422: It's etched in my memory, how could I ever forget it?

As soon as Lin Zifeng finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted at the scene, accompanied by the simultaneous sounds of ceremonial cannons and the engines of large construction machinery.

Below the Rostrum, Lin Zifeng saw many familiar faces. Besides some local Cadres and citizens, there were stars like Xiao Di, and he also spotted an incredibly familiar figure.

This person was none other than Wang Ziyan, with whom he had shared a night of passion.

Seeing Wang Ziyan, Lin Zifeng felt a stir in his heart, but in such a setting, he only gave her a slight nod. After all, Chen Yuxi was still present! Moreover, countless eyes and cameras were pointed at him.

A silent smile appeared on Wang Ziyan's pretty face.

Lin Zifeng walked down from the Rostrum with the others and went to where Xiao Di and the rest were seated. He shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with everyone, whispering a few words to tell them they would gather in the evening before turning to head toward the exit.

Lin Zifeng took a safety helmet from a staff member standing at the exit, put it on, and headed toward the construction site surrounded by the crowd.

Li Yanran walked beside him and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Ziyan was invited by me; she only arrived just before the meeting started."

"I invited Ziyan to stay and play for a few days, and she agreed. She'll be staying at my other villa with Sister Xiaohu and the others."

"Brother Hu Yi and the other male stars are staying at a hotel with Xiao Liang."

Lin Zifeng nodded slightly without saying a word.

Accompanied by the group, Lin Zifeng inspected the construction site, taking over an hour to complete the circuit.

At noon, the group had a working Lunch at the Yingjianzui Scenic Area. Yang Xiaohu and the others did the same. The arrival of so many stars attracted a large number of fans, causing the number of tourists at the Yingjianzui Scenic Area to more than double.

Under Yang Xiaohu's lead, several female stars specifically sought out Chen Yuxi to have Lunch together.

Except for Xiao Di, the women were all old acquaintances of Chen Yuxi.

After sitting down, Yang Xiaohu introduced Chen Yuxi and Xiao Di to each other. "Sister Yuxi, this is my good sister, Xiao Di."

"Xiao Di, this is Director Chen, whom I've often mentioned to you. She is also Brother Lin's wife."

"Hello, Sister Yuxi. I've heard Sister Xiaohu talk about you for a long time. You're even more beautiful than she described! I'm very happy to meet you."

As Xiao Di spoke, she extended her fair hand toward Chen Yuxi.

While shaking hands with Xiao Di, Chen Yuxi said, "You really have a way with words, Xiao Di. You're making me blush with all those compliments. You're the truly beautiful one, like a mixed-race porcelain doll."

"Those big, beautiful eyes of yours look like they could speak."

"There must be many fans outside who came just for you, right? I've seen your TV dramas; your acting is incredibly vivid. I can guarantee you'll become a household name in the future, and your achievements certainly won't be below Xiaohu's."

"Thank you for your recognition and expectations, Sister Yuxi. You and Brother Lin are truly a match made in heaven. Only an outstanding woman like you is worthy of the talented Brother Lin."

Xiao Di was very happy to receive Chen Yuxi's praise and admiration, so she spoke her mind.

"There's a gathering of beauties here today! If Sister Yuxi went on the big screen, she would definitely become the idol of male fans. Even as a girl, I can't help but feel my heart skip a beat looking at her, let alone those men."

Liu Shuangshi said with a giggle.

In this manner, the women chatted with Chen Yuxi while they ate. Their table attracted many gazes, but they were already accustomed to such attention.

Lin Zifeng sat on the other side with the Standing Committee Members, at a table adjacent to the one where Li Yanran, her brother, and the employees of Yanran Entertainment Media Company were sitting.

With so many people around, Lin Zifeng didn't interact with other tables, only exchanging a few glances with Li Yanran, who was close by.

After Lunch, while some staff remained to wrap things up, Lin Zifeng and the others left the scenic area one after another, went to the parking lot outside, and drove back toward the city.

By the time the cars drove into the Municipal Party Committee Compound, it wasn't yet time for the afternoon shift. Lin Zifeng bid farewell to everyone and, accompanied by Wang Zhongyu, headed toward the Office building.

Arriving in front of the Office door, Wang Zhongyu said, "Secretary, please go and rest first! If anything else comes up, I'll come and remind you."

Wang Zhongyu's subtext was that if no one came to report or request work, Lin Zifeng should rest a bit longer.

Lin Zifeng understood his meaning, so he nodded and pushed the door into his Office.

Lin Zifeng went to the lounge behind the Office. Lying on the bed, he took out his phone, opened WeChat, and clicked on Wang Ziyan's chat window. After some thought, he couldn't resist sending her a message.

"Ziyan, you came to Yushu City, why didn't you contact me?"

After sending the message, Lin Zifeng set his phone aside, knowing it might not be convenient for Wang Ziyan to reply immediately.

But less than a minute after he put the phone down, the notification sound for a WeChat message rang.

He picked up the phone again; the message was from Wang Ziyan.

"You didn't tell me that Yanran came to Yushu City to invest, and in such a large project at that."

"If Yanran hadn't called me last night to tell me everything and invite me to the groundbreaking ceremony for the Film and Television City, I wouldn't even have known!"

Faced with Wang Ziyan's counter-question, Lin Zifeng was momentarily at a loss for words. After thinking for a while, he began to type quickly.

"Ziyan, I didn't know how you viewed the relationship between us. So after returning from the capital, I didn't dare contact you! I didn't know how to face you. You should understand this cautiousness I feel when facing you, right?"

A few minutes later, Wang Ziyan replied to the message.

"Does a grand Municipal Party Secretary like you need to be cautious toward a little reporter like me? What else could our relationship be? Just friends who don't contact each other much!"

Lin Zifeng could see the grievance in the lines of the message.

He could also understand Wang Ziyan's feelings. After all, since that night, Lin Zifeng had only called her three times. Sensing that she was intentionally ignoring what happened that night, he had stopped contacting her, fearing he would touch upon something she didn't want to mention.

Initially, Wang Ziyan's intention was indeed to downplay or even forget the events of that night, wanting to treat it as a one-night stand.

Because she knew deep down that it was impossible for her and Lin Zifeng to be together openly.

She had fallen in love with Lin Zifeng but knew her love was unrequited, which was why she had acted that way on purpose at the beginning.

But how could it be easy for Wang Ziyan, who had lost her virginity, to forget such a thing?

The more she tried to forget, the more the events of that night became engraved in her heart. However, after a few phone calls, she realized Lin Zifeng had understood her intention and stopped contacting her.