Chapter 1120: Wanting to be the Child's Godmother!

On Saturday afternoon, around five o'clock, Tang Ye and Du Xi waited for Cheng Lin at Yunhu Courtyard.

Cheng Lin was wearing a white shirt and dress trousers, with her hair cut short.

A sense of cleanliness and freshness, characteristic of a female official, greeted them.

Du Xi could not help but sigh inwardly that Cheng Lin had hardly changed since they first met four years ago.

Du Xi took the initiative to walk over, linked her arm with Cheng Lin's, and said with a smile, "Sister Lin, hurry in and sit down."

Cheng Lin glanced at Tang Ye, then immediately said to Du Xi, "Has Secretary Guo Zhengting arrived?"

Du Xi nodded, "He has, he's in the study talking with my dad right now!"

Cheng Lin nodded slightly and said with a sense of shame, "I should have arrived earlier!"

Tang Ye laughed, "Even if you had arrived earlier, you couldn't have eaten yet. The food isn't ready!"

Cheng Lin retorted, "As if I came here specifically just to eat."

Tang Ye laughed, "Hey, who cares about that bite to eat these days."

After Cheng Lin entered the house, Tang Ye tied on an apron, "Now it's my turn to show off. Today I'm making my specialty dish, Crystal Braised Pork."

Cheng Lin knew Tang Ye's cooking was quite good and smiled, "I'm in for a treat."

Cheng Lin and Du Xi drank tea and chatted in the small balcony garden.

Cheng Lin's gaze fell on Du Xi's abdomen, "I heard you're pregnant?"

Du Xi was a little surprised, "Tang Ye is really honest with you, telling you about this."

Cheng Lin shook her head and explained, "Tang Ye didn't tell me; I don't even remember who told me. You and Tang Ye aren't young anymore. Pregnancy is a good thing; there's no need to hide it."

Du Xi knew it must have been her own mother who spread the news, and she said with a smile, "Isn't there a saying that you can't talk about it for the first three months?"

Cheng Lin reassured her, "That's because science wasn't as advanced in the past, and pregnancy testing technology was relatively backward, so mix-ups often occurred. That's why people only dared to announce it publicly after three months when the pregnancy became visible."

Du Xi suddenly realized, "So that's how it is!"

Cheng Lin paused for a moment and said with a smile, "I have an idea."

Du Xi quickly said, "Sister Lin, if there's anything you want to say, just say it."

Cheng Lin's expression suddenly became sincere, "I want to be the child's godmother."

Du Xi clapped her hands and said with a smile, "It's a deal! It's his good fortune to have you as his godmother!"

Tang Ye placed a dish on the dining table, saw the two of them chatting very happily, leaned over, and asked, "What are you talking about? You're so happy!"

Du Xi said, "Sister Lin wants to be the child's godmother."

Tang Ye feigned seriousness and said, "A godmother title isn't given for free. Shouldn't there be some gesture?"

Cheng Lin couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Alright, alright, once the child is born, I'll take care of the formula and diapers, how about that?"

Tang Ye clapped his hands, "That's perfect. In the future, we will educate the child well; when he grows up, he must not only be filial to his parents but also to his godmother."

Cheng Lin rolled her eyes, "You're starting with your glib tongue again."

Guo Zhengting and Du Chengfeng heard movement downstairs and came down.

Guo Zhengting said with a smile, "Minister Cheng, long time no see!"

Cheng Lin laughed in spite of herself, "It's only been a few days."

Du Chengfeng said, "Just now, Secretary Guo was complaining to me that since you left, he feels he's missing an important helper."

Cheng Lin said modestly, "That's Secretary Guo overestimating me. The new County Magistrate will surely be able to cooperate well with Secretary Guo."

At this moment, Xiao Qin called out that dinner was ready.

After everyone sat down.

Du Chengfeng picked up his wine glass and said with a smile, "Welcome everyone to be our guests, especially Comrade Cheng Lin. This is your first time here, and you are welcome to come often in the future."

Cheng Lin smiled, "I just agreed with Du Xi that once the child is born, I will be his godmother. I'll be bothering you often from now on."

Du Chengfeng was stunned for a moment, "A godmother? A godmother is great!"

Tang Ye struck while the iron was hot, "Today is a good day, why don't we all raise our glasses together!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone stood up and clinked glasses.

Guo Zhengting finished his wine, feeling a spicy sensation rising from his lower abdomen, and thought to himself that he had never drunk this Xifeng Liquor before; it was truly potent.

At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh that some people's fates are born different from others.

Some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouths.

Some people enter the world holding a golden scepter.

In the future, whatever this child does, it would be hard for things not to go smoothly!

After dinner, Guo Zhengting and Cheng Lin saw that the time was right and took their leave.

Tang Ye and Du Chengfeng went to the study.

Du Chengfeng said softly, "Cheng Lin coming to visit, your mother didn't notify me in advance. This matter has put you in a difficult position."

Tang Ye quickly said, "Dad, it's not difficult at all. This is also what I wanted to do."

Du Chengfeng patted Tang Ye on the shoulder, "I can feel your good intentions. I actually care about this opportunity very much. However, the resistance from above is great, there are quite a few people opposing it, and Secretary Zhou is under great pressure."

Tang Ye knew that Du Chengfeng had also heard a lot of rumors these past few days.

Having spent so many years in officialdom, Du Chengfeng certainly had his own network of connections.

Tang Ye encouraged him, "Dad, human effort can achieve anything. I understand you better than anyone. If an official like you isn't promoted, it is a huge loss for society and the common people."

Du Chengfeng smiled, "Stop flattering me. I'm old. If I were a few years younger, perhaps there would still be a chance. I have high expectations for you now; I heard you were received by Secretary Wen?"

Tang Ye nodded and said, "Yes, Secretary Wen was very kind. He asked me some thoughts on governing Yechuan County. I hadn't prepared much at the time, so I just said a few things."

Du Chengfeng still had confidence in Tang Ye's eloquence, "That's good! The Provincial Party Committee Secretary wouldn't just meet with anyone. You need to be mentally prepared; they will be putting more responsibilities on your shoulders next."

Tang Ye said with a firm gaze, "Dad, I have it in mind."

Cheng Lin returned home, and after finishing her shower, she dialed Cheng Guodong's phone number.

Cheng Guodong was somewhat surprised and asked softly, "It's so late, is there something the matter?"

Cheng Lin said, "I went to visit Du Chengfeng at his home today."

Cheng Guodong nodded slightly, "That is a case of 'the drinker's heart is not in the cup'!"

Cheng Lin said, "I have been working in Hanzhou for some time now, and I do have an understanding of Du Chengfeng. He has worked in Tianling County for many years, laying a solid foundation for the rise of Tianling County, and the common people all hold him in high regard."

Cheng Guodong pondered for a moment, "Regarding the arrangements for Du Chengfeng, the leaders of the Provincial Party Committee will make a decision. However, I will take your suggestion into consideration and report it truthfully to Secretary Wen."

Cheng Lin breathed a sigh of relief, "There is nothing else. I heard your stomach hasn't been feeling well lately; remember to smoke less and don't stay up late."

Hearing his daughter's concern, Cheng Guodong felt a warmth in his heart, "Mm, I will listen to you."

Hanging up the phone with Cheng Lin, Cheng Guodong shook his head lightly.

His daughter's failed marriage had to do with him.

This had created a wall between father and daughter.

……

Monday, around ten o'clock.

Du Chengfeng received a call from Zhou Chengwu.

Zhou Chengwu's tone carried a hint of joy!

"Comrade Cheng Feng, please come to my office for a moment."