254: Accepting organizational talks

Looking at the steady Lin Zifeng talking eloquently before him, Jiang Shiyu couldn't help but think that when he first met this young man, he was only a section chief level Town Party Secretary.

In just a few short years, he had grown into a County Party Secretary, already a force to be reckoned with who could hold his own.

Back then, seeing his daughter getting quite close to him, he had felt that Lin Zifeng was the most perfect Son-in-law candidate in his heart.

Unfortunately, his daughter didn't end up with him. He had brought it up before, but his daughter had firmly stated that they were very good friends in private and had no romantic feelings for each other.

It was truly a pity to miss out on such a great Son-in-law, but as a father, he couldn't interfere in matters of the heart.

Regardless, nothing could stop his admiration for this young man; one could only say that he and Yufei were not meant to be!

Thinking of this, he smiled with relief and said, "County Magistrate Zifeng, Yushu County has developed rapidly in all aspects over the past few years. I have been keeping an eye on Yushu County during this time, and you know some of the reasons why."

The development of Yushu County started with the investment promotion in Heping Town a few years ago, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that you deserve a lot of credit for the county's progress.

I know you have strong working abilities, a pioneering spirit, and are bold and decisive in your work, with a great sense of duty and responsibility.

These strengths were very suitable for all your previous positions, but once you become the County Party Secretary, your primary focus will shift toward overall planning and controlling the general direction.

Matters of charging at the front and first-line command will have to be left to other Comrades to complete.

You must remember that the social stability of Yushu County, harmonious relations between Cadres and the masses, and a united leadership team are the top priorities of your work.

This will test your comprehensive working abilities. According to the new policy introduced the year before last, the County Party Secretary is now a provincially managed cadre.

The evaluation criteria for a County Party Secretary will be more comprehensive than they were in the past."

"I will certainly keep the Mayor's words of wisdom in mind and live up to your trust. I will lead all the Cadres and the 430,000 people of Yushu County toward a more prosperous path."

Lin Zifeng made the promise with a solemn expression.

Jiang Shiyu nodded with satisfaction and said, "County Magistrate Zifeng, we'll conclude our official business here. Next, I'd like to talk to you about some private matters—consider it a favor I'm asking of you."

"You're too polite, Mayor. Please feel free to give me any instructions."

Lin Zifeng said hurriedly.

"This matter concerns my daughter, Jiang Yufei. I know you and Yuxi are on very good terms. Yufei is also on the promotion list this time, moving from a section chief level Town Mayor to a County Party Standing Committee Member, becoming a true Deputy-Section-Level Cadre."

Aside from you, for Yufei to reach this level at less than twenty-nine years old is already quite outstanding. I am quite proud of her.

However, Yuxi is not young anymore; she's reached the age to get married and have children.

So, her mother and I have the same idea; we both want her to return to the City Level to take up an unimportant position and work close to us.

Only if she isn't so busy with work will she have time to consider her marriage, right?

But as parents, there's a generation gap between us. She might not listen to our persuasion.

I'd like you to have more heart-to-heart talks with Yufei in private and try to persuade her."

Jiang Shiyu voiced his thoughts, wanting Lin Zifeng to help in this regard.

Hearing Jiang Shiyu's words, Lin Zifeng couldn't help but think that this idea coincided perfectly with Yuxi's. Yufei had already proposed such an idea before. For him, this was nothing at all and could be done just by speaking up.

But once she returns to the City Level, whether Yufei will consider her marriage as you hope is a bit difficult.

Thinking of this, Lin Zifeng asked, "Mayor, what is the timeframe you and Auntie have in mind?"

"Yufei has just been promoted and is fully in charge of the work in Heping Town. If we have her transferred back to the City Level in a short time, she will definitely be very resistant."

Having said this, Jiang Shiyu paused and thought for a moment before saying, "How about this, County Magistrate Zifeng, within three years?"

Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "Mayor, I don't dare to give you a one-hundred-percent guarantee, but I will do my best."

Lin Zifeng didn't make over-ambitious promises or take everything on himself; if he did, some things would be hard to explain later.

Even so, Jiang Shiyu still said with a smile, "Then thank you very much, County Magistrate Zifeng."

"You're too polite, Mayor," Lin Zifeng said quickly.

When Lin Zifeng bid farewell to Jiang Shiyu and walked out of the Office to the ground floor, Xu Minghao was already waiting there.

The two of them got into the car together, and Li Qiang drove toward Yushu County.

By the time they returned to Yushu County, the evening lights were already beginning to shine.

Xu Minghao said with a smile, "County Magistrate, it's getting late. I know a newly opened hotpot restaurant ahead with a very nice environment. Why don't you let me accompany you for a few drinks?"

This time, Lin Zifeng didn't refuse. Hearing Lin Zifeng agree, Xu Minghao instructed Li Qiang to stop the car in front of the hotpot restaurant.

The group of four soon gathered to eat hotpot. Since Wang Zhongyu and Li Qiang didn't drink, they finished quickly, left the Private Room, and went outside to wait.

Only then did Xu Minghao raise his glass and say, "County Magistrate, now that it's just the two of us here, I have some heartfelt words I'd like to say to you."

Lin Zifeng nodded, signaling him to continue. Xu Minghao then went on, "To be honest, County Magistrate, since you took Office in Heping Town, your promotion speed has been fast. At first, besides jealousy, I was somewhat unconvinced."

But since you returned from the Provincial Party School, with various aspects of the county's work flourishing under your vigorous efforts, my envy and skepticism have turned into sincere and heartfelt admiration.

From now on, I will be your assistant. I hope you will keep a close eye on my future work, and together we will push the county's work to new heights.

I toast to you with this cup; please drink as much as you like."

After saying this, Xu Minghao downed the wine in his cup in one go.

Lin Zifeng tilted his head back and also finished his wine. Setting down the glass, he said, "County Mayor Minghao, I hope our cooperation will be pleasant and that we can lead Yushu County to glory together."

Xu Minghao nodded vigorously. The two looked at each other and smiled, with no trace of estrangement left between them.

More than half an hour later, the two walked out of the hotpot restaurant with smiles on their faces. After getting back into the car, Li Qiang first drove Lin Zifeng home before turning around to drop off Xu Minghao.

The next day, shortly after Lin Zifeng arrived at the Office, Wei Ting came to his Office under the pretext of reporting on work, but in reality, she came to congratulate him.

Now, any well-informed Cadre knows that Lin Zifeng is about to take over the position of County Party Secretary.

Therefore, there was an endless stream of Cadres coming to congratulate him under the guise of reporting on their work.

From time to time, he would also receive phone calls offering congratulations. In such an atmosphere, two days passed in a flash.