262: 2011 is coming

After hanging up, Lin Zifeng called Ouyang Huahua to give instructions regarding the immortal hero drama's trailer, and then he called Zhang Yuhan.

“Hello, Minister Zhang! I hope I'm not interrupting your work?”

“Secretary Zifeng, why are you being so polite? Are you treating me like an outsider? Just say whatever is on your mind.”

Zhang Yuhan's hearty voice rang out from the receiver.

“I actually do have a favor to ask of Minister Zhang. That immortal hero TV series filmed at our Yingjianzui Scenic Area is scheduled to premiere on New Year's Day.

Minister Zhang, could you help coordinate with the Municipal TV Station? Before the premiere, please have them play the trailer more often to give it some strong promotion.”

The reason Lin Zifeng sought Zhang Yuhan's help was because he knew she was in charge of the Municipal TV Station; for her, it was just a matter of a single word.

“That's easy to handle; I can arrange it anytime.

This is a great opportunity to promote Yushu County and the scenic area. It's also a good thing for our Chunhua City, as it can raise our city's profile.

I will have the Municipal TV Station broadcast it on a regular loop.”

Zhang Yuhan agreed very readily.

Lin Zifeng expressed his thanks, and after finalizing the matter, he hung up the phone.

Time quickly approached the end of the year. Lin Zifeng chose to be on duty on New Year's Day. On the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, he specially brought his grandparents to the county seat.

This year they were going to spend the New Year in the county seat because Lin Zifeng was on duty on the first day of the first lunar month and had to go to the Provincial Capital on the second day.

Li Yuan had already returned to Xiangyang Town for the winter break. On New Year's Eve, Lin Zifeng's family of five happily celebrated the New Year at home.

During the New Year's Eve dinner, before they started eating, Lin Zifeng gave New Year's greetings to the four of them and then took out four red envelopes to give to each of them.

“Grandson, your grandmother and I will accept your red envelopes.

You've truly grown up now. Before long, you'll be a father, and your grandmother and I will be promoted a level too.”

Lin Zhenqiang said with a smile while holding the red envelope.

“Your grandfather is right. From now on, we'll just wait to receive your red envelopes and wait for you to show us filial piety,” Lin Jiahua said with a face full of gratification.

“Son, Yuxi is less than a month away from her due date. Besides going there during the Spring Festival holiday, we need to go there two days before the due date.”

“Your mother is right, Zifeng. Yuxi has been taken care of by the Chen family all this time. We should go there a bit earlier when she's about to give birth,” Lin Jiahua said expectantly.

“Grandson, listen to your parents. Your grandfather and I are old and won't be tossing and turning back and forth. we'll wait at home for your good news. Grandma will prepare more local eggs in advance for you to take when you go to the Provincial Capital,” Li Lan said with a smile.

“Grandparents, Mom, Dad, I understand. Then I'll go directly to the Provincial Capital on the morning of the second day. When it's closer to Yuxi's due date, we'll go together; I'll arrange everything in advance.

Come, let's have a drink together. Happy New Year!”

Lin Zifeng said as he raised his wine glass.

The several of them raised their glasses and drained them amidst blessings.

After finishing the New Year's Eve dinner, they sat together drinking tea and keeping the New Year's vigil. Soon, Lin Zifeng's phone rang.

Seeing that it was a call from Wei Ting, he knew she was calling to give New Year's greetings, so he took his phone and walked into the bedroom.

Lin Zifeng took New Year's greeting calls for nearly two hours before the ringing finally quieted down.

Only then did Lin Zifeng call Mr. and Mrs. Chen Yuanhua to give New Year's greetings, and then he called The two sisters, Chen Yuxi and Chen Yuqing, separately.

“Yuqing, is our son asleep? If not, let him talk to me.”

Lin Zifeng spoke with a voice full of expectation.

“Our son was clamoring to stay up for the vigil half an hour ago, but he fell asleep shortly after, and I carried him back to the bedroom.

Anyway, you're coming to the Provincial Capital the day after tomorrow. You can spend some quality time with him then!”

After Chen Yuqing said this charmingly, she whispered, “Zifeng, I miss you,” before hanging up.

With a smile on his lips, Lin Zifeng put down his phone and looked at the fireworks occasionally lighting up outside the window. He silently thought to himself: '2011 has officially arrived. I hope my life in the new year will be even more exciting.'

The various developments in Yushu County continued to thrive.

Early the next morning, after having breakfast, Lin Zifeng drove directly to the County Committee Compound.

When he walked into the Office, Wang Zhongyu had already cleaned it thoroughly and was brewing tea for him.

Seeing him walk in, Wang Zhongyu immediately said with a smile, “Happy New Year, Secretary.”

“Happy New Year, Zhongyu. Don't busy yourself; sit down and let's chat!”

Lin Zifeng said as he sat down, and Wang Zhongyu sat on the sofa as told.

“Zhongyu, I heard your wife is also pregnant. When is her due date?

My wife is about twenty days away from her due date.”

Mentioning Chen Yuxi, who was soon to give birth, Lin Zifeng's face was full of smiles.

“Although I got married earlier than the Secretary, I'm not as efficient! My wife is only three months pregnant; the due date is still a long way off!”

Wang Zhongyu scratched his head and said with a laugh.

Today was New Year's Day, and there were no other work arrangements, so the two of them sat in the Office and chatted.

The day passed quickly. The next morning, after having breakfast accompanied by Wang Zhongyu, Lin Zifeng drove away from the County Committee Compound.

He returned to his and Chen Yuxi's small home, loaded the prepared gifts into the car, and drove directly toward the Expressway entrance.

Since today was the second day of the New Year, there were very few vehicles on the Expressway. Lin Zifeng drove alone toward the Provincial Capital.

Halfway there, he received a call from Chen Yuxi. She was concerned about when he would arrive. In order for everyone to be reunited, Mr. and Mrs. Chen Yuanhua and Chen Yuxi had already arrived at Chen Yuqing's home in advance.

To avoid exposing Chen Haotian's existence, the Chen family never took him to the Provincial Party Standing Committee Building where Mr. and Mrs. Chen Yuanhua lived.

Therefore, if they wanted to reunite, they had to choose to meet at Chen Yuqing's place or go out.

Lin Zifeng's heart had already flown to the two women and the child, but he had strong self-control and maintained a safe speed.

It wasn't until near noon that he drove off the Expressway and continued toward Chen Yuqing's residence.

Half an hour later, Lin Zifeng drove into the Residential Community.

After getting out of the car, he saw Chen Yuqing and her son standing at the entrance of the building. As soon as he got out, Chen Haotian ran quickly toward him.

Lin Zifeng hurried over and picked up the Little fellow.

“Maternal Aunt's Husband, I missed you so much!” Chen Haotian kissed him on the cheek and said happily.

“I missed our Haotian too. Yuqing, it's so cold outside; why did you bring the child out to wait for me?”

Lin Zifeng pinched the Little fellow's cheek and said as he walked to Chen Yuqing's side.