294: Open your heart

Hearing Chen Yuqing's words, Lin Zifeng couldn't help but think that she truly grew up immersed in a political family; her keen sensitivity far surpassed that of ordinary people.

The urban area renovation plan was formulated by the County Party Committee and County Government last year and is part of this year's work plan.

The goal is to eliminate the single-story housing areas, improve the quality of urban construction, and accelerate the pace of urbanization.

Just a month ago, during a County Party Standing Committee meeting, the plan proposed after research and discussion by the County Mayors Office Meeting was submitted to the County Party Standing Committee.

The construction plan focuses on developing the East City New Area, centered around the West City Old Area, taking the renovation of the single-story housing areas as an opportunity.

Consultations have already been held with several powerful developers regarding various aspects.

Due to the rapid development and construction in Yushu County, the forest land and open areas near the single-story housing areas, while not yet priceless, hold significant commercial value.

Therefore, the government reached cooperation agreements with several developers, selling nearly 3,000 mu of construction land at prices ranging from 500,000 to 800,000 per mu, for the development of residential and commercial buildings.

The pre-sale amount reached nearly two billion, which not only covers the funding gaps for several major projects but also leaves a surplus of several hundred million, eliminating the need for further bank loans.

Developers are currently preparing for construction, and work will commence sequentially in the near future.

This wasn't a commercial secret, so upon hearing Chen Yuqing's inquiry, Lin Zifeng recounted the matter succinctly.

Hearing Lin Zifeng's account, Chen Yuqing smiled and said, "Zifeng, given the current momentum of Yushu County's development, it is rapidly transitioning from a town toward urbanization."

If the new urban area construction is completed, its scale will be comparable to that of an average Prefecture-level City.

It seems that Yushu County's future County-to-city conversion will be smoother. It's only a matter of time before Yushu County becomes a city."

"If Yushu County truly succeeds in transitioning from a county to a city, husband, will you be able to advance further and be promoted to deputy department level?"

Chen Yuxi asked, her face beaming with joy.

"That's not certain. If the county becomes a city, generally the compensation package increases by one level, meaning Section-Level officials enjoy deputy department level benefits, and deputy section-level officials enjoy Section-Level benefits.

The benefits for Cadres in the area will also see some improvement, including salaries and other welfare benefits.

If I, as the Secretary, want to be promoted to deputy department level, it depends on urban development and the total economic output. Only if these two indicators are outstanding can I, the Secretary, hope for a promotion to deputy department level.

There is also another path: many Secretaries of County-Level Cities are concurrently held by a Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. This depends on the leadership's consideration and one's own qualifications; there are many related factors."

Lin Zifeng explained patiently.

After chatting for less than an hour, Chen Haotian fell asleep in Lin Zifeng's arms.

Looking at Chen Haotian sleeping soundly in Lin Zifeng's arms, Chen Yuxi smiled and said, "Zifeng, take Haotian downstairs to rest!

My sister and Haotian are returning to the Provincial Capital tomorrow, so go downstairs and spend some quality time with Haotian!

After all, you are busy with work and it's difficult for you to find time to specifically visit my sister and Haotian in the Provincial Capital."

Chen Yuxi left one thing unsaid: accompanying the child was secondary—after all, he was already asleep—accompanying Chen Yuqing was the main goal.

Otherwise, they might not see each other for several months.

Both understood what Chen Yuxi was trying to convey. Lin Zifeng nodded, stood up, and held Chen Haotian.

Chen Yuqing spoke up, "Yuxi, you have the downstairs key too. We are returning to the Provincial Capital tomorrow, so feel free to use anything downstairs.

There are also some ingredients; take them upstairs to use later! Don't let them go to waste."

"I understand, Sis."

Hearing Chen Yuxi agree, Chen Yuqing and Lin Zifeng walked towards the door together.

The pair carried the child to the second floor. After settling Chen Haotian, they quietly walked out of Chen Haotian's bedroom.

Once they reached the Living Room, their eyes met. A single glance was enough for them to understand each other's feelings, their eyes filled with inseparable affection.

Chen Yuqing proactively threw herself into his embrace. Lin Zifeng tightly held her slender waist and lowered his head to kiss her delicate red lips.

The two of them tacitly moved toward the master bedroom. Lin Zifeng hooked the bedroom door shut with his foot. Their body temperatures rose rapidly, their breaths quickened, and they both tumbled onto the soft, large bed.

Over an hour later, Chen Yuqing nestled obediently against his chest and murmured dreamily, "Zifeng, I never thought I would fall so deeply in love with a man.

I used to think that romantic relationships would only become obstacles in a good life, bringing endless annoyance and trouble.

This is also why I was firmly determined to be a Non-Marrying Type before.

But ever since that night several years ago, your image has resided in my mind. I thought it was just because you were the only man I'd been with.

After we had Haotian, seeing how dependent Haotian was on you, my feelings slowly began to change.

At that time, you and Yuxi were already married. When I realized I truly loved you, I could only bury the love I felt for you deep in my heart.

Yuxi and I grew up together. She understood my feelings for you and tacitly approved of my private relationship with you. Although I still tried to restrain my feelings for you, I knew that my love for you was already overwhelming and irreversible.

I hope we can continue like this for the rest of our lives. Right now, I just want to say one thing to you: Zifeng, I love you."

Hearing Chen Yuqing's heartfelt confession, Lin Zifeng said emotionally, "Yuqing, I love you too.

I am a bit too greedy when it comes to love. What I want to tell you is that you, just like Yuxi, are indispensable in my future life.

No matter what the future holds, what I want to tell you now is that I will never fail to live up to your deep affection for me.

Having you and Yuxi by my side on the path of life will be the greatest fortune of my life."

After expressing his love for Chen Yuqing, Lin Zifeng flipped over and kissed Chen Yuqing's sexy red lips once more.

The bedroom was once again filled with the scent of love, and the two plunged once more into irresistible passion.

It was as if they were melting the separation of the next few months into the current moment of passion.

The moon shyly hid behind the clouds, and the chirping of the cicadas outside quieted down, as if afraid of disturbing the lovers immersed in deep affection.

Only the unblinking streetlights stood guard over the night's tranquility, like a row of soldiers.

Another hour passed before peace returned to the bedroom. Chen Yuqing found a comfortable position, snuggled into Lin Zifeng's arms, closed her beautiful large eyes, and drifted off to a sweet sleep.

Lin Zifeng held the delicate woman in his arms tightly, his lips curled up even in his sleep, and he also fell into a deep slumber.