478: The future political status of Yushu City

Lin Zifeng took the initiative to raise his glass and speak. He gave a very high appraisal of the work Qin Xiao had done in Yushu City over the years, and also took this opportunity to encourage other Cadres to continue working hard in the future.

He emphasized once again that achievement leads to position, and everyone's efforts would be recognized and seen.

He also wished Qin Xiao smooth sailing and continued success in her future work at the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department.

Lin Zifeng's speech was met with warm applause.

Subsequently, Qin Xiao raised her glass to express her sincere gratitude to Lin Zifeng and all the Municipal Leaders present!

By the end, Qin Xiao's eyes were brimming with tears of emotion. Wei Ting, who was sitting next to her, gave Qin Xiao's back an encouraging pat. Only then did Qin Xiao speak again: "No matter where I go in the future, I will always remember that I am a Cadre who went out from our Yushu City."

"I will always be a Yushu native. I will always remember the training and support from the Secretary, and I will also remember the help from all the Comrades. I would like to propose a toast to everyone."

After saying this, Qin Xiao tilted her head back and downed the wine in her glass in one gulp.

After everyone applauded, they stood up, raised their glasses, and also downed their wine in one gulp.

Once everyone sat down again, they began to chat and exchange toasts.

Everyone expressed their congratulations to Qin Xiao. As a Cadre who had come out of Heping Town together with Qin Xiao, and also being a female Comrade, Wei Ting was relatively close to Qin Xiao in private.

Therefore, Wei Ting held Qin Xiao's hand and said: "Mayor Qin, congratulations on taking another step forward! This time, you have gotten ahead of me. You were promoted directly from deputy section-level to Division-Head Level in one go; it is truly a joyous and congratulatory occasion!"

Hearing what Wei Ting said, Qin Xiao smiled and said: "Secretary Wei, if I could choose, I would rather continue working under the Secretary. If it were up to us, I would be willing to swap positions with you."

"Although the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee of Yushu City is at the deputy section-level, it also enjoys the treatment of the Division-Head Level. I think it won't be long before the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee of our Yushu City will also be upgraded to the Division-Head Level. Therefore, the value of the Deputy Secretary position in our Yushu City is incomparable to other positions!"

There were two reasons why Qin Xiao said this. First, it was her true feelings. Second, she said it because she was afraid that Wei Ting might have some thoughts about it.

After all, Wei Ting's position had always been higher than Qin Xiao's, and she had always been Qin Xiao's leader, but this time Qin Xiao had been promoted to the Division-Head Level first, which was why Qin Xiao had said those words.

Hearing what Qin Xiao said, Wei Ting quickly said: "Mayor Qin, don't talk like you're drunk! If this were to reach the ears of the Municipal Leaders, wouldn't they think that we women lack political awareness? I don't have any other thoughts."

Hearing the conversation between the two women, Lin Zifeng took up the topic and said: "Mayor Qin is not talking like she's drunk. With the rapid development of our Yushu City, the political status of our Yushu City will continue to rise in the future."

"As long as our Yushu City's leadership team is united and works together to build our Yushu City, it is only a matter of time before our Yushu City is upgraded by half a level. I have also discussed this topic with the Secretary and the Mayor; it only lacks an opportunity."

"According to my deduction, it could be realized as soon as six months from now, or within two years at the latest. The length of time depends on the speed at which all of you vigorously build Yushu City."

Hearing the news announced by Lin Zifeng, everyone was ecstatic and spontaneously broke into applause.

They couldn't help but be happy. If Yushu City could really be upgraded by half a level, Mayor Xu Minghao would be promoted to the deputy department level, and other deputy section-level Cadres would also be promoted on the spot to the Division-Head Level, no longer just enjoying the treatment of the Division-Head Level.

Now, everyone's enthusiasm for work was even higher, as this concerned the personal interests of every one of them.

The atmosphere at the dinner table became even more intense. Everyone began to toast each other with smiles on their faces, their expressions full of genuine happiness.

The Cadres who had envied Qin Xiao a moment ago were no longer envious of her promotion; they were now brimming with determination, ready to put forth their greatest efforts for the future development of Yushu City in all aspects.

The banquet lasted for nearly two hours before coming to an end. Even the heavy-drinking Lin Zifeng was eight or nine parts drunk, because in addition to Qin Xiao, who was the star of the evening, he was the main target for toasts.

Qin Xiao had the advantage of being a female Comrade, so she could just take a sip when being toasted, but Lin Zifeng was incredibly bold tonight and did not refuse anyone, so he drank until he reached his limit.

Everyone walked out of the Government Canteen one after another and shook hands to say goodbye at the entrance. Only then did Lin Zifeng get into the car. Li Qiang drove out of the Municipal Party Committee Compound and took Lin Zifeng all the way home.

Seeing Lin Zifeng walk through the door drunk, Chen Yuxi, who had just finished bathing and was sitting on the sofa watching TV, hurried over to greet him.

While helping Lin Zifeng change into his slippers, she said: "Why did you drink so much? Where did you drink until you became like this?"

"I drank at the Government Canteen. Mayor Qin invited all Cadres at or above the deputy section-level in the City Level to dinner, which was also equivalent to us seeing off Mayor Qin. I was happy, so I drank a few extra cups."

Lin Zifeng said, wheezing with the smell of alcohol.

"Has Mayor Qin been transferred away from Yushu City? She is hosting a dinner, and you are seeing her off?"

Chen Yuxi had dealt with Qin Xiao in Heping Town, so she was not unfamiliar with Qin Xiao, which is why she asked casually.

"Yes, Mayor Qin is about to be transferred to the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department of Chunhua City to serve as the Executive Deputy Minister. The transfer order will reach Yushu City tomorrow. Where is Ningning, dear? Why don't I see our precious daughter?"

"You really are drunk. It's past eight o'clock; Ningning has long been asleep. You should go to the Bathroom quickly! You are covered in the smell of alcohol; I'll go cook some Sober-Up Soup for you."

Chen Yuxi said coquettishly.

Hearing what Chen Yuxi said, Lin Zifeng replied and headed towards the Bathroom.

Lin Zifeng had been busy all day and was a bit tired, so he took a hot bath. After more than half an hour, he walked out of the Bathroom wearing pajamas.

He originally wanted to go straight back to the Bedroom to sleep, but Chen Yuxi brought out a bowl of Sober-Up Soup from the Kitchen. He had no choice but to drink the Sober-Up Soup before putting his arm around Chen Yuxi and going back to the Bedroom to sleep.

The next morning, the appointment and transfer order for Qin Xiao arrived as expected, requiring Qin Xiao to report to the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department within three days.

Qin Xiao came to Lin Zifeng's Office immediately to bid him farewell in person.

Lin Zifeng warmly received Qin Xiao, and the two sat together on the sofa, drinking tea while talking.

"Secretary, the work regarding the Performing Arts Department of the Vocational and Technical School has been basically completed by our working group. We are just waiting for the start of school next year to begin enrollment directly. The work I was responsible for has also been temporarily arranged by Mayor Xu; it will be temporarily handled by Mayor Li Yang. Before coming here to see you, I also handed over the work to Mayor Li Yang."

Qin Xiao reported seriously.

Hearing Qin Xiao's report, Lin Zifeng nodded and said: "Mayor Qin, you are going to work in the City Level in the future. Have you arranged everything at home?"

"Thank you for your concern, Secretary. I have already discussed it with my Spouse. I will go to the City Level to take up the post first, and after he and the child have arranged things here, they will move over later."

Hearing Qin Xiao's answer, Lin Zifeng nodded and said: "To be able to work well without distractions, having a stable and harmonious family is very important!"

After saying this, Lin Zifeng changed the subject and asked pointedly: "Mayor Qin, after you are transferred away from Yushu City, a Vice Mayor position has opened up in our Yushu City. Do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

The reason Lin Zifeng asked for Qin Xiao's opinion was because he knew that Qin Xiao, who was about to be transferred, should be the least biased in this matter.