172: County Chief Zifeng, you've been wronged.

None of them had expected that Lin Zifeng, a dignified county magistrate, would only have over ten thousand yuan in savings.

Thinking about how long he had been working, they felt relieved, but from another perspective, it also better reflected Lin Zifeng's integrity and incorruptibility.

Lin Zifeng, however, was thinking about something else; he hadn't expected his father to have secretly saved up three thousand yuan in private funds.

He knew very well that his father handed over his entire salary, and the pocket money his mother gave him was very little.

Even so, his father had still managed to save three thousand yuan in private funds, which was truly no easy feat.

The air cleared, and the tone of everyone's conversation relaxed.

"Secretary, through this incident, I have taken note of Yushu County's special governance work in cracking down on extracurricular tutoring classes.

I think Yushu County has carried out this work very well; it not only solved the chaos of tutoring classes but also reduced the burden on students' parents. It is definitely an initiative that serves two purposes at once.

I think it is very necessary to learn from Yushu County's working methods and promote this work throughout our city," Jiang Shiyu said with a smile.

"The Mayor's proposal is very appropriate. This will require our two Comrades from Yushu County to introduce their work experience to us," Cao Mingxiu nodded and said with a smile.

Next, Lin Zifeng and Wan Guoliang reported on the gains and experiences from this work.

It was mainly Lin Zifeng speaking, with Wan Guoliang supplementing.

Finally, Lin Zifeng said: "Leaders, these are the results and experiences we have achieved in this work.

I would also like to add that those who are educated but harbor malicious intentions are nothing but educated scoundrels; they are more insidious and cunning than ordinary people.

What happened today is the best example.

If we are going to promote this work throughout the city, our Discipline Inspection Commission department must also follow up.

Otherwise, incidents of slander and framing will continue to happen frequently."

"County Magistrate Zifeng's addition is excellent, and it is also summarized from experience and lessons.

County Magistrate Zifeng has been wronged today. Secretary Guoliang and County Magistrate Zifeng, don't be in a rush to go back. It's almost time to get off work.

Secretary and Mayor, give me a chance today to treat everyone to dinner!" Gao Mingyuan said with a sincere face.

"Since Secretary Gao has this intention, I think we should all agree!

Secretary Guoliang and County Magistrate Zifeng, you should spend the night at the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse and return to Yushu County tomorrow, it won't be too late."

Seeing that Cao Mingxiu had spoken, Lin Zifeng and Wan Guoliang naturally would not raise any objections.

Just like that, the five of them talked about work until it was time to get off work, then got up together and left Cao Mingxiu's Office.

After going downstairs, they took separate cars and left the Municipal Party Committee Compound, heading towards the hotel reserved by Gao Mingyuan.

At the dinner table, after several rounds of drinks and dishes, the topic of conversation among the group gradually opened up.

Gao Mingyuan took the lead and said: "County Magistrate Zifeng, after this investigation, what we didn't expect was that you, a county magistrate, only have over ten thousand yuan in savings.

Moreover, you still live with your parents and don't even have any property under your name. Even our staff felt that you were too destitute."

"Secretary Gao, leaders, there are some things you don't know the details about. I have worked with County Magistrate Zifeng for a long time, and I know some of the situations.

County Magistrate Zifeng has very strong principles. When going out for research and inspection work, he rarely eats at grassroots government Offices; in most cases, he pays out of his own pocket and eats on the road.

Moreover, unless it is an official vehicle, if he occasionally uses a car for his own private business, he insists on paying for the gas himself.

Under the influence of County Magistrate Zifeng, I and other County Party Standing Committee Members are also imitating County Magistrate Zifeng's practices," Wan Guoliang said with a chuckle.

"Leaders, actually, doing this doesn't cost much money. It's mainly that my personal expenses are a bit high, which is why I don't have much savings.

I've made you leaders laugh," Lin Zifeng said somewhat embarrassedly.

"A Cadre's poverty should be the best interpretation of integrity; it is a medal for an excellent Cadre, an honor. There is no need to be embarrassed," Jiang Shiyu said with a smile.

"The Mayor is right; this meal was worth it! Your Yushu County leadership team has taught us a very good lesson. This approach of yours is worth us learning from!"

After Cao Mingxiu said this happily, he couldn't help but think to himself that this Lin Zifeng was truly remarkable!

You wouldn't know until you checked; once checked, there were highlights everywhere on him.

Not only is his work ability strong and is he extremely principled, but in this materialistic society, he is so young and yet able to hold onto his bottom line and principles—he is definitely an excellent Cadre among excellent Cadres!

In the future, within the scope of principles, we must protect such a Cadre.

Jiang Shiyu and Gao Mingyuan had similar thoughts.

Lin Zifeng knew clearly that Gao Mingyuan treating him to this meal had somewhat of an intention to apologize and comfort him.

At the beginning, he was a bit angry in his heart; after all, anyone who wholeheartedly devotes themselves to local development only to be stabbed in the back and suspected by superiors would be angry—Lin Zifeng was no saint either.

But after things eased up, this Discipline Inspection Commission investigation not only didn't affect him, but it also uncovered the people who had slandered and framed him behind his back.

Now he had completely let it go, so he raised his glass and said: "Secretary Gao, I will use these flowers to offer Buddha a toast to you.

Thank you and the Comrades of the Discipline Inspection Commission for finding out the truth so quickly and clearing my name."

"County Magistrate Zifeng, this is all what we should do. We in the Discipline Inspection Commission have to thank you for your broad-mindedness!

I will finish this glass with you," Gao Mingyuan said, raising his glass.

Lin Zifeng quickly clinked glasses with Gao Mingyuan and downed it with him.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was very good, the few chatted and laughed, and the drinking session lasted for more than two hours before it ended.

The group walked out of the hotel together, and their respective secretaries came to greet them.

They said goodbye at the hotel entrance, and after Cao Mingxiu, Jiang Shiyu, and Gao Mingyuan got into their cars and left first, Wan Guoliang and Lin Zifeng got into their car and left.

The two cars arrived at the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse one after another.

Cao Mingxiu and Lin Zifeng got out of the cars one after another and walked into the Guesthouse together.

When they arrived at the floor where they were staying, Wan Guoliang spoke first, "County Magistrate Zifeng, it's not too late yet, and opportunities like this are rare.

Would you like to come to my room for a cup of tea, and we can have a heart-to-heart talk late into the night?"

"Secretary, I would be more than happy to! As long as it doesn't affect your rest," Lin Zifeng said with a smile.

"Although I am older than you, I am still just a middle-aged man in my prime; occasionally staying up late is not a problem," Wan Guoliang said while leading the way into the room, and Lin Zifeng followed him in.