Chapter 435: Chapter 435

Liu Zhizhong felt a bit depressed, wondering whether to speak up or not.

Both Zhao Han and Lu Yumei were genuinely concerned, especially Lu Yumei, whose reaction was quite intense, giving him an inexplicable thrill and a great sense of accomplishment.

But if he were to tell the truth, knowing Lu Yumei's temperament, she would definitely go and cause a scene with Zhang Yuxing. That really wouldn't be good.

Yet if he didn't tell, Lu Yumei would likely go around asking others.

Liu Zhizhong steeled himself, could only smile, and said, "Director Zhao, Mrs. Lu, please don't get so worked up..."

"Shut up! Stop smiling so smugly, it looks ugly! Just tell us if it was Zhang Yuxing or not. Yes or no, how simple is that?" Lu Yumei harshly interrupted Liu Zhizhong, demanding an answer.

Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Yes, it was her, but there was a reason... Ah, Mrs. Lu you..."

Lu Yumei didn't even let him finish before she turned to grab her phone from the coffee table.

"How dare that Zhang Yuxing, that domineering old hag from the Zhang Family, act so lawlessly? She even had the nerve to hit someone..."

Liu Zhizhong felt a warm satisfaction in his heart, his mother-in-law was quite poised to defend him.

He quickly grabbed Lu Yumei's hand, "Mrs. Lu, enough! I appreciate the sentiment, but let's not be rash! It's actually my fault, I really provoked her, and she slapped me in anger. Keeping this home intact has not been easy, no need to stir up more trouble. Can we just keep our cool, please?"

Zhao Han also hurriedly chimed in to support Liu Zhizhong. She understood politics and also understood Zhang Yuxing.

After much persuasion, they finally managed to calm Lu Yumei down.

But inside, Liu Zhizhong still felt a warm glow, a certain zest from being protected by his mother-in-law.

Lu Yumei said that they would let Zhang Yuxing off this time, but if there was a next time, she wouldn't bother with being an official anymore, they wouldn't serve her!

Liu Zhizhong replied with a bitter smile, "If not an official, then what else could I do?"

"Host a show, do broadcasting, join social media, right? You've signed with Xinghai, haven't you? With your value, you could even make it in the entertainment industry. Your fame is so great, which path can't you take? Must you stay in officialdom?"

Liu Zhizhong chuckled internally: You really are childish! Can I just withdraw from officialdom whenever I wish? Tied to Qian Xuan, having to form collaborations, how could I ever escape? With Minister Luo's backing, I've just clung to this powerful leg, quitting my post would leave me resentful.

But what he actually said was, "Mrs. Lu, it's not as easy as you imagine. I'm too popular now, and soon enough there will be attempts to 'put out my fire' and suppress me. 'The higher the tree, the stronger the wind', fame can be deadly!"

Both Lu Yumei and Zhao Han were somewhat confused and asked in unison.

Liu Zhizhong had to explain everything, and only then did the mother and daughter understand.

Lu Yumei couldn't help but say with a wry smile, "You really don't have it easy! So it seems you'll just have to bear with it under Zhang Yuxing for now?"

Liu Zhizhong thought to himself, why feel aggrieved? I'm quite comfortable under her! Now it seemed that the secret with Zhang Yuxing would be safely kept, hehe!

He said, "That's not exactly suffering, because of the work arrangements..."

He went on to explain everything and also mentioned that he and Zhang Tianbao had dinner at Minister Luo's house from the Provincial Organization Department, gave gifts, and had built a rather good relationship, laying the groundwork. In half a year or so, he should be able to move away from Zhang Yuxing.

Hearing this, both Zhao Han and Lu Yumei were completely reassured and very happy.

After all, having the support of the head of the Provincial Organization Department was significant; Liu Zhizhong's future was hopeful.

Lu Yumei thought for a moment, then said, "Han Han, go check on the soup in the kitchen. I'll call your sister and tell her to come home for dinner tonight!"

"Ah..." Liu Zhizhong seemed to realize something and urgently tried to interrupt.

But Lu Yumei coldly said, "Shut your mouth! Am I not doing this for your sake?"

Liu Zhizhong could only smile and nod in response.

Lu Yumei added, "Look at that smile, so ugly! Does it still hurt?"

"Then why haven't you bought any medicine? Nevermind, I'll ask Zhao Yan to bring it back for you later..."

"No need, no need, I've bought some, it really works, hehe..."

Liu Zhizhong patted his briefcase, indicating he really had it.

Lu Yumei then nodded in approval, "Well, that's more like it. Go rest, and don't worry about my phone call."

What could he do when his mother-in-law was so eager to help?

Liu Zhizhong had to go upstairs to put away his briefcase and thought of changing his clothes as well.

However, right behind him, Lu Yumei quickly got through to Zhao Yan, asking her to come home for dinner and mentioning that Liu Zhizhong had come back.

Zhao Yan naturally refused, saying she wouldn't come back since she had been busy during the day and was tired.

Lu Yumei scolded her second daughter, accusing her of being inconsiderate. Wasn't she going to come back to check on her husband who had been hit?

Zhao Yan was taken aback, "Mom, who hit him? Who dares to hit him nowadays?" The source of this content ɪs 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✶𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮✶𝓷𝓮𝓽

"You'd know if you came back. Are you coming or not? If not, then never come back, die outside; consider you are no daughter of mine!"

These words were a bit harsh, and Zhao Yan felt wronged but replied, "Mom, why? Why are you so favorable towards Liu Zhizhong now? How did you treat him before?"