307: Details are a key factor in success

Hearing Chen Yuanhua's account, Lin Zifeng felt enlightened, as if he had touched upon another dimension.

This was both shocking and novel to him. He couldn't help but think that it seemed there was a 'Jianghu' everywhere, and competition was omnipresent!

As the old saying goes, it's easier to be an official if one has connections in the court. This was absolutely true! At critical moments, while doing one's job well, one also needed the support of a network.

Fortunately, he was no longer a pure grassroots individual. At the very least, his vice-ministerial level father-in-law was standing behind him!

Seeing Lin Zifeng's thoughtful expression after hearing the news, Chen Yuanhua continued, "Zifeng, you don't need to worry about these things yet.

I'm telling you these things in advance because I want you to know that not everything is as beautiful as it seems. You must be more vigilant in the future."

"Dad, I've learned a lot. I will definitely keep your words firmly in mind."

Lin Zifeng said with a solemn expression.

"Dad, Zifeng, you two don't even forget to discuss these matters at home. Haotian is even listening with great interest to such boring topics.

Don't talk about these intrigues in the officialdom in front of the child. Haotian is still so young; early exposure to these things isn't good for his physical and mental health."

Chen Yuqing reminded them with a smile.

Hearing Chen Yuqing's reminder, everyone looked at Chen Haotian, who was quietly listening to their conversation. Chen Yuanhua laughed heartily and said, "As expected of a descendant of our Chen Family, he has political genes in his blood!

But Yuqing is right. My Eldest Grandson is still too young; early exposure to this topic isn't good.

Zifeng, let's stop talking about it. Come, let's continue drinking."

As Lin Zifeng raised his glass, he thought to himself that his son was being treated completely as a biological grandson by his parents-in-law.

This was good. This way, Haotian would have nothing to worry about for the rest of his life.

Thinking of this, Lin Zifeng lightly clinked glasses with Chen Yuanhua, tilted his head back, and drained his glass in one gulp.

After having dinner with the family, Lin Zifeng went to the study with Chen Yuanhua. Chen Yuqing thoughtfully brewed tea for the two of them before leaving.

Only Lin Zifeng and Chen Yuanhua were left in the study. Chen Yuanhua spoke again, "Zifeng, not only will there be major personnel changes at the Provincial Level this year.

Besides Secretary Liu possibly being transferred to the Central Government, Executive Vice Governor Qiao Yanjun is also about to retire to the Second Line.

Chunhua City has developed quite well these past few years, so your Municipal Party Secretary, Secretary Cao, is a very strong competitor.

If nothing unexpected happens, Secretary Cao will be promoted directly to Provincial Party Standing Committee Member and serve as the Executive Vice Governor.

Chunhua City's development is largely thanks to Municipal Party Secretary Cao Mingxiu, and Mayor Jiang and other Members of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee also deserve significant credit.

Therefore, in this year's personnel adjustments, the two main leaders of the Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government, along with myself, are inclined to complete the adjustments within Chunhua City.

There is a ninety percent probability that Jiang Shiyu will take over the position of Municipal Party Secretary, and the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee will be adjusted accordingly.

In that case, a position for a Standing Committee Member will become vacant on the Chunhua City Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee.

Under your leadership, the development of Yushu City has been obvious to all; it is already the second economic center of Chunhua City.

Last year, Yushu City became one of the top 100 counties in the country and successfully achieved its County-to-city conversion. With these two major advantages, if nothing unexpected happens, your promotion to Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee is a certainty.

So, in the coming period, you must maintain your previous work style and be strictly demanding of yourself in other aspects.

Promoting from the Division-Head Level to the deputy department level is an important hurdle for every Cadre. You must seize this opportunity well."

Hearing Chen Yuanhua's earnest words, Lin Zifeng was ecstatic.

As an ambitious and idealistic Cadre, no one would hear such news without feeling happy and excited.

Although Lin Zifeng's mature and steady personality far exceeded those of his peers, he couldn't help but feel the same.

A deputy department level Cadre is a height that many grassroots Cadres cannot reach in a lifetime; it can be said to be an existence many look up to.

But the twenty-nine-year-old Lin Zifeng was about to reach this goal. How could he not be happy and excited?

Seeing Lin Zifeng's bright eyes and the slight flush on his face, Chen Yuanhua could understand his joy and excitement.

Back when the thirty-eight-year-old Chen Yuanhua was promoted from the division level to the deputy department level, he was so excited he didn't sleep well all night, let alone Lin Zifeng, who wasn't even thirty!

Thus, Chen Yuanhua picked up his teacup and took a sip, happily watching Lin Zifeng without speaking, giving him time to digest the good news.

Lin Zifeng quickly calmed his excitement and said with a smile, "Dad, don't worry! I will seize this opportunity and won't let you down."

Seeing Lin Zifeng calm down so quickly, Chen Yuanhua nodded with satisfaction and spoke again, "Zifeng, your mature, steady personality and your composure are very rare and valuable.

At your age, being able to achieve this level is rare. You must continue to maintain and develop it."

Lin Zifeng didn't expect Chen Yuanhua to evaluate him so highly. He thought to himself that he had some expectation of being promoted to the deputy department level.

From the layout of the city's overall development before Yushu City's County-to-city conversion, to the conversion itself, his desire and ambition to take another step forward were hidden within.

He felt that bringing development and benefits to the region he managed while realizing his ambitions in his official career were not contradictory but rather complementary and mutually beneficial.

It wasn't that he had done nothing and the deputy department level title was about to fall on his head like a pie from the sky, surprising him.

That was why he had calmed down so quickly.

He muttered to himself, "It seems my composure isn't quite there yet! Since everything is developing according to my plan and I already guessed the result, yet I'm still this happy and excited, it means my control over my emotions is still inadequate!"

Thinking of this, Lin Zifeng quickly said, "Dad, there are some things I haven't done well enough. I still need to learn more from you in the future!"

"Demanding much of yourself is the foundation for reaching higher positions.

As the saying goes, 'Without accumulating single steps, one cannot reach a thousand li; without accumulating small streams, one cannot form rivers and seas.'

Success in a matter is often gained from countless details."

Chen Yuanhua said with great satisfaction.

"Dad, I will firmly remember your earnest teachings."

Lin Zifeng said quickly.

The father-in-law and son-in-law chatted in the study for over an hour. Lin Zifeng benefited greatly, and Chen Yuanhua was deeply gratified. Finally, they walked out of the study one after the other.