Chapter 364: Chapter 364

Zhang Tianbao quickly made things clear to Liu Zhizhong, who was deeply moved by what he heard.

Still, Zhang Tianbao was very cautious, "Make sure you don't say I told you this." Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥

"Understood, I'd die before I tell."

"Zhizhong, take care of your own wings. There are some circles you shouldn't meddle with right now. Some people you absolutely can't afford to offend. Quit while you're ahead, got it?"

"Uh-huh, thanks for your concern, Minister Zhang."

"Why so formal? Let's just leave it at that…"

After ending the call, Liu Zhizhong was like a man injected with chicken blood, stepping on the accelerator, and whooshing up to a speed of 180 km/h.

Even though what Zhang Tianbao said was right, when it came to matters of the heart, the agony of longing, who cared about consequences?

Isn't that how so many crimes of passion happen? The joy of the moment becomes the temptation to break all rules!

Luckily, after a spurt of speeding, Liu Zhizhong became utterly calm again.

Seeing Luo Shuxiu would be perfect if they could be together.

Most importantly, he was looking for a powerful patron.

Without background support, he'd just be at Zhang Hongyang's mercy, used as a pawn and ridiculed for his sense of superiority!

Who could withstand being suppressed like that for long?

He arrived in Provincial City at eight in the morning.

Liu Zhizhong first went to buy some cigarettes and the like, then went straight to visit Ma Xudong.

Under special circumstances, visiting on the weekend was also possible.

Seeing Liu Zhizhong again, Ma Xudong was still very touched and simply asked, "How's Qingqing?"

Liu Zhizhong, of course, told the truth, and Ma Xudong expressed understanding.

By the way, Ma Xudong was quite hopeful as he said, "Zhizhong, how far have you and Qingqing progressed?"

"Uh… Uncle Ma, that… haha, not at all!"

"That's where you're wrong! I only have this one daughter, and I'm entrusting her to you, so you should give it your all, okay? Don't wait until she falls in love with someone at school…"

"Uncle Ma, Qingqing won't. I understand her thoughts!"

"Oh? Haha… haha…" Ma Xudong's expression was priceless, filled with surprise and delight; he laughed out loud, nodded repeatedly, looking incredibly content.

What kind of father was this?

Liu Zhizhong didn't want to define it!

He just felt that, no matter what, Ma Xudong wanted the best for his daughter!

Ma Xudong's hundred percent trust and admiration for Liu Zhizhong was self-evident.

During the prison visit, Ma Xudong also asked about some matters in Yangzhou and brought up that Zhang Hongyang had published a book. In the prison, every corrupt criminal who came in got a copy; it was actually pretty good!

Liu Zhizhong smiled bitterly, shook his head, and of course laid everything out.

Ma Xudong was astounded, nodding repeatedly, "I knew it! How could a straw bag like Zhang Hongyang write a book of such caliber? He must have used you as a ghostwriter. That scoundrel is definitely using his family's power to bully you, isn't he?"

"What can I do? That's how it is, right? Slowly does it, Uncle Ma, I'm not in a rush. Zhang Hongyang can't suppress me forever, can he? If there's a chance…"

"No way, if you're not in a hurry, I'm anxious for you! You're at a disadvantage because you don't have a strong background. The Zhang family is considered among the powerful people and officials in Yangzhou, and they have connections in Provincial City too… Hmm…"

Saying so, Ma Xudong stroked his chin, contemplating deeply.

Finally, he raised his index finger and said, "Zhizhong, listen to me. Come here…"

He beckoned Liu Zhizhong closer.

Liu Zhizhong, of course, moved closer to the visiting window, no longer using the telephone. Ma Xudong didn't have a phone either and instead whispered in Liu Zhizhong's ear for a while.

Liu Zhizhong gasped, "This… could it really work?"

"Give it a try! What if it does? If you can rely on their influence, life in Yangzhou could be easier for you! Back then, I thought about taking this route, but ended up backfiring... Sigh, missed the chance, now you try."

"Alright, I'll give it a try…"