Liu Zhizhong felt a bit depressed, wondering whether to speak up or not.
Both Zhao Han and Lu Yui were genuinely concerned, especially Lu Yui, whose reaction was quite intense, giving him an inexplicable thrill and a great sense of accomplishnt.
But if he were to tell the truth, knowing Lu Yui's temperant, she would definitely go and cause a scene with Zhang Yuxing. That really wouldn't be good.
Yet if he didn't tell, Lu Yui would likely go around asking others.
Liu Zhizhong steeled himself, could only smile, and said, "Director Zhao, Mrs. Lu, please don't get so worked up..."
"Shut up! Stop smiling so smugly, it looks ugly! Just tell us if it was Zhang Yuxing or not. Yes or no, how simple is that?" Lu Yui harshly interrupted Liu Zhizhong, demanding an answer.
Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Yes, it was her, but there was a reason... Ah, Mrs. Lu you..."
Lu Yui didn't even let him finish before she turned to grab her phone from the coffee table.
"How dare that Zhang Yuxing, that domineering old hag from the Zhang Family, act so lawlessly? She even had the nerve to hit soone..."
Liu Zhizhong felt a warm satisfaction in his heart, his mother-in-law was quite poised to defend him.
He quickly grabbed Lu Yui's hand, "Mrs. Lu, enough! I appreciate the sentint, but let's not be rash! It's actually my fault, I really provoked her, and she slapped in anger. Keeping this ho intact has not been easy, no need to stir up more trouble. Can we just keep our cool, please?"
Zhao Han also hurriedly chid in to support Liu Zhizhong. She understood politics and also understood Zhang Yuxing.
After much persuasion, they finally managed to calm Lu Yui down.
But inside, Liu Zhizhong still felt a warm glow, a certain zest from being protected by his mother-in-law.
Lu Yui said that they would let Zhang Yuxing off this ti, but if there was a next ti, she wouldn't bother with being an official anymore, they wouldn't serve her!
Liu Zhizhong replied with a bitter smile, "If not an official, then what else could I do?"
"Host a show, do broadcasting, join social dia, right? You've signed with Xinghai, haven't you? With your value, you could even make it in the entertainnt industry. Your fa is so great, which path can't you take? Must you stay in officialdom?"
Liu Zhizhong chuckled internally: You really are childish! Can I just withdraw from officialdom whenever I wish? Tied to Qian Xuan, having to form collaborations, how could I ever escape? With Minister Luo's backing, I've just clung to this powerful leg, quitting my post would leave resentful.
But what he actually said was, "Mrs. Lu, it's not as easy as you imagine. I'm too popular now, and soon enough there will be attempts to 'put out my fire' and suppress . 'The higher the tree, the stronger the wind', fa can be deadly!"
"What do you an?"
Both Lu Yui and Zhao Han were sowhat confused and asked in unison.
Liu Zhizhong had to explain everything, and only then did the mother and daughter understand.
Lu Yui couldn't help but say with a wry smile, "You really don't have it easy! So it seems you'll just have to bear with it under Zhang Yuxing for now?"
Liu Zhizhong thought to himself, why feel aggrieved? I'm quite comfortable under her! Now it seed that the secret with Zhang Yuxing would be safely kept, hehe!
He said, "That's not exactly suffering, because of the work arrangents..."
He went on to explain everything and also ntioned that he and Zhang Tianbao had dinner at Minister Luo's house from the Provincial Organization Departnt, gave gifts, and had built a rather good relationship, laying the groundwork. In half a year or so, he should be able to move away from Zhang Yuxing.
Hearing this, both Zhao Han and Lu Yui were completely reassured and very happy.
After all, having the support of the head of the Provincial Organization Departnt was significant; Liu Zhizhong's future was hopeful.
Lu Yui thought for a mont, then said, "Han Han, go check on the soup in the kitchen. I'll call your sister and tell her to co ho for dinner tonight!"
"Ah..." Liu Zhizhong seed to realize sothing and urgently tried to interrupt.
But Lu Yui coldly said, "Shut your mouth! Am I not doing this for your sake?"
Liu Zhizhong could only smile and nod in response.
Lu Yui added, "Look at that smile, so ugly! Does it still hurt?"
"It does, but..."
"Then why haven't you bought any dicine? Nevermind, I'll ask Zhao Yan to bring it back for you later..."
"No need, no need, I've bought so, it really works, hehe..."
Liu Zhizhong patted his briefcase, indicating he really had it.
Lu Yui then nodded in approval, "Well, that's more like it. Go rest, and don't worry about my phone call."
"Alas..."
What could he do when his mother-in-law was so eager to help?
Liu Zhizhong had to go upstairs to put away his briefcase and thought of changing his clothes as well.
However, right behind him, Lu Yui quickly got through to Zhao Yan, asking her to co ho for dinner and ntioning that Liu Zhizhong had co back.
Zhao Yan naturally refused, saying she wouldn't co back since she had been busy during the day and was tired.
Lu Yui scolded her second daughter, accusing her of being inconsiderate. Wasn't she going to co back to check on her husband who had been hit?
Zhao Yan was taken aback, "Mom, who hit him? Who dares to hit him nowadays?"
"You'd know if you ca back. Are you coming or not? If not, then never co back, die outside; consider you are no daughter of mine!"
These words were a bit harsh, and Zhao Yan felt wronged but replied, "Mom, why? Why are you so favorable towards Liu Zhizhong now? How did you treat him before?"
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