"Sure, fine, Tianbao, when you descend to the local level, that's when the real test of work competence begins. Strike a balance, strategize! You aren't going there specifically to cultivate Liu Zhizhong but to train yourself. As for the matters concerning Liu Zhizhong, handle them as you see fit; do not exert excessive force; if it's possible, let it be; if not, do not force it, understood?"
"Tianbao will keep the Minister's teachings in mind and always execute them strictly."
"Good, you go on then, take care of the work handover on your end. I'll have a word with the other ministers in the Provincial Organization Department, brief them about this, as there's a committee meeting tomorrow. We'll add your topic to the agenda. The transfer order and appointment announcement to be released next Monday. Next Monday, I shall personally escort you to take office in Yangzhou."
"Ah, Minister Luo, this is..."
"Don't make a fuss, it's a sign of how seriously you're taken and appreciated. I haven't been back there in many years, after all... 'In the fireworks of March down in Yangzhou'..."
"Thank you so much, Minister Luo..."
Zhang Tianbao clearly understood that for a position like his, a deputy minister from the Provincial Organization Department escorting him to Yangzhou would have sufficed.
For Luo Tianlin to personally see him off, the importance and implication were significant. His future, Zhang Tianbao's future, looked bright indeed, haha...
Meanwhile, Liu Zhizhong, of course, was unaware that saving Luo Shuxiu had brought such a significant turn in his own life.
The matter of promoting him as the Executive Deputy Director of Dongjiang District, as promised by Zhang Tianbao, was set in stone, but the intention of his further cultivation being a directive from Luo Tianlin, now that was quite interesting.
Zhang Tianbao already had a plan. Once in Yangzhou, he was resolved to keep Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Hongyang apart to avoid direct hierarchical ties between them, which could bring conflict.
As for Zhang Hongyang, settling into the role of Dongjiang District's District Head, the upcoming scenario was sure to be interesting.
Liu Zhizhong drove his new car, feeling it had adequate power. A top-model Passat, modest yet impressive, really good.
Arriving at the Provincial City East Station with time to spare, he contemplated bringing something to visit Ma Xudong in the detention center; it was only proper.
So, he headed to a nearby large shopping center, purchasing clothes, cigarettes, shampoo, shower gel, and other branded goods, spending over ten thousand yuan.
With big and small packages loaded into his car, he then went to the station's exit gate to wait for Ma Qingqing.
As usual, the heroic Liu Zhizhong wore his sunglasses.
The weather in March wasn't bad, the sun quite good, and he was wearing a baseball cap that nicely covered the injury on the back of his head, fitting just right.
After all, while treating the wound, the hospital had shaved a small oval section around it, which looked somewhat unattractive bald.
Blending into the crowd at the exit gate, nobody could recognize Liu Zhizhong.
Still, his tall and straight posture stood out. Content orıginally comes from 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝘯𝘦𝘵
His presence attracted many young women's glances!
When Ma Qingqing emerged from the station, Liu Zhizhong's eyes brightened, feeling an inexplicable tumult of emotion deep within.
It had been half a year, and Ma Qingqing had matured even more.
She wore charming purple sunglasses, her long hair flowing.
In a light pink spring blouse with an open neckline that was slightly bulging.
Wearing pure white tight capri pants that made her beautiful legs look long and straight.
Dragging a small suitcase, she walked confidently from the exit gate, drawing many admiring glances.
Youthful and beautiful, with fairer-than-snow skin and sunglasses giving her a mysterious air.
As her blouse fluttered, her slender waist gracefully swayed, exuding a sexy vibe that stirred something in Brother Zhizhong's heart.
Among the crowd, some men's gazes seemed almost lasciviously fixated.
Ma Qingqing walked naturally and gracefully, looking around, seeking Liu Zhizhong.
Alas, Brother Zhizhong, wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses, went unrecognized by her, so she continued toward the plaza still searching.
It was then that Liu Zhizhong appeared from behind, lightly wrapping his arms around her delicate shoulders...