207: Before the wedding

Days passed by, and soon it was late April. All personnel adjustment work had been completed.

The Cadres who had been adjusted and promoted had all arrived at their new posts.

Cao Shuang succeeded as the Propaganda Minister of the County Party Committee, entered the County Party Standing Committee, and became one of the Standing Committee Members.

Zhang Zhenhua fulfilled his wish and took Office as the Deputy County Mayor, taking over the work previously handled by Cao Shuang.

During this period, Wan Guoliang convened a Standing Committee meeting to welcome the new Standing Committee Member, Cao Shuang.

Lin Zifeng also convened a County Mayors Office Meeting, allowing Zhang Zhenhua to make his appearance in the capacity of Deputy County Mayor, and Lin Zifeng assigned some work during the meeting.

That afternoon, Lin Zifeng went to Wan Guoliang's Office. The two sat on the sofa drinking tea, discussing work and chatting in a relaxed manner.

The atmosphere was very relaxed, just like a pair of old friends.

"Secretary, in three days it will be the annual Labor Day, and the Yingjianzui Scenic Area will also welcome the peak tourist season."

"I have already made arrangements and preparations with the Comrades in Heping Town for the various security and service work to welcome tourists during the holiday."

"I came over today not only to discuss some work with you, Secretary, but also to ask for leave."

"I will report to the Municipal Party Committee when I return, and I won't be coming to work starting tomorrow."

"Oh, County Magistrate Zifeng, is there a happy event approaching? Are you preparing to hold your wedding?"

"I heard that your fiancée is from the provincial capital. I don't know which family's daughter she is, so lucky to be marrying our County Magistrate Zifeng?"

The two had a harmonious relationship, so Wan Guoliang couldn't help but feel curious.

"Secretary, very few people in the county know about this. I kept it a secret before because I had some concerns."

"Since you've asked, Secretary, it wouldn't be right for me to hide it anymore."

Subsequently, he concisely recounted the matter regarding Chen Yuxi.

Finally, he said: "Secretary, due to some factors, I will not be holding the wedding in the county."

"My fiancée's family also suggested that we not hold a public wedding, and that we only hold a simple ceremony in the provincial capital in the presence of close relatives and friends."

"After the ceremony, we will go directly on a trip."

Hearing Lin Zifeng's account, Wan Guoliang was stunned for a moment, but immediately reacted.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect this! County Magistrate Zifeng is actually the son-in-law of Secretary Chen of the Provincial Party Committee."

"County Magistrate Zifeng is so young and promising; marrying the daughter of Secretary Chen is not 'marrying up,' but rather a perfect match."

"Let me offer my congratulations to County Magistrate Zifeng here."

Wan Guoliang knew the reason why Lin Zifeng had hidden his relationship before, so he laughed heartily and said.

"Thank you for your blessings, Secretary. I will convey your wishes to my wife and family."

"County Magistrate Zifeng, although Secretary Chen and you do not want to hold your wedding publicly, I can understand your approach."

"But you are the County Magistrate of our Yushu County. If not a single person from Yushu County appears on the day of your grand wedding, that wouldn't be appropriate, would it?"

"How about this: your family also needs to attend the wedding, and didn't our county just buy a new coaster last year?"

"Let's use that coaster to take your family to the provincial capital to attend your wedding."

Wan Guoliang said, deliberating.

"Secretary, wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

"There is nothing inappropriate about it. The County Magistrate is getting married; what is one car from the county?"

"I will personally go to the scene to wish you well. You can also choose some people close to you as representatives to go and attend your wedding together."

"After the wedding ceremony, we will return to the county that same day, so it won't delay any work."

Wan Guoliang stated his thoughts.

Lin Zifeng found it hard to refuse again and had to agree. After thinking for a moment, he chose Wei Ting, Cao Shuang, Zhang Zhenhua, and Comrade Li Chunchang to attend his wedding.

He did not choose the town Cadres he was close with. Everyone knew that among the town Cadres, the one closest to him was Jiang Yufei. How could he choose to irritate Jiang Yufei on such an occasion?

The two discussed some details. Because Lin Zifeng had to go to the provincial capital in advance to go through some wedding procedures that required his presence,

after their discussion, they decided that on the afternoon of the 30th, Wan Guoliang would send someone to pick up Lin Zifeng's family.

Wan Guoliang and his party would go to the provincial capital together with Lin Zifeng's family.

Lin Zifeng stayed in Wan Guoliang's Office for nearly two hours before leaving.

Lin Zifeng's grandparents knew that their Eldest Grandson was getting married soon, so they had arrived in the county seat two days ago, preparing to go to the provincial capital to attend his wedding.

Therefore, for the past two days, after Lin Zifeng finished work and had dinner, he would go to the County Party Committee Guesthouse to spend the night.

He left his room for his grandparents to stay in.

After work today, while having dinner with his family, Lin Zifeng told his whole family about the itinerary he had discussed with Wan Guoliang.

Finally, he said: "Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, Little Sister, on the afternoon of the 30th, just wait at home. My colleagues will come to pick you up. You can rest assured and go to the provincial capital with them; it will be safer."

"Grandson, go to the provincial capital tomorrow with peace of mind! For a big event like a wedding, you should go earlier. You can't let them do all the work; you should go earlier to help out."

Lin Zhenhua said.

Several people nodded in agreement.

"Son, your grandfather is right. Go to the provincial capital tomorrow with peace of mind! Since you have already arranged everything, you don't need to worry about us."

Zhang Chunhua said while picking food for him.

"Brother, don't worry. I will take good care of Grandpa, Grandma, Godfather, and Godmother on the road."

Li Yuan patted his shoulder and said.

Everyone smiled. Lin Zifeng habitually reached out and rubbed Li Yuan's head, messing up her hair.

"Brother, you messed up my hair again." Li Yuan pouted coquettishly, making everyone laugh.

After Lin Zifeng finished dinner with his family and chatted for a while, he got up and left.

He walked all the way towards the County Party Committee Guesthouse. When passing by the Peoples Square, watching the uncles and aunties dancing square dances, as well as the children playing, he stopped to watch with great interest.

Just as he was about to leave, his shoulder was gently patted.

He turned around in confusion and saw Jiang Yufei standing behind him. He said with some surprise: "Yufei, why are you here?"

"Can't I come out for a walk after dinner?" Jiang Yufei retorted.

"That's not what I meant. Why didn't you tell me when you returned to the county?"

Lin Zifeng asked, puzzled.

"This is not a place to talk." After saying this, Jiang Yufei walked forward.

Lin Zifeng walked beside Jiang Yufei. When they reached a secluded place, Jiang Yufei spoke again: "Zifeng, I know you are about to go to the provincial capital to hold your wedding with Yuxi."

"After I returned to the county from work today, I wanted to contact you, but I was afraid of causing you trouble and affecting your mood, so I held back and didn't call you."

"I didn't expect to run into you here."