After a while, Zheng Xitong put down his phone, still wearing that smile. That kind of confident aura of a big boss really couldn't be mimicked easily; it seemed like he was born with the smile of a tiger.
"All right, everything's arranged. Come on, Xiao Liu, drink!"
What could Liu Zhizhong say? He immediately picked up his glass and clinked it with Third Uncle Zheng's, chuckling...
There's nothing we can do to stop it. That arrogant Zhang Hongyang definitely needs to be taken down a peg, or else he won't learn his lesson.
He and Zheng Xitong drank their night beers, eating the exquisite side dishes that came with the drinks, enjoying the breeze, the moon, and the scent of flowers, chatting about this and that, feeling rather content.
Whatever, let's enjoy life first. When Zheng Xitong wants to ask for something, he'll naturally bring it up.
Not long after, Zheng Xitong really did get to the main point.
"Xiao Liu, recently I've heard some rumors. Can you confirm them for me, okay?"
His face was always smiling, giving off a genial vibe.
Liu Zhizhong's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the moment had come. He smiled and said, "Third Uncle, of course I can. I'll tell you everything I know without holding back!"
"Good, straightforward, I like that about you." Zheng Xitong gave a thumbs-up, then said, "I've heard that things between you and Xiaoyue are going quite well, right?"
Well, I'll be damned!
At this moment, Third Uncle Zheng's smile seemed to have a hint of menace in it.
Liu Zhizhong was secretly shocked. Damn it, who said that about me and Feng Xiaoyue?
But Liu Zhizhong kept his cool, smiling as he said, "Indeed, Director Feng and I get along quite well! Mainly because I used to be one of her signed artists, so our working relationship was very pleasant."
Zheng Xitong nodded and smiled, "Hmm, now did this pleasantness ever cross any boundaries, like..."
He left the sentence hanging, but his meaning was already quite clear.
Liu Zhizhong immediately put on a serious face, raising his hand as if to swear an oath, "Third Uncle, don't listen to those baseless rumors! I swear to the heavens, my relationship with Director Feng is strictly proper, bounded by decorum and morality, without crossing any so-called lines. I am a married man, and she is a married woman, how could we speak of anything else? There are many people in this world who don't respect the rules, but she and I must adhere to them!"
Zheng Xitong clapped his hands, looking very appreciative, nodding, "I trust your character, Xiao Liu. You're a person of commendable integrity. Young men like you are trustworthy. However, from tonight onwards, I hope you and Feng Xiaoyue will not bound by such rules anymore, okay?"
"Ah? This... this..."
Liu Zhizhong was utterly shocked, his face filled with astonishment, completely unable to believe what the other had just said! Fınd the newest release on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱
Was the father-in-law playing matchmaker for the widow and son-in-law?
But Zheng Xitong still wore that unchanged smile, though his eyes showed a hint of expectation.
"What's wrong, Zhizhong? Are you surprised or embarrassed?"
This really left Liu Zhizhong at a loss. He gave a bitter smile and said, "No... Third Uncle, we really can't do this! First, I am a married man and must follow the rules; second, Director Feng's husband recently passed away, his body barely cold, the seven-week mourning period not yet over, isn't it inappropriate to talk about breaking rules? Third, Third Uncle, you are the head of the Zheng family and can decide all matters of the family, but Director Feng is an independent individual; she has her own rights to pursue and choose her path, right?"
Zheng Xitong let out a long sigh, shaking his head, the smile vanishing from his face. He raised his glass and downed a mug of cold beer by himself, not inviting Liu Zhizhong to drink anymore...