23: The olive branch extended by Li Chuncheng

Jiang Yufei appeared very normal on the surface, but in her heart, she thought, everyone says the County Governor's Secretary is very young, but I didn't expect him to be so young?

I heard he's only twenty-four years old. To become a Town Mayor at twenty-four, a year younger than me, isn't that a bit too childish?

Lin Zifeng had already guessed who she was upon seeing Jiang Yufei.

So, he shook her hand and said with a smile, "Hello, Committee Member Jiang, I'm very happy to go to Heping Town to work with you.

We are both new recruits in Heping Town, and in our future work, we should support each other's efforts."

"With Town Mayor Lin's words, my confidence in working in Heping Town is even stronger."

The two exchanged pleasantries in the reception room, forming initial impressions of each other.

A few minutes later, the sound of a door opening was heard, and the two stopped chatting, instinctively standing up simultaneously.

Comrade Li Chunchang walked in from outside and said with a smile, "Town Mayor Lin, Committee Member Jiang, I've kept you both waiting."

"Minister Li, you're too kind. We arrived early; you're not late."

Lin Zifeng said, extending his hand to shake Comrade Li Chunchang's.

"It seems you two have already gotten to know each other during this time. Town Mayor Lin is getting into character quickly, isn't he? Already speaking up for his subordinate."

Comrade Li Chunchang said with a smile.

"Minister Li, you and Town Mayor Lin are both my leaders. Isn't it right for Town Mayor Lin to speak for me?

If I make a mistake in my work later, shouldn't you, as my leader, also speak for me?"

Jiang Yufei said after shaking hands with Comrade Li Chunchang.

"Alright, a casual remark from me, and you, Little Jiang, seized the opportunity. I'd better watch my words!

It's almost time; let's chat in the car! Heping Town is quite a distance away."

The three walked out of the reception room while talking.

Comrade Li Chunchang pulled Lin Zifeng into the back seat of the first car, while Jiang Yufei sat in the second car.

The two cars drove out of the compound, one after the other, heading towards Heping Town.

"Minister Li, thank you for making the trip today."

Lin Zifeng initiated the conversation.

"This is all part of my job; there's no talk of hard work.

To be honest with you, if I were sending someone else to their post, I might be a bit reluctant, only doing it out of work necessity.

But sending you to your post is absolutely something I'm willing to do.

If Minister Zou wasn't going to City Level for a meeting today, this task wouldn't have fallen to me at all; Minister Zou would have personally seen you off.

A twenty-four-year-old Town Government chief is the first in our entire City Level!

Your age is a huge advantage. As long as you don't make any major mistakes in the future, even if you just rely on age, you'll at least reach deputy department level, and possibly higher.

Perhaps this send-off of mine will lead to a department-level Cadre, which would be a wonderful story even after I retire.

I'm so envious of you, Town Mayor Lin. I toiled until I was forty-one and only reached section chief level; I can't compare to a young person like you!"

"Minister Li, you flatter me. I was just lucky, not only catching a good era but also gaining the trust of various leaders.

Now I'm truly humbled!"

He said modestly.

"Let me take the liberty of calling you Younger Brother Zifeng. You don't have to keep calling me Minister. If you're willing, just call me Brother Li! It sounds more intimate that way."

Comrade Li Chunchang extended an olive branch to him again.

Their current ranks were the same. To be honest, a Deputy Minister of the Organization Department and a Town Mayor each had their own advantages in terms of power.

Although Comrade Li Chunchang held the title of County Leader, he didn't have as much real power as a Town Mayor.

Therefore, it was not surprising that Comrade Li Chunchang said these words.

"Since Brother Li is giving me such face, if I don't agree, wouldn't I be unappreciative?"

Lin Zifeng agreed readily without even a moment's hesitation.

To go far in officialdom, one must also cultivate more connections. The principle of 'many hands make light work' also applies to officialdom.

Since the other party had already extended an olive branch, how could he not accept it?

Comrade Li Chunchang was very happy. For the rest of the time, he meticulously introduced Lin Zifeng to the personality traits of the Heping Town leadership team members.

As a Deputy Minister who had served in the Organization Department for four years, he was extremely familiar with the township Cadres throughout Yushu County, knowing them like the back of his hand.

Therefore, he could effortlessly answer the questions Lin Zifeng raised.

This greatly benefited Lin Zifeng.

When discussing Secretary Yu Hualin, the Heping Town Party Committee Secretary, Comrade Li Chunchang offered this conclusion.

"Secretary Yu is a very capable person, but he has a strong desire for control. He's good at defending what he has but lacks a bit of pioneering spirit, being relatively conservative.

He was strongly recommended for the Heping Town Secretary position by Secretary Yu Guodong. It's said they have some connection, but there's no reliable source to prove their exact relationship. Just remember that their relationship is very close.

Later, Younger Brother Zifeng, when you work with him, pay more attention to everything!"

From Comrade Li Chunchang's conclusion, he gathered several pieces of information: Yu Hualin was somewhat self-opinionated in his work, liked to run a one-man show,

was conservative in his thinking, sought no merit, and only wished to avoid fault.

He was Secretary Yu Guodong's man, with intricate ties to Yu Guodong.

He now had a clearer understanding of the Heping Town chief with whom he would soon be working.

"Brother Li, I heard that Former Town Mayor Wang Yongfa of Heping Town had repeatedly taken the initiative to request retirement from the County Party Committee.

Does this have something to do with Secretary Yu Hualin?"

He voiced his doubt.

Comrade Li Chunchang didn't answer him immediately. Instead, he glanced at the driver in front and the staff member in the passenger seat.

Then he leaned closer to him, placed his hand by his ear, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "It's said that Former Town Mayor Wang Yongfa was merely a figurehead in Heping Town.

Yu Hualin took charge of all the work in the Town Party Committee and Town Government. Wang Yongfa couldn't tolerate such humiliation, so he applied for retirement to express his dissatisfaction in that way.

However, our Secretary Yu suppressed all those requests. Younger Brother Zifeng, your future work in Heping Town will depend on your own abilities.

Working requires methods and strategies.

Yu Hualin has one weakness: he is fond of alcohol and women. If you use this well, it will definitely be a sharp sword.

However, you also cannot offend Secretary Yu Guodong. The balance in this lies entirely in your own hands."

Lin Zifeng hadn't expected Comrade Li Chunchang to be so candid with him, even sharing such matters.

So, he firmly clasped Comrade Li Chunchang's hand and sincerely said, "Thank you for your guidance, Brother Li. I'll remember this kindness."

Comrade Li Chunchang laughed heartily and nodded. Afterwards, the two changed the subject, chatting about local customs and some irrelevant topics.