432: Li Dongliang, gloating

Soon it was time to get off work. Wang Zhongyu knocked and walked in. Only then did Lin Zifeng turn around. Wang Zhongyu quickly spoke up, "Secretary, it's time to get off work. Do you have any work arrangements?"

"I have a gathering with friends tonight. It's still a bit early to go over now, so let's wait another half an hour!"

"In a while, you and Qiang Zi can drop me off, and then you two can clock out. You and Qiang Zi don't need to wait for me today. Once the gathering is over, I'll just head home on my own."

"I'll look over some documents for a while first; come back and remind me in a bit!"

As he spoke, Lin Zifeng sat back down behind his desk, picked up the unfinished documents, and lowered his head to continue reading.

Wang Zhongyu gave a soft acknowledgment and quietly exited the Office.

Time slipped away minute by minute. While Lin Zifeng was reviewing the documents, half an hour passed by quickly.

A knock sounded at the Office door again. Lin Zifeng stood up immediately, walked over, and opened the door. Seeing Wang Zhongyu standing outside, he said, "Let's go," and headed towards the stairwell first.

Wang Zhongyu followed closely behind him. The two went downstairs one after the other, where Li Qiang was already waiting in the car outside the lobby.

Wang Zhongyu hurried a few steps ahead to open the back door. After Lin Zifeng got in, he closed the door and quickly sat in the passenger seat.

Lin Zifeng said to Li Qiang, "Qiang Zi, go to Huaxiang Villa District."

Li Qiang acknowledged and drove the car out of the Municipal Party Committee Compound, heading towards Huaxiang Villa District.

Both Wang Zhongyu and Li Qiang knew that Huaxiang Villa District was currently the most expensive villa residential area in Yushu City.

Hearing Lin Zifeng state this address, both of them guessed in their hearts that Lin Zifeng was going to attend a gathering with Li Yanran and the others.

They both knew that the artists from Yanran Entertainment Media Company were still staying in Yushu City.

Because some of their friends and relatives had been asking them about this matter and inquiring about the whereabouts of these celebrities, both of them had chosen to keep their mouths shut for fear of causing trouble.

Even their own Spouses were fans of one of these celebrities.

Last night, taking advantage of the reception, the two of them had even secretly gotten some autographs from the celebrities to take home to their wives.

Therefore, they both guessed that Lin Zifeng was going to meet up with these people.

Thinking this to themselves, they felt it wasn't appropriate to ask since Lin Zifeng hadn't brought it up voluntarily.

Just then, Lin Zifeng spoke up voluntarily, "Tomorrow, the Vice President of the Yanran Entertainment Media Company headquarters will be taking those artists back to the capital."

"Vice President Li Dongliang invited me over for a small gathering, and I have to go to see my friends off."

"After all, their visit to our Yushu City this time has brought us a great deal of popularity. To us, they are all precious guests."

"That's only right, Secretary. You must represent our Yushu City and showcase our hospitality."

Wang Zhongyu quickly followed up.

"Brother Wang is right, Secretary. Those celebrities are actually quite easy to get along with; I find them very approachable and down-to-earth. You should definitely see these friends off."

Li Qiang chimed in.

The three of them chatted along the way until Li Qiang drove the car to the main entrance of Huaxiang Villa District. At the gate, two young security guards, both at least 1.8 meters tall, were diligently on duty, strictly checking vehicles and pedestrians entering the area.

All three of them saw the situation at the gate. Li Qiang was the first to speak, "It truly lives up to its reputation as the most expensive villa district."

"The security at the entrance is quite impressive; it would be hard for any unauthorized persons to sneak in."

Hearing what Li Qiang said, Lin Zifeng and Wang Zhongyu nodded in agreement, though Wang Zhongyu was thinking about other aspects.

If Lin Zifeng walked in and was questioned by security, intercepted, or had his identity exposed, it wouldn't be appropriate. So, Wang Zhongyu quickly said, "Secretary, let Qiang Zi drive you inside!"

Seeing that Wang Zhongyu reacted so quickly, Lin Zifeng nodded with satisfaction. Wang Zhongyu spoke again, "Qiang Zi, drive the Secretary inside."

Li Qiang realized what was happening, acknowledged, and restarted the car to drive towards the gate.

As expected, their car was immediately stopped by the security guard. The guard came to the passenger side and said politely, "Friend, outside vehicles are not allowed to enter Huaxiang Villa District."

"If you are looking for someone or visiting friends, please call them to come to the entrance to pick you up, or call our duty room. Once your identity is verified and we register you, we can let you in."

Seeing that the security guard was very professional and polite, maintaining strict management while still being courteous, Wang Zhongyu quickly got out of the car and said very politely, "Comrade Security Guard, we have already made an appointment with an owner inside. Our car is just dropping someone off and will be out immediately."

"This is my work ID, please take a look."

The security guard took the work ID. Upon seeing that Wang Zhongyu was a government Cadre, he became even more enthusiastic and polite.

"Hello, my friend. Why don't you contact your friend? Once I register, I will let your car in. How about that?"

Wang Zhongyu agreed and called Wang Meijia, the General Manager of the Yanran Entertainment Media Company branch in Yushu City.

Because they had work connections, Wang Meijia answered the phone quickly. Wang Zhongyu briefly and concisely explained the situation to Wang Meijia, then handed the phone to the security guard.

After the security guard confirmed everything, he politely registered Wang Zhongyu, pressed the electric button to open the gate, and let them through.

After thanking him, Wang Zhongyu got back into the passenger seat, and Li Qiang drove the car inside.

A few minutes later, in front of the gate of the villa with the largest courtyard and the largest footprint, the three saw Li Dongliang, who was followed by Brother Hu Yi and Han Ming.

Li Qiang stopped the car right in front of them. Before Wang Zhongyu could even get out, Li Dongliang eagerly stepped forward and rushed to open the back door.

Lin Zifeng and Wang Zhongyu got out of the car one after the other. After they exchanged greetings, Wang Zhongyu got back into the car and left with Li Qiang.

As they walked into the courtyard, Li Dongliang said to Lin Zifeng with a smile, "Brother Lin, I just heard from Sister Meijia that you were stopped by security outside the gate?"

"And that it took a call from Sister Meijia for the security to let your car in?"

"Brother Lin, you getting stopped by security in your own jurisdiction—if that gets out, it's bound to become a local legend!"

Lin Zifeng nodded with a smile and said, "Why do I get the feeling that you're gloating a bit?"

"That's because the security here is quite responsible, and the security measures are very thorough. It's not really being stopped outside; they're just following procedure."

"Stop exaggerating here, otherwise, something that isn't an issue will become an issue."

"Hahaha, I just thought it was a bit funny, I didn't mean anything else, Brother Lin."

Li Dongliang said with a big laugh.

"That just shows Secretary Lin has integrity and takes the lead in following the rules."

Han Ming said quickly, and Brother Hu Yi also chimed in to agree, afraid that Lin Zifeng might feel embarrassed by what Li Dongliang said.

What the two of them didn't know was that, given the current relationship between Lin Zifeng and Li Dongliang, Lin Zifeng wouldn't mind at all; otherwise, Li Dongliang wouldn't have said it like that.

Although Li Dongliang was a young master from the beijing circle and appeared carefree, he was actually very clever and wise.