With the secretary supporting the situation, combined with Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Hongyang bringing fresh at as gifts, it did help sowhat.
So, Mrs. ng's anger diminished a bit.
Of course, Liu Zhizhong wields considerable influence within the province. His voice is charmingly magnetic and gentle, his deanor sincere, and he's also quite handso and sunny, which tends to win favor from won.
Yet, Mrs. ng still maintained her stance, and coldly remarked, "My husband has suffered terribly and just managed to fall asleep. You won't be able to see him! Do you honestly think that by sending so poultry and beef this issue will just go away? Let tell you, it's not that simple! As for you, Liu Zhizhong, you're not to be blad; this really has little to do with you. The main issue is with Zhang Hongyang. I couldn't care less about your ties to the Yangzhou officialdom. This isn't going to pass easily for you, hmph hmph..."
Seeing this, Liu Zhizhong promptly signaled Zhang Hongyang with a discreet glance.
Zhang Hongyang's reaction was incredibly swift as he dropped to his knees with a loud thud, his knees banging audibly against the wooden floor.
He was prostrated before Mrs. ng, almost close enough to catch the fragrance emanating from her elegant winter skirt and black stockings.
But at this mont, tears stread down his face as he bowed his head repeatedly and apologized, "Mrs. ng, please calm your anger; Zhang Hongyang acknowledges his mistake! I originally intended to give Governor ng a relaxing retreat, where he could fish and enjoy himself. Everything was going pleasantly, but who could have foreseen the big fish that got away, inadvertently causing a grave mistake? I am filled with regret and imnse pain. After it happened, I was frantic and passed out, deeply concerned for the governor's well-being!"
"My oversight has subjected the governor to imnse hardship and suffering, for which I am profoundly remorseful! No matter what, Zhang Hongyang will take full responsibility, never shirking or avoiding it. I've co here to bear my burden and admit my guilt. I earnestly ask Mrs. ng to accept my apology."
As he spoke, he lifted his head, his forehead bruised from bowing, nearly on the verge of fainting.
The tearful display was sincerely pitiable.
Even the secretary from the ng family chid in, "Oh, County Head Zhang, what is this all for? Why go through this? Please stand up, please stand…"
But Mrs. ng, oh, this tactic honestly felt exceptionally satisfying to her.
So what if he's a big man, a county mayor? Does he not have to kneel and beg for rcy before ?
But is re kneeling and bowing enough?
Yet, Zhang Hongyang then pulled out a bank card from his bag, a distinctive one, embossed with foreign writing, holding it up with both hands, saying, "This is my international bank card; from it, I can transfer 2 million US dollars to Mrs. ng as an expression of my remorse, to compensate Governor ng's suffering. Please provide the relevant account details; I can transfer it imdiately. Will you grant this chance?"
The offer of 2 million US dollars did indeed astonish both Mrs. ng and the ng family secretary.
Internally, Mrs. ng was undoubtedly pleased, realizing it was quite beneficial.
As for the ng family secretary, he found the gesture genuinely thoughtful, believing it to be sufficient.
But who could have guessed, Mrs. ng would coldly retort, "Zhang Hongyang, keep your stinking money! Do you think you can test our provincial leaders and their families with this? Your issue isn't minor; once Old ng recovers, you'll be held accountable!"
"Ah?" Zhang Hongyang was truly disheartened...
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