406: One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black.

The weekend arrived quickly. After Lin Zifeng and Li Yanran finished breakfast, Lin Zifeng prepared to leave to go to Miaoshan Town to pick up his mother, wife, and child.

"Zifeng, from now on, you won't be able to come here every night like you did this week. Don't worry, I won't send you messages or call you unless I have something urgent."

"Next Monday, our company will sign the contract with the Municipal Government of Yushu City. After that, we will hold a public tender to determine the cooperating engineering company and start the formal construction and development."

"I already arranged for Xiao Liang yesterday to return to the capital today to contact several engineering companies in the capital that we are familiar with and that have the capability to come to Yushu City to participate in the bidding."

Faced with Li Yanran's understanding, Lin Zifeng felt moved, but also somewhat apologetic as he said, "Yanran, I've wronged you."

After saying this, Lin Zifeng stepped forward and pulled Li Yanran tightly into his arms.

Li Yanran patted Lin Zifeng's back with her hand and said softly, "I don't feel wronged; this was my own choice. You should hurry and go!"

"Don't waste any more time. The fact that you were able to keep me company for a whole week has already far exceeded my expectations."

Lin Zifeng nodded slightly, released Li Yanran, turned around, and walked outside.

Lin Zifeng walked out of the villa's courtyard and headed toward the nearby Residential Community parking lot.

Being very cautious, Lin Zifeng had not parked his car near Li Yanran's villa, as he was afraid of being discovered by someone with ulterior motives.

A few minutes later, Lin Zifeng arrived at the parking lot, got into his car, and drove away.

Soon, Lin Zifeng drove onto the expressway and headed toward Miaoshan Town.

When Lin Zifeng drove into the courtyard of his grandparents' house, it was not yet nine o'clock.

After getting out of the car, Lin Zifeng walked briskly inside.

Lin Zifeng's arrival now was not as welcomed by the Old Couple as when the whole family arrived together, because he was just there to pick people up.

Therefore, when Lin Zifeng walked into the room, no one came out to greet him.

Only Lin Yining, who was playing on the floor, saw Lin Zifeng walk into the room. Her eyes lit up with surprise, and she cheered, running happily toward him while calling out, "Daddy!"

Lin Zifeng squatted down, picked up Lin Yining, kissed her on the cheek, and asked with a smile, "Baby, did you miss Daddy?"

"I missed Daddy, and I was just waiting for Daddy to come pick me up," Lin Yining said crisply.

"Zifeng, why did you come so early? I wanted to let your mother and Yuxi and her daughter have lunch before leaving!" Li Lan said, sounding somewhat reluctant.

"Mom, we've already stayed for a week. Your son was complaining on the phone yesterday, saying he was about to throw up from eating noodles alone at home! Even if we ate lunch, we would still have to go back anyway! It's not a big difference in time," Zhang Chunhua said, pulling Li Lan's hand before Lin Zifeng could speak.

Chen Yuxi also hurried forward, took Li Lan's other hand, and said, "Grandma, why don't you and Grandpa come with us to live in the city for a while?"

"Your grandfather and I aren't used to living in apartments. Let's wait until the New Year," Li Lan hesitated for a moment before refusing.

"Then let's wait until winter break. Jiahua and I will come back to keep you and Dad company. We'll head back now, Mom," Zhang Chunhua continued.

Li Lan nodded, and the group began to pack their things. Lin Zhenqiang took Lin Yining from Lin Zifeng's arms, and they walked outside with their belongings.

They put their things in the trunk and got into the car one after another.

Lin Yining kept waving goodbye to the Old Couple, and then Lin Zifeng slowly drove the car out of the courtyard.

It wasn't until they had driven two or three hundred meters away that Lin Yining turned around.

Seeing the car Lin Zifeng was driving disappear around the corner, the Old Couple withdrew their gaze and walked back into the courtyard.

"Zifeng, how is the investment matter going? Have there been any results?" Chen Yuxi, sitting in the passenger seat, asked.

"It's going very smoothly. We will sign the contract tomorrow. In addition, the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government have decided to invest 3 billion to build the derivative industries and infrastructure for the Film and Television City. In this way, adding the 7 billion investment from the investors, the total investment for the Film and Television City will reach 10 billion, becoming a 10-billion-yuan investment project."

Hearing Chen Yuxi bring up the topic of the Film and Television City project, Lin Zifeng spoke eloquently without any concealment.

"Son, a 10-billion-yuan investment is landing in Yushu City again? This is a big move! The common people in Heping Town must be overjoyed, right? The Yingjianzui Scenic Area will also benefit from it," Zhang Chunhua said, her face full of surprise, feeling happy for the achievements her son had made.

Zhang Chunhua was very clear in her heart that the Yingjianzui Scenic Area was invested in by her son's Older Sister-in-law, and her daughter-in-law also owned shares in it. Both publicly and privately, Zhang Chunhua was very happy.

"Mom, you're amazing! You were able to think of so much all at once; that's not something an ordinary person would think of," Chen Yuxi said with a smile.

Hearing her daughter-in-law's praise, Zhang Chunhua was happy inside but said, "My son is the Municipal Party Secretary, and because Zifeng is in officialdom, Your Father also often pays attention to news and current politics. I've been influenced by the two of them. Isn't there a saying? Near vermilion, one gets stained red; near ink, one gets stained black."

"Wife, don't forget, Mom was a high school teacher before she retired. These past few years since retiring, she's been managing the household, which is why she looks like a housewife. Mom's political sensitivity and vision are very far-sighted," Lin Zifeng said while driving.

"You two, stop complimenting me. Your mother is just a retired old lady now. Let's not talk about these things. I called Your Father yesterday and asked him to get up early to go to the morning market to buy groceries. The pork ribs and vegetables in the morning market are fresher. Xiao Yuan is also home today, so son, just drive straight home! After lunch, you can go back to your own little home. Your Father and Xiao Yuan have both missed Ningning," Zhang Chunhua said with a smile.

Lin Zifeng had already driven into the city, so he agreed and drove toward the Residential Community where Mr. and Mrs. Lin Jiahua lived.

A few minutes later, Lin Zifeng drove into the Residential Community with familiar ease.

The group got out of the car. Lin Zifeng carried Zhang Chunhua's personal belongings, Chen Yuxi held Lin Yining, and Zhang Chunhua followed behind the three of them as they walked upstairs together.

Zhang Chunhua opened the door, and they all walked into the room together.

Lin Jiahua, who was drinking tea in the Living Room, heard the door open and saw them walk in. He stood up and said happily, "You're back?"

Seeing Chen Yuxi put Lin Yining on the floor, Lin Jiahua spoke again, "Ningning, come here and let Grandpa give you a hug."

Lin Yining ran over obediently. Seeing Lin Jiahua beaming with joy as he hugged Lin Yining, Lin Zifeng said with a smile, "Dad, Mom has been gone for a week. How do you feel? I heard you've been cooking noodles at home every day and are about to throw up from it. Why bother? Our family isn't short on money; couldn't you have gone out to eat?"