in by Lin Zifeng when he was the Town Party Committee Secretary."

"After this scenic area officially opened, it became a local cash cow, driving the local economic development. It turned Heping Town from a backward, impoverished town into a major economic hub, instantly entering the Provincial Level's Top Ten Towns."

"Lin Zifeng is just too amazing. I admire him immensely now!"

"Yuhang, I didn't expect that after just less than two days, your attitude toward Zifeng would take such a 180-degree turn!"

With the change in Li Yuhang's attitude toward Lin Zifeng, Zhang Zimo's attitude toward Li Yuhang also improved, so he spoke to him much more casually.

"After these nearly two days of inspection and visits, traces of Lin Zifeng's hard work can be seen everywhere."

"He reached his current position step by step through his own hard work and ability. Isn't it only natural for me to admire him?"

Li Yuhang said with a smile.

"You're not the only one who admires him. Anyone with a proper sense of values who sees his achievements and the huge changes he brought to the local area through his efforts—who wouldn't admire him?"

"Zhang Yuhao, because you were somewhat targeting Zifeng before, I had some opinions about you."

"Now that you've made such a change, I'm happy to see it. Your change will earn you many friendships, including mine."

Zhang Zimo said with a face full of sincerity.

"Then let's keep in touch often in the future. We must make our friendship last for a long time and stay fresh as ever."

Li Yuhang said happily.

Finding a gap, Lin Zifeng approached Jiang Yufei, who had just finished introducing the attractions, and whispered, "Yufei, why don't you follow us back to the county seat tonight?"

"Since tomorrow is the weekend anyway, why not spend it in the county seat?"

"You've been so busy during the day that you haven't even had a chance to speak with Mayor Jiang alone. Tonight is the perfect time for you to chat with Your Father and catch up on family matters."

Hearing Lin Zifeng's tempting words, Jiang Yufei knew he had other motives, but she didn't expose him. Instead, she agreed with a smile, her eyes filled with anticipation.

It wasn't until the sun set in the west that the group left the Yingjianzui Scenic Area by car, the motorcade heading toward the county seat.

By the time they returned to the County Party Committee Guesthouse, it was completely dark.

After dinner, Jiang Yufei went to Jiang Shiyu's room for a father-daughter chat.

Lin Zifeng unexpectedly received a notification that Chen Yuanhua wanted to see him alone that evening.

Of course, before seeing him, he had to see Wan Guoliang first, according to protocol.

Otherwise, if he only saw Lin Zifeng alone without seeing Wan Guoliang, such news getting out would make Wan Guoliang's situation in Yushu County very awkward in the future.

As a veteran in the official career, Chen Yuanhua would not make such a low-level mistake that would cause discord between Wan Guoliang and Lin Zifeng.

Upon receiving this notification, Lin Zifeng didn't touch a drop of alcohol that evening, and his classmates from the Party School understood his decision.

Because they all knew that no matter who it was, being summoned alone by the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee would result in the same behavior as Lin Zifeng's.

So after dinner, Lin Zifeng and Wan Guoliang went upstairs together to the outside of Chen Yuanhua's room.

Led by Zhao Yulin, Wan Guoliang was the first to enter Chen Yuanhua's room. Lin Zifeng waited patiently outside, sitting on a chair.

Zhao Yulin led Wan Guoliang inside and came out quickly, sitting down next to Lin Zifeng.

After the two exchanged brief greetings, Zhao Yulin spoke again, "County Magistrate Lin, you've really been in the spotlight these past two days! But in some matters, too much is as bad as too little."

"I'm nearly ten years older than you and have been in the official career for over ten years. I have a bit more work experience than you."

"I'm kindly reminding you that if you want to go further in your official career, you must understand how to blend in with the crowd."

"Otherwise, if you are always so outstanding, it makes your other colleagues seem too ordinary."

"Individual heroism is most taboo in the official career. Sometimes being too prominent isn't a good thing!"

Hearing Zhao Yulin's words, Lin Zifeng was somewhat surprised. He always felt that this secretary of Chen Yuanhua's harbored a faint hostility toward him.

The words he spoke were even more nonsensical.

He couldn't help but think to himself: What does this Zhao Yulin mean by these words? He's not advising me to be low-key, but telling me to hide my talents, become ordinary, and be lost among the many ordinary Cadres.

If I had listened to his nonsense, could I have become a county magistrate at such a young age?

Zhao Yulin's words are full of ill intent!

He also underestimates me too much. How could I be swayed by his words?

Such low-quality words were definitely not suggested by Secretary Chen. Although he is the secretary to the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, he is only a Division-Head Level Cadre.

He doesn't have the qualifications to lecture me.

Thinking of this, Lin Zifeng said calmly, "Secretary Zhao, are these words the intention of Secretary Chen?"

The reason Lin Zifeng asked this was that he knew Zhao Yulin wouldn't dare to lie or flaunt powerful connections at this time.

Because he was about to meet Chen Yuanhua in a moment. If Zhao Yulin dared to lie and mislead him, he would be easily exposed.

If that happened, what would Chen Yuanhua think of his secretary?

As he suspected, Zhao Yulin paused before saying, "This isn't Secretary Chen's intention; it's just a personal observation."

"Since we're just waiting around anyway, I'm just giving you a friendly reminder."

"Oh, then I thank Secretary Zhao for his kindness. I also have some concern for Secretary Zhao."

"Secretary Zhao has been working by Secretary Chen's side for quite a while, hasn't he? I heard it's been four or five years. When will you be moving on? You can't stay at the Division-Head Level forever, right?"

By saying this, Lin Zifeng was implying: Secretary Zhao, you're at the same level as me, so why are you putting on airs?

A flash of embarrassment crossed Zhao Yulin's face before he said with a fake smile, "That's not something I can consider or decide. As Secretary Chen's secretary, my duty is to serve Secretary Chen well."

Lin Zifeng nodded with a smile and didn't respond further. He didn't want to deal with Zhao Yulin anymore.