Chapter 1304: The Du Family Ancestral Grave is Emitting Blue Smoke!

The official appointment document was issued, and Tang Ye called Du Chengfeng to offer his congratulations.

This time, the Provincial Party Committee's arrangement for Du Chengfeng was beyond many people's expectations.

In truth, Tang Ye did not have absolute certainty of victory.

He had called Cheng Lin in advance, although he did not explain the matter very clearly over the phone.

But Cheng Lin clearly relayed her thoughts to Cheng Guodong.

According to Xia Hong, Cheng Guodong recommended Du Chengfeng in front of Provincial Party Secretary Wen Zhengming.

Many people thought that Du Chengfeng would surely enter the People's Congress or the CPPCC; they did not expect him to advance further.

Upon receiving Tang Ye's call, Du Chengfeng laughed heartily, "I originally thought I would finish in the position of Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. Since the organization doesn't want me to rest, I can only work for another term."

If he serves the full five years of this term, Du Chengfeng will be near retirement age. Now that he has secured the Director-General Level and gained five years of time, his state of mind has changed again.

"Dad, I suggest you take the initiative to call Minister Cheng."

Du Chengfeng was stunned for a moment, "Understood, I will call him in a moment."

Putting down the phone, Du Chengfeng dialed Cheng Guodong's landline.

"Minister Cheng, this is Du Chengfeng."

Cheng Guodong said with a smile, "Comrade Chengfeng, congratulations!"

Du Chengfeng said gratefully, "Thank you for your recommendation."

Cheng Guodong smiled faintly, "My recommendation is secondary; it is mainly because Secretary Wen has a deep impression of you. The situation in Runzhou is more complex than imagined. Currently, the province has meticulous arrangements, but I didn't expect someone to drop the ball halfway. You must be mentally prepared to act as a firefighter when you go over there this time!"

Du Chengfeng said confidently, "Please rest assured, Minister Cheng, I will definitely do my utmost to complete the mission entrusted to me by the organization."

He hung up the phone with Cheng Guodong.

Li Chaoyang took the initiative to call and invited him, "Secretary Du, are you free now? Let's have a chat."

Du Chengfeng moved to the Municipal Party Secretary's office.

Li Chaoyang picked up the cigarette case and handed it to Du Chengfeng.

Du Chengfeng smiled and declined, "Secretary Li, I have quit smoking."

Li Chaoyang looked at Du Chengfeng in surprise, "I remember you were quite a heavy smoker!"

Du Chengfeng explained, "My granddaughter was just born, and there is a bit of smoke smell in the house, so the old lady keeps nagging. I simply stopped smoking."

Li Chaoyang decided not to smoke either and asked the Secretary to pour tea.

"The document has been issued; congratulations again. I hope everything goes smoothly after you arrive in Runzhou. You have worked in Hanzhou for so many years; this place is your base of operations. If you need anything, feel free to bring it up."

During the time Du Chengfeng worked with Li Chaoyang, there had actually been quite a few frictions.

However, Li Chaoyang had a relatively good mindset; even if they were at loggerheads, after a while, he would take the initiative to lower his posture and reach a reconciliation with him.

"Secretary Li, thank you for your support. After things are settled on my end, I will still need to request some personnel from you," Du Chengfeng said with a smile.

Li Chaoyang nodded vigorously, "No problem. You mentioned it to me last time regarding the appointment of Guo Zhengting—arranging for him to be a Standing Committee Member and Vice Mayor, while concurrently serving as the County Party Secretary of Tianling County. What do you think?"

Du Chengfeng said, "Secretary Li, thank you for adopting my suggestion. Although I am leaving Hanzhou, if there is anything you need me to do, please feel free to instruct me."

Li Chaoyang thought to himself, I was waiting for those words from you!

Returning to his office, Du Chengfeng dialed Guo Zhengting's number.

"If you have time, come to the Municipal Party Committee!"

Guo Zhengting said readily, "I'm coming right over!"

More than an hour later, Guo Zhengting knocked on the office door.

His face was full of joy, "Secretary Du, congratulations!"

Du Chengfeng let Guo Zhengting sit down, his face carrying a hint of gravity, "I called you over to notify you of something. I recommended you to Secretary Li. According to Secretary Li's intention, you are to be promoted to Standing Committee Member and Vice Mayor, concurrently serving as the County Party Secretary of Tianling County."

Hearing Du Chengfeng say this, Guo Zhengting was so excited he couldn't speak, "This, this is truly an unexpected joy! Thank you, Secretary Du."

Du Chengfeng patted Guo Zhengting on the shoulder, "After I leave, your focus should be on the development of Tianling County. For a place to have economic prosperity, policies must be consistent."

Guo Zhengting nodded vigorously, "Please rest assured, I will continue to carry out the work in Tianling County according to your ideas."

After Du Chengfeng leaves Hanzhou, the faction of the former Municipal Party Secretary Zhou Chengwu will lose its support, and many key positions will face adjustments next.

So on the way to see Du Chengfeng, Guo Zhengting had been very uneasy.

However, Du Chengfeng's promise made the stone in his heart fall to the ground.

Guo Zhengting recalled the past, when he had competed with Du Chengfeng, feeling that Du Chengfeng was a stumbling block in his official career.

Looking at it now.

His thoughts at the time were too naive.

Because he stood with Du Chengfeng, Guo Zhengting's position had also risen with the tide over these past few years.

He held a firm thought in his heart: he must closely follow Du Chengfeng's footsteps and rhythm.

Du Chengfeng returned home; the house was quite lively. When he entered, he saw several familiar faces surrounding his granddaughter.

"I think this little girl's eyes look like her father's, and her mouth looks like her father's too. Little An'an, you look so beautiful!"

"Look, the little girl is smiling at me."

"Girls who can smile always have good luck."

Today was the day Du Xi was discharged from the hospital with her daughter, so Du Chengfeng came home earlier.

As for Xiao Qin's "Wife's Group," they also arrived upon hearing the news.

Someone noticed Du Chengfeng entering the room and instantly became reserved, "Secretary Du is back!"

Someone hurriedly greeted him, "Secretary Du, hello!"

Du Chengfeng smiled and said to everyone, "Hello everyone!"

Du Chengfeng walked toward the upstairs.

The person below laughed and complimented, "Auntie Xiao, why do I feel like old Du is getting more and more energetic? You'd better watch out!"

Xiao Qin laughed in spite of herself, "He's just a pile of old bones. If you like him, you can take him away."

"That wouldn't do at all!"

"By the way, I heard your husband got promoted again?"

"Sigh, yes. He's about to be transferred to Runzhou. From now on, we'll only be able to get together occasionally."

"Hey, then you must go with him. Without you there to look after him, he definitely won't be able to adjust."

Facing the chattering compliments of her "best friends," Xiao Qin felt exceptionally proud inside.

The granddaughter had fallen asleep, and the best friends, all being tactful, took their leave one after another.

After walking out of the house, this group gathered together.

"I didn't expect Du Chengfeng to become Mayor!"

"The Du Family ancestral grave is emitting green smoke!"

Xiao Qin walked into the study carrying a bowl of fish soup, "Fish soup for Du Xi, try it and see if the saltiness is right."

Du Chengfeng took a sip of the fish soup and said, "It's just right for me, but if Du Xi is going to drink it, then you'll have to put in less salt."

Xiao Qin smiled and said, "Rest assured, I didn't put any salt at all in the fish soup for Du Xi."

Du Chengfeng said softly, "When I go to Runzhou this time, you don't need to follow for now; prioritize taking care of Du Xi."

Xiao Qin said with a smile, "I've already communicated with the mother-in-law of our child. I will accompany you to Runzhou, and she will arrange a nanny by then."

Du Chengfeng remarked with emotion, "Looking back on these past few years, it feels like a dream."

Xiao Qin placed her hand on the back of Du Chengfeng's hand, "I always knew you would definitely be able to do it!"