204: Perhaps it was just a matter of fate.

Zou Dekai left Zhao Liqiang's Office, but instead of returning directly to the Propaganda Department, he went straight to the outside of Lin Zifeng's Office.

Seeing that the door to Lin Zifeng's Office was tightly shut, and hearing footsteps, Wang Zhongyu walked out from a small Office to the side.

He greeted him softly, "Hello, Minister Zou. Do you have some work to discuss with the County Mayor?"

"Hello, Zhongyu. I have some work I would like to report to the County Mayor. I wonder if the County Mayor has time right now?"

Zou Dekai said very politely.

"Minister Zou, it is like this: Minister Zhang of the Propaganda Department is currently reporting work to the County Mayor. If you are not in a rush, would you like to come to my Office and have a cup of tea first? If you have important work, I can go and report for you right now."

Wang Zhongyu said flawlessly.

"I am not in a rush. Let's not disturb the County Mayor and Minister Zhang for now; I will just wait a while."

Wang Zhongyu ushered Zou Dekai into his own Office, poured him some tea, and began chatting with him.

Meanwhile, inside Lin Zifeng's Office, Lin Zifeng and Zhang Yuhan were sitting opposite each other.

Zhang Yuhan smiled and said, "County Mayor, there won't be many opportunities to report work to you in the future. Taking advantage of this opportunity, let me speak from the bottom of my heart!"

Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "I haven't congratulated you yet, Minister Zhang. You are about to be promoted to Deputy Minister of the Municipal Propaganda Department; you will be a Municipal Leader from now on. You are welcome to come back to Yushu County often; Yushu County will always welcome Minister Zhang's arrival."

The annual personnel adjustment work had already begun. Among the members of the Yushu County Standing Committee, only Zhang Yuhan was moving this year.

Although the transfer order had not yet been issued, at their level, they had already received definitive news.

Zhang Yuhan, who had been serving as the Minister of the County Party Committee Propaganda Department for nearly five years, would be promoted to Deputy Minister of the Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department this time, rising directly from deputy section-level to Division-Head Level.

That was why Lin Zifeng congratulated Zhang Yuhan.

"Thank you, County Mayor. Although I have successfully promoted from deputy section-level to Division-Head Level, my potential has reached its limit. I expect to retire at the Division-Head Level."

Zhang Yuhan had grounds for saying this; she had never served as a chief official in the county, and now that she was in her late forties, the possibility of advancing further was almost negligible.

So, after speaking these words nonchalantly, she added, "County Mayor, let's not talk about work matters. I heard that you are getting married soon?"

Lin Zifeng smiled and nodded, then said, "I won't hide it from you, Minister Zhang, I have already obtained the marriage certificate."

"Congratulations, County Mayor. I wonder when you plan to hold the wedding banquet? I will certainly attend to congratulate you and send my blessings."

Zhang Yuhan suppressed her complex emotions and said with a smile.

"Thank you, Minister Zhang, but I can only appreciate your good intentions, as I plan to have a travel wedding and do not intend to hold a banquet."

"Oh, I can understand such a choice, County Mayor. Then I wish you a happy marriage in advance. What a pity! That girl Yufei also had feelings for you, but it didn't work out; one can only say that fate plays tricks on people."

Zhang Yuhan said with a look of regret.

"Yufei and I just lacked a bit of fate, I suppose!"

A wave of guilt welled up in Lin Zifeng's heart, but he said this without changing his expression.

Zhang Yuhan nodded and spoke again, "Since it is already like this, let's not dwell on this matter. County Mayor, I have another matter to discuss with you today."

"Please go ahead, Minister Zhang, I am all ears."

"County Mayor, that girl Yufei has been working as the Town Mayor of Heping Town for two years now. Since Deputy County Mayor Cao Shuang will be recommended as a candidate for Minister of the Propaganda Department, could we recommend Yufei to take over Deputy County Mayor Cao's position? I have this idea and hope to receive the County Mayor's support."

Zhang Yuhan was about to leave her post, so she spoke quite directly without beating around the bush, stating her thoughts plainly.

"Minister Zhang, I have a different idea. Being promoted in one step from Town Mayor to Deputy County Mayor, rising from section-chief level to deputy section-level, is definitely a major leap forward. However, it is hard to say how long it would take to enter the County Party Standing Committee from the position of Deputy County Mayor! Heping Town has huge development potential, and I still feel that Yufei will have more advantages in her current position, which will allow her to reach her goal in one step in the future."

Lin Zifeng stated his own thoughts.

Zhang Yuhan's heart stirred, and she immediately understood Lin Zifeng's idea. She couldn't help but think that he wanted Yufei to reach her goal in one step, to take over as the Secretary of Heping Town directly from the position of Town Mayor in the future, and enter the County Party Standing Committee directly!

This was definitely the best choice. Even Wei Ting hadn't taken over as Secretary of Heping Town in one step; she had served as Deputy County Mayor for a period of time before becoming Secretary of Heping Town and entering the County Party Standing Committee.

That was why she had wanted Yufei to replicate Wei Ting's path. Now that there was an option to reach the goal in one step, wouldn't that be better?

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuhan smiled and said, "The County Mayor is still the one who considers things thoroughly! In that case, the work in Heping Town can maintain continuity in the future, and there won't be any deviations in policy."

Having affirmed Lin Zifeng's idea, Zhang Yuhan asked casually, "County Mayor, do you have any suitable candidates to recommend for the position vacated by Deputy County Mayor Cao?"

Lin Zifeng's heart stirred as he recalled the process of Zhang Zhenhua reporting work to him a few days ago.

Zhang Zhenhua had been serving as the Secretary of Yushu Town for two years. During this work report, this old friend of Lin Zifeng had implicitly expressed his desire to advance further.

The position he was aiming for was the one currently held by Cao Shuang. Compared to Cao Shuang, Zhang Zhenhua had already fallen a step behind.

Zhang Zhenhua, who was nearly forty-five years old, was now a bit anxious.

At that time, he had not given the other party a definitive answer, but instead told him to go back and work with peace of mind.

So, upon hearing Zhang Yuhan's inquiry, he said, "Minister Zhang, although the economic data of Yushu Town has slipped to third place in the county, having been surpassed by Heping Town and Miaoshan Town, the overall work of Yushu Town is still quite good. Comrade Zhang Zhenhua, the Town Party Secretary, has worked conscientiously and diligently for the past two years and can be described as mature and steady. I feel that Comrade Zhang Zhenhua is capable of handling this position. I will find time to communicate with Secretary Wan."

Lin Zifeng stated his intention directly.

Zhang Yuhan nodded in agreement and said with a smile, "I will support the County Mayor's opinion and contribute my remaining energy before I am transferred."

Subsequently, the two discussed some other work matters, including Zhang Yuhan's personnel adjustments for the Propaganda Department during this personnel reshuffle.

It was a matter of course and standard practice for Zhang Yuhan to make reasonable arrangements for some people around her before leaving, and Lin Zifeng clearly expressed his support.

Having achieved her goal, Zhang Yuhan took her leave.