Even though Tang Zhi was unsure why the President of Valle, a small country, wanted to have a private conversation with him, wasn't he just eagerly following Liu Zhizhong, arriving in the private garden outside the extravagant restaurant at Shao Tai Hotel?
The layout here is like this, every luxurious private room is equipped with a private small garden, which, in a heavily polluted city like Tiandu, offers guests a touch of bright red flowers and green leaves!
After all, the guests are distinguished, and they should enjoy a higher level of luxury. This is the concept of Eastern Pot, supposedly the wisdom of the ancestors!
In fact, in Tang Zhi's heart, what is a tiny country like Valle? No matter how economically advanced or militarily powerful it is purported to be, in reality, it's all just exaggerated. Compared to our giant country, what does it amount to?
Tang Zhi, a son of an aristocratic family, certainly has an arrogant perspective. He advocates for lofty status and endless indulgence, achieving what others cannot; that is the business of great individuals. Unlike Chi Zhongshui, who persistently fawns on the West, gaining a sense of security and happiness from being subservient, which is too damaging to dignity; the Tang Family doesn't need that, nor does Eastern Pot. Haha…
Yet, now that Liu Zhizhong is the President, he has to play along. A facade on the outside, different on the inside, isn't this precisely Eastern Pot's trick?
Arriving in the private garden, Liu Zhizhong and Tang Zhi stood under the shade, barely visible to those nearby!
However, inside the private room, behind the floor-to-ceiling windows, the main mbers from both sides were still dining, visible though they were, their conversations were inaudible behind soundproof glass.
The entourage from Valle wasn't too concerned about the private conversation between their President and Tang Zhi, considering it wasn't official business but just talk over a al.
anwhile, the folks from Eastern Pot paid a bit more attention. Particularly He Fangde, who was hosting the reception lunch and was Eastern Pot's second-in-command, of course noticed how this son of an aristocratic family ended up privately chatting with Valle's President?
He Fangde naturally couldn't hear the discussions but planned to inquire about them later.
If necessary, it would indeed be possible for Little Tang to stay in touch with Valle Republic's envoy.
The He Family and the Tang Family have close ties, they are a community of interests, after all!
But who knows? Despite being beside Liu Zhizhong, Tang Zhi appeared rather humble, at least outwardly.
He carefully accompanied with a smile: "Mr. President, is there sothing you need to discuss privately with ?"
Liu Zhizhong smiled faintly, his cold and stern deanor exuded a hint of amiability.
In ordinary discourse, he possessed a remarkably good manner.
In special discourse, he truly emanated a regal aura, a dragon among humans!
Liu Zhizhong said, "Director Tang, as far as Eastern Pot is concerned, you are young and energetic, hold a prominent position, and have a promising future!"
"Haha..." Tang Zhi laughed, "The President is flattering ! I simply strive to do my job without concerning myself with career advancent; serving the country and the people is enough."
"Hmm, serving the country and the people, but not the Party?"
"Uh..."
Tang Zhi hesitated, then quickly smiled insincerely, "Mr. President is quite humorous! You serve your country and people in Valle too, though you originated from the People's Party, you have greatly marginalized the Party!"
"Marginalizing it a bit is good, haha… Of course, this is my political experience suited specifically to the national context of Valle Republic, different from that of Eastern Pot. Eastern Pot governs through the Party, forging its distinct political pathway!"
Liu Zhizhong spoke with a plain sincerity, devoid of sarcasm, flattery, or ridicule, demonstrating considerable sophistication.
Tang Zhi found it rather uncomfortable to listen, yet couldn't pinpoint any major faults, so he could only smile falsely and say, "Mutual learning, mutual reference, mutual communication, these are our countries' tenets! Politics requires interaction and learning! President Chi's visit has indeed brought many advanced concepts, worthy of my personal contemplation and learning, haha..."
Hypocrites utter falsehoods that sound oddly plausible, haha...
Liu Zhizhong chuckled slightly and said, "Director Tang, clearly you are a wise individual with grand prospects! I heard that your newlywed wife just gave birth to a big healthy boy?"
"Uh..."
Tang Zhi suddenly froze but quickly smiled, "Haha, Mr. President is certainly well-acquainted with Eastern Pot, even knowing details of my family situation; it is truly my honor!"
In reality, he was inwardly saying: Damn it, there's a spy, a spy! Otherwise, how could Chi Zhongshui know about my family affairs?
Liu Zhizhong chuckled, "I gained so information through regular channels; I hope Director Tang doesn't mind!"
"Haha, not at all, absolutely not, how could I mind? It is an honor for and my family!"
In truth, Tang Zhi's face was smiling, but his heart was crying.
After all, the child isn't his; he knows too well; the genes have been tested.
The child is Liu Zhizhong's, as Zuo Xintong admitted.
This taphorical green hat he must wear firmly, with no ans to remove it.
Because the Zuo Family's influence rivals that of the Tang Family; can Tang Zhi really overturn the sky?
Zuo Xintong is no longer the Executive Deputy Mayor of Huayang City; after giving birth to Liu Zhizhong's son, she returned to Tiandu, taking a leisurely position within a ministry, enjoying the benefits of a full regular bureau-level position without needing to attend work, rely collecting a salary. Moreover, she enjoys a leadership position's entire economic benefits, supplented with complete high-level technical title benefits, receiving fifty to sixty thousand monthly.
Though fifty to sixty thousand is re pocket change for the Tang Family and Zuo Family, such a salary represents enjoynt, a symbol of status, an expression of superiority.
This is akin to a civilian boss earning two or three hundred thousand a month, or even two or three million, while a governntal system overseer of that boss receives a basic salary of just two or three thousand a month but still holds significant superiority; the boss is powerless against him. He might not solve the boss's issues but can certainly trouble him at any mont.
Otherwise, why does this country have so many outstanding college graduates striving desperately to pass the civil service exam now? Once in the system, many even break their necks seeking leadership positions there?
Officials outrank civilians, this is the wisdom of the ancestors! It's written between the lines of the Yongle Encyclopedia, a theft-proof knowledge!
At this mont, speaking of Tang Zhi's family matters, Liu Zhizhong was practically striking a nerve, yet Tang couldn't do anything but endure?
This son, isn't he obliged to raise him for another?
Sotis, helplessly, the only comfort is that Liu Zhizhong's child is obedient and sensible, almost two years old, calling daddy with such a pleasant tone. Sigh...
Liu Zhizhong chuckled, nodded, and said, "Director Tang, so ti ago, Valle Republic uncovered a spy case related to a years-old anti-fraud case, involving your nation's major anti-fraud operation!"
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