64: Live life with clarity

"Son, can you tell me now what good news you've encountered? Did you, by any chance, get a new girlfriend?"

Zhang Chunhua asked eagerly.

"Mom, where did your thoughts go? My work is so busy, how could I have time to date?"

He shook his head with a bitter smile.

Hearing his answer, Zhang Chunhua said with disappointment, "If it's not that, then what good news could it be?"

"Mom and Dad, today my superior called me for a talk because the Standing Committee passed the appointment for my new position this morning. I've been appointed as the Party Secretary of Heping Town.

Tell me, isn't this good news?"

Lin Zifeng shared his joy with his parents, not hiding anything from them.

Hearing the news he spoke, the couple paused, simultaneously put down their chopsticks, exchanged a glance, and then both looked at Lin Zifeng.

"Son, is what you're saying true?"

Zhang Chunhua was the first to speak.

He nodded and said, "Mom and Dad, how could I joke with you about something like this?"

"Zifeng, what exactly happened? Haven't you only been the Town Mayor for just over two months? How did you get promoted so quickly?

I always have a restless feeling. You're so young to be in charge of the comprehensive work of an entire town; it always feels a bit unreal to me."

Lin Jiahua voiced his concerns.

"Dad, let alone you, even I didn't dare to think about this before the organizational talk. I was quite surprised myself at the time.

But you and Mom can rest assured, I didn't obtain this position through any illicit means.

Ever since Yu Guodong and others fell from power, the political environment in Yushu County has improved greatly compared to before. The era of cronyism is gone forever."

Hearing his explanation, the couple both breathed a sigh of relief. Lin Jiahua then said with a beaming smile, "That's good, but I still have to warn you, never get carried away.

Although I'm not in officialdom, even in a high school, I can feel the infighting and deception within a unit.

You're so young to be in the position of a town Secretary; who knows how many people are envious and secretly watching you!

As the saying goes, 'a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.' Even a small mistake you make will be infinitely magnified.

So, in your future work, you must be cautious and careful. You absolutely cannot act on your impulses; you must learn to bide your time.

Make sure to think twice before making any decision.

You must always be treading on thin ice and work diligently every moment."

Hearing his father's earnest words, he was deeply moved. He never expected his father, an ordinary high school teacher, to have such insights.

He was completely different from the bookworm father his grandfather spoke of!

Thinking of this, he said solemnly, "Dad, I've kept all your words in mind.

From what you just said, I even have a feeling that you're more suited for an official career than I am."

"Son, do you think Your Father is very ordinary? That's because you don't know Your Father.

When we were young, Your Father was also famously talented. Once, a Deputy County Mayor even wanted to transfer Your Father to work in the government, but Your Father refused.

Even after all these years of teaching and educating, some school leaders wanted to transfer Your Father to an administrative position, but Your Father refused multiple times.

These past few years, Your Father has gotten older, and such suggestions have stopped.

Your Father's ideal is to teach and educate, standing on the three-foot podium."

Zhang Chunhua said, her eyes shining as she looked at Lin Jiahua.

"Those are all old stories. Why are you telling the child this?

My ideal is to stand on the three-foot podium and teach, but there's another reason for my refusal: I don't want to get caught up in complex interpersonal relationships. That's not my forte; it's mentally exhausting.

Being an ordinary teacher is much simpler. There's no need to be constantly on edge about anything. Sometimes, a simple life is also a kind of happiness!"

Lin Jiahua said with a calm expression.

Hearing the couple's conversation, Lin Zifeng gave a thumbs up and said with a smile, "My father truly lives with clarity!

It seems I've inherited My father's excellent genes.

I can't reach your realm, so let me take a different path from you!"

"In our era, what Your Father did was fine, but if you were to do what Your Father did back then, you'd be considered unpromising. Times are different.

Mom is waiting for My Son to step onto an even bigger stage in the future and benefit the community."

Zhang Chunhua said encouragingly.

And so, the family of three's dinner lasted for over an hour before it concluded.

After dinner, the father and son sat on the living room sofa. Lin Jiahua said with a smile, "Zifeng, call your grandparents!

See if they want to come to the county town for a while during the summer vacation?

If your grandparents don't want to come, then your mother and I will have to go back to our hometown during the summer vacation to accompany your grandparents for a while."

"Dad, I called my grandparents just two days ago. I had already asked them then, and they said they wouldn't come to the county town.

I think! You and Mom should still go back to Miaoshan Town then! Grandparents are getting old and aren't used to living in an apartment building.

I'll also make time to go back. Anyway, the distance from Heping Town to Miaoshan Town is about the same as going back to the county town."

"Your mother and I are just worried that when you go back to the county town for meetings, there won't be anyone to cook for you?

Otherwise, wouldn't it be nice for us to go back and live for over a month during the summer vacation?

Not only does it hold my memories, but the air and scenery are also great!"

Lin Jiahua adjusted his glasses and said.

"Dad, how old is your son? Even if I occasionally go back to the county town for meetings, can't I even manage a few meals?

Since you and Mom are both willing to go back to our hometown for a while, then go back with peace of mind!"

Lin Zifeng couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.

"Alright, it's decided then. I'll call your grandparents now."

Lin Jiahua said, taking out his phone and dialing a number.

Soon, the loud voice of the old man, Lin Zhenqiang, rang out from the phone.

"Is there something you called about?"

"Dad, this summer vacation, Chunhua and I will go back on time as usual."

Lin Jiahua quickly said.

"Hmm, I know. Is there anything else?"

"There's one more thing to tell you, Zifeng has made progress again. He has been appointed Secretary of Heping Town by the County Party Committee."

"Really?" Lin Zhenqiang's voice rose a few decibels.

"How could I lie to you about something like this? Zifeng told me himself when he came home tonight."

"My Eldest Grandson is next to you, why are you talking endlessly like a woman? Quickly give the phone to My Eldest Grandson."

Lin Jiahua was rebuffed, quickly agreed, and handed the phone to him.

When talking to Lin Zifeng, Lin Zhenqiang's voice even changed. When he was just talking to Lin Jiahua, his tone was stiff, but now it was as if he had become a different person.