On the surface, Liu Zhizhong still chuckled and smiled, "Sister Qixiang, listen to you, how can you say that? You're making Director Zhang blush."
Indeed, Zhang Xueyao's face was somewhat blushing as she followed, "Sister Qixiang, don't say that. Liu Zhizhong and I are just having a normal meal together, it's not what you think."
Zhang Qixiang gave her a look and said earnestly, "Xue Yao, isn't Sister just looking out for you? Men in the officialdom, especially those like Liu Zhongzhi who've made it to the City Committee, do you think any of them are good? You're so beautiful, so classy, I just don't believe he isn't tempted..."
"Hey, hey, Sister Qixiang, you're going off on a tangent!" Liu Zhizhong quickly interrupted Zhang Qixiang. "I'm a married man, it's not as bad as you think!"
"Married? Haha..." Zhang Qixiang gave a cold laugh, disdainfully saying, "Men in power who are in high office have mistresses come out in spades when they flip their cars over; none of them are without wives are they? Is the flower at home as fragrant as the wild flower?"
Liu Zhizhong helplessly shook his head, "Sigh, Sister Qixiang, if you keep saying that, I might as well not eat dinner tonight, it's kind of a downer! Director Zhang, how about we find another place?"
"You dare!" Zhang Qixiang slammed the table, an overwhelming domineering aura displayed on her face, "We've barely touched this spread of dishes! You're going to leave without eating? Wasting food is shameful, understand?"
In fact, what Zhang Qixiang was thinking was, you bastard, we haven't even gotten to the scrambled eggs with tomatoes yet, and the show hasn't even started, and you want to leave? No way!
"Uh..." Liu Zhizhong was momentarily stunned, this bitch had the nerve to spout such shameful words, but he then chuckled, saying playfully, "Since there's so much, how about if you're free, Sister Qixiang, we could drink together? Otherwise, I might really leave, but you wouldn't lose out, since I've paid the money."
Liu Zhizhong felt pretty smug!
This bitch, you and Zhang Hongyang are setting me up with scrambled eggs with tomatoes, huh?
If you're not drinking, I'm out of here!
Indeed, Zhang Qixiang, for the sake of her sinister plans, gave a cold laugh, "I'm free tonight, I'll drink with you. But, I do want to order a few more specialties!"
"Whatever you like, I'm paying! Director Zhang, see if there's anything else you want, order them, order it all..."
Zhang Xueyao hesitated and then said, "That should be enough, if we order too much it'll be wasted..."
Zhang Qixiang said, "Xue Yao, what's with that attitude? It's not your money, nor mine; we have a big fool here paying, why not eat for free!"
This time, Zhang Qixiang triumphed.
She actually rang the bell, summoning the waiter and ordered another ten thousand yuan worth of dishes.
Zhang Xueyao watched, astounded. They're really butchering Liu Zhizhong!
Zhang Qixiang, however, acted like it was all normal, even ordering chilled beer, saying she didn't like white liquor and would just have some beer.
Liu Zhizhong covertly observed Zhang Xueyao's expression, feeling quite happy inside. This woman, hmm, she's alright with me! Alright, I'm a kind soul, won't scam her, it might feel great to win her over with affection in the future, haha…
So, the new dishes arrived, the beer came, and the three of them continued eating and drinking.
Of course, Zhang Qixiang, in front of this Secretary of Municipal Committee, was like the big sister, totally superior.
Liu Zhizhong let her do as she pleased, accompanying her however she wanted to drink.
For every three cups of beer Zhang Qixiang had, Liu Zhizhong accompanied her with a shot of white liquor, indeed, drinking deeply.
In any case, Liu Zhizhong played the fool, to Zhang Qixiang's satisfaction.
Zhang Xueyao observed their drinking and cautioned, but Zhang Qixiang said, "Don't worry, Xue Yao, he can drink, let him be happy drinking!"
Eventually, the appetizers also came, naturally including Liu Zhizhong's favorite, scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
Upon seeing this dish, Zhang Xueyao, although unaware of the plotting, could recall Liu Zhizhong's preferences.
Zhang Xueyao spontaneously said, "Ha! Secretary Liu, isn't this your favorite? I remember back in college, you'd have a big portion every lunch..."
Liu Zhizhong coughed twice, indicating he was a bit embarrassed. "Um... Director Zhang, can we not talk about this? I've quit it now, really got sick of it."
"Oh... right, your life keeps getting better, what delicious things can't Secretary Liu eat!"
Zhang Xueyao didn't make much of it, showing understanding.
But Zhang Qixiang was infuriated inside.
You dog thing, you've quit?
Sister added some stuff to this tomato, you're not eating a single bite?
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Zhang Qixiang thought for a moment, then said, "Xue Yao, you've had nearly enough to eat, you've drunk quite a bit too, shouldn't drink anymore, better go home and rest early. Sister and Liu Zhizhong have some private matters to discuss."
"Oh..." Zhang Xueyao paused but then nodded in understanding, "Alright, Sister Qixiang, you guys take your time! Secretary Liu, thanks for hosting!"
Seeing this situation, Liu Zhizhong noted Zhang Qixiang's impressive command – she says leave, and people leave.
But he was secretly cheerful. Alright, you've sent Zhang Xueyao away, perfect time to deal with your matter, Zhang Qixiang, hehe…