295: Both population base targets have been met

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed. It was now late November.

In another month, it would be a full year since Lin Zifeng took Office as the County Party Secretary of Yushu County.

The five expressways, the Forest Park, and the Peoples Square had all reached the final stages of completion, with some finishing touches being rapidly wrapped up.

Meanwhile, various departments in Yushu County were conducting statistical work on various data points.

Based on the actual progress of the work, Lin Zifeng had the Office issue a notice to hold a County Party Standing Committee meeting promptly at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, as staff reported that the statistical work would be completed on Tuesday.

At the same time, several projects would also be completed before Tuesday, and after passing quality inspections, they could be declared finished.

Shortly after work began on Tuesday afternoon, Wang Zhongyu knocked on the door. After receiving permission from Lin Zifeng, he brought Wei Ting in from outside.

Lin Zifeng stood up, walked around his desk, and headed towards Wei Ting with a smile on his face, extending his hand.

"Secretary Wei, has the population statistical data come out? Are you here to bring me some good news?"

Wei Ting shook hands with Lin Zifeng and said, "I knew the Secretary had been looking forward to this news, so as soon as the population data came out, I came to report it to you in person."

"Let's sit down and talk slowly. Zhongyu, make some tea for Secretary Wei."

As Lin Zifeng gestured for Wei Ting to sit on the sofa, he looked at Wang Zhongyu and gave the instruction.

Wang Zhongyu acknowledged the order, quickly poured tea for both of them, and then exited the Office.

"Secretary, after a detailed census, the total resident population of our Yushu County has reached 503,336."

Among this, in addition to the newly born local population, a portion consists of absorbed population from outside areas.

Some businesspeople from other places who came to Yushu County to do business have moved their household registrations to Yushu County for reasons such as convenience for their children's schooling.

Additionally, our urban household registration population has reached over 70,000. These two population figures have fully met the standards for the County-to-city conversion."

Wei Ting reported happily to Lin Zifeng.

Hearing Wei Ting's report, although Lin Zifeng had anticipated it, he couldn't help but feel a wave of joy.

Because these two population data points met the targets, he could implement the next step of the plan.

"Secretary Wei, this is a good start. This morning, the County Magistrate and Secretary Qiao reported to me separately that, apart from the Forest Park, the five expressways and the Peoples Square have all passed quality inspections."

"The Forest Park has also largely passed the quality inspection. Some special plants can only be transplanted next spring, but it can be opened to the public in the near future."

"The five expressways and the Peoples Square can also have their ribbon-cutting and opening ceremonies on a selected date."

"We have achieved the goals set six months ago. At tomorrow's Standing Committee meeting, we can discuss the next steps with the Comrades."

Lin Zifeng said with a smile.

"Secretary, it is now time for Yushu County to harvest."

"The current development of our Yushu County can be described as changing with each passing day."

"Many of the main buildings in the East City New District have been completed. By May Day next year, the relocated households will be able to move into their new residential buildings."

"Even the projects that started construction in September have already reached three or four stories high and are currently under rapid construction."

"The work strategy of treating the whole of Yushu County as a single game of chess has been fully rolled out. I believe our application for the County-to-city conversion will be smoothly approved."

Wei Ting said with anticipation.

Lin Zifeng and Wei Ting chatted about work for over an hour before Wei Ting took her leave.

The day passed quickly. After getting off work and returning home, Lin Zifeng washed his hands in the bathroom and headed straight to the nursery.

Seeing Lin Zifeng push the door open and walk in, Li Li, who was playing with Lin Yining, stood up quickly. "Secretary, you're back?"

Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "Sister Li, go and prepare dinner! Leave Ningning to me; Director Chen should be home from work soon."

Li Li agreed and walked outside.

Seeing Lin Zifeng, Lin Yining, who was sitting in her crib, reached out her little hands towards him, babbling as she wanted Lin Zifeng to hold her.

At over six months old, Lin Yining had grown even more beautiful and adorable. Her pair of clear, distinct black and white eyes were bright and seemed as if they could talk.

Every time he came home and saw Lin Yining's cute little appearance, Lin Zifeng's heart would almost melt.

He hurried forward, picked up the Little fellow in one go, and said with a chuckle, "Did my little baby miss Daddy?"

The Little fellow babbled in response while playing with his ear with her chubby little hands, making Lin Zifeng burst into laughter.

Lin Zifeng carried Lin Yining out of the room and heard Chen Yuxi's voice.

"Zifeng, as soon as I entered the door, I heard you and Ningning. I didn't expect you to get off work on time today."

Chen Yuxi said while changing into her slippers.

"That's not fair, as if I can never get off work on time. I don't even get overtime pay."

Lin Zifeng said, feeling a bit unconvinced while teasing Lin Yining.

"You don't remember, do you? In a whole month, how many times do you actually get off work on time? In my memory, this is the first time this month you've gotten off work on time and arrived home before me."

Chen Yuxi said as she walked towards the father and daughter.

Hearing Chen Yuxi's questioning, Lin Zifeng muttered embarrassedly, "That's because there has been too much work in the county over the past six months!"

Chen Yuxi didn't dwell on this issue anymore, stretched out her hands, and said, "Ningning, come, let Mommy hold you."

Lin Yining babbled and reached out her hands. After taking Lin Yining into her arms, Chen Yuxi spoke again, "I didn't mean to blame you for working late and coming home late."

"I also know that Yushu County is facing a critical moment right now, and it would be strange if you, the leader, weren't busy!"

"But no matter how busy you are, you can't neglect your health, right? Look at you, you've lost so much weight compared to six months ago."

"It's one thing to be mentally exhausted, as that's required by your job, but you also need to strengthen your nutritional intake, right?"

"Every time Sister Li brews nutritional soup, you either don't drink it or drink very little, and you never listen to advice. If this continues, how can your body hold up?"

Chen Yuxi said with a look of worry and heartache.

Seeing Chen Yuxi's display of genuine emotion, Lin Zifeng quickly said, "It's all my fault, okay? I will definitely drink the nutritional soup well from now on."

"In the future, I will also pay more attention to resting."

Just then, Li Li came out of the Kitchen carrying a large bowl of soup. She placed it on the dining table and said, "Secretary, Director Chen, dinner is ready. It's time to eat."

The two acknowledged her, and Chen Yuxi placed Lin Yining in her stroller, pushed it to the dining table, and started dinner with Lin Zifeng.