21: Parents with heartfelt words

After the banquet dispersed, Lin Zifeng saw the Standing Committee Members off one by one, with Zhang Yuhan staying until the end.

She looked at Zhang Yuhao and Lin Zifeng standing together and said with a smile, “Little Lin really holds his liquor well! He drank nearly two catties of White Liquor without changing his expression.

That drinking capacity alone is a huge advantage.

County Mayor, your Secretary is extraordinary! To take on the position of Town Mayor at such a young age is unprecedented in our Yushu County, or even the entire city. Your future is limitless! Little Lin, work hard, I have high hopes for you!”

“Thank you for the praise, Minister Zhang. You really can't praise me like this anymore, or I'll lose my head.”

He said quickly.

Zhang Yuhao and Zhang Yuhan burst into laughter simultaneously.

After seeing off Zhang Yuhan, he helped the slightly unsteady Zhang Yuhao up to a room upstairs.

He poured him some Boiled Water, placed it on the bedside table, and then left the room.

As he walked out of the hotel and was about to hail a cab, Zhou Hua honked his horn and got out of the car.

Seeing that Zhou Hua was still there, he was surprised, then quickly walked toward Zhou Hua.

When he got closer, he asked in confusion, “Brother Zhou, why are you still here?”

“I didn't have much going on, and going back so early, I wouldn't be able to sleep anyway, so I just waited for you here.

Hurry up and get in the car, I'll drive you back.”

Zhou Hua said, getting back into the Driver's seat.

Lin Zifeng didn't refuse again, opening the car door and sitting in the passenger seat.

“Brother, the Boss has already arranged the future path for me, his Driver.

Where are you, the Secretary, going to take up your new high-ranking post? Tell your Brother, let me share in your good fortune and celebrate with you.”

Zhou Hua asked with a smile while driving.

“Brother Zhou, you can stay in the County Seat, but I can't. I'm going to Heping Town to take up my new post.”

He answered casually.

“Why are you going somewhere so far? Heping Town is nearly sixty kilometers away from the County Seat.

It's so far away, it won't be easy to meet up with you later. Why didn't you talk to the Boss about staying in the County Seat?

Even if you couldn't stay in the County Seat, working in a township nearby would have been fine! It would make going home easier.”

Zhou Hua asked, puzzled.

“Because the other townships didn't have a suitable Leadership Position for me. If it's far, then it's far! Anyway, transportation is convenient now.”

He said with an indifferent expression.

“Then you must have been appointed to a Leadership Position, right? Since you are deputy section level, getting a Deputy Town Mayor post shouldn't be a problem, right?”

Zhou Hua asked tentatively.

“Brother Zhou, it's not that I intentionally want to hide it from you, but let's keep some suspense! You'll find out in a few days anyway.”

“You rascal, always playing these games! Fine, I won't ask then. I'll make time to visit you in Heping Town later.”

Zhou Hua shook his head and said.

“It's a promise, Brother Zhou.”

The two chatted along the way, and Zhou Hua quickly drove the car to the downstairs of his home.

After saying goodbye again, he turned and headed upstairs.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Zhang Chunhua, who hadn't rested yet, came over. Seeing Lin Zifeng walk in, smelling strongly of alcohol, she asked worriedly, “Son, why did you drink so much alcohol again?

Drinking not only harms your health but also affects your work. Drink less in the future!”

“Mom, you don't need to worry, your Son is strong! Don't you know? I've been practicing Eight Extremities Fist with Grandpa since I was little. This little bit of White Liquor is nothing to me.

Besides, I drink for work too!”

“Nonsense! How can drinking be for work?”

Zhang Chunhua said, pulling him to sit on the living room sofa.

Lin Jiahua adjusted his glasses, poured him a cup of tea, and then spoke: “Zifeng, your mother and I understand that you've been in a bad mood recently.

But you can't come home drunk every day, can you?”

“Dad, Mom, I'm not in a bad mood. You have to believe me.

Today I was drinking with the County Mayor and several Standing Committee Members. You two tell me, if the Leaders tell me to drink, can I refuse?”

He said, his face flushed.

Seeing his expression, Zhang Chunhua asked in confusion, “Son, isn't the County Mayor being transferred? And you still don't know which unit you're going to! How can you still be in the mood to drink?

And with several Standing Committee Members?”

“Dad, Mom, the County Mayor is indeed being transferred. The Transfer Order came down this morning.

But the County Mayor has been transferred to the Provincial Department of Finance, where he will serve as the Deputy Director of the Department's General Office.

And your Son's Appointment was also passed today at the Standing Committee meeting.

I have been transferred to Heping Town and will serve as the Town Mayor of Heping Town.

Dad, Mom, tell me, isn't this something worth celebrating?”

He said, basking in his success.

“What? You've been transferred to Heping Town to be the Town Mayor? You're not joking with us, are you?”

The couple said in unison, their faces filled with disbelief and perfect synchronicity.

“Dad, Mom, why would I joke about something like this with you?”

Next, he recounted everything that had happened over the past two days, step by step. There was no need to hide anything from his parents.

Because he knew that in this world, the only people who would never harm him were his own parents.

He also understood his parents' personalities; they wouldn't go out bragging or talking carelessly.

Hearing his account, Zhang Chunhua clapped her hands happily and exclaimed excitedly, “My Son is only twenty-four years old and is going to be the head of a town! That's a definite section chief level!

Old Lin, our Son's future is boundless!”

Lin Jiahua excitedly took off his glasses, wiping them while saying in a slightly trembling voice, “Zifeng, this is The Organization's trust in you.

You must not let The Organization down.

When in a position, you must fulfill its duties. As a Town Mayor, you must keep the Common People in your heart and do more good deeds and seek benefits for them.

Don't focus solely on getting promoted; you must be a Good Official who cares about the Common People.

When facing various temptations, you must have the resolve to resist corruption. If you shouldn't reach out, absolutely do not reach out.

If you dare to become a Corrupt Official who preys on the Common People, I will be the first one to never forgive you.

If your Grandpa found out, he would break your legs too.”

“Son, you must listen to Your Father. You must be an upright and honorable official, and absolutely must not let the Common People point fingers at you.”

Zhang Chunhua also said solemnly.

Facing his earnest parents, he said solemnly, “Please rest assured, Dad and Mom, I will absolutely not become the kind of person you would despise.

I will firmly remember the teachings of you two elders.”

The couple nodded simultaneously. Zhang Chunhua spoke again, “Son, it's getting late, and you smell strongly of alcohol. Go take a shower and rest early!

Especially at a time like this, you cannot be negligent.”

Lin Zifeng agreed and got up to take a shower.

The couple exchanged a look, and then both revealed genuine, heartfelt smiles.