386: Golden hen that lays golden eggs

Throughout the morning, Lin Zifeng and his party inspected three enterprises to understand their production and business operations.

Finally, at the warm invitation of Gao Shengli, the director of the food factory, they stayed at the factory for a working lunch.

After lunch, Lin Zifeng and his party bid farewell to Gao Shengli and left the food factory.

They did not rest, continuing to visit other enterprises to understand the difficulties they faced and to solve problems on-site.

After visiting four more enterprises in succession, they finally arrived at the Yingjianzui Scenic Area.

Looking at the tourists playing in the scenic area, Li Yuhang spoke up, "Secretary, this Yingjianzui Scenic Area is the golden goose that lays golden eggs you created for Heping Town back then!"

"It still accounts for one-third of Heping Town's fiscal revenue."

"This is the engine of Heping Town's economic development! It's fair to say that without your hard work and dedication back then, Heping Town wouldn't be what it is today."

Hearing what Li Yuhang said, several people echoed their agreement. Lin Zifeng waved his hand and said, "Secretary Li, your summary is a bit one-sided."

"This isn't just my credit; it's the result of the concerted efforts and hard work of all the Leadership Team Members of Heping Town at that time."

"Back then, Mayor Cao and Town Mayor Hu handed out brochures in the provincial capital with me, along with other Comrades."

"Security guards even mistook us for people handing out illegal small advertisements and almost sent us to the Urban Management Bureau."

After saying this, Lin Zifeng was the first to laugh, and the others followed suit.

As the group strolled through the scenic area, a familiar figure appeared in Lin Zifeng's line of sight.

Lin Zifeng saw the person, and the person also saw Lin Zifeng and the others.

This person was none other than the Former Town Mayor of Heping Town, Wang Yongfa. At this time, although Wang Yongfa was over sixty years old and his hair had turned gray, his spirit and temperament were excellent, and his face was glowing with health.

He was walking down from the mountain and was slightly stunned when he saw Lin Zifeng.

Upon seeing Wang Yongfa, Lin Zifeng took the initiative to go over and reached out his hand with a smile.

Wang Yongfa quickly shook Lin Zifeng's hand. Lin Zifeng said with a smile, "Hello, Former Town Mayor! I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence to meet you here."

"Hello, Secretary Lin. I'm very happy to meet you here."

"Our Yingjianzui Scenic Area is open to the local people for free, so I often come here to breathe the fresh air. During holidays when there are many people, we also volunteer our time."

"We help the scenic area maintain order and guide tourists, which is why you ran into me here."

Wang Yongfa said happily.

"The Former Town Mayor's awareness is truly high! You're still contributing even after retirement. How is your life at home?"

"Thanks to you, Secretary, the lives of the people in Heping Town are much happier than before."

"Take my family for example! My son and daughter-in-law moved back to live with us. They built a second floor and started a Farmhouse Restaurant. Now they've bought a car and had a second child. Our life is affluent, and I've never been this happy."

"In the hearts of the people of Heping Town, we all remember your kindness!"

Wang Yongfa said from the bottom of his heart.

Lin Zifeng spoke with Wang Yongfa for five or six minutes and declined Wang Yongfa's invitation to visit his home.

Cao Shuang and the others shook hands and spoke with Wang Yongfa respectively before the group bid him farewell and continued walking into the scenic area.

Watching the group's departing backs, Wang Yongfa couldn't help but think that in just a few short years, the once slightly green Town Mayor Lin had already grown into a Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Party Secretary of Yushu City.

But the man truly was capable! Yushu City's success in the County-to-city conversion and the earth-shattering changes over the past few years were definitely thanks to Lin Zifeng's contributions!

He truly achieved the goal of benefiting the region during his tenure. Let alone being promoted to a Deputy Department-Level Cadre, it wouldn't be too much even if he became an even higher official.

The common people need good officials like this.

Sighing with emotion, Wang Yongfa turned and walked towards the exit of the scenic area.

Lin Zifeng and his party only walked out of the scenic area as the sun was setting.

At Li Yuhang's strong insistence, Lin Zifeng agreed to stay for dinner, but he also made a request: the dining location could only be the Town Government's canteen.

When Lin Zifeng inspected work in various townships, he rarely stayed for meals.

However, both he and Cao Shuang had worked in Heping Town, and Heping Town could be considered their second home, which was why he agreed to stay for dinner.

Li Yuhang understood Lin Zifeng's style, so after agreeing, he had Hu Yulin notify the canteen to prepare.

The group left the Yingjianzui Scenic Area and drove back to the Town Government.

Knowing the Municipal Party Secretary was coming to eat, the Town Government's canteen immediately got busy and soon prepared a sumptuous dinner.

Lin Zifeng and the others were drinking tea and chatting in the conference room when Office Director Liu Ju walked in and said, "Secretary, leaders, dinner is ready. You can head over to eat now."

Everyone stood up one after another. Li Yuhang said with a smile, "Secretary, Mayor Cao, let's go test the combat effectiveness of our leadership team!"

"Secretary Yuhang, it seems you've completely adapted to the local customs. Your speech has even taken on the unique tone of our Yushu City."

Lin Zifeng joked.

Cao Shuang followed up, "Secretary Yuhang, you also know our Secretary's drinking capacity. You dare to take the initiative to issue a challenge? Aren't you afraid of being defeated?"

"Mayor Cao, you're mistaken. As the saying goes, one may lose the battle, but one must not lose heart!"

Li Yuhang said with an air of indifference. Thus, everyone walked towards the canteen, talking and laughing.

Because they had worked in Heping Town before, the leadership team of Heping Town, except for Li Yuhang, were all former colleagues, so Lin Zifeng and Cao Shuang were quite relaxed.

Even Wang Zhongyu and Li Qiang were invited to the table, though Li Qiang, as the driver, did not drink.

After three rounds of drinks and several courses, Lin Zifeng suggested they stop there. Naturally, no one objected, and everyone rose to escort Lin Zifeng out of the canteen.

Lin Zifeng and the others got into the cars. Since tomorrow was Saturday, Li Yuhang was also going back to the city with them.

So, the three cars drove out of the Town Government compound one after another under the watchful eyes of the group.

By the time Lin Zifeng returned home, it was almost nine o'clock.

Seeing Lin Zifeng reeking of alcohol, Chen Yuxi handed him a bowl of Sober-Up Soup and said with a smile, "I knew that if you went to Heping Town, you'd definitely come back after drinking. Drink the Sober-Up Soup quickly before you go take a shower!"

"My wife is so smart! You're almost like a roundworm in my stomach."

After saying this, Lin Zifeng took the Sober-Up Soup, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one go.

While handing the bowl back to Chen Yuxi, he took the opportunity to give her a firm kiss on her pretty face.

"It seems you really drank a lot today. You've never been like this before. Hurry up and go shower and brush your teeth; your mouth smells of alcohol."

Chen Yuxi said with a playful pout.

Lin Zifeng walked into the bathroom laughing loudly. Behind him, Chen Yuxi murmured softly, "He really drank quite a bit! It seems revisiting old haunts put him in a good mood. He's not even afraid of waking the child."