Just sitting down, Liu Zhizhong saw that it was a call from Zhang Hongyang, and frowned. He quickly excused himself with a smile, "Third Uncle, I need to take a call!"
As he spoke, Liu Zhizhong picked up the phone from the beer table.
Zheng Xitong had already seen the name "County Mayor Zhang Hongyang" and smiled, "Is it that Zhang Hongyang from the Yangzhou Zhang Family? Your ex-brother-in-law?"
Liu Zhizhong also understood that the Zheng Family members had investigated him thoroughly and found a lot of information, including that of Zhang Hongyang, which was no exception.
During tonight's dinner, Zheng Shishi had naturally brought up that her sister-in-law Feng Xiaoyue's TV drama "County Government Office" was about to air. All the related situations unfolded. The book was by Liu Zhizhong, the script was adapted by him, and he also did the main character's voice. Zhang Hongyang had just slapped his name on it, found a ghostwriter, and took his political achievements. This further raised the esteem of Mr. Zheng and Zheng Xitong for Liu Zhizhong.
As a result, the character of Zhang Hongyang left a deep impression on Zheng Xitong. Now that Zhang Hongyang was calling Liu Zhizhong, Zheng Xitong naturally remembered him.
"Put it on speaker! I want to see how your ex-brother-in-law handles this conversation." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡~𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢~𝙣𝙚𝙩
Zheng Xitong's request left Liu Zhizhong with no choice but to silently hope that Zhang Hongyang wouldn't be too arrogant and that he would be spared.
Instantly, Liu Zhizhong put Zhang Hongyang's call on speaker.
As soon as the call connected, Zhang Hongyang's domineering and powerful voice indeed came through.
"Liu Zhizhong, what are you up to now?"
Liu Zhizhong replied calmly, "What else? I'm just about to have some late-night beer."
"Oh? Haha..." Zhang Hongyang laughed coldly, his tone full of mockery, "Seems like my book and drama's premiere explosion is making you really upset. Are you using alcohol to drown your sorrows? You have a bad heart, better drink less! If something happens to you, that would be a huge loss to the world! Of course, I understand, you retired from the scene due to illness, all the money you made was d, right? That must be another source of frustration for you, haha... People, if it's not meant for you, you'll never get it! Listen to me, thank you for the last beautiful voice you left to the mortal world for my drama, haha..."
Those words were truly arrogant, sarcastic, and self-righteous.
Zheng Xitong just listened with a smile, taking out a cigarette and handing one to Liu Zhizhong, while he lit another for himself.
Liu Zhizhong could only chuckle and say, "County Head Zhang, you are so shallow. I had to retire because my voice was damaged. As for the money, I d it voluntarily, no one forced me. Having some late-night beer is just a gathering with friends, you're overthinking it. I'm not upset, in fact, I'm quite happy. Congrats on your drama's success! If you just called to show off and have nothing else to say, I'm going to hang up now. Good luck to you!"
"No, don't hang up yet! The more indifferent you act, the more excited it makes me! Don't think you can really overshadow me. Look at what I've been doing lately, look at your situation. Do you think you can still compete with me in officialdom? You've wronged me, hehe, I will make you repay it double..."
"Alright, County Head Zhang, let's not talk about these grievances. Frankly speaking, in officialdom, there is no right or wrong between individuals, it's all about different perspectives! I promised your father I wouldn't keep fighting with you, so please let it go, focus on your work and life, and follow your own path. Didn't we agree not to interfere with each other?"
"No! As long as you, Liu Zhizhong, are in this world, there's no place for me, Zhang Hongyang!"
"Sigh... County Head Zhang, why must you insist on this?"