495: My sister has become dull-witted.

"Husband, today is Saturday. After you report to the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department next Monday, will you go straight to Fengnan City to start your new job?"

Chen Yuxi asked while driving.

"The Organization Department will send someone to escort me to Fengnan City to take up my post. As for when they will go to Fengnan City to announce my appointment, that depends on the arrangements of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department."

Lin Zifeng replied casually.

"Then if the Organization Department delays sending you to take up your post for a few days, you'll be able to stay in the provincial capital for a few more days,"

Chen Yuxi asked with a smile.

"That is indeed true, but the feasibility of that is not high. As far as I know, the position of Mayor of Fengnan City has been vacant for nearly a month. The fact that I was able to stay in Yushu City for an extra week was thanks to Secretary Jiang fighting for it! After I report to the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department, even if they don't send me to Fengnan City that day, they will definitely send me to take up my post the next day."

Lin Zifeng stated his expectation. Chen Yuxi nodded and said, "You are going to Fengnan City to take up your post alone. You are unfamiliar with the place and people, and as a newcomer, you must be careful and cautious in your work. Don't make too many enemies right after arriving. Everything must be done step by step; avoid being too hasty."

"Rest assured, wife. I am not a greenhorn fresh out of school; I will know how to handle things appropriately. In the week or so since I received the news that I would be taking up a post in Fengnan City, I have carefully studied the members of the Fengnan City Standing Committee. Although it is just theory on paper, I am not completely unprepared. Although the Municipal Party Secretary of Fengnan City is a strong-willed person, the transfer of the previous two mayors, while appearing to be a normal job transfer on the surface, is known by anyone with a discerning eye to have been a result of being squeezed out and suppressed. As a veteran in the officialdom, Municipal Party Secretary Chu Zhennan cannot possibly fail to notice that the Provincial Party Committee is already very dissatisfied with him. If he continues to act as recklessly as before after I take office, he knows what kind of outcome awaits him, so he will restrain himself. If I don't touch his core interests for the time being, he won't target me openly or secretly. This is my opportunity."

Lin Zifeng said confidently.

Seeing the strong confidence radiating from Lin Zifeng, Chen Yuxi nodded, mesmerized.

The two chatted along the way, and before eight o'clock, Chen Yuxi drove the car to the toll gate.

Chen Yuxi paid the Expressway toll and started the car again. After passing over a speed bump, the car jolted twice, and Lin Yining, who was sleeping in the back seat, sat up, rubbed her eyes, and asked, "Mom and Dad, where is this?"

"We have arrived in the provincial capital, baby. We will be at your aunt's house in a while. You are about to see your aunt and brother soon."

Chen Yuxi said while driving. Hearing Chen Yuxi's answer, Lin Yining was very happy.

Lin Zifeng took out his phone and said, "I'll give Yuqing a call. Every Saturday morning, she sends Haotian to piano lessons. Let's not have her send Haotian today."

"You only just thought of this now? I already called yesterday. Since my sister knows we are getting up early to come to the provincial capital today, how could she possibly send Haotian to piano lessons? If I'm not mistaken, she must have already prepared breakfast and is waiting for us to arrive so we can eat together!"

As soon as Chen Yuxi finished speaking, Chen Yuqing called Lin Zifeng first.

Lin Zifeng pressed the answer button, and Chen Yuqing's voice rang out from the receiver.

"Zifeng, where are you now? Have you exited the Expressway?"

"We just got off the Expressway not long ago. We expect to arrive in twenty minutes."

Lin Zifeng said into the microphone.

"Mm, then Haotian and I will wait for you to come over and have breakfast together. I gave both nannies the day off. Haotian knows you are coming and has been fussing about not wanting to go to piano lessons, so I gave him the day off today too."

Chen Yuqing's tone was full of joy.

Lin Zifeng agreed and hung up the phone without saying much more.

Chen Yuxi appeared calm on the surface, but she couldn't help thinking to herself, 'It seems my sister misses him terribly!' However, this was normal. Putting herself in her sister's shoes, if she were in her sister's position, she would be the same. After all, her sister hadn't seen Zifeng for nearly two months. It seemed she would need to be more considerate of her sister over the next few days.

Lin Zifeng didn't know what Chen Yuxi was thinking. Seeing the silent smile on Chen Yuxi's pretty face, he spoke again: "It's been two months since we've been back to the provincial capital, and you're so happy. It seems that even after you and Ningning move to Fengnan City with me, I will have to make more time to accompany you back to your parents' home more often."

Chen Yuxi didn't explain; she just nodded with a smile.

Soon, Chen Yuxi, familiar with the route, drove the car into the Residential Community where Chen Yuqing lived. After the family of three got out of the car, they walked upstairs together.

The three arrived upstairs, and Lin Zifeng knocked on the door. Less than three seconds later, Chen Yuqing opened the door with a beaming smile. Looking at the family of three outside, she stepped forward, picked up Lin Yining, and ushered the two inside.

After closing the door, Chen Haotian rushed toward Lin Zifeng, and Lin Zifeng crouched down and picked up Chen Haotian.

Soon, three adults and two children were sitting around the dining table eating breakfast.

After breakfast, the two children went off to play. The two sisters cleaned up the dishes and sat on the sofa in the Living Room with Lin Zifeng, chatting while drinking tea.

"Zifeng, Dad went out of town to inspect work the day before yesterday and won't be back until tomorrow afternoon. A few days ago, Mom went on a trip out of town with an old friend. I booked a tour group for Mom and her old friend, and they also won't be back until tomorrow afternoon. Fortunately, you aren't reporting to the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department until the day after tomorrow, so Mom and Dad will both be able to make it back before you go to Fengnan City to take up your post."

Hearing what Chen Yuqing said, Lin Zifeng nodded and said with a smile, "Even if Mom and Dad can't make it back, it doesn't matter. Anyway, Fengnan City is closer to the provincial capital than Yushu City is. Once I take up my post in Fengnan City, it will only be a three-hour drive to the provincial capital. I might be a bit busy when I first arrive in Fengnan City, but once things stabilize, I will make time to return to the provincial capital on weekends, since Yuxi and Ningning will be living in the provincial capital for the time being."

Hearing Lin Zifeng's answer, Chen Yuqing was even happier. After all, if Lin Zifeng returned to the provincial capital more often, she would have more opportunities to spend time with him.

"Sister, I got up too early today, and I'm still feeling sleepy! I'm going to take a nap."

Chen Yuxi said as she stood up, wanting to create more opportunities for the two of them to be together.

However, Chen Yuqing did not grasp her sister's intention, so she said, "I actually forgot about that. Zifeng, you should go with Yuxi and take a nap too! I'll watch the two children, and I'll make lunch. You two get some good rest."

Lin Zifeng agreed, stood up, and walked with Chen Yuxi toward the Bedroom they always stayed in.

The two walked into the Bedroom. Just as he closed the door, he faintly heard Chen Yuxi mutter in a low voice, "When did my sister become so slow-witted?"

"What did you say, wife?" Lin Zifeng asked, puzzled, as he wasn't sure what he had heard.

"I didn't say anything. Did you mishear because you were sleepy? I'm exhausted, I'm going to sleep."

Chen Yuxi said as she lay down on the bed, pulled the quilt over herself, and covered up.

Lin Zifeng shook his head, thinking he must have misheard. He also got into bed, wrapped his arms around Chen Yuxi from behind, and the two took a nap together.