403: They don't even qualify to be their own opponents.

After Lin Zifeng concluded the Standing Committee meeting, he shook hands and bid farewell to the Standing Committee Members around him, then returned to his Municipal Party Committee office, accompanied by Wang Zhongyu.

Wang Zhongyu tidied up the office, organizing everything before asking, "Secretary, what time did you arrange to meet with Secretary Guoliang?

When should we head over?"

"It will be enough time if we leave at five-thirty. I arranged to meet Secretary Guoliang at six o'clock."

Lin Zifeng said casually.

"Then please rest first. I will come back to remind you when the time comes."

After Wang Zhongyu finished speaking and saw Lin Zifeng nod, he turned and left the office.

After Wang Zhongyu left, Lin Zifeng mentally reviewed everything that had happened at the Standing Committee meeting, a habit he had always maintained.

Thinking of how Qian Yushu and Yang Dongming deliberately targeted and suppressed him during the meeting, Lin Zifeng felt both angry and amused.

The entry point these two chose was simply digging a pit for themselves. Daring to fire at him without even understanding the specifics showed that these two lacked political foresight and possessed only petty cleverness.

Given their performance, these two weren't even qualified to be his opponents. Reaching the deputy department level position was absolutely a miracle combined with sheer dumb luck.

With their capabilities, their political careers would end here; there was absolutely no chance for further advancement.

If they didn't commit any disciplinary or legal violations, it would be quite good if they could successfully retire at this level.

With this conclusion settled in his heart, his anger vanished into thin air.

Although Lin Zifeng no longer paid them any mind, he still maintained the necessary vigilance.

If they dared to pull any more petty tricks against him in the future, he wouldn't be polite to them either.

It wasn't until Wang Zhongyu knocked and entered the office again that he collected his thoughts, stood up, and headed out.

The group of three arrived at the hotel where Lin Zifeng and Wan Guoliang had arranged to meet. Lin Zifeng told the other two to eat dinner downstairs while he went up alone.

When Lin Zifeng pushed open the private room door and walked in, Wan Guoliang was already waiting inside.

Seeing Lin Zifeng enter, Wan Guoliang stood up and said, "Zifeng, come quickly and sit down."

"Secretary Guoliang, I arrived ten minutes early, yet you got here even sooner than me?

It makes me feel so bad to have kept you waiting! If I had known you were coming so early, I would have arrived sooner."

Lin Zifeng said with a smile as he sat down next to Wan Guoliang.

"Given our relationship, there's no need to be so polite with me. I didn't have anything else to do, so I just came straight over. Besides, I've only been here for a few minutes."

Wan Guoliang said with a hearty laugh.

While the two were talking, the waiter brought up four dishes, one soup, and two bottles of White Liquor.

After the waiter left, the two started eating, drinking, and chatting.

"Secretary Zifeng, the Standing Committee meeting today was truly satisfying! Those two fools acted as if they'd taken the wrong medicine, actually directing their attacks at you, trying to step on you to establish authority and gain more influence in the City Level. They must be dreaming.

Those two pieces of trash were like clowns today—truly overestimating themselves and bringing shame upon themselves!"

Wan Guoliang said with a look of satisfaction.

"They only have petty cleverness, nothing to worry about, but we must still be wary of people like that crossing the line and resorting to dirty tricks."

Lin Zifeng warned.

Wan Guoliang nodded in agreement and spoke again, "We must despise the enemy tactically, but respect them strategically.

Alright, let's stop talking about those two unlucky pests. Come, let's drink.

One bottle each, let's start the Fixed Quota System."

Wan Guoliang knew Lin Zifeng had a high tolerance for alcohol, and he wouldn't compete in drinking with him—that would be asking for trouble—so he immediately set the rules.

"Sounds good! I'll follow Secretary Guoliang's lead."

As Lin Zifeng spoke, he picked up the bottle and poured a glass for Wan Guoliang and one for himself.

The two hadn't seen each other for several months, so they had a lot of topics to discuss.

The two ate, drank, and chatted for nearly two hours before the meal concluded.

The two laughed as they walked out of the hotel. Outside, Wan Guoliang shook hands with Lin Zifeng and said, "Secretary Zifeng, although those two can't stir up any major trouble, we still need to guard against their petty schemes in the future.

I will keep a close eye on them in the City Level, and if there is any sign of movement, I will notify you immediately."

After Lin Zifeng expressed his thanks, he parted ways with Wan Guoliang at the hotel entrance.

While riding back to Yushu City proper, as they were about to pass through the West District, Lin Zifeng spoke.

"Qiang Zi, pull over and stop the car. You and Zhongyu head back first! It's only ten o'clock. I want to look at the night view of Yushu City and sober up a bit."

Li Qiang acknowledged the order and pulled over to the side of the road.

Wang Zhongyu and Li Qiang were not surprised by Lin Zifeng's actions, as he had often done this before.

Lin Zifeng was young, so some of his practices differed greatly from those middle-aged leaders, and the two of them had long since grown accustomed to it.

After Lin Zifeng got out of the car and watched the two drive away, he walked straight toward the residential compound where Li Yanran lived.

When Lin Zifeng walked into the villa, Li Yanran was sitting alone on the sofa playing on her phone. Hearing the sound of him opening the door, she looked up, saw Lin Zifeng enter, and happily stood up.

She walked toward him and said, "You're back, Zifeng. Did the meeting in the City Level go smoothly today?"

"It went quite smoothly. How was your inspection tour in Heping Town today? Did it meet your expectations?"

"Today, not only did I tour the Yingjianzui Scenic Area, but I also conducted a detailed inspection of the area your government provided for investment and development of the Film and Television City.

Xiao Liang and I were both very pleasantly surprised. The scenery at the Yingjianzui Scenic Area is truly picturesque, and it will definitely be the best asset for the future Film and Television City.

I have already decided to invest in and develop the Film and Television City. Next, we just need to discuss cooperation with your government."

Li Yanran said with a face full of anticipation, while wrapping her arms around Lin Zifeng's arm and sitting down on the sofa with him.

Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "The key leaders in the City Level brought up your company's investment during the Standing Committee meeting today.

The name Yanran Entertainment Media Company really works! The key leaders in the City Level attach great importance to your company's investment and urged me to make sure we secure it!

What they don't know is that, for me, this is absolutely stress-free."

"It's a win-win situation: I can invest here and make money, and I can also help you.

But you've been with me for two consecutive nights. How did you explain it to your wife when you went home?

Although I want to be with you all the time, I don't want to ruin your marriage!

This is a principle we agreed upon long ago, and I don't want to violate it and put you in a difficult position!"

Li Yanran voiced her concern.

"My wife took our child and my mother back to my rural hometown to spend time with my grandparents.

They will be staying in my hometown for a week before coming back. When they return, I won't be able to come here at night.

It's getting late, I'm going to take a shower."

After explaining, Lin Zifeng stood up and walked toward the bathroom.