20: Excited Zhou Hua

That evening, Lin Zifeng accompanied Zhang Yuhao back to the Junyue Hotel. Due to a dinner engagement, he didn't go home and stayed directly at the Junyue Hotel.

Before the Standing Committee Members arrived, Zhang Yuhao went upstairs to change clothes.

Lin Zifeng used this opportunity to go outside the hotel. As he expected, Zhou Hua hadn't left yet and was sitting in the driver's seat of the car.

He opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat again.

On the way back earlier, because Zhang Yuhao was in the car, there were some things he couldn't conveniently say to Zhou Hua, so he had gestured with his eyes for Zhou Hua to stay.

"Zifeng, even if you hadn't given me a look, I wouldn't have just turned around and left. No matter what, I have to drive you home!"

As soon as he sat in the car, Zhou Hua said with a smile.

"Brother Zhou, I asked you to stay not because I want you to drive me home. The boss has a dinner engagement tonight, so I can't go back yet."

"Oh, so you gestured for me to stay because you have something to tell me?"

Zhou Hua asked, puzzled.

"Brother Zhou, the boss's new position has been decided. He will serve as the Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Finance's Office.

Tomorrow, he will hand over his work to County Magistrate Qian, and the day after tomorrow morning, the boss will return to the provincial capital.

Originally, I asked the boss if I could go with you to see him off to the provincial capital.

The boss refused. At that time, only you will be able to see him off."

He stated his purpose.

"Zifeng, don't worry! I will stand my last shift and safely escort the boss to the provincial capital.

No matter what, I've served the boss for over two years, and there's still some affection.

It's impossible for me to just quit and show a bad attitude just because the boss is no longer the County Magistrate of Yushu County. Your Brother Zhou wouldn't do such a thing."

Zhou Hua understood the intention behind him specifically telling him this, so he quickly said.

Hearing him say that, Lin Zifeng nodded and spoke again: "Brother Zhou, the boss wasn't kicked out to a dead-end job; he was transferred to a major provincial agency at the same level.

Otherwise, the Standing Committee Members wouldn't be attending tonight's dinner. Tomorrow night, Secretary Yu and all the Standing Committee Members will also host a farewell banquet for the boss at the Government Canteen."

Zhou Hua nodded in agreement, remaining silent.

"Brother Zhou, I'll tell you one more thing. The boss hasn't forgotten about you. Just before getting off work, the boss personally arranged a position for you.

Haven't you always wanted to go to the County Public Security Bureau? The boss has already made arrangements with the County Public Security Bureau.

Your organizational affiliation will be transferred to the County Public Security Bureau tomorrow. After you drop off the boss, you can go directly to the County Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Detachment to report for duty.

And you'll be a formal police officer."

Zhou Hua, twenty-nine this year, was a demobilized soldier. He had always wanted to work in the public security system and wear a uniform again, but he never had the opportunity.

He had once expressed this dream to Lin Zifeng, thinking it might be impossible to achieve, but the thoughtful Lin Zifeng kept it in mind.

So, before getting off work, he subtly brought up the matter to Zhang Yuhao.

For Zhang Yuhao, this was not a big deal; he felt it was appropriate to make arrangements for his driver. So he called Zhu Yushan, Director of the Public Security Bureau, and the matter was resolved.

So he called Zhu Yushan, Director of the Public Security Bureau, and the matter was resolved.

Hearing what he said, Zhou Hua could hardly believe his ears and excitedly asked, "Zifeng, is what you're saying true?"

"Brother Zhou, what good would it do me to lie to you?"

He said with a smile.

Receiving an affirmative answer, Zhou Hua, overjoyed and excited, forcefully slapped the steering wheel.

"This is great, absolutely great! I didn't expect the boss to still care about my matters. In the future, if anyone dares to speak ill of the boss, I, Zhou Hua, will be the first to object."

Zhou Hua, who was incoherently excited, took a while to calm down.

He turned to look at him and said, "That's not right, Zifeng. I never told anyone about my idea of working in the Public Security Bureau; I only mentioned it to you privately. How did the boss know?"

Seeing Lin Zifeng smiling at him without answering his question, he realized and spoke again: "Brother, was it you who brought this up to the boss?

Yes, it must be. Otherwise, the boss wouldn't be so concerned about my affairs.

Brother, great kindness needs no words! From now on, whenever you need me, just say the word. Your brother will absolutely not hesitate."

Zhou Hua reached out and grabbed his hand, holding it tightly as he spoke.

"Brother Zhou, we've been together day and night for a year. Being so polite makes us seem distant.

I didn't do much; I just subtly mentioned it to the boss. You still have to thank our boss."

The more lightly he spoke, the more grateful Zhou Hua felt. He wasn't stupid; he knew Lin Zifeng played a crucial role.

Otherwise, it was uncertain whether Zhang Yuhao would even remember to arrange a future for him, his driver.

So he quickly said, "The boss must be thanked, and you must be thanked just as much. I'll remember it all, brother."

Lin Zifeng nodded, then continued, "Brother Zhou, it's almost time. I need to go in. You can drive home and rest!"

After saying this, he opened the car door and got out. Through the car window, he waved at Zhou Hua and walked into the hotel.

Zhou Hua did not follow his advice and drive away. Instead, he got out of the car, locked the doors, and walked towards a snack bar not far away.

He planned to wait for the dinner party inside to finish and then drive Lin Zifeng home.

In the evening, the Standing Committee Members arrived as scheduled. Zhang Yuhao was ushered to the main seat by everyone, and the Standing Committee Members sat closely beside him.

No one else brought their secretaries; only Lin Zifeng was present, running back and forth, arranging various matters.

After everything was arranged, and a glass of wine was consumed by everyone, Zhang Yuhao called him into the private room and said, "Zifeng, you are not unfamiliar with these leaders.

Today at the Standing Committee meeting, they all expressed support for your appointment as Town Mayor of Heping Town.

Shouldn't you take this opportunity to express your gratitude?"

"The boss is right. I've had this idea for a while, but I was hesitant, fearing I might disturb the leaders.

Then I shall present this offering."

As he spoke, he picked up the wine bottle and filled an idle two-ounce empty glass.

Then he raised his wine glass, looked at Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Li Minghao, and said, "Secretary Li, thank you for your trust and promotion. I will drink this glass to the fullest to express my gratitude. I'll finish it; please feel free."

After saying this, he tilted his head back and drank the glass of white wine.

Secretary Li Minghao nodded in satisfaction, picked up his wine glass, drank half of it, then put it down and said with a smile, "Young Town Mayor Lin has good alcohol tolerance. Please sit down and talk; no need to stand."

After thanking him, he sat at the end of the table as instructed.

Next, he toasted Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission Qiao Zhenyu, Organization Minister Zou Dekai, and Minister of the Propaganda Department Zhang Yuhan, each time with a two-ounce glass, which he drained in one gulp.