243: Director Li's invitation

Everything that happened at the County Standing Committee meeting quickly spread throughout the County Committee Compound, and those with wandering minds restrained themselves significantly.

They knew that if things continued, Lin Zifeng would find a way to deal with them.

Therefore, these people had no choice but to focus on their work; even if they still wanted to go to the City Level, they would only do so secretly during the night.

Seeing that the Standing Committee meeting had achieved its purpose, Lin Zifeng continued his busy work as usual.

Time does not stop for anyone or anything; as the days passed, it soon became early December.

On this morning, he unexpectedly received a phone call from Li Li.

For a long time, except for the incident with those young masters, Lin Zifeng had not been in contact with Li Li and the others.

It was mainly because he was busy with work and didn't want to disturb their filming.

Li Li and his team felt the same way, so the two parties had no interaction for several months.

Seeing that the call was from Li Li, he paused for a moment before picking up.

Li Li's voice immediately sounded from the receiver, "Hello, County Magistrate Lin. Am I disturbing your work?"

"Director Li, you're being too polite. Please, feel free to speak."

"It's like this, County Magistrate Lin. We finished filming all our scenes at the scenic area this morning."

"I would like to invite you, Minister Cao, Director Zhu of the Public Security Bureau, and Director Yang of the Culture Bureau to a meal to thank you leaders for looking after our film crew for so long."

"We have already pre-booked a Private Room at the Junyue Hotel in the county town, and we hope you will grace us with your presence."

Li Li stated the purpose of his call in one breath.

"Director Li, you are too kind. Your film crew coming to Yushu County to film a TV drama has also provided a very good promotional effect for our county and the scenic area."

"So, everything was just our duty; there's really no need for a meal."

Lin Zifeng did not want to accept the invitation, so he declined politely.

"County Magistrate Lin, this is the last day our crew will be staying in your county. Tomorrow, we will be leaving to return to The Capital."

"I hope you can take some precious time out of your busy schedule for us to get together!"

"Who knows when we'll have another chance to drink and chat happily with you again! If we can't see you before we leave, we will all be very regretful."

Li Li did not give up and continued to persuade him very sincerely.

Hearing that the other party had put it that way, it would seem a bit heartless if Lin Zifeng refused again.

So he said with a smile, "Since your hospitality is hard to refuse, I shall accept with gratitude."

Hearing that Lin Zifeng finally agreed, Li Li said, "I won't disturb your work then," and hung up happily.

The day passed quickly. After work, he did not leave the Office but continued to look at documents.

Wang Zhongyu knew he had a social engagement that evening, so he brewed a fresh cup of tea for him and was about to leave the Office quietly when Lin Zifeng called out to him.

"Zhongyu."

Wang Zhongyu quickly stopped, turned around, and said, "Magistrate, what are your instructions?"

Lin Zifeng pointed to the sofa. "Sit down. I have some time today to have a heart-to-heart talk."

Wang Zhongyu complied and sat on the sofa.

Lin Zifeng put down the documents in his hand and said with a smile, "Zhongyu, ever since I took Office as the Town Mayor of Heping Town, you have been working by my side. It has been three and a half years now. Time really flies!"

Hearing Lin Zifeng's words, Wang Zhongyu's heart stirred, and he quickly said, "Magistrate, it is my blessing to be able to work by your side."

"I have learned a lot and grown significantly by your side."

Wang Zhongyu was one of Lin Zifeng's most trusted people, so he didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "Zhongyu, let's not talk about other things."

"I was once a secretary for a year, and I know the work is quite miscellaneous and mostly administrative."

"You have been working by my side for three and a half years now. I'm giving you a choice: if you want to work at the grassroots level, now is a good opportunity. The position of Deputy Secretary of Dawa Town will be vacant at the end of the year."

"Think it over carefully!"

Hearing Lin Zifeng's words, Wang Zhongyu hesitated for a moment before making a decision.

"Magistrate, I still want to continue learning and working by your side. Every bit of skill I learn from you will benefit me for a lifetime."

Part of the reason Wang Zhongyu made this choice was what he had just said.

Another reason was the example of Zhao Chunming. As long as he became the Chief Secretary to the County Party Secretary, if he were transferred down later, he would be the main official of a township.

Wang Zhongyu knew it was only a matter of time before Lin Zifeng became the County Party Secretary. Once that happened, it wouldn't take long for him to be promoted from Deputy Section Level to Full Section Level.

Being the Number One Secretary of the County Party Committee and being able to steadily rise to the Full Section Level—why wouldn't he do it?

Lin Zifeng also guessed the reason for Wang Zhongyu's choice, but he did not try to persuade him. After all, everyone has their own choices.

If he were in Wang Zhongyu's position, he would have definitely chosen to work at the grassroots level.

Because he was essentially Wang Zhongyu's network resource. Since Wang Zhongyu didn't understand this, he wouldn't remind him; some things must be realized on one's own.

So Lin Zifeng nodded, stood up, and said, "I see. It's about time, let's head over."

After saying this, he led the way out of the Office, with Wang Zhongyu following closely behind.

Li Qiang was waiting outside. Seeing the two of them come out, he went downstairs first to get the car.

After going downstairs, the two got into the car, and Li Qiang drove towards the Junyue Hotel.

When Lin Zifeng arrived at the Junyue Hotel, everyone else was already there.

Surrounded by Li Li, Cao Shuang, and several others, he walked into the largest Private Room in the Junyue Hotel, which could accommodate more than twenty people.

Seeing them enter the room, the male and female leads of the Xianxia Drama Film Crew, who had stayed inside to avoid attracting a crowd, stood up one after another.

The eyes of Yang Xiaohu and the other girls sparkled as they looked at Lin Zifeng. After Lin Zifeng took the initiative to shake hands and greet everyone, he sat in the seat of honor as everyone urged him to.

Soon, a lavish spread of food and wine was served. Lin Zifeng handled such occasions with ease.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, Li Li and the main members of the crew toasted Lin Zifeng and the others while expressing their gratitude!

Lin Zifeng, Cao Shuang, and the others wished them a smooth journey and offered their blessings.

After several rounds of drinks and food, Lin Zifeng took the initiative to raise his glass and said with a smile, "Director Li, I wish your TV drama ever-rising ratings and great success after it airs."

"We've had enough to drink for today."

"Thank you for your blessings, County Magistrate Lin. If you leaders come to The Capital in the future, you must contact me. We must fulfill our duties as hosts."

Li Li quickly raised his glass and said.

Everyone else also raised their glasses in response. They all toasted and drank their glasses dry, and the dinner party came to an end.