396: Li Yanran arrived in Yushu City

Lin Zifeng woke up on time in the afternoon to wash up. With no work scheduled, he sat behind his executive desk, leisurely drinking tea while reading study materials.

He didn't dare neglect his studies; if he failed the evaluation for his Doctor of Management Economics, he would become a laughingstock.

Time slipped away, and soon it was past four o'clock. Wang Zhongyu knocked and entered again to remind him, "Secretary, the Mayor and the others are already waiting in the lobby downstairs for the arrival of the Investors. You should head down too."

Lin Zifeng nodded with a smile, tidied up his study materials, stood up, and walked out, with Wang Zhongyu following closely behind.

When Lin Zifeng and Wang Zhongyu arrived at the first-floor lobby, Xu Minghao, Cao Shuang, Wei Ting, and Li Yuhang were already waiting there with several staff members.

Lin Zifeng hadn't asked all the Standing Committee Members to come; he only requested the Leadership Team Members responsible for this project. After all, everyone else had their own work to attend to, and it wasn't necessary.

Having Wei Ting there was simply because he felt a female Comrade's presence would liven up the atmosphere and make it easier to interact with Li Yanran.

Seeing the two of them coming downstairs one after the other, the group quickly greeted Lin Zifeng.

Lin Zifeng responded to each of them and joined them in waiting for the arrival of Li Yanran and her group.

Meanwhile, Li Yanran was arriving in three cars with Li Dongliang, two vice presidents of Yanran Entertainment Media Company, the manager of the Yushu City branch, and two other managers, heading toward the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government.

Li Yanran and Li Dongliang were in the same car. Li Yanran said worriedly, "Xiao Liang, when you see Zifeng later, don't be so casual. In front of his colleagues, you must address him by his title."

"Only when no one is around can you call him 'Brother.' Don't embarrass me. Officialdom has its rules. Do you understand?"

"Sis, how many times have you told me? Don't worry, I'm not some clueless newbie. Have you forgotten what our dad does?"

"I know what to do. I won't embarrass you or Brother Lin."

Li Dongliang quickly promised.

While the siblings were talking, the three cars drove into the Municipal Party Committee Compound one after another and stopped at the lobby entrance.

Li Yanran and her group quickly got out of the cars and crowded around her as they walked toward the lobby.

Seeing Li Yanran approaching the lobby, the group followed Lin Zifeng to meet them.

Except for Lin Zifeng, everyone else was shocked by Li Yanran's beauty. They hadn't expected the owner of a multi-billion dollar company to be so young and so magnificent and peerless.

The elegance exuded by her enchanting figure seemed innate.

Everyone was very curious about how Lin Zifeng knew such a stunning beauty; only Li Yuhang knew that Lin Zifeng was her savior.

The two parties met in the middle of the lobby. Lin Zifeng and Li Yanran reached out their hands simultaneously and said in unison as they shook hands, "Hello, Secretary Lin," and "Hello, Chairman Li."

The two shared a knowing smile. Lin Zifeng introduced Xu Minghao and the others to Li Yanran one by one. After Li Yanran shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with them, she introduced her entourage to Lin Zifeng and his team.

Li Dongliang shook hands with Lin Zifeng with a mock-serious expression and said, "Hello, Secretary Lin. Please look after me in the future."

"Hello, Manager Li. Let's look after each other," Lin Zifeng said, stifling a laugh.

He couldn't help but think that the siblings were acting quite well, as if they weren't very familiar with each other.

After everyone was introduced, Lin Zifeng spoke again, "Chairman Li, let's go to the conference room together!

This isn't the place to talk."

Li Yanran agreed, and everyone headed toward the conference room.

They entered the conference room one after another and sat on opposite sides.

Once seated, Lin Zifeng was the first to speak, "Chairman Li, on behalf of the Yushu City Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government and the 510,000 people of Yushu City, I would like to extend a warm welcome and sincere greetings to your company."

Everyone applauded. After the applause died down, Li Yanran said graciously, "Thank you, Secretary Lin and all the leaders, for your warm welcome.

We have felt your full sincerity.

Although this is our first time in your city, our first impression is perfect.

Although your city is only a County-level city, in my view, the urban construction has already surpassed many prefecture-level cities.

The beautiful urban greenery, the wide and flat roads, and the neat and clean city streets have all left a deep impression on us.

I am now even more confident about our cooperation with your city. My colleagues and I all like this city very much."

"Thank you, Chairman Li, for your recognition and praise of our Yushu City. Hearing such high praise fills my colleagues and me with a sense of accomplishment.

Our Secretary has put me in charge of the cooperation between Yushu City and your company.

I also believe that our cooperation will be very pleasant and smooth."

Xu Minghao took over the conversation and said.

Thus, the two parties drank tea and chatted in a relaxed manner.

In this atmosphere, some work schedules were finalized.

Tomorrow, Li Yanran would go to Heping Town to personally lead another field inspection, accompanied by Wei Ting and Li Yuhang.

Cooperation negotiations would begin the day after tomorrow. One could say the schedule was very tight, fully reflecting Li Yanran's decisive and efficient style.

Such Investors were very popular with the pragmatic officials of Yushu City.

Over an hour later, Zhao Delin came in from outside, approached Lin Zifeng, and whispered in his ear, "Secretary, the welcome banquet is ready.

You can take the guests to dinner now."

Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "Chairman Li, distinguished guests, we have prepared a simple meal with some wine. Let's move to our Government Canteen and try the culinary skills of our chefs!"

Li Yanran naturally wouldn't refuse. After nodding her thanks, everyone stood up and walked outside.

To save costs and meet the standards for receiving guests, the Government Canteen had been renovated last year at Zhao Delin's suggestion.

So when everyone walked into the largest Private Room of the Government Canteen, Li Yanran and her group felt that the decoration here was not at all inferior to a star-rated hotel.

The lazy Susan on the large dining table was already filled with exquisite delicacies; it was certainly not the "simple meal" Lin Zifeng had described.

After some polite yielding, Lin Zifeng sat in the seat of honor, with Li Yanran on his left and Xu Minghao on his right, while the others took their seats accordingly.

At Lin Zifeng's signal, Wei Ting, who hadn't said much, gave a wonderful welcome speech, and then everyone began to toast and drink.

Li Yanran, Wei Ting, and two female executives from Yanran Entertainment Media Company drank red wine, while Lin Zifeng and the others drank White Liquor.

In a cheerful atmosphere, everyone ate, drank, and chatted, with laughter ringing out in the Private Room from time to time.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Li Dongliang was the first to give in. His eyes were a bit glazed, and his tongue was starting to feel stiff.

Li Yanran quickly suggested ending the drinking session, and Lin Zifeng agreed without hesitation.

Everyone walked out of the Government Canteen together and shook hands to say goodbye at the entrance.