Chapter 609: Chapter 609

Anyway, in Zhang Tianbao's office, it was relaxed and comfortable. Liu Zhizhong's relationship with him was laid out there, which naturally explained everything.

Zhang Tianbao even told Liu Zhizhong about his lover in Yangzhou. How solid was their relationship?

Liu Zhizhong was about to fully resolve his issues with the Yangzhou Zhang family. You would say these two brothers had a reason to be happy, right?

They drank tea and chatted casually, quite at ease.

Of course, Liu Zhizhong also mentioned that Du Yuesheng had taken the initiative to invite him to his office.

Zhang Tianbao judged that Secretary Du might be trying to make amends, seeing it as an opportunity to seize.

Liu Zhizhong agreed it was possible, and he would handle it well.

As Liu Zhizhong was leaving, Zhang Tianbao even said, "Stay for lunch, let's have a meal together, just something simple."

Liu Zhizhong declined, saying, "The City Committee Courtyard isn't the same as before. How could I have a private meal with the leaders? I need to head back early, buy groceries, and cook since my mother-in-law can't go out."

Zhang Tianbao, remembering that Lu Yumei had been slapped, showed understanding and didn't press further.

Instead, Liu Zhizhong joked that once things settled down, he would definitely treat Zhang Tianbao and his family to a meal.

Zhang Tianbao laughed heartily, thinking his little brother was really humorous! He took it well and agreed straightforwardly, no problem.

Then, Liu Zhizhong left Zhang Tianbao's office to find Du Yuesheng. He shouldn't stay too long with Zhang Tianbao to avoid blurring priorities, which wouldn't be good.

The City Committee Courtyard was so large, yet so small; a lot of things were pretty transparent.

Upon entering Du Yuesheng's office, the man seemed quite happy!

Liu Zhizhong noticed his dark circles and knew this guy must have had a rough night.

Still, Du Yuesheng was full of energy, pulled Liu Zhizhong to sit down, personally poured him tea, and even offered cigarettes.

Liu Zhizhong felt a bit uneasy, wondering why this guy was being so polite?

During a moment of thanks, Liu Zhizhong naturally mentioned the equipment involving fish and turtle meat.

Du Yuesheng was delighted, saying that people had already delivered it to the gate, praising Liu Zhizhong for his thorough and meticulous work.

Liu Zhizhong was, of course, just being polite, "Hehe, thanks for the compliment, Secretary. I should do this. I'm sorry that last night's incident got in the way of your and Minister Zhang's fishing, really regrettable. Ah, that incident also caused you trouble, and I'm very sorry about that."

"Hehe, what's that? No worries at all! Taking it case by case, indeed it was my brother-in-law who was at fault. Your mother-in-law is an innocent woman; she deserves protection. Fortunately, her self-rescue ability is strong, or the consequences could have been hard to predict. You did well, immediately calling 120 instead of 110, very appropriate, considering the big picture, a good comrade, indeed!"

Du Yuesheng was quite serious as he said this.

Liu Zhizhong, of course, humbly responded, saying what's necessary, having to consider the situation from multiple angles.

"Mm, Zhizhong, you handle things steadily, I've noticed that. Of course, I had noticed before. Last night, I noticed even more. How is your mother-in-law now… what's her situation, any demands or such?"

After that, Du Yuesheng took a sip of tea, his gaze fixing Liu Zhizhong with a bit of the mayor's crafty fox attitude.

Liu Zhizhong shook his head, candidly, "Currently, there isn't. Mrs. Lu is quite shocked and rather silent. However, she pressured me to send a video to Uncle Zhenglong, wanting him to see what type of men the Zhang family has, sigh..." Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅✦𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾✦𝗇𝖾𝗍

He spread his hands helplessly, indicating he had no choice but to listen to his mother-in-law.

Du Yuesheng's eyelids twitched, nodding his head, "This... Third Elder Zhang knows already, huh, that's a bit tricky."

Du Yuesheng knew, in the Zhang family, Zhang Zhengchang ranked first, Zhang Zhenglong the second.

Minister of Folk Organizations, Zhang Zhenglong, was really something.

Zhang Zhenglong's fondness for Lu Yumei was well known, alas~~~~

Du Yuesheng pondered a moment, "Your mother-in-law hasn't mentioned any demands, saying it's for after her recovery. What about you? What about you personally?"

"Me?" Liu Zhizhong was startled, then chuckled, shaking his head, "Secretary Du, I have a heart condition, currently resting and recuperating, what demands could I have? Old Secretary is talking about five hundred million, and I'm still figuring out how to fundraise!"

He said it so earnestly, utterly convincing.

Du Yuesheng felt a bit baffled by him, saying, "Haven't you thought about leveraging this incident? After all..."

Liu Zhizhong suddenly looked as if he'd just realized, saying, "Ah, Secretary Du, these are two different things! My issues with the Zhang family and my mother-in-law's with the old secretary are different, hehe..."

Du Yuesheng grinned and nodded, "Hmm, you young man, not bad, you distinguish them very clearly. However, if your mother-in-law decides to leverage your issues with the Zhang family, she's at a complete advantage!"

Liu Zhizhong could only chuckle, "Then I can only feel fortunate for having married a good wife and having a good mother-in-law."

"If it really comes to that, I reckon my brother-in-law won't have a chance. You might not need to spend a dime... Anyway, let's not discuss these anymore, let's wait until your mother-in-law's face is better! Today, I brought you here because, hehe... I've got something else."

Saying that, Du Yuesheng rubbed his hands together, sporting a look like he couldn't bear to say it out loud, which was quite amusing...