Gu Feng replied to Lin Yue, "Uncle doesn’t lack anything, so there’s no need to buy anything. Just take your uncle and mom to have a meal together, that’s enough. He just wants to see you."

After receiving Gu Feng’s message, Lin Yue thought about what to give as a gift.

Upon leaving her company, she specially chose some local delicacies unique to Jiangcheng.

Liu Yan, the great uncle, and the third uncle’s family were speechless when they saw her list of gifts.

"That’s Feng’s own uncle, and you’re giving him this stuff? Isn’t this just embarrassing ourselves?" Lin Zhenyun, the third uncle, complained.

"Third Uncle, you just don’t understand. Gu Feng said his uncle is also in an office, and judging by the standard of cigarettes and teas my mother-in-law gives to my great uncle, he definitely wouldn’t lack good things in that area. Giving luxury goods would be too ostentatious," Lin Yue explained with a smile.

"But it’s definitely not okay to not bring a gift at all. I figured he probably hasn’t had these local specialties before."

The third uncle still wanted to argue something when the third aunt glared at him, "Why do you care about this? Feng’s uncle just wants to see his niece-in-law. What gives us the right to criticize what the younger generation gives to their elders? Is it your place to worry?"

Great Auntie Zhao Yanrong chimed in, "Old Three, who are you arguing with?"

Lin Zhenyun immediately grinned and said, "Yes, yes, yes, Little Yue makes the decisions. Third Uncle spoke out of turn."

If there had been doubts about Gu Feng’s abilities in the past, they have completely disappeared now. Lin Yue’s husband, who is also their son-in-law, is extremely well-liked by everyone in the Lin Family.

He is indeed the one who revived the whole Lin Family.

Not only did the Thunder Group grow stronger and bigger, but the great uncle also got a new opportunity thanks to a phone call from his mother-in-law, shining a ray of hope on his resume.

On the third uncle’s side, relying on Xu Dong’s business, Gu Feng helped him secure the nightclub management rights.

Xu Dong was even introduced by Gu Feng to the circle of influential players in Jiangcheng, and although the store hasn’t opened yet, the pre-opening event has already brought in over fifty million!

Therefore, Lin Yue is tacitly treated as the Lin Family’s treasure within the family circle.

There was no helping it; the family relied on her man for their livelihood, so they had to pamper the girl.

Teased by her family in such a way, Lin Yue’s face instantly turned red, and she scolded, "Are you guys done yet?"

She hurriedly loaded the gifts into the car.

Afterward, the group drove off to the banquet.

The restaurant was booked by Feng’s uncle, and they just followed the provided address.

Upon seeing the restaurant’s name in the navigation, Lin Langsheng became suspicious, "This farmhouse restaurant is very popular. Did Feng’s uncle reserve a table in advance?"

Lin Yue, who didn’t socialize or attend formal gatherings, had never been to this restaurant and curiously asked, "Is the food good? Why haven’t I heard of it before?"

Lin Langsheng said, "It’s not about whether the food is good or not. The thing is, this restaurant serves Beijing-style cuisine, which our City Leader is particularly fond of. It’s not expensive, but it’s authentic. Almost the entire high-ranking officialdom of Jiangcheng is aware of this fact, so they like to patron this restaurant for informal meals. Over time, it has become very popular, and when the wealthy have reasons to curry favor with the various departments, knowing that the city’s higher-ups like to eat here, they also choose to book meals at this restaurant to entertain."

He glanced at Lin Yue, "You don’t deal with the system in your business, so it’s normal for you to not know."

Lin Yue suddenly understood.

Then, their cars gradually arrived at the farmhouse on the outskirts, which didn’t look particularly luxurious, but had extensive grounds for parking.

She noticed that many cars belonging to executives in their circles were parked here.

Just like the great uncle mentioned, these wealthy figures would choose this place to entertain the local officials.

And these officials chose this place also to cater to the City Leader’s preferences.

"This place does have a bit of a rustic charm, very down-to-earth," Lin Yue remarked, rarely feeling the simple rural atmosphere outside the city.

Lin Langsheng nodded, "It’s these kinds of places where you can relax and feel comfortable when dining, without the influence of the surrounding class-based decor."

No sooner had he finished speaking, he saw a particular car in the yard and his expression turned serious.

Following his gaze, the Lin Family members also saw the Audi parked in the yard.

The license plate read: Jiang A0001

"The City Leader’s car!"

Surprised, Lin Langsheng mused, "I’ve come here to eat many times, but this is the first time I’ve encountered the City Leader. I wonder which private room he’s in."

His wife Zhao Yanrong rolled her eyes, "As if knowing that would mean you could go and toast."

Lin Langsheng gave a wry smile, "After he finishes his meal, it wouldn’t hurt to go up and say hello."

Zhao Yanrong knew the social circle all too well, "Do you even get a turn? Do you believe that all the wealthy bodyguards outside each private room are like lookouts, and as soon as your City Leader comes out, a crowd will emerge from all directions? You’ll never be able to catch up with that level of flattery."

Lin Langsheng smiled bitterly and turned to Lin Yue, "Which room is Feng’s uncle in?"

Lin Yue replied, "Uncle told me over the phone it’s room number 1."

"Then let’s go there," Lin Langsheng said, still casting another longing glance at the Audi.

Right after Lin Yue and the others had left the parking lot, a Mercedes-Benz business sedan drove in.

The man in the passenger seat was none other than Wei Changqing.

He was taking a director to eat, as his main business involved getting projects from the city and subcontracting the work to others.

Although the director was subordinate to his father, his rank was not low, and he might be one of the successors once his father retired.

So Wei Changqing had to show him all the due respect.

The reason the Wei Family could become local influencers was also related to their wide network of connections and fostering relationships.

Unfortunately, this time his father asked him to back down, or else with their influence entrenched in Jiangcheng, they really wouldn’t be scared of Liu Jin and Ye Wei’s gang.

The city director and secretary in Wei Changqing’s car also noticed the Audi and involuntarily became somewhat reserved, "The Boss’s car!"

"It’s odd; the Boss usually comes here only when he’s treating people to a meal. Does he have a guest today?"