Overall, Liu Zhizhong's arrival in Hainan was a real delivery of surprises and delights!
The surprise was for his mother-in-law, enough to have the beautiful widow Lu Yumei twisting her ankle.
The delight was for Zhang Yuxing, who received the most beautiful bouquet of white roses in her life. Thanks to Liu Zhizhong, her vacation before taking office as Yangzhou Mayor got a touch more romantic.
Liu Zhizhong's sudden appearance and his extravagant bouquet truly captured Zhang Yuxing's youthful heart!
After a lavish seafood feast was served, Zhang Yuxing reluctantly placed the white roses on the chair next to her before sitting down opposite Liu Zhizhong to eat. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝓷𝓮𝓽
Liu Zhizhong suggested they drink some wine, and Zhang Yuxing indeed drank just a little, half a glass of wine.
This definitely made Liu Zhizhong's plan to get her drunk and take advantage of her seem impossible.
Liu Zhizhong even thought, "I'll get you drunk, take you to your room, give you a clean bath, really savor the 'Old Chu Girl,' and even keep a video record of it. Then, I'll have a stronger hold over Zhao Han and Zhang Hongyang's affairs."
As they enjoyed the seafood and chatted, Liu Zhizhong attended to Zhang Yuxing's needs attentively, peeling shrimps, opening shells, serving dishes, passing tissues, pouring drinks, making her truly savor the experience.
Of course, Zhang Yuxing did mention, "I heard from my second brother that you've become the head of the Zhao family now? You've become the head of the family?"
"Hehe… so ultimately you and my leader are siblings, and Uncle Zhang has told you everything?"
"He didn't say much, just that you're in charge of the Zhao family now, and you handle all the minor matters."
Zhang Yuxing stated just the facts, after all, Zhang Zhenglong hadn't mentioned that he had given Liu Zhizhong a three-day ultimatum.
Zhang Yuxing continued, "So, you, as the head of the Zhao family, chasing me to Hainan and presenting flowers, aren't here without any ulterior motives, right?"
A subtle, mocking smile appeared on her beautiful face.
Liu Zhizhong smiled embarrassingly, placed a peeled large prawn into Zhang Yuxing's bowl, and said, "My future Madam Mayor, you wouldn't happen to be suggesting that no good deed goes unpunished, either a villain or a thief, right?"
"Mm, well put, exactly my thoughts," Zhang Yuxing's tone grew more mocking.
Liu Zhizhong thought to himself, damned if I'm not showing kindness here, I really want to steal your heart, hehe.
Of course, he wasn't in a hurry and just said, "Actually, my being here has three purposes."
"First, I truly appreciate you giving me this chance, allowing me to rise higher and work directly under you at the city government as your Executive Deputy Chief of Staff. Don't forget those who dug the well, Liu Zhizhong knows."
Zhang Yuxing smiled coldly and said, "Don't be so grateful. Your appointment is because you are indeed talented and I need you, and secondly, because Minister Zhang from the City Organization Department brought it up. He's new to the Zhang family of Yangzhou, and we give him some face so as not to trouble him in his new role. Actually, Secretary Du had some reservations about this, but I saw nothing wrong with it, so it was settled."
"So, I still have to thank my leader, right? If you hadn't agreed, I couldn't have served you," Liu Zhizhong lifted his wine glass to toast Zhang Yuxing.
"You, you're quite the slick one!" Zhang Yuxing put down her glass and asked again, "And the second purpose of your visit?"
"The second purpose is to request to stay in Hainan, to always accompany my leader around, have fun, ensure her safety while beating the bad guys! That's alright, yes?"
"Fine. I'm staying here for four more days before I return."
"Great, after finishing my meal, I'll book my return flight, and I'll cover everything."
"Enough already, I've already booked my return ticket, no need for you to worry. And your third purpose?"