Chapter 478: Chapter 478

After finishing, Zhang Tianbao still clinked glasses with Liu Zhizhong.

Liu Zhizhong smiled and had a drink with him.

As Liu Zhizhong poured more wine, he chuckled and said, "Minister Luo must be having a headache with such a problem. But, with his way of thinking, how could I guess what he would instruct?"

Liu Zhizhong actually understood that the wild old father-in-law indeed had a dilemma dealing with this matter.

For him and Zhang Tianbao, Luo Tianlin valued and wanted to nurture them.

But for the Zhang family, Luo Tianlin owed a debt of gratitude. Without Zhang Dingkang, there would be no Luo Tianlin today.

Moreover, now that Luo Tianlin could become in-laws with the Qian Family, his status would certainly strengthen substantially within the province.

However, Liu Zhizhong felt that Luo Tianlin probably didn't know about the relationship between his daughter Luo Shuxiu and us, especially the kind that demanded a 'seed' from Qian Xudou. If he knew, perhaps he would be even more likely to consider my interests?

But Liu Zhizhong never would have imagined that Zhang Tianbao was Luo Tianlin's own son, and so was Zhang Hongyang! The enmity between Liu Zhizhong and the Zhang family, starting with Zhang Hongyang, had been long-standing. Asking Luo Tianlin to resolve it would indeed be a troublesome matter, difficult to handle for all parties involved.

Zhang Tianbao didn't know that Luo Tianlin was his biological father, he just sipped some soup, shook his head, and put on a wry smile.

"Minister Luo said, 'Tianbao, the time to test your political wisdom has come! Sending you to Yangzhou is to increase your experience. It just so happens that Zhizhong's job change is also exceptional, so think it over carefully and make proper arrangements! My point is, Yangzhou is a land of opportunity for an official career. Zhizhong can't lose this chance, neither can you, you should cultivate for at least two to three more years!'"

Zhang Tianbao's imitation of Luo Tianlin was quite vivid, complete with stroking his chin and nodding or shaking his head.

Liu Zhizhong was amused and laughed.

After finishing, Zhang Tianbao also laughed but with a somewhat bitter smile, scratching his head, "The ball, I wanted to kick it to Minister Luo's court. But with this move from the old man, duang~~~ he kicked it right back to me. After returning from the Party School, the arrangements for you and Hongyang gave me such a headache to resolve. And now, sigh~~~~~"

He was indeed a bit worried.

However, Liu Zhizhong laughed and said, "Indeed, it's quite a challenge for Brother Tianbao, a real test of political wisdom. As the younger brother, I can only follow your lead."

"Get out of here, do you really have no opinion of your own?"

Zhang Tianbao was a little annoyed and anxious, raising his voice somewhat but still in jest.

But Liu Zhizhong was more serious, raising his glass, "Didn't you bring some cigarettes and two bottles of wine when you came? I can only offer my humble gratitude."

Zhang Tianbao couldn't help but laugh, shaking his head. This guy had a good temperament and stayed optimistic even in tough times.

Then, Liu Zhizhong stopped joking and said earnestly, "Brother Tianbao, I understand what you mean, and I understand Minister Luo's intentions too. But with my current situation in Yangzhou, not being well-received, and Minister Luo wanting me to resolve it internally, it's clear I've become a hot potato!"

"That's right, it's a hot situation! Although I have Minister Luo's support, I still have to consider Secretary Du Yuesheng's stance. If I promote you, the Zhang family becomes a major obstacle. Minister Luo also supports the Zhang family, so he's in a difficult position on both sides, which is why he's left it to me to sort out."

"So, I'm a hot potato then?"

"Do you need to ask?"

"Then let's cool it to one side and wait until it's completely chilled, not hot anymore, before making arrangements."

"Uh..." Zhang Tianbao's eyes lit up, "You clever Liu Zhizhong, waking the dreamer with a single word! Are you suggesting to put yourself on ice?"

"Yes, to put on ice, to shelve the dispute, postpone for the future, and develop it together."

"Hahaha..." Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝔫𝔢𝔱

Zhang Tianbao was truly delighted, his younger brother was humorous and fun.

But after the hearty laugh, he added, "What kind of 'cold' do you want? Like taking a minor post or something..."

Liu Zhizhong waved his hand, "Minor posts are too tiring! I'd rather take sick leave."

"Something like that! Later, I'll go to the Provincial City for a diagnosis and...," Liu Zhizhong paused in thought and then smiled, "come up with something like rheumatic heart disease, which sounds terrible when it acts up but isn't fatal. In short, fabricate a condition that requires me to rest for a year or half a year. Of course, if you're leaving Yangzhou after two years, I can just recover directly then and return to work, following you, Brother Tianbao."

"You rascal, you rascal..." Zhang Tianbao pointed at Liu Zhizhong, admiring him, "Such a clever mind, smart! Haha..."

"Done! Let's do it that way! You'll still need to make a trip to the Provincial City, straight to Hu Yang Provincial Hospital and when the time comes you find..."

Zhang Tianbao continued, searching his brain for the most authoritative acquaintance in the provincial hospital, but Liu Zhizhong already said, "Brother Tianbao, I can handle it myself. With Miss Luo there, what's to fear about not getting the medical report sorted?"

"Oh, haha... that's true, haha..."

Zhang Tianbao was very pleased, of course, not knowing that the current Liu Zhizhong was now his half-brother by the same father, haha...