As five o'clock approached, Liu Zhizhong waited at the back gate of Hu Yang University for the arrival of Zhang Tianbao.
They had arranged to et here and then walk to Luo Tianlin's house.
Zhang Tianbao, attending a eting in the provincial city, naturally ca by an official car.
Carrying a briefcase and so salted fish, he instructed the driver to take the car straight to the hotel. Yangzhou, as a prefecture-level city, has its own office in the provincial city, mainly for hosting and arranging etings or official business for leaders and institutions from Yangzhou.
Seeing Liu Zhizhong, Zhang Tianbao couldn't help but embrace him.
Liu Zhizhong was also quite happy, but still comnted, "Boss Zhang, the Yangjiang salted fish really has a strong scent!"
Of course, he couldn't call him Minister Zhang in the street.
Zhang Tianbao was pleased, "Hehe, quite strong indeed!"
He held up the exquisitely packaged salted fish, took a sniff, and simultaneously frowned and laughed.
"However, Zhizhong, you can't say that. In the promotional video you made for the provincial cultural and travel bureau, you really advertised our hotown's delicacy well! Yangjiang salted fish has sold like crazy, orders are backed up until after the New Year."
"Hehe, as it should be, as it should be..."
As they talked, they made their way towards Luo Tianlin's ho.
On the way, Zhang Tianbao ntioned in a very low voice, "The donation this ti is quite substantial, 500 million!"
"Uh..." Liu Zhizhong was taken aback, then laughed, "It's still Minister Zhang who understands, after so many years in the provincial city, you get everything!"
"Hehe, it wasn't like this before. It used to be 25%. But now, well, maybe money isn't worth as much, or maybe there are just areas short on funds... But you still have so left, don't you?"
"Nearly a hundred million. When I get back, I'll use it all for Mayor Zhang's projects, just have to do it under a pseudonym."
"It's not easy, Zhizhong, not easy..." Zhang Tianbao freed a hand to pat Liu Zhizhong's shoulder lightly, "The Yangzhou Zhang Family has treated you coldly, but you have been far from cold to them! It's Mayor Zhang's honor to have you as her secretary. If you ever get tired of being by her side, just let know..."
Liu Zhizhong thought, tired of what? I just love to be clingy and affectionate, hehe...
But Liu Zhizhong still had to say, "Thank you, Boss Zhang! It's all part of the training, I suppose!"
"True, true, 'No pain, no gain.' Zhang Yuxing now has imnse influence in Yangzhou, even Secretary Du has to give her so room, maybe even fears her a bit. They say mayors and secretaries always clash, and it really seems that way, one always cos out on top. I see she's also reasonable, though she looks pretty intimidating on the outside, haha! Following her definitely toughens you up. You're a dragon, sooner or later you'll rise with the winds and clouds."
"Thank you for your kind words! Slow and steady wins the race..."
"Mmhm, that's right. There's sothing tonight you should be aware of. Oh, during this visit, did you get to see Miss Luo?"
"More than just see, it caused quite the stir!"
"Oh? What happened?"
Liu Zhizhong briefly described the situation, of course not ntioning the aftermath, rely ending with Luo Shuxiu smoothing things over and the Pang brothers being taken down.
Zhang Tianbao nodded as he listened, "Hmm, the Pang brothers really got unlucky. Miss Luo's husband's family in Hu Yang Province... they are not to be trifiled with. Best to leave it at that! But tonight when you see Miss Luo, don't get too excited, play it cool."
Liu Zhizhong couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
My dear Minister Tianbao, you have no idea, Wang Baxuan has been encouraging to interact with Luo Shuxiu, to cultivate so feelings...
Of course, for Liu Zhizhong, that ant he couldn't wait for an opportunity to hold Luo Shuxiu, and without saying anything else, give her a couple of passionate kisses, right? Hehe...
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