Chapter 2133 Separate Courtyard

"Okay, I'll be there on time!" Qin Feng agreed after only a moment's hesitation.

After Qin Feng agreed, Liu Xiaoping hung up the phone.

Qin Feng chatted with Peng Shenghui for a while, mainly about the transfer of power after Qin Feng's transfer and the work arrangements for maintaining stability during the Spring Festival.

As Peng Shenghui was promoted by Qin Feng, he was naturally obedient to Qin Feng. Of course, given the current situation in Yian, even if he became the county party secretary, he would not dare to disobey Qin Feng's orders. Without Qin Feng's support, he would not be able to succeed in Yian even as the county party secretary. The entire team was promoted by Qin Feng.

What's more, Qin Feng will soon be a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, and Peng Shenghui will never be able to jump up in front of Qin Feng.

Everyone in the Yian team knew that even if Qin Feng left Yian, the "Qin" flag would still be hung on the top of the city wall of Yian, and Qin Feng would still have the final say in the entire Yian. The only difference was that the people standing on the stage had changed from Qin Feng to Peng Shenghui and Deng Yong.

When it was almost time to get off work in the afternoon, Li Jianjun and the city government's driver drove to the Yian County Party Committee to pick up Qin Feng.

The car drove to Meiling Villa.

Qin Feng didn't find it strange at all that Liu Xiaoping chose Meiling Villa as the venue. There were only a few places in Xiquan City suitable for high-level banquets, and Meiling Villa was the most secluded one.

However, today Qin Feng did not enter through the front door, but went straight to a side door of Meiling Villa which was usually closed. This was the first time he knew there was such a side door after coming here several times.

At the side door, the municipal government's secretary general, Cao Guanlin, was standing there waiting, and with Cao Guanlin was the owner of Meiling Villa.

Cao Guanlin is Liu Xiaoping's closest subordinate. His promotion history is highly consistent with Liu Xiaoping's job transfers. He became the secretary-general of the municipal government after Liu Xiaoping became mayor.

Because Qin Feng and Liu Xiaoping had a bad relationship, Cao Guanlin had always ignored Qin Feng, the deputy mayor. Of course, he also had the capital to ignore Qin Feng.

As the secretary general of the municipal government, he is also a member of the municipal government's party group, also at the deputy division level. Even as Liu Xiaoping's direct subordinate, the resources and connections he can mobilize are far stronger than Qin Feng.

Therefore, Qin Feng, the deputy mayor in name only, was nothing in Cao Guanlin's eyes. In addition, in order to please Liu Xiaoping, he had to act hostile towards Qin Feng.

But today, Cao Guanlin's attitude towards Qin Feng suddenly changed 180 degrees.

It could be understood that Cao Guanlin was standing here to greet and wait for Qin Feng as Liu Xiaoping's order, but his gesture of smiling and bending down to open the car door for Qin Feng was already very obvious.

As the secretary general of the municipal government and a member of the municipal government's party group, even if Qin Feng has become a member of the municipal party committee and executive vice mayor, Cao Guanlin does not have to be so "humble".

Qin Feng thought about it and felt that Cao Guanlin’s “humble” attitude might have come from Liu Xiaoping’s instruction.

"Mayor Qin." After Qin Feng got off the car, Cao Guanlin smiled and shook hands with Qin Feng.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Secretary-General." Qin Feng was also polite. He then shook hands with the owner of Meiling Villa and chatted with him for a few words.

"Mayor Qin, please come in. The mayor should be here soon."

"Okay." Qin Feng and Cao Guanlin walked inside together.

Entering from this side door is a separate courtyard, which is almost completely isolated from other places in Meiling Villa. This is why Qin Feng did not know that there was such a separate courtyard even though he came here so many times.

Obviously, Qin Feng didn't know about such a courtyard before because his level at that time was not high enough to enter this courtyard. Today, he was able to enter here naturally because of Liu Xiaoping's help.

This courtyard is completely built in the style of Suzhou gardens, with antique charm, small bridges, flowing water, rockery and pavilions. Entering it, I really felt like I had traveled back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

"Mayor Qin, Secretary General, have a sip of tea first. I just had someone bring this tea from Wuyi Mountain. It's new tea that was roasted this year." The owner of Meiling Villa invited Qin Feng and Cao Guanlin to sit in a pavilion, where several graceful women in cheongsam were making tea.

Qin Feng and Cao Guanlin sat down, and then two women wearing ancient Hanfu came out, one holding a pipa, and the other sat directly behind the guzheng placed outside the pavilion.

The two women sat down and began to play.

This scene and this feeling indeed gave a completely different feeling. Qin Feng had to admire the explanatory thinking of the owner of Meiling Villa.

The three of them chatted for a while, and then the owner of Meiling Villa tactfully took the initiative to say goodbye and leave. He knew that Qin Feng and Cao Guanlin must have something to talk about.

After the owner of Meiling Villa left, the two waiters in cheongsam also retreated to stand outside the pavilion. Only Qin Feng and Cao Guanlin were left in the pavilion. The two of them sat there looking at the lake under the pavilion, the various flowers blooming all around, as well as the beauties and ancient music outside the pavilion. It was indeed very pleasant.

"Mayor Qin, I haven't had the chance to congratulate you in person." Cao Guanlin said as he took the initiative to pour tea into Qin Feng's cup.

"What does the Secretary-General want to congratulate me on?" Qin Feng asked knowingly.

"Mayor Qin has had two good things happen to him recently. First, he returned from a study class and was commended by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee. They also issued a commendation order. The provincial party committee and the Organization Department attach great importance to it."

"Haha, there's nothing much to say about this. You know, the study class is just a formality. The result is more important than the process." Qin Feng said "modestly".

"Secondly, the provincial party committee has basically confirmed that Mayor Qin will take over the position of executive vice mayor, join the municipal party committee standing committee, and serve as deputy secretary of the municipal government party group." Cao Guanlin continued.

"Secretary-General, it is correct that the organization has this idea, but we cannot speak nonsense before a resolution is reached." Qin Feng remained silent.

"Mayor Qin is as cautious as ever. There is no need for him to be polite about things that are set in stone. I hope Mayor Qin will give you more criticism and corrections in the future," Cao Guanlin said with a smile.

What Cao Guanlin said was of course correct. Now Cao Guanlin can ignore Qin Feng, but if Qin Feng really takes over as executive vice mayor, he will be Cao Guanlin's real leader, or even his direct leader. Moreover, he is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and deputy secretary of the Party Group of the Municipal Government. Even if Cao Guanlin had the courage, he would not dare to ignore Qin Feng.

"Secretary-General, you're too polite. Have some tea." Qin Feng didn't say much. In his eyes, Cao Guanlin was just a dog of Liu Xiaoping. He was too lazy to talk to him.

Cao Guanlin chatted with Qin Feng for about ten minutes. At this time, they heard a sound and the owner of Meiling Villa came in from outside to greet Liu Xiaoping.

When Cao Guanlin saw this, he quickly stood up and walked towards the direction where Liu Xiaoping came in.

Qin Feng glanced at it indifferently, without getting up, and continued to sit there drinking tea.