Liu Zhizhong's words almost brought Li Tanglu to tears.
So grateful for this young man!
I, Li Tanglu, am fine!
However, on the surface, Li Tanglu said, "No, no, no, I am not innocent. I raised my nephew improperly, failed to teach him morals. I'm responsible! Second Miss Xiang is so magnanimous and compassionate, truly discerning right from wrong!"
Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Indeed! Ever since I've known Second Miss Xiang, she has been a warm-hearted, simple, lively, and humane person. In my heart, she is the number-one goddess of the Southern Country!"
"Mmm, mmm, mmm, a goddess, definitely a goddess! Zhizhong, when you go back, tell Second Miss Xiang that she can make any request she desires. Li Tanglu will comply without a second word, and so will that brute Chen Yuanyuan, resolutely carrying it out!" Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⁂𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⁂𝓷𝓮𝓽
Li Tanglu also followed suit with praise, for too many good words never hurt. Liu Zhizhong would surely report back truthfully, right?
Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Secretary Li, I've noted it down. I understand your attitude and will definitely convey it accurately to Second Miss Xiang. I believe that she won't make things difficult for such an elderly person as yourself."
"Not making it difficult at all, not in the slightest. Li Tanglu sincerely accepts everything…"
Beside them, Zhang Zhengchang was dying of envy. Secretary Li was practically out of the picture now. But what about him? He really hated himself! Why did he have to speak out? Not to mention having been beaten up, he was absolutely terrified!
And Liu Zhizhong, of course, noticed this. Zhang Zhengchang still seemed somewhat at a loss, so Liu immediately smiled and said, "Secretary Zhang, don't be too nervous, alright?"
"I...sigh..." Zhang Zhengchang faltered, shaking his head in sigh, "I really regret it, Xiao Liu. I was truly foolish not to recognize Second Miss Xiang as a great Taishan. I now... I now really wish I could kneel before her and beg for forgiveness!"
His face wore an expression of regret, which was exceedingly unattractive, but obviously sincere.
Liu Zhizhong seriously said, "Kneel down and beg for forgiveness?"
"Yes! I can kneel, I am willing to kneel. Could you and Second Miss Xiang give me a chance?" Zhang Zhengchang was desperately making promises, willing to agree to anything.
"That's not necessary! Secretary Zhang, it was just a verbal provocation, and plus, you were beaten, beaten so miserably—it's basically settled…"
At this point, Zhang Zhengchang actually felt a sigh of relief in his heart.
Li Tanglu and Luo Tianlin also breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Liu Zhizhong paused, then added, "Of course, Young Master Chen is still recovering from his injuries, and his condition is the top priority. He must be treated, and we'll discuss further after he's healed. Secretary Zhang's injury also needs some time to heal. Once you two have recovered, personally visiting to apologize is mandatory. As for the sincerity of your apology, that will be up for you to decide."
Li Tanglu immediately agreed on behalf of Chen Yuanyuan and insisted he would personally accompany Chen, but then asked, "Zhizhong, we haven't had much contact with Second Miss Xiang and don't know what she likes. Giving money might seem too vulgar. I do have some calligraphy and antiques on hand, what do you think...?"
Zhang Zhengchang also quickly added, "Exactly, exactly, a lady of high status like Second Miss surely understands and has a passion for calligraphy and antiques. I have a pair of top-quality Myanmar jade bracelets at home, very valuable. I'll bring those along. Xiao Liu, what do you think?"
Liu Zhizhong thought for a moment and said, "These matters aren't urgent. You can decide as you see fit! But mainly, a personal visit to apologize is necessary, Young Master Chen must kneel, but Old Secretary Zhang is excused. As for Second Miss's intentions, well... I'm afraid you two will still have to slap yourselves!"