On the way to see Luo Shuxiu, Liu Zhizhong's mind was incredibly clear.
Currently, in Yangzhou, Zhang Yuxing and Lu Yuqing are considered two major forces. Zhang Yuxing is the strongest, followed by Lu Yuqing, but both women still seemed not robust enough. Zhang Tianbao, the head of the City Organization Department and an outsider, really lacked authoritative influence due to the heavy influence of the Zhang Family; thus, he could only be considered half a major player.
On Minister Luo Tianlin's side, as a true major figure within the province, it was worthwhile to get closer starting with his daughter, Luo Shuxiu—that was point one.
The Provincial City's Mayor recommended by Ma Xudong was a standing committee member of the provincial party, a true major figure. The breakthrough could start with his dietary preferences—that was point two.
Director Feng Xiaoyue, with her mysterious and potent background, could offer potential opportunities if cooperation with her went well—that was point three.
In his career, facing Zhang Hongyang meant not letting that bastard always get one over on him; hence, it was crucial to embrace these big trees and hope for effective results under their shade.
In the suburb of the provincial city, Hongye Fitness Center was the top-tier fitness center in the entire city, featuring equipment, aerobics, and swimming sections with first-class facilities and services, and a very professional coaching team.
It housed the largest indoor constant-temperature swimming pool in the province. The pool also offered services like traditional Chinese medicine massages, cupping, and scraping, which were pretty expensive, but people who used them spoke highly of them. After all, there was some reason behind methods handed down from our ancestors, heh heh... The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚑𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥
According to Zhang Tianbao, every Sunday from three to five in the afternoon, Luo Shuxiu would come to swim.
The swimming pool's rest area included specially designed VIP rooms, very spacious and luxurious, with no differentiation between genders.
Luo Shuxiu had her own designated VIP rest room in the east row of the swimming pool, number 009, which was the very last one.
Other rooms required advanced booking.
Of course, if one did not rest in the VIP room, they'd have to use the relatively cheaper common rest area to change clothes and take a shower, which was divided into male and female sections.
Yesterday, during a coffee break at noon, Liu Zhizhong had already booked the VIP room for this afternoon, right next to Luo Shuxiu, room 008.
With the full payment made, the VIP room was reserved for him until the end of his booked time.
After parking his car, Liu Zhizhong headed straight to room 008 under the receptionist's guidance. He glanced at the adjacent room 009, and his heartbeat sped up.
He could hardly imagine what kind of expression Luo Shuxiu would have upon seeing him.
This charming university English teacher had left him with wonderful memories, worthy of being cherished again.
Entering the room, Liu Zhizhong was not in a rush to swim but first decided to have some tea and snacks and take a nap.
By two-thirty in the afternoon, Liu Zhizhong got ready and changed into his swimsuit.
Looking at himself in the mirror, broad shoulders and a slim waist, a well-developed chest, narrow hips, and long, straight legs like steel; his physique wasn't overly explosive, but it radiated a vigorous masculinity.
Liu Zhizhong couldn't help but smirk smugly, even licking his lips narcissistically, filled with anticipation.
He locked his briefcase and cell phone in the safe, just remembering the code was enough.
Then, he stood behind the door of room 008, quietly listening to the sounds outside, waiting for Luo Shuxiu's arrival.
Sure enough, in less than five minutes, a tap-tap sound of high heels approached rhythmically, suggesting the woman wearing them was incredibly elegant and poised.
Liu Zhizhong's heart raced with a sudden throb, clearly unable to contain his excitement.
When the footsteps grew closer, he quietly pushed open the door and stepped out, scanning the area.
It was indeed Luo Shuxiu!
She wore a mid-length blue silk slip dress that highlighted her enchanting figure.
A bright and seductive face beneath her golden-brown wavy hair, still radiant and smooth, her features captivating and spring-like in her almond eyes.
Especially her long, porcelain-gleaming legs.
The low V-neck of her high-end dress revealed tantalizing cleavage that lightly jiggled with her steps, seemingly on the verge of spilling out.
She came without any makeup or jewelry, carrying a very fashionable sports bag, walking gracefully, her figure bursting with youthful vitality.
This married woman was exuding an irresistible allure to men.
Liu Zhizhong, wearing a swim cap, suddenly appeared in his own doorway, his gaze fixated, trying to maintain a calm and composed expression.
But Luo Shuxiu, not five meters away from him, was completely shocked.
She stood there, staring blankly at Liu Zhizhong, her hands trembling with the sports bag.
She had never dreamed she would see him here!
This man, whom she had reminisced and longed for countless times... My God, it was him, him, indeed it was him!
The woman, who had endured the pain of longing, felt a lump in her throat, and her nose gradually began to tingle.
Her bright eyes started to mist, slowly turning into shiny tears.
As large tears began to roll down her cheeks, Luo Shuxiu suddenly covered her red lips, overwhelmed with sadness, and rushed past Liu Zhizhong towards room 009.
In that instant, Liu Zhizhong's heart felt shattered, a profound tenderness emerged within him...