333: The confidentiality work was done well.

The next morning, after the family of three finished breakfast, Wang Zhongyu, Li Qiang, and Li Li arrived at their door to help the couple carry their suitcases downstairs.

Chen Yuxi gave Li Li three months of leave, so the couple sat in the back seat holding the child. After Li Qiang and Wang Zhongyu got in, Li Qiang drove out of the Residential Community and headed toward the Expressway entrance.

"Secretary, you will be studying at the Central Party School for three months this time. Once we reach the Provincial Capital, Qiang Zi and I will wait for you there and take you directly to Beijing!"

Wang Zhongyu knew that Lin Zifeng intended to stay in the Provincial Capital for a day before leaving for Beijing, which was why he said this.

"No need. Once you drop me off in the Provincial Capital, you can head straight back. I'll take the high-speed rail to Beijing by myself; it's fast and convenient."

Lin Zifeng refused without a second thought. As the national political and economic center, Beijing was a place of great importance with countless dignitaries. People often said that if a brick fell in Beijing, it would hit several Bureau and Ministerial level Cadres.

Although that was a bit of an exaggeration, it illustrated that Beijing was a place where high-ranking officials gathered.

Therefore, for this stint at the Central Party School, Lin Zifeng planned to keep an even lower profile to prevent himself from inadvertently offending someone he couldn't afford to cross, which would bring unnecessary trouble.

Wang Zhongyu had been by Lin Zifeng's side for many years and understood Lin Zifeng's character and temperament very well.

So, hearing Lin Zifeng's refusal, Wang Zhongyu did not continue to persuade him. Instead, he changed the subject: "Secretary, Qiang Zi has a girlfriend, and they've already reached the stage of discussing marriage."

"Oh, Qiang Zi, you did a good job with the secrecy! You usually seem like such a quiet person that I was worried you wouldn't know how to interact with girls!"

"I didn't expect you to already be at the stage of discussing marriage. Not bad, Qiang Zi. How did you meet her? When do you plan to hold the wedding?"

Lin Zifeng asked with great interest.

Li Qiang's face turned slightly red as he spoke. "We were introduced by someone. We plan to get married on National Day this year."

"If you get married on National Day, I'll just happen to be back from Beijing and can make it to your wedding."

Lin Zifeng nodded and said.

Hearing Lin Zifeng's words, Li Qiang was happy and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Secretary. You and Director Chen are more than welcome to come for the wedding feast when the time comes."

Chen Yuxi gave a word of agreement and then asked curiously, "Qiang Zi, what does your girlfriend do for a living? Is she also from Yushu City?"

"My girlfriend is a teacher at Yushu City First Primary School. She is a local from Yushu City."

Li Qiang quickly replied.

And so, the group chatted in the car. Before 11:00 AM, Li Qiang drove into the Residential Community where Chen Yuqing lived.

Wang Zhongyu and Li Qiang helped take the luggage out of the car and escorted the family of three to the floor where Chen Yuqing lived before saying their goodbyes, turning back to drive away.

When Lin Zifeng rang the doorbell, the door was opened from the inside by Chen Yuqing in less than three seconds.

"Zifeng, Yuxi, you're here? Quick, come in. Let me hold Ningning."

As Chen Yuqing spoke, she reached out and took Lin Yining into her arms.

Lin Yining obediently called out "Auntie." The group entered the room together. After Lin Zifeng put down the suitcases, he asked eagerly, "Yuqing, where is Haotian?"

"You only care about your son the moment you walk in. And here I was, knowing you were coming today and preparing lunch since this morning. Haotian went to kindergarten and won't be back until evening."

Seeing that Chen Yuxi had gone to the bathroom, Chen Yuqing rolled her eyes at him and whispered coquettishly.

"We're like an old married couple, why are you still getting jealous of our son? Aren't you afraid Ningning might tell Yuxi?"

Lin Zifeng took back Lin Yining and whispered.

"Ningning only just started talking, what could she possibly understand? I'm going to the kitchen to bring out the dishes."

As Chen Yuqing spoke, she reached out and gave his waist a pinch. While he was still inhaling from the sharp pain, she turned and walked toward the kitchen.

Soon, the group was gathered around the dining table. The two women ate while taking turns feeding Lin Yining, who was sitting in her stroller.

Lin Zifeng chatted with the two women while he ate.

"Zifeng, you will be living and studying in Beijing for three months. That is the political and economic center, a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. You must be extra careful on your own!"

Chen Yuqing advised.

"Don't worry, Yuqing. I've already prepared myself mentally. I'm only going to the Central Party School for further studies this time."

"I will be as low-profile as I can possibly be. Are you afraid I'll go looking for trouble?"

Lin Zifeng said with a smile.

"Hubby, since you'll be living and studying at the Central Party School for three months, why don't you drive there?"

"If you think the distance is too far and don't want to drive a long way, have the company send a car over for you. That way, it'll be more convenient to get around Beijing."

Chen Yuxi suggested.

"Yuxi's suggestion is great. Zifeng, let's settle it then. It's safer for you to take the high-speed rail to Beijing, and I'll arrange for someone to deliver a car to you there tomorrow."

Chen Yuqing agreed.

"Did you two forget what I just said? I want to keep a low profile, yet you want to send a car over?"

"Once I'm at the Central Party School, I'll just be an ordinary student, and I should hold myself to the standards of an ordinary student."

Lin Zifeng reminded them.

Hearing Lin Zifeng's words, the two women realized their mistake, nodded, and stopped mentioning the matter.

That evening, Mr. and Mrs. Chen Yuanhua picked up Chen Haotian from kindergarten together and also came to Chen Yuqing's residence.

Chen Haotian was naturally very happy to see Lin Zifeng's family of three. After pestering Lin Zifeng to play for a while, he went to play with Lin Yining.

Although Lin Yining was only a little over a year old, she was Chen Haotian's best playmate, and Chen Haotian loved his younger sister very much.

After the family finished dinner, Chen Yuanhua called Lin Zifeng into the study to talk.

The father-in-law and son-in-law had an in-depth discussion on the current situation.

Chen Yuanhua told him about the competition between various factions for several important positions in Huanan Province.

After an in-depth analysis, the two still felt that Chen Yuanhua had a very good chance of competing for the position of Governor. What Chen Yuanhua needed to do now was to maintain his current state, watching from the sidelines and observing the fire from the other side.

However, he couldn't do absolutely nothing; when it was time to report his thoughts to the higher-level leadership, he should go and do so.

Additionally, both agreed that the opinion of Liu Yushan, who was about to be promoted, would play a crucial role.

Under Lin Zifeng's persuasion, Chen Yuanhua decided to find a suitable time in the near future to have an in-depth exchange with Liu Yushan.

The two talked in the study for over an hour before leaving.

Mr. and Mrs. Chen Yuanhua were experienced in these matters, so they didn't stay long. Seeing the two come out of the study, Li Jing stood up and suggested they leave, and Chen Yuanhua agreed and left with her.