385: We must keep pace with the times

Lin Zifeng and Wang Zhongyu went downstairs one after the other, where Cao Shuang and his Secretary were already waiting for them.

Seeing him and Wang Zhongyu approaching, Cao Shuang quickly greeted them with a smile, shaking his hand while saying, "Secretary, it's been a while since you and I have been to Heping Town together."

Thinking back to when we worked together to develop and build Heping Town, it really brings back so many memories!"

"I remember back then, you rode a motorcycle to work every day, while I lived in the collective dormitory alone; I was quite envious of you!"

"Now we've both moved to the city, and you've been assigned a dedicated car."

Lin Zifeng also recalled the past, speaking with a touch of nostalgia.

"When I first met you, I never imagined today would come. Back then, I thought if I could be promoted to the section chief level in this lifetime, I would be satisfied."

"I didn't expect that in just a few years, I would be enjoying Division-Level treatment."

"You are the one who changed my life!"

Cao Shuang said with a face full of reminiscence.

Hearing Cao Shuang's words, Lin Zifeng spoke again, "That is also the result of your own hard work. Let's not talk about those things anymore; let's hurry and get in the car so we can arrive at Heping Town on time!"

"We can't have Secretary Yuhang and our old colleagues standing like statues at the government gates!"

Hearing Lin Zifeng's humorous words, Cao Shuang laughed and agreed, and then he and Lin Zifeng each got into their own cars.

The two cars drove out of the Municipal Party Committee Compound one after the other, heading toward Heping Town.

What used to be a one-and-a-half-hour journey had been shortened to less than forty minutes after the completion of the expressway.

Looking at the neat and beautiful green belts on both sides of the expressway outside the window, Lin Zifeng felt very satisfied.

Wang Zhongyu turned to look at him and said, "Secretary, Yushu City is becoming cleaner, tidier, and more beautiful. Secretary Wei is in charge of the application for the National Sanitary City."

"Half a month before you returned from your studies at the Central Party School, Secretary Wei received a working group from the Ministry of Health, who conducted a comprehensive two-day inspection of our Yushu City."

"The results for the National Sanitary City selection won't be out until the end of the year."

"I believe our Yushu City will definitely be designated as a Sanitary City this time."

Hearing Wang Zhongyu's words, Lin Zifeng recalled that while he was at the Central Party School, Xu Minghao and Wei Ting had reported this work to him.

His instructions at the time were to spare no effort in promoting this work, but not at the expense of small vendors' businesses; they must not create 'vanity projects' that damage the vital interests of the vendors.

Under such a premise, it wouldn't matter even if they failed to be selected as a Sanitary City.

So, hearing Wang Zhongyu's confidence, Lin Zifeng said with a smile, "It would be better if we are selected, but if we don't win, we'll just continue to work hard in the future."

"At no point should the evaluation for a Sanitary City be allowed to stifle the vibrant life of the streets."

The two talked all the way. Li Qiang drove the car into the streets of Heping Town, slowing down as he continued toward the Town Government compound.

The two cars stopped one after the other at the main entrance of the Town Government. Seeing Lin Zifeng and Cao Shuang get out, Li Yuhang led Hu Yulin and other Leadership Team Members of Heping Town to greet them.

Li Yuhang was the first to shake Lin Zifeng's hand, saying with a beaming smile, "Welcome, Secretary, to Heping Town to inspect our work."

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Li Yuhang, Lin Zifeng shook Hu Yulin's hand. Hu Yulin said happily, "Hello, Secretary. Welcome back to Heping Town."

"I haven't seen Mayor Hu for over half a year. Mayor Hu looks more energetic than ever."

Hu Yulin had been the Office Director when Lin Zifeng served as the Town Mayor of Heping Town; he was essentially his former chief steward and had served him for over a year.

Therefore, Lin Zifeng spoke very casually and warmly.

"That is also thanks to your blessing, Secretary. Without your past promotion and cultivation, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Hu Yulin said with sincere earnestness. He truly thanked Lin Zifeng from the bottom of his heart for being able to grow into the Mayor of Heping Town.

Lin Zifeng gave Hu Yulin an encouraging pat on the shoulder before moving on to shake hands with the others.

After Lin Zifeng and Cao Shuang had shaken hands and exchanged pleasantries with everyone one by one, Lin Zifeng, surrounded by the crowd, walked toward the conference room.

Everyone arrived at the conference room, where Lin Zifeng listened to the work report delivered by Hu Yulin and learned about the recent work situation in Heping Town.

Li Yuhang added, "Secretary, Mayor Cao, the enterprises in Heping Town have reached a certain scale."

"In order for the government to maintain closer contact with enterprises and provide more services and assistance, our service hall has opened a dedicated service window for businesses."

"Our staff also conducts regular on-site visits to understand the situation and help these enterprises solve various problems."

"Our Party Committee Meeting has also researched and decided to establish an Industrial Park and an Industrial Park Office to better serve the enterprises."

"This decision was only made at yesterday's Party Committee Meeting. Knowing you were coming to Heping Town for an inspection today, I wanted to report this work to you in person before submitting it to the next Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee for research and decision."

Hearing Li Yuhang's report, Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "The proposal for this work aligns with the current development trends of Heping Town."

"The direction of our work must also move with the times as development continues."

"Only by improving the quality of service for enterprises and creating a good business environment can we attract more investment."

"Only when government fiscal revenue increases can we better serve the people and make them wealthier and happier."

"However, we must maintain the proper boundaries and train our staff well; we must not cause even a shred of pressure for the enterprises."

"We must strictly guard against corruption and extortion. If such cases occur, every single one must be handled severely once discovered."

"Please rest assured, Secretary. We will implement your instructions one hundred percent."

Li Yuhang made a solemn guarantee.

Lin Zifeng nodded with a smile and spoke again, "Let's end the meeting here. Secretary Li and Mayor Hu, accompany Mayor Cao and me to visit the enterprises. The other Comrades can go about their own work."

After saying this, Lin Zifeng was the first to stand up and walk out of the Office.

Everyone followed behind Lin Zifeng out of the conference room and went downstairs.

Li Yuhang took a car to lead the way, followed by Lin Zifeng and Cao Shuang's car, with Hu Yulin's car bringing up the rear. The four cars formed a motorcade and drove out of the Town Government compound toward the industrial zone.

More than half of the enterprises in Heping Town were brought in through investment attraction when Lin Zifeng was working there.

Li Yuhang was also aware of this history, so his first stop was to take Lin Zifeng and the others to the electric vehicle factory.

Knowing that Lin Zifeng was coming for an inspection, the owner, Zhang Hua, along with the factory's management, had been waiting at the main gate early on.

Seeing Zhang Hua, a long-lost old friend, Lin Zifeng shook his hand and chatted happily with him.

Hearing Zhang Hua's introduction that the electric vehicles were not only selling like hotcakes locally but were also being sold in seven or eight other provinces, with a net profit exceeding one hundred million last year, Lin Zifeng was overjoyed.

The success of an enterprise can increase local tax revenue on one hand and indirectly drive local economic development on the other. As the helmsman of Yushu City, how could Lin Zifeng not be happy?