489: Scenes from the past

The night passed without incident. The next morning, the family of three sat at the dining table eating breakfast. Lin Zifeng said while eating, "Wife, this is how I've planned it.

I'll report to the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department in a week, and then you and Ningning will come with me to the provincial capital.

Once we're there, you and Ningning will live in the provincial capital first. That way, if I'm not busy on the weekends, I can return to the provincial capital to be with you."

"I'll listen to you, dear. We're leaving Yushu City. Sister Li has been working for us for almost two years. How should we arrange things for Sister Li? We must arrange something for Sister Li!

If it's inconvenient for you to arrange it, I'll have Sister Li go to work at the company's Office."

Chen Yuxi said thoughtfully.

"I've already taken care of this. On the way back yesterday, I already instructed Zhongyu to arrange it today.

After we leave, let Sister Li go to work at the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse! She'll be appointed Deputy Manager."

Lin Zifeng said with a smile.

Chen Yuxi nodded and said, "This arrangement is quite good. I'll go to Miaoshan Town today to pick up Grandpa and Grandma.

We won't be living in Yushu City long-term anymore, so let's make time to spend more with Grandpa, Grandma, and your parents!"

"My wife is always so considerate. These matters can only be left to you to worry about.

After work tonight, let's go to your parents' house for dinner."

Lin Zifeng said with great satisfaction.

The two finished breakfast while chatting. After breakfast, Lin Zifeng was the first to leave for work.

Lin Zifeng drove all the way to the Municipal Party Committee Compound and, accompanied by Wang Zhongyu, walked into his Office.

Wang Zhongyu, as usual, deftly prepared tea for Lin Zifeng before speaking, "Secretary, after I returned home last night, I received calls from many Municipal Leaders, including the Mayor, all wanting to report on their work to you today.

If I arrange for everyone to meet you, the entire day won't be enough. What do you think?"

Seeing Wang Zhongyu's troubled expression, Lin Zifeng knew that Cadres above the deputy section-level in Yushu City had all learned about the results of various personnel appointments in Chunhua City through their own channels.

He also knew the purpose and intentions of these Cadres wanting to see him.

So, after a brief thought, he said, "How about this, Zhongyu, notify the Municipal Party Committee Office to hold an Expanded Meeting of the Municipal Party Standing Committee at 2 PM.

I'll meet with everyone, and we can also arrange some work together.

This morning, I won't see any other Municipal Leaders; block them all for me!"

Wang Zhongyu agreed and was about to turn to leave when a knock sounded outside the door.

Wang Zhongyu quickly walked over, reached out and opened the door, and seeing Xu Minghao standing there, he quickly greeted him, "Good morning, Mayor," then looked at Lin Zifeng.

"Please, Mayor, come in!" Lin Zifeng said, walking over to greet him.

Xu Minghao walked into the Office. After they shook hands, they sat together on the sofa. Wang Zhongyu poured tea for Xu Minghao and then exited the Office.

"Secretary, you have advanced to a higher position; I congratulate you!

But when I think about you leaving Yushu City, besides my reluctance to see you go, I also feel a bit uneasy!

Our Yushu City is currently in a critical stage of rapid development, and suddenly placing such a heavy burden on me makes me feel quite apprehensive!"

Although a trace of excitement and joy remained in Xu Minghao's eyes, his words were humble, mixed with reluctance to part with Lin Zifeng.

This was not surprising; which Cadre doesn't want to advance further? And which Mayor doesn't want to be promoted to Secretary and become the true top leader of a locality?

Xu Minghao, as Mayor, was no exception, but if he showed all of it, he feared Lin Zifeng might have thoughts, so he tried his best to suppress his excitement and joy.

He had been working with Lin Zifeng for several years, and as Lin Zifeng's partner, he indeed felt some reluctance about Lin Zifeng's transfer, which is why he said those words.

Lin Zifeng looked at Xu Minghao's complex expression and understood his general thoughts, so he said with a smile, "Mayor, you are fully capable of handling things independently.

Regarding the development and policies of Yushu City in all aspects, you are both the policymaker and the executor.

You taking over as the County Party Secretary of Yushu City and being promoted to Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee of Chunhua City is absolutely the most suitable choice.

This will benefit the stability of Yushu City and the continuity of various tasks.

This way, I can also leave Yushu City with peace of mind."

"Thank you, Secretary, for your strong recommendation and trust. Please rest assured, Secretary, I will adhere to the development path you have set and continue to promote the rapid development of Yushu City according to the existing policies."

Xu Minghao said with a firm tone.

Lin Zifeng nodded in satisfaction and spoke again, "Mayor, since you're here, I'll brief you on some work in advance, and we can discuss it thoroughly."

Subsequently, Lin Zifeng frankly laid out all his thoughts.

Lin Zifeng first informed Xu Minghao about the personnel changes for other Municipal Leaders he had recommended to the Municipal Party Committee, apart from Xu Minghao and Wei Ting, whose appointments had already been approved.

Finally, he said, "I just had Zhongyu notify that an Expanded Meeting of the Municipal Party Standing Committee will be held at 2 PM.

The Municipal Government has an open Vice Mayor position, and I plan to recommend Comrade Hu Yulin, the Mayor of Heping Town, for this position.

I recommend Comrade Wang Zhongyu, my Secretary, to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Heping Town Party Committee and acting Mayor.

Additionally, my driver also holds the position of Deputy Director of the Logistics Department; let him take over as the Director of the Logistics Department! I wonder if the Mayor has any other opinions?"

This was Lin Zifeng's last exercise of his authority as County Party Secretary in Yushu City before his departure, and his recommendations for these Cadres were not against regulations. It was also customary to arrange for his close associates. How could Xu Minghao, the incoming successor, have different opinions?

So, Xu Minghao said without hesitation, "I have no other opinions, Secretary. I fully support your proposal, and I believe the other Comrades on the Standing Committee will also fully support the Secretary."

Subsequently, Lin Zifeng briefed Xu Minghao on some other tasks, completing the work handover. Once Lin Zifeng finished handling other matters, he could confidently go to the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department to report.

More than an hour later, Xu Minghao left Lin Zifeng's Office. Wang Zhongyu returned to the Office and reported, "Secretary, I have already persuaded the other leaders to return and have also issued the notice from the Office."

Lin Zifeng nodded, waved his hand, and dismissed Wang Zhongyu.

Lin Zifeng was left alone in the Office. He stood by the window, looking at the familiar scenery outside, and began to review things in his mind.

Since starting work, from being Zhang Haoyu's Secretary, to serving in Heping Town, then being promoted to deputy section-level County Party Standing Committee Member, deputy secretary of the county party committee, County Mayor, and County Party Secretary.

Leading the Cadres and people of Yushu City to successfully upgrade from a county to a City Level, then being promoted to Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee of Chunhua City and County Party Secretary of Yushu City—these scenes rapidly flashed through his mind like a movie.

The gains and losses kept surging in his mind, and he stood there for over an hour.