Chapter 428: Chapter 428

Lu Yuqing snuggled back into Liu Zhizhong's arms, her voice soft and tender, "You and me, is there anything we shouldn't talk about? Go ahead, you can say anything."

"Sigh, first off, I spent quite a long time in the Provincial City this round and visited Ma Xudong."

"What's wrong with that? You're loyal and righteous, as you should be!"

"He recommended a powerful connection to me, but it looks like that connection is about to be lost."

"The Mayor of the Provincial City."

"Yes..." Liu Zhizhong nodded, because Luo Tianlin had mentioned it last night, saying that it might be announced in a couple of days. Such was the influence of the Qian Xuan family, immensely powerful.

However, Lu Yuqing laughed, "What's this about things we shouldn't talk about?"

"Ah, haha, it's just that it's been a long time since we met, and I started off with all business, just warming up with an opening line."

Lu Yuqing was amused. She really enjoyed being with this man who could throw in a little humor without notice, making everything delightful.

"Secondly, still warming up! Last night I had a home dinner at Provincial Group Minister Luo Tianlin's house with Brother Tianbao from the City Organization Department. We had a great chat. That powerful connection, I think I've secured it, ha..."

"Wow!" Lu Yuqing got a bit excited, "That's great news! It will be a huge help for you in the future. Go on, tell me more, hehe..."

"It will help me, which means good things for you too, haha... Thirdly, something happened when I was coming back. I had initially gone home and then..."

As Liu Zhizhong spoke, he seemed embarrassed, leaning close to Lu Yuqing's ear, his voice a magnetically deep whisper, telling her everything he had seen.

Lu Yuqing blushed and was shocked.

After Liu Zhizhong finished, he added, "Looks like your sister couldn't resist! But she has integrity, taking care of herself like that, hehe..."

"You troublemaker..." Lu Yuqing couldn't help feeling embarrassed and pinched Liu Zhizhong's mouth, "Be honest, did you think about it then?"

"I didn't... okay, fine, a man has to be honest. I did think about it, but I controlled myself, because such things shouldn't be done." Liu Zhizhong spoke frankly, his voice firm and broadcaster-like.

"So, you turned to me afterward? Other than missing me, were you trying to divert your feelings for my sister?"

"Ah, there was no such diversion! I was already missing you, I was supposed to visit you anyway... but your sister is quite pitiful..."

Lu Yuqing gave him a look, "You troublemaker, please stop? If you keep this up, I'll feel like you're longing for her. I just realized, when you earlier said to find help, you were laying the groundwork, weren't you? You sly thing, always so calculating!"

As she spoke, Lu Yuqing pulled at the corners of Liu Zhizhong's mouth, "Are you bad? Do you really long for her? Tell the truth!"

"A man can hardly help it. But I have my limits. No matter how much I may think about it, it's just a thought and won't develop into anything. Firstly, my father-in-law is impeccable towards me; secondly, her feelings towards me..."

Speaking frankly and revealing his thoughts, Liu Zhizhong managed to calm Lu Yuqing down, and she didn't pursue the matter further.

In reality, Lu Yuqing understood it all. If that troublemaker ever crossed the line with her elder sister, would she choose to forgive him, or to accept it?

She felt completely crazy about Liu Zhizhong, almost possessed, how could she not yield to him like a devoted follower? But this was her own elder sister, she couldn't encourage Liu Zhizhong to look for help on her behalf!

Subsequently, the couple shared a moment of affection before going together to freshen up, as Liu Zhizhong had to return to the City Government for a while, needing to report directly to his superior.

In this aspect, he handled it especially well; he knew the ropes of officialdom, and Lu Yuqing both admired and supported him.

Only during the bath, Lu Yuqing couldn't resist asking Liu Zhizhong to come out.

So, in the bathroom, standing under the showerhead, she clung onto Liu Zhizhong.

Liu Zhizhong was, of course, more than willing to oblige, accompanying her to the end.

He wasn't bothered at all, but it was Lu Yuqing who couldn't withstand it, and she reached heaven once again.

Afterward, Liu Zhizhong cleaned up and went straight to the City Government.

Lu Yuqing was too tired. She didn't return to the City Committee and simply rested at home. She knew she really should ask Liu Zhizhong to find an assistant for her.

As for Liu Zhizhong, well, he had a lot on his mind and wasn't ready to reveal that he had already found an assistant.

When Liu Zhizhong returned to the City Government, it was just past two in the afternoon.

He went straight to report to Yue Xing, and of course, through his own office, and naturally, the one sitting there was Zhang Xueyao.

This acting secretary, with her gold-rimmed glasses, was increasingly charming.

Her short, bobbed hair, perfectly parted down the side, hung smoothly.

Beneath light makeup, her face appeared exquisitely fair.

Wearing a gray, form-fitting, off-the-shoulder mini dress, accentuating her curves, she exuded a mature charm of a city beauty that made Liu Zhizhong's eyes brighten.

The once little fangirl, the rival in officialdom, now the acting secretary, ah... why did she stir feelings within him?

When Zhang Xueyao saw Liu Zhizhong again, her entire inner world was somewhat agitated.

Liu Zhizhong's grace and excellence had made her discard any previous reservations, and she really felt her initial judgment was right. This man was enchanting, truly worth loving!

Her heartbeat accelerated, her mouth dry and tongue parched, standing there, her voice even trembled a little, "Secretary Liu, you're back!"

Seeing her shy yet excited eyes, waves stirred in Liu Zhizhong's heart. Could it be, he had effortlessly obtained Lu Yuqing's assistant?

He steadied himself and nodded, "Yes, I'm back. Director Zhang has indeed had a tough time recently!"

"Hehe, it's not tough at all..." Zhang Xueyao waved her hands, still a bit nervous, "And thank you, Secretary Liu, for giving me this opportunity to grow! But now that you're back, I suppose I'll return to the precinct office!"

"It wasn't me who gave you this opportunity, it was Mayor Zhang! And don't rush to consider going back to the precinct office; you might stay on."

"Ah? Really? You're getting promoted again?"

Liu Zhizhong thought to himself, he had just been promoted less than three months ago, another promotion, how could it be?

He just smiled and said, "It's not what you think, we'll talk later! Is Mayor Zhang inside?" ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⚑𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⚑𝓷𝓮𝓽

"Good, I'll go in and report to her. Oh, it might take a while. No one is allowed to enter because the report is very important."

"Okay, I understand, I'll guard the door. What if Secretary Du comes?"

"Even then, no! If he insists on entering, just ask him if he respects Mayor Zhang enough."

Watching her obediently follow instructions, Liu Zhizhong thought, oh... why did he feel a bit guilty? It was downright dishonorable. He was going in to sleep with her aunt, and she had to guard the door for him, hehe...