Liu Zhizhong's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked helplessly at Zhang Yuxing, "Ah, Secretary Zhang, this... this... demand of yours, I can't do it!"
Zhang Yuxing almost laughed, but she said coldly, "What can't you do? Aren't you capable? Capable of causing trouble, aren't you?"
"It's not that... I..."
Liu Zhizhong was truly on the verge of a breakdown.
What the hell kind of mission is this?
I haven't even got a taste of it, and Lu Yumei is supposed to marry your brother?
Of course, he kept his composure and said, "Secretary Zhang, as someone so meticulous and orderly as you, surely you wouldn't jest about such things?"
"Jesting? Do I look like someone who jests to you?" Zhang Yuxing's face was icy, her gaze sharp, truly the image of a ruthless nun.
"No! But think about it, you yourself said Mr. Zhang has been chasing my mother-in-law for years without success. Doesn't that mean she's not interested in him? Why bother with this? With Mr. Zhang's financial resources and the Zhang family's influence in Yangzhou, who can't he marry?"
"Isn't it precisely because he can't marry your mother-in-law? If he could, why would I send you on this mission? Isn't your ability to tackle tough challenges?"
Liu Zhizhong shook his head repeatedly, "This bone is too hard for me to chew. You know her dislike for me. Now I'm supposed to play matchmaker, arranging this awkward merger? Does that make sense, will it work?"
"I'm not going to argue with you because I never argue with idiots. Secretary Liu, positions in the City Committee are as fleeting as water in a river. You got in, and you can be sent away. Since my brother likes your mother, you have to help him out!"
How come that statement sounded so off-putting?
Liu Zhizhong was tired of arguing. "Fine, I'll try my best to handle it, but if I can't, there's nothing to be done about it. Sigh... Is there anything else?"
"That's all, off you go..."
Zhang Yuxing waved her delicate little hand dismissively, again showing the domineering attitude of a female leader.
Liu Zhizhong really felt a fire in his heart. Sigh... I need to find a way to rein this woman in, to compensate for the oppression I've suffered.
It feels like I've just jinxed my morning by being here.
He couldn't even imagine the triumphant smirk on Brother-in-law Zhang Hongyang's face after seeing his signature on a successful assignment.
This was seriously grating on him.
No, tonight, I need to find a way to give Zhao Han what for, to find some solace!
I've been so busy these days, not even having time for sex, it's frustrating to think about, heh heh...
Thinking this, Liu Zhizhong walked out of Zhang Yuxing's office, his face brightening with the thought.
But unexpectedly, there was Zhang Hong, with her baby face and mischievous smile, sitting in her office chair outside, saying, "Secretary Liu, you're really talented, what a fine article you wrote!"
Liu Zhizhong's expression stiffened as he looked at the smug face of this seasoned lady and said harshly in response, "You scam artist, you big scammer!"
"Ha ha!" Zhang Hong covered her mouth, giggling, her eyes twinkling with excitement, "What did I scam you on that has you so melancholic?"
Liu Zhizhong said coolly, "Wasn't it you who told me to write for Secretary Zhang? Why did Zhang Hongyang get the byline after it was published?"
"Why don't you ask Secretary Zhang? How would I know? Hee hee..."
Liu Zhizhong turned and walked away, not wanting to deal with her.
But Zhang Hong called out from behind, "Later on, I'll send you the details of the dinner venue, the private room, and the list of people joining the dinner!"
"You wouldn't dare not send it!" Liu Zhizhong retorted as he looked back.
Zhang Hong chuckled, "Then you wouldn't dare not show up, would you?"
"You... You Zhao family just love to bully honest people, don't you?"
"You, honest? Wow~~~~"
"Waive that nonsense! You're in your thirties and still can't control your emotions, so immature. Probably because you're not married. You might want to consider settling down and stop seeking a superiority complex through me..."
After that, Liu Zhizhong was already out the door.
Zhang Hong was left fuming, her cheeks flushed and her heart racing, only able to curse and vent her frustration.
Anyway, lately, Liu Zhizhong enjoyed pestering her.
Liu Zhizhong returned to his office, planning to sort through some documents before discussing tonight's activity with Ma Xudong, needing to report and explain the situation, and it was about time to share his views with Secretary Ma.
In the meantime, he received the message from Zhang Hong about the dinner attendees. He checked it, oh, not too many people, Zhang Hongyang and his wife, Zhang Yuxing, plus Zhang Hong, and himself. This gathering... fine, as long as it doesn't interfere with handling Zhao Han tonight.
Right away, he sent a mushy message to Zhao Han, "Dear sister, come back to your parents' house after dinner, my brother said he misses you, he's going crazy. If you don't listen, you'll be sorry. I will be very apologetic."
Zhao Han completely lost it upon getting the message, replying directly, "You madman, have you gone insane? I go back to my parents' house, what about my mom? And what about Zhang Hongyang, what am I supposed to do?"
Liu Zhizhong responded with a gruff voice, deep and unclear, "I don't care, I just want to, you figure it out! I'm so frustrated I could burst, tonight I'll make you a happy woman! I've got work to do, honey sister, you handle it dear!"
Zhao Han was driven to madness, only able to text back, "Kiss your mom's head, I should let you play dead! Sigh..." Fresh chapters posted on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝘯𝘦𝘵
She even sent a GIF after the message, a haughty little rabbit smashing a big bad wolf with a hammer, which made Liu Zhizhong laugh and feel good.
Soon, he went to see Ma Xudong, still relishing the moments spent with Lu Yuqing in the luxury rest area inside, secretly titillated, when he received an electronic summons from the South District Court, asking him to sign for it.
Liu Zhizhong opened it and freaked out!
His wife Zhao Yan had indeed filed for divorce, with the court date set for next Wednesday.
What the hell kind of day is today?
Why is it that all annoying things are happening at once?