Chapter 450: Chapter 450

At that moment, only Liu Zhizhong could resolve the situation; he surely couldn't let Zhang Hongyang grab his collar indefinitely, could he?

Over there, Lu Yumei and Zhao Han were also busy with Zhang Zhengchang, so neither mother nor daughter could see him and Zhang Hongyang. Otherwise, Lu Yumei would have definitely come over to support him.

Liu Zhizhong could only say in a low voice, "County Head Zhang, please restrain your grief and accept the inevitable. Right now, the most important matter is to handle the old man's funeral with all due respect..."

"F*ck your mother! Your platitudes are so casually spoken. Are you trying to evade responsibility or simply refusing to mention it? Do you know how important Mr. Zhang was to Yangzhou and to the Zhang Family? Do you think his passing is as insignificant as any commoner? How will you compensate for this huge loss?"

Zhang Hongyang clutched Liu Zhitong's collar, insisting on an explanation.

Internally gritting his teeth, Liu Zhizhong no longer wanted to argue with such a person, and only said, "County Head Zhang, please calm down! A funeral is imminent, all else is secondary. We were supposed to be like brothers, why must it come to this..."

"Who the f*ck is your brother? I'm telling you, I will put aside other issues for now, but just for grandfather, you and I are irreconcilable enemies forever! Today, if you f*cking..."

Before he could finish, a cold voice interrupted.

"Hongyang, let go of me right now! Have you lost your mind?"

Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Hongyang turned at the sound, only to see Zhang Yuxing approaching.

She had drunk quite a bit the previous night, and her hair was still somewhat disheveled, obviously having rushed here upon receiving the news.

Like the other Zhang family members, Zhang Yuxing lived in the urban area, which was relatively far from her ancestral home. On the other hand, Liu Zhizhong's home was closer.

With an icy look, Zhang Yuxing hurried towards them. Her car was parked in the entrance parking lot!

Seeing her arrival, Liu Zhizhong felt at ease, the situation was under control.

For Zhang Hongyang, the arrival of his younger aunt was like adding wings to a tiger.

Unaware, he began to show his true colors. Liu Zhizhong wouldn't have any good luck today! If his aunt heard the reason, she would definitely slap both of their faces!

Currently, Zhang Hongyang still clutched Liu Zhizhong's collar, addressing Zhang Yuxing, "Young Aunt, you don't understand! Grandfather was killed by this guy! You were there last night too..."

He repeated his account, tearfully denouncing Liu Zhizhong again.

The tears were real, but so was the maliciousness in his heart.

Human nature, not contradictory.

Zhang Yuxing, her pretty face tense and serious, clenched her teeth, glared at Liu Zhizhong, and then at Zhang Hongyang.

She said coldly, "Hongyang, let go first!"

"No! I won't! I just won't!" Zhang Hongyang had almost a shrew-like demeanor, his tone almost matching, "If Liu Zhi doesn't explain himself, I'll never let him go!" The source of this content ɪs 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝔫𝔢𝔱

"Nonsense!" Zhang Yuxing's face turned frosty with anger, wearing pointed cool shoes, she kicked Zhang Hongyang's leg.

Zhang Hongyang cried out in pain, releasing Liu Zhizhong, but then complained resentfully, "Young Aunt, why did you kick me? Why are you kicking me? Am I wrong? Am I lying? This bastard Liu Zhizhong..."

"Shut up!" Zhang Yuxing sharply interrupted Zhang Hongyang, "Grandfather's body is still not cold, and funeral arrangements have just begun. As his eldest grandson, what are you doing causing such a scene here, creating such a disgrace? No matter what, Liu Zhizhong, as a member of the Zhao family, rushed here first to offer his condolences. They have shown due respect as guests! And this is how you treat a guest? Does the Zhang family act without reason or respect in Yangzhou? With you , can you support the Zhang family in the future? How can your grandfather rest in peace, be assured?"

"Young Aunt, you… I… My God, are you speaking up for Liu Zhizhong? Are you actually defending him..." Zhang Hongyang's leg still hurt, and he shook his head in disbelief at his aunt's stance.

Zhang Yuxing coldly said, "Shut up! Can't distinguish priorities, can you? Right now, we need to focus on handling grandfather's affairs. Are you busy settling scores? If this gets out, is it honorable for our family? Is it really honorable?"

Zhang Hongyang felt intimidated. His aunt's severe, icy tone seemed reasonable, making him truly afraid to argue or create further disturbance. He glared hatefully at Liu Zhizhong, then, like a defeated rooster, lowered his head in front of Zhang Yuxing.

Internally, Liu Zhizhong felt a surge of smug satisfaction. Damn Zhang Hongyang, you bastard, always trying to smear me, throwing dirt on me, fortunately your aunt favors me, or else we really would have had to fight today. I was genuinely worried you couldn't withstand one punch or kick from me! But...alright, your grandfather has passed away, it isn't respectful or proper to beat you now. Anyway, your aunt gave you a hard kick, haha!

However, just as he was feeling relieved, Zhang Yuxing suddenly turned toward him and called out sharply, "Liu Zhizhong!"

"Ah, Mayor Zhang, I'm here!" Liu Zhizhong immediately straightened up, standing as attentive as a well-disciplined student.

Such a performance, excellent, sure to please the leadership.

Yet Zhang Yuxing's gaze was as sharp as a blade, looking at him as if she wouldn't let him off either?