310: True talent doesn't reveal itself.

The topic Jiang Lincheng brought up piqued the interest of several people. Li Yuhang spoke up, "I've also heard such rumors, but I don't know if they're true or not.

Even if it's true, I don't know the specific time it will be held."

"You Cadres in the provincial capital really have an advantage! You can get any kind of news as soon as it breaks.

It's very difficult for us grassroots Cadres to get such news in advance."

Wang Chusheng said with a look of envy.

Zhang Zimo nodded and said, "If this news is true, only Zifeng and Yuhang among those present have hope of attending this Advanced-Study Class.

They aren't even thirty yet; there's definitely great hope for them."

Lin Zifeng's heart stirred, but he shook his head calmly and said, "There are so many outstanding young Cadres across the country. To stand out from among them is as difficult as climbing to heaven!

They must be the elites of the elites within the system. I wouldn't dare hold out hope."

"Zifeng, you're as low-key and humble as ever! You're only twenty-nine, yet you're already the Municipal Party Secretary of a County-level city. That's rare even nationwide.

Don't be fooled by the abundance of young Cadres at the Division-Level or Department-Level in the Central Ministries and Commissions.

In a sense, the weight of those positions can't compare to yours as a Municipal Party Secretary!

You're so young yet already holding the reins of a County-level city and governing a region. If this news is true, I think you have a very high chance of entering this Advanced-Study Class."

Wang Chusheng said with a solemn and envious expression.

The others nodded in agreement. Li Yuhang said, "Brother Chusheng's analysis is correct. If Zifeng isn't qualified to enter the Advanced-Study Class, then no one in Huanan Province is.

Even though I'm a year younger than Zifeng, my level is still a bit low, and I lack grassroots work experience. I've always worked in the Provincial Party Committee offices, which is my shortcoming. I have no hope of entering this Advanced-Study Class."

Hearing Li Yuhang's words, Lin Zifeng sensed his next move. He waved his hand and said, "Yuhang, don't be so categorical. Anything is possible."

Then he asked tentatively, "Yuhang, from what you just said, are you planning to go to the grassroots level to gain some experience in your next step?"

Everyone else waited curiously for Li Yuhang's answer.

"I do have that plan. As you all know, if you want to go far in your official career, you must have grassroots work experience."

Li Yuhang didn't hide it and spoke openly.

Seeing the others nod in agreement, Li Yuhang continued, "Originally, I wanted to strive for a promotion to Full-Division-Level within the Provincial Party Committee offices.

But my elder suggested that at the deputy section-level, I could get better training by going to a grassroots unit. He warned me not to be too eager for success.

At my age, if I only focused on raising my level, it might result in 'pulling up seedlings to help them grow'."

After saying this, Li Yuhang couldn't help but recall the scene of his conversation with his uncle, Liu Yushan.

At that time, Liu Yushan had said to him earnestly, "Xiao Hang, if you don't have great ambitions in your official career and don't want to work too hard, I won't force you; I'll respect your choice.

But if you want to go further in your official career and achieve great things, you cannot stay in the Provincial Party Committee General Office to become the Chief of the Personnel Division.

The wise choice is to go to a grassroots unit and gain experience for a few years."

Li Yuhang knew his uncle had high hopes for him and had spared no effort in grooming him. He himself wanted to make a mark in his official career and didn't want to disappoint his uncle.

So he made his choice without hesitation and agreed to serve at the grassroots level.

"Yuhang, your choice is correct. I wish you the best of luck in your grassroots work."

Lin Zifeng offered his blessings.

"Then I'll take your word for it, Zifeng. It would be best if I could work in your Chunhua City. That way, we'd be closer and it would be more convenient for us to meet up.

Those are matters for the future. Let's not talk about them for now and continue drinking!

Today, we must drink until we're drunk. When this round is over, we'll change venues and continue, and maybe sing a song at the karaoke hall."

Everyone raised their glasses in response.

Lin Zifeng took the opportunity of going to the restroom to secretly go to the front desk and pay the bill.

Over an hour later, the drinking session was nearing its end. Li Yuhang called the waiter into the Private Room, prepared to settle the bill.

"Waiter, the bill, please."

"Sir, this gentleman has already paid the bill."

The waiter said respectfully, pointing at Lin Zifeng.

"Zifeng, that's not right of you. Didn't we agree beforehand that everything would be according to my arrangements? Why did you secretly pay the bill?"

"Didn't I follow your arrangements? What does it matter who pays the bill between us? I can't let you spend money every time!

Let's go; don't fuss over such a small matter."

Lin Zifeng said as he stood up.

"Then it's a deal. When we go to the KTV later, you can't rush to pay the bill again."

Li Yuhang said as he walked out with the others.

Lin Zifeng nodded. Talking and laughing, they walked out of the hotel, took two separate cars, and headed to the KTV Li Yuhang had booked in advance.

"Yuhang, we're all within the system. Is it really appropriate to go to a KTV?

If something happens, the impact wouldn't be good."

Although Lin Zifeng didn't want to spoil everyone's fun, he still said with some concern.

"Zifeng, you don't need to worry so much. The KTV I booked is a legitimate entertainment venue. I only go a few times a year.

It's the Spring Festival holiday now; there's nothing wrong with us relaxing. What could possibly happen?"

"Even if something does happen, could people like us not be able to solve it?"

Li Yuhang said with a look of ease and confidence.

Hearing Li Yuhang's words, Lin Zifeng nodded and stopped speaking.

The two cars arrived one after another at the entrance of a KTV. After getting out of the cars, the group walked inside together.

Entering a luxurious Private Room, they drank beer while taking turns singing songs.

Lin Zifeng's singing captivated everyone present. Even the service staff in the corridor were drawn to the outside of their Private Room to secretly listen to him sing.

At the strong suggestion and cheers of the others, Lin Zifeng sang five songs in a row. He only stopped when his throat felt a bit dry.

Li Yuhang turned off the music and switched on the lights. Everyone clapped. Li Yuhang said with a smile, "Zifeng, you really are a hidden talent!

I didn't expect you to sing so well. You're not inferior to a professional singer at all."

"Yuhang is right. Zifeng, you're truly multi-talented! With your looks, temperament, and a voice that sounds like it was kissed by an angel, you could debut right on the spot even if you weren't in an official career.

Before long, you would be incredibly famous."

Zhang Zimo added.

The others also began to praise his singing.

Lin Zifeng quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't make fun of me. I'm going to the restroom; you guys continue!"

After saying this, he turned and walked out of the Private Room.