NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1079
A depth unfathomable, it scared Zhang Hongyang and Xie Pengfei.
And Wen Bao also said, "You guys better watch out too. If Liu Zhizhong uses his power and traces back to you, it would be dangerous."
This made Zhang Hongyang and Xie Pengfei shiver, wondering when Liu Zhizhong became such a frightening hard case?
The master and servant duo began to panic and fled back to Shadong County overnight.
Moreover, they united their stance, claiming they knew nothing, and everything was unrelated to them.
Even the drone footage captured at the time, Zhang Hongyang and Xie Pengfei had a unified idea to use it against Liu Zhizhong later. It's really not the right moment now.
As for the prepaid millions of US dollars to Wen Bao, Zhang Hongyang could refund half, but he refused. He simply said he was unaware of the matter, and it was all Xie Pengfei's doing.
Xie Pengfei said he certainly didn't know anyone like Wen Bao, knew nothing, and hadn't been in contact.
The master and servant duo returned to Shadong County, feeling somewhat uneasy even eating and drinking.
It's indeed puzzling, how does Liu Zhizhong have such strong backing? Even a team like Wen Bao's could be ruined.
Anyway, they decided not to return to Yangzhou in the near future. Acting as local emperors in Shadong County is actually quite nice, haha…
But who would know, near noon, City Organization Minister Zhang Tianbao personally called Zhang Hongyang.
The call was exceptionally warm.
"County Mayor Zhang, my little brother, Shadong has been doing quite well recently, governing in that area; you're doing a great job! You're more and more like a big leader!"
Upon hearing such praise, Zhang Hongyang felt delighted. For a moment, he swept away much of the shadow of failure from the Liu Zhizhong incident.
"Haha, Minister Zhang, my Brother Tianbao, thank you for your praise. It's all due to the trust and nurturing of the organization. Without the organization, how would I be where I am today?"
"Well, having the organization in mind and working hard is right. Given your status, let's arrange a gathering tonight and have a meal together. Then, bring your secretary Xiao Xie along!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hongyang's eyes widened. He just decided not to go to Yangzhou anytime soon, but now he had to go back tonight?
If Minister Zhang organizes an event, can he not attend?
"Oh, haha, thank you, Minister Zhang. I've been especially busy with work lately! Tonight, this..."
Zhang Tianbao immediately interrupted him, saying, "Shadong's development momentum is strong lately, relevant to your future layout. Tonight's dinner will discuss it. Among the attendees are Secretary Du, Mayor Zhang, and colleagues from the provincial organization. Are you going to miss it due to busyness? Doesn't that sound a bit off?"
"Ah? This? Haha… alright, I'll definitely be there, definitely!"
Zhang Hongyang had no reason to refuse, so he had to agree.
Anyway, with my uncle and aunt at the dinner discussing his future, he really had to go!
But he called Xie Pengfei to the office, telling him to prepare to go back to Yangzhou.
When Xie Pengfei heard, he shivered all over and said, "Didn't we agree not to return anytime soon, Brother Yang?"
Quickly explaining the phone call, Zhang Hongyang finally said, "Do you still not want to follow me to rise in rank and make a fortune? Do you not want your future?"
Xie Pengfei had nothing to say, hurriedly laughing and expressing that he would immediately prepare.
This preparation, of course, involves bringing some local specialties from Shadong County, which is customary in Yangzhou. Local officials attending dinners at the city must bring local specialties, haha…