320: I can't figure it out.

After the wine had gone around three times and the food had been sampled, Wei Ting, who felt indignant on behalf of Jiang Yufei, was feeling a bit tipsy, though more from her own thoughts than the wine.

So she put down her wine glass and said with a breath of alcohol, "Secretary, Mayor, and fellow Standing Committee Members, I have a few words I must say.

We have worked together in the same leadership team for so long, and we all know Secretary Jiang's capabilities.

The contributions Secretary Jiang has made to Yushu City are obvious to everyone.

Secretary Jiang is so young and promising, only thirty years old this year. How could she be transferred from such an important position to a unit like the Municipal Women's Federation?

To be honest, I completely disagree with this personnel appointment made by the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government; I think it is very unreasonable.

Secretary, Mayor, and fellow Standing Committee Members, we should present the collective opinion of our Yushu City leadership team to the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, and ask them to rescind the order."

"I agree with Secretary Wei's opinion."

As soon as Wei Ting finished speaking, Cao Shuang was the first to express his support.

Seeing that others were also about to voice their support, Jiang Yufei hastily spoke up to interrupt them.

"Everyone, please listen to me. The situation is not what you think.

Actually, regarding this job transfer, I was the one who took the initiative to propose it to the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government."

Hearing the news from Jiang Yufei, everyone except Lin Zifeng looked puzzled. Ouyang Huahua couldn't help but ask, "Why is that, Secretary Jiang?"

"Actually, I don't want to leave everyone or leave Yushu City.

But in life, besides work, isn't there also family?

I'm leaving tomorrow, so I don't have any more reservations. Some of you know that my father is Jiang Shiyu, the Mayor of our Chunhua City.

My parents only have me as their daughter. They wanted me to transfer back to the City Level to work near them a long time ago.

It's just that I kept putting it off until now.

Now that our Yushu City has developed into the way I once hoped for, it's time for me to return to my parents' side and fulfill my promise to them."

Jiang Yufei told the truth.

Upon hearing Jiang Yufei's explanation, everyone suddenly understood. They all thought to themselves, 'So that's how it is!' This transfer order wasn't strange at all then.

Otherwise, with Jiang Yufei's outstanding political achievements, the fact that she hadn't made any mistakes, and having a father who was a Mayor, how could she be kicked to a cold bench?

It turned out it was her own choice!

Wei Ting said with a smile, "Why didn't you say so earlier? You had me worrying for nothing for so long."

"I'm sorry, Secretary Wei. I just didn't have the chance to say it, and it wasn't convenient to mention it in other settings.

Come, let me toast everyone to express my apologies."

As Jiang Yufei spoke, she raised her teacup. Everyone followed suit by raising their wine glasses, their faces showing relaxed smiles.

Soon the banquet drew to a close. Everyone walked out of the Government Canteen chatting and laughing, shaking hands to say goodbye at the entrance.

Lin Zifeng said openly in front of everyone, "Secretary Jiang, today is your last day in Yushu City.

It's not too late yet. Let's go to the Office to have a cup of tea and chat for a while longer!

There won't be many opportunities like this in the future."

Everyone knew that Lin Zifeng and Jiang Yufei had started their roles in Heping Town together. They had always supported and helped each other in their work, having worked together for nearly five years.

The two had a tacit understanding. With Jiang Yufei leaving Yushu City tomorrow, it was very normal for Lin Zifeng to invite her to the Office for tea alone.

If there really were an illicit affair between them, Lin Zifeng wouldn't have invited Jiang Yufei in front of everyone.

But what everyone didn't know was that Lin Zifeng had seen through their thoughts and was doing the exact opposite of what they would expect.

Everyone left in their cars, and Lin Zifeng walked directly toward the Office building.

Jiang Yufei and Wang Zhongyu, who had rushed over, followed behind him. The three of them went upstairs one after another.

Once they reached the Office, Wang Zhongyu thoughtfully poured tea for the two of them before stepping out.

"Zifeng, you were quite bold just now! Inviting me directly to come here alone for tea and a chat in front of so many people.

Aren't you afraid they'll see that something's up?"

As soon as Wang Zhongyu closed the Office door, Jiang Yufei said with a charming smile.

"Isn't this just doing the opposite and taking a risky move? I don't think they'll think there's anything between us.

In order to spend some more time alone with you openly, this was the only way."

A trace of reluctance and pride showed on Lin Zifeng's face.

"Aren't you the clever one," Jiang Yufei said with a playful pout, then she moved and leaned against him.

Lin Zifeng pulled her into his arms with one hand and placed the other directly on Jiang Yufei's lower abdomen, because a small life was currently growing there.

"It's going to be hard on you to give birth to him alone in the future. If you encounter any difficulties, you must tell me immediately."

"Don't worry! I can do it by myself. If I really run into a problem I can't solve, I'll ask you for help,"

Jiang Yufei said obediently.

The two of them shared tender moments in the Office for over an hour before walking out together.

They agreed that when Jiang Yufei left tomorrow morning, Lin Zifeng would not go to see her off; they would find opportunities to meet again in the City Level or elsewhere later.

After going downstairs, they each left in their respective cars.

When Lin Zifeng returned home, it was not yet ten o'clock. Seeing Lin Zifeng walk through the door, Chen Yuxi, who was sitting in the Living Room watching television, stood up in surprise.

"Hubby, why are you back so early?"

"It's almost ten o'clock. Is that still early?"

Lin Zifeng said cheerfully.

"Isn't Sister Yufei leaving Yushu City tomorrow to report to Chunhua City?

Didn't your Standing Committee hold a farewell party for her tonight? I thought you'd be back very late!"

There was one thing Chen Yuxi didn't say: she wouldn't have been surprised even if he didn't come home at all tonight.

She thought this because she and Lin Zifeng both had a tacit understanding of the relationship between Lin Zifeng and Jiang Yufei.

After all, she and Lin Zifeng lived together every day. Lin Zifeng could hide it from others, but he couldn't hide it from the person sharing his bed.

"I came home after the farewell party ended. I'm going to take a shower, let's get some rest early too!"

Lin Zifeng understood the meaning behind Chen Yuxi's words, so after saying this, he quickly walked toward the bathroom.

Looking at Lin Zifeng's back as he entered the bathroom, Chen Yuxi couldn't help but wonder why Jiang Yufei would choose to leave Yushu City to take a position at the Chunhua City Municipal Women's Federation.

This was effectively a demotion despite the nominal promotion. And how could she bear to leave Zifeng?

Could it be that she planned to break up with Zifeng and choose a new life?

That possibility wasn't very likely either. If she were in the other woman's position, she certainly couldn't do it. This left Chen Yuxi utterly perplexed.

It wasn't until Lin Zifeng finished his shower and stepped out of the bathroom that Chen Yuxi pulled her thoughts back.