Ling Zhenfei did not expect Li Yuetong to be so insistent, and after thinking for a moment he said, "Alright then, tomorrow night it is."

Li Yuetong said happily, "Then I will decide on the restaurant's address tomorrow and send you a message, you must come, okay?"

"Definitely."

After hanging up the phone, the thought of Li Yuetong made Ling Zhenfei want to laugh. If he had received a call from her six months ago, he would have been very excited, but now it seemed somewhat inconsequential to him; it was just a dinner and he did not take it to heart.

"Are you Ling Zhenfei?" the driver suddenly turned his head to ask Ling Zhenfei.

"I am Ling Zhenfei, but can you please focus on driving?" The road to Tianquan Mountain was not very accessible. Although it was paved with asphalt, there were many curves, and the car had to go slow.

The driver exclaimed in surprise, "You really are Ling Zhenfei, Divine Doctor Ling, wow, I can't believe I'm seeing you alive."

Ling Zhenfei was somewhat embarrassed by the driver's excitement.

"Divine Doctor Ling, I really admire you. Could you tell me the stories of how you heal and save people?" The driver was very excited, even speeding up the car.

"Even you drivers know about me? Am I that famous?" Ling Zhenfei asked in wonder.

"Divine Doctor Ling, you're being too modest. We drivers might not care about pop stars or movie celebrities, but we definitely know about a famed healer like you. Sorry to say, I'm familiar with your name but wouldn't recognize you in person. If it weren't for your phone conversation just now, I might have driven you to your destination without ever recognizing you," the driver explained.

Ling Zhenfei was not concerned about it; it was common for people to know his name but not his face, which even happened among his fans.

"By the way, Divine Doctor Ling, going to Tianquan Mountain at this time, if you're planning to come back tonight, then there could be a problem. You can't really hail a cab there; you have a car at your disposal, right?" the driver kindly inquired.

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback and became even more suspicious of the person who asked him to go to Tianquan Mountain, even doubting whether it was the right decision to make this trip.

He had wanted to ask the driver more about Tianquan Mountain, but just then his phone rang again. He saw it was from Long Hai and quickly answered.

Long Hai usually called for a reason; he would not contact him without a cause. Hence, while he could ignore calls from others, Long Hai's calls were a must to answer.

"Hello, Big Brother Long."

"Hello, Zhenfei. Sorry to bother you, where are you now?" Long Hai seemed to be filled with apologies on the other end.

"You don't have to stand on ceremony with me, Big Brother Long. I know you wouldn't call without a reason. I'm in Beijing, dealing with some matters; it might take a few days before I can return," replied Ling Zhenfei.

Long Hai laughed and said, "You know me well. Yes, indeed, I have something I want to discuss with you."

"Go ahead, Big Brother, just say it; no need to be polite," said Ling Zhenfei.

"Well, the matter at the Imperial Palace Club has been taken care of. The officials in Binyang, big and small, have all been dealt with according to the law. I'm calling to report this to you," said Long Hai.

Ling Zhenfei quickly said, stunned, "Big Brother, you don't need to report anything to me. What's there to report to me?"

"The Imperial Palace Club incident was largely related to you, and you played a crucial role in it. Your two covert entries into the Imperial Palace Club were acts of great benevolence, which impress me greatly," said Long Hai.

"Don't say that, it was all for my own sake. Since you want to tell me, then go ahead; it will set my mind at ease after you do," replied Ling Zhenfei.

Long Hai said, "Alright, I'm going to start now. First off, Zhu Qiang, Feng Kai, and some other major shareholders of the Imperial Palace Club, the ones you and Officer Han Lian caught, have been sentenced to at least a decade in prison. Zhu Qiang and Feng Kai received the longest sentences because of their actions. Chances are they won't be getting out anytime soon."

"As for the Binyang officials, including Zhou Yang, a total of over a hundred officials were implicated. Essentially, the entire leadership hierarchy of Binyang has been replaced. By the way, Feng Li and Zhou Xia have temporarily taken over Zhou Yang's duties—one as mayor and the other as party secretary of the municipal committee."

While Ling Zhenfei had expected the sentencing for those involved, he was surprised that Feng Li and Zhou Xia had taken charge in Binyang. It was unexpected but also a good thing since he knew both of them. If he needed to handle any difficult affairs in the future, he could easily find connections.

Then Long Hai continued, "That's not all. Binyang has undergone a major reshuffle from top to bottom. I remember you telling me about the issues with your town mayor and village party secretary. Now, both of them have been removed from their positions and are under investigation. The results will be announced in a few days, and I believe they won't escape prosecution."

This news pleased Ling Zhenfei greatly. If Binyang really went through such extensive political cleansing, it would definitely benefit the future development of the region. Those looking to achieve something significant could do so without many of the previous obstacles.

Moreover, even the newly appointed leaders wouldn't dare to act so blatantly anymore—at least not for a few years—so it could be said to be a good thing.

At that moment, Long Hai said with a laugh, "There are many positions now vacant in Binyang. What do you think, Zhenfei? Are you interested in a job opportunity? I might be able to secure a position for you."

After hearing this, Ling Zhenfei quickly replied with a laugh, "It's great that you've managed to achieve so much; I have no experience and definitely can't be an official."

Unpleased, Long Hai said, "Zhenfei, I have to say something to you as your elder brother. They say the capable should carry more responsibility. I know your abilities, and if you want to make a difference, you shouldn't decline."

"Big Brother Long Hai, I appreciate your goodwill, but I know my limitations very well. I have no experience, and I wouldn't be good as a leader," Ling Zhenfei responded.

After a moment of silence, Long Hai said, "I respect your viewpoint, but I won't let you be complacent. How about this—I won't vie for a high position for you. The position of village party secretary in your village is now up for election since Wang Changhe has been removed. You should run for it and give it a try."

"Do you think I can do it, Big Brother Long? I know the requirements for a village party secretary candidate, and you have to be a Party member first. I'm not one of them," said Ling Zhenfei.

"Who says you aren't? Don't think I don't know—you are part of the National Special Operations Group. Joining this organization is effectively the same as joining the Party. Stop making excuses. I've already checked; right now, the villagers' support for you becoming the village party secretary is quite strong," Long Hai argued.

Ling Zhenfei truly did not want to be a village party secretary from the bottom of his heart. For one, he was young, and taking on the role of village party secretary might not win the villagers' approval. Additionally, he had many things on his plate and worried about the potential troubles ahead.

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