157: The delegation departed.

Lin Zifeng and the others ate and drank heartily at the Food Stalls for nearly three hours, not dispersing until it was almost eleven o'clock.

Lin Zifeng said his goodbyes to everyone in advance, and after watching them enter the County Party Committee Guesthouse, he left on foot, heading towards the Residential Community where Jiang Yufei lived.

Ten minutes later, he entered the Residential Community and soon knocked on Jiang Yufei's door.

In less than five seconds, Jiang Yufei opened the door.

As soon as Lin Zifeng entered and closed the door, Jiang Yufei threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck and proactively offering a fragrant kiss.

Lin Zifeng held Jiang Yufei's slender waist and responded intensely.

The two hadn't been together for over three months. As the saying goes, a short absence is better than a new marriage, and like dry wood meeting a fierce fire, they left traces of their love all the way from the living room to the bedroom.

It wasn't until midnight that the two finally fell into a deep sleep, satisfied and holding each other.

The next morning, the two woke up to the sound of the cell phone alarm.

They smiled at each other, and Lin Zifeng gave Jiang Yufei a gentle kiss on the forehead.

He said softly, "It's still early, sleep a bit longer! I'll see the Inspection Tour Group off, spend some time with my parents at home, and come back to be with you tonight."

"Darling, Sister Wei told me yesterday that she's organizing a gathering tonight and inviting Sister Qin and the others for a proper get-together."

"Let's see each other at the dinner party tonight! We can come back together then, so don't bother going back and forth."

Jiang Yufei adjusted her posture and said with a smile as she watched him get dressed.

"Oh, I almost forgot about that. Secretary Wei mentioned it to me yesterday, so I'll see you tonight then!"

Lin Zifeng suddenly remembered that after lunch at the Food Processing Plant yesterday, Wei Ting had found him.

She had invited him to meet tonight at that Farmhouse Restaurant in the county seat; it had become their regular spot for small gatherings.

Dressed and freshened up, Lin Zifeng prepared to leave and head straight to the County Party Committee Guesthouse.

Jiang Yufei, wearing a sexy nightgown, hugged him from behind with her bare feet on the carpet.

"Darling, I love the way you smell. Let me hold you for just a little longer, okay?"

"You were at the Provincial Party School for three months. I've been dreaming of you every night."

"I love you so much! I wish I could stay in your warm embrace every second."

As Jiang Yufei spoke, she took a deep breath with an enchanted expression.

Lin Zifeng turned around, pulled Jiang Yufei tightly into his arms, and kissed her tender red lips.

After a long kiss, Lin Zifeng bent down and picked Jiang Yufei up, carrying her bridal-style toward the bedroom.

He gently placed her on the large bed, covered her with a blanket, and said, "Be good, close your eyes and get some more sleep. You worked so hard last night, you should recover your strength!"

Jiang Yufei nodded obediently and closed her beautiful eyes.

Lin Zifeng then walked out, quietly closed the door, and quickly went downstairs.

On the way to the County Party Committee Guesthouse, he received a call from Wang Zhongyu.

"County Mayor, I'm downstairs at your place. Please come down!"

"Go straight to the County Party Committee Guesthouse! I woke up early today, so I went out for some exercise and I'm walking to the County Party Committee Guesthouse."

"I'm almost at the County Party Committee Guesthouse now."

Lin Zifeng made up an excuse on the fly. Hearing Wang Zhongyu's acknowledgment, he hung up and quickened his pace toward the County Party Committee Guesthouse.

When he entered the County Party Committee Guesthouse, the people staying there had just woken up.

He waited in the lobby. A few minutes later, Wan Guoliang arrived. After greeting each other, Wan Guoliang said, "Zifeng, let's go upstairs together and wait for the leaders to have breakfast."

Lin Zifeng agreed and followed Wan Guoliang upstairs.

During breakfast, Chen Yuanhua and several other leaders encouraged Wan Guoliang and Lin Zifeng, highly praising their work.

After being seen off by all the Standing Committee Members of Yushu County and exchanging handshakes and farewells, they each got into their cars.

As the Inspection Tour Group's motorcade drove out of the County Party Committee Guesthouse, Cao Mingxiu and Jiang Shiyu didn't stay any longer and left as well.

Once everyone had left, the thirteen Standing Committee Members of Yushu County almost simultaneously let out a long sigh of relief.

Having higher-level leaders visit for an inspection made it easy to gain political achievements and leave a good impression.

But if one wasn't careful and a mistake occurred, it would have the opposite effect.

Therefore, as Standing Committee Members of Yushu County, they had been on edge and cautious over the past two days, fearing even the slightest error.

When it came to receiving the Inspection Tour Group, all the County Party Standing Committee Members had the same goal.

Now that the reception work had concluded successfully and smoothly, they all showed the same reaction.

"Comrades, this high-level inspection tour of our Yushu County has successfully concluded."

"Comrade Chen Yuanhua, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and the main leaders from the City Level are very satisfied with the achievements Yushu County has made over the past two years."

"During the inspection, they repeatedly encouraged and praised the work of our Yushu County."

"This is inseparable from everyone's hard work and cooperation over these two years. Everyone has been quite exhausted these past two days."

"Today is the weekend, so I won't take up too much of your time. Go back and get some good rest!"

"We'll find some time later to properly summarize our experience."

Wan Guoliang said very relaxedly and happily.

Everyone showed relaxed and happy smiles. After saying goodbye to each other, they headed toward their respective cars.

As Lin Zifeng got into the car, he received a call from Wei Ting.

"County Mayor, don't forget tonight's gathering. I've already contacted everyone else, and the time is set for 6:30 PM. You can't decline!"

"Alright, I've got it. I'll be there on time."

Lin Zifeng agreed and hung up.

Although the activity over the past two days wasn't much for him, he still felt a bit mentally weary, so he closed his eyes to rest after hanging up.

Ten minutes later, Li Qiang drove the car to the bottom of his building.

Wang Zhongyu got out of the car and looked at Lin Zifeng as he stepped out, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Zhongyu, is something the matter? Just speak your mind! Why hesitate with me?"

"It's like this, County Mayor: the Sunday in two weeks is my wedding day. Could you grace my wedding with your presence?"

Wang Zhongyu hesitated for a moment before finally announcing the news of his marriage.