After the divorce, he went on a motorcycle trip, and his ex-wife and daughter were filled with regre

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Looking at the young man in front of him who had not only saved his daughter's life but also shared a deep intellectual connection with him, Lin Zhifeng suddenly felt a strong urge to confide in him.

He hesitated for a moment, then finally put down his glass, sighed, and threw out a personal problem that had been troubling him for several months to Jiang Ye.

"Brother Jiang, since we've hit it off so well today, I won't treat you like an outsider. I have a private matter I'd like to hear your opinion on."

Lin Zhifeng has changed his address from "Mr. Jiang" to "Brother Jiang," which shows that he has completely accepted Jiang Ye in his heart.

"Brother Lin, please speak freely." Jiang Ye gestured for him to speak.

Lin Zhifeng lowered his voice, his expression becoming somewhat solemn.

"That's right. The province is interested in transferring me to the Provincial Development and Reform Commission as a deputy director. It's a lateral move in terms of rank, but it's still a core department of the province, and many people say it's a great opportunity to enhance my resume and are urging me to accept."

"However, I have always had some hesitation in my heart. The high-tech zone in Hanzhou is just starting out, and many large-scale science and technology projects are still under construction. I am really unwilling to leave at this time. But if I refuse the transfer order from the province, I am afraid of offending the leaders above and affecting my future career."

Lin Zhifeng frowned and looked at Jiang Ye, asking, "Brother Jiang, with your sharp eye, should I go to the provincial capital, or stay in Hanzhou?"

Jiang Ye did not answer the question immediately.

He picked up the teacup in front of him, gently blew on the tea leaves floating on top, and his eyes gleamed.

After a moment, Jiang Ye put down his teacup, looked directly at Lin Zhifeng, and uttered four words with a firm tone:

"Stay in Hanju."

Lin Zhifeng was slightly taken aback: "Oh? Why are you so sure, Brother Jiang?"

Jiang Ye smiled slightly and began his analysis.

"Brother Lin, deputy director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, it does sound like a high-ranking and powerful core department. But if you go there, you'll be under the pressure of the director above you, and there will be conflicts of interest among the various departments below you."

For a newcomer like you to truly realize your ambitions and achieve earth-shattering political accomplishments is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

If not handled properly, it could lead to endless internal strife and factionalism, ultimately resulting in marginalization and becoming a sinecure where one only draws a salary but does no real work.

Jiang Ye's words were like a sharp scalpel, precisely cutting into the heart of the political situation.

Lin Zhifeng broke out in a cold sweat and nodded repeatedly.

"In contrast, consider Hanzhou."

"As the provincial capital, Hanzhou is currently at a critical juncture in its industrial transformation! The nation is about to introduce a series of significant policies to support high-tech industries, and Hanzhou's High-tech Zone will be the engine of economic growth for the entire Jiangnan Province and even the whole country in the future!"

"Brother Lin, you're now the Executive Vice Mayor of Hanzhou in charge of the economy, you wield immense power! As long as you stay and work steadily to ensure the semiconductor and new energy projects in the High-tech Zone are fully implemented and put into production, Hanzhou's GDP will definitely experience explosive growth within three years!"

"By then, what you will hold in your hands will be a solid and undeniable record of outstanding achievements!"

With this track record as a foundation, three years later, if you rise further, it won't be as simple as becoming a deputy director in the province; you'll directly enter the core leadership of the provincial party committee standing committee, or even take charge of a region!

"Is it better to go to the provincial capital and become a subordinate who is constantly hampered, or to stay in Hanzhou and become a meritorious figure who expands the territory? Brother Lin, I think you can make this decision better than I can."

Jiang Ye's words resounded like a great bell in Lin Zhifeng's mind!

A word to wake up the dreamer!

Lin Zhifeng's eyes widened suddenly. The fog that had troubled him for months vanished instantly under Jiang Ye's insightful analysis, and he suddenly understood!

Yes!

Going to the provincial capital might seem glamorous, but it's actually a demotion in disguise, depriving one of real power and the environment for getting things done. Staying in Hanzhou, though tough, is about building the most solid political capital for oneself!

"Good! Good idea to stay in Hanju!"

Lin Zhifeng slammed his hand on the table, his gaze towards Jiang Ye filled with undisguised shock and fervent admiration.

He never imagined that a young man in his twenties would not only have such unfathomable insight into business investments, but also such far-sighted strategic thinking in terms of political landscape and career planning!

This is simply a prodigy!

"Brother Jiang, your words are more valuable than ten years of study!"

Lin Zhifeng picked up his wine glass, raised it with both hands, and solemnly toasted Jiang Ye.

"Brother, I'm completely convinced today! You not only saved my daughter's life, but you also saved my political career!"

The two looked at each other and laughed, their wine glasses clinking together crisply in the air.

At this moment, the powerful vice mayor of Hanzhou and the billionaire tycoon completely set aside their differences in status and developed a strong resonance of mutual respect and admiration.

The drinking party ended at 3 a.m.

The two walked out of the private restaurant side by side.

Just before getting into the car, Lin Zhifeng suddenly stopped.

He solemnly took out a white card from his shirt pocket, which had no title, only a name and a handwritten phone number printed on it, and handed it to Jiang Ye with both hands.

"Brother Jiang, this is my personal number, it's on 24/7."

Lin Zhifeng gripped Jiang Ye's hand tightly, his eyes filled with a firm commitment, and said, word by word:

"From now on in Hanju, no matter what trouble you encounter, no matter when, you can call me anytime."

. . . . .

Time slips away like sand through our fingers, and several days have passed silently.

Since that farcical engagement party and the harrowing emergency at the hospital, Han City seemed to have returned to its usual tranquility. Jiang Ye also enjoyed a rare period of leisure.

Without the petty squabbles of the Shen family, and without Shen Qinghan's perpetually cold and aloof face, Jiang Ye felt that even the air in the Donghu Apartment had become exceptionally fresh and free.

The sun was shining brightly at noon that day.

With nothing else to do, Jiang Ye went to a nearby high-end fresh food supermarket and bought some top-quality ingredients, intending to cook a meal for himself.

He worked for over an hour in the spacious, bright, open kitchen, and as the range hood hummed, enticing aromas filled the apartment.

Sweet and sour pork ribs, steamed grouper, braised prawns, and a light and refreshing jade soup.

Looking at the three dishes and soup on the marble dining table, which looked and smelled delicious, Jiang Ye took off his apron and clapped his hands in satisfaction. However, when he picked up his chopsticks to start eating, he suddenly stopped.

"You've done too much..."

Jiang Ye looked at the portion, enough for three or four people, and shook his head helplessly. Eating alone just doesn't feel quite right.

Suddenly, Xia Yu's exquisite and aloof face, yet at times revealing a touch of cuteness, appeared in my mind.

These past few days, Xia Yu has been extremely busy with the Cloud Top Town project, jointly developed by Blue Ocean Group and Kunlun Capital.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ye's lips curled into a gentle smile.

He turned around and took out an exquisite Japanese multi-layered insulated bento box from the cupboard. He carefully selected the best part of each dish on the table and neatly arranged them in the bento box.

Packing complete.

Jiang Ye changed into a casual black windbreaker, picked up a lunchbox, and walked into the underground parking garage.

Instead of driving that flashy Bentley, he got into a BMW GS.

"boom--!"

With a deep, wild roar like a beast, the black motorcycle shot out of the garage like an arrow and disappeared into the bustling traffic of Hanzhou.

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