Liu Zhizhong nodded solemnly, the very epitome of composure and refined grace.
"Yes, as the current decision-maker in the Zhao family, one must maintain a certain standard."
Looking at his mature and self-assured demeanor, Zhao Han couldn't help but want to laugh with joy from the bottom of her heart.
Alas, the young Miss Zhao, now head of the Cultural and Tourism Bureau in Dongjiang District, how she adored Liu Zhizhong, crazy for him, it seemed. A man both perfect and powerful was, to her, a god.
Lu Yumei rolled her eyes at him, clucking her tongue and said, "Look how high you're carrying your tail. Aren't you afraid of embarrassing yourself someday? Being in charge of the Zhao family is for fending off the Zhang family, not an easy job. If you can really make it through, I won't say another word against you. I'll firmly oppose any divorce between you and our second daughter and will want you to start having children right away so I can be a grandmother. From then on, you'll have the final say in the whole Zhao family!"
"Oh mom, grandmother, yes, yes..."
Liu Zhizhong's humorous tone and words made Zhao Han burst into laughter. The deadbeat, so amusing, sister likes it!
Lu Yumei almost laughed too, but quickly composed herself, nodding, "Don't just talk the talk. I want to see action and performance!"
"Please, rest assured, Liu Zhizhong isn't someone who doesn't take action..."
At nine o'clock in the morning, Liu Zhizhong entered Zhang Tianbao's office on time to meet with the newly appointed City Committee Organization Minister.
Zhang Tianbao was very amiable, inviting Liu Zhizhong to sit down with a smile as he drank tea. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱
In fact, Zhang Tianbao even took the initiative to offer a cigarette to Liu Zhizhong and passed it to him.
This puzzled Liu Zhizhong; what was this about? It didn't seem appropriate. Anyway, he hadn't even had time to take out his own cigarettes.
"Zhizhong, how have you been recuperating lately? Have the wounds on the back of your head healed?"
As he spoke, he looked at the back of Liu Zhizhong's head.
By now, the hair around Liu Zhizhong's wound had grown back and covered the area, hiding any signs of injury.
"Thank you for your concern, Minister Zhang. I'm completely healed! I'm ready to officially return to work and dedicate myself to the revolutionary cause."
"Haha..." Minister Zhang laughed heartily and nodded, "Ah, revolutionary optimism, Zhizhong, you haven't lost it! However, looking at the current situation, the appointment to your new position doesn't seem too optimistic!"
"Oh? What do you mean, Minister Zhang?" Liu Zhizhong asked, spreading his hands, "Alright, facing trouble with Minister Luo's approval, what else can I say? With you newly assigned to Yangzhou, I don't wish to cause you unnecessary trouble."
Zhang Tianbao sighed deeply, "Hmm, Zhizhong, you really have a broad perspective, which I admire! Actually, here's the thing. Zhang Hongyang is in the hospital, and he made a special call the other day, vehemently denying your appointment as the Executive Deputy District Chief of Dongjiang. He said that with your wife being the second-ranked Deputy District Chief there, it would be like turning the district government into a one-family rule, which violates organizational norms and practices."
Inside, Liu Zhizhong understood that this was Zhang Hongyang directly challenging him.
But outwardly, he nodded, "Heh, Comrade Zhang Hongyang does make some sense. So, he is set to be the District Chief of Dongjiang, is he?"
"Heh, yes... I've had contact with the Zhang family, and centuries ago we were one family. It's tough for me to handle this. I've just arrived in Yangzhou, and I hope the work can proceed smoothly without too many setbacks. You understand, right?"
"Of course, I understand. I don't want to cause you too much trouble."
Initially, Liu Zhizhong wanted to confront Du Yuesheng about this, but thinking about Zhang Tianbao's predicament, he let it go – that damn Zhang Hongyang got lucky.
However, he couldn't just refrain from making requests, could he?
Thus, he continued, "No matter what organizational opinions you may have on my appointment, I will firmly comply with and support them. But personally, I do have a modest request, something within your authority, and I hope you can grant it!"
"Ah, of course. Your request, I'll consider and fulfill as much as possible. I appreciate your attitude and sincerity!" Zhang Tianbao looked quite pleased, pushing up his glasses with a contented air.
"Minister, you're too kind. Please let me know about any changes to my position, and where I should go next?"