NOVEL NEXT Chapter 112: 112 Touch Road Numbers
Liu Zhizhong immediately said, "Secretary Ma, it's not your place to invite me; I should be the one inviting you! How about this..."
Ma Xudong raised his hand to stop Liu Zhizhong mid-sentence, each gesture carrying the authority of a superior.
"Zhizhong, why say these things? According to the rules and logic, you've helped me out so much, I should be the one to treat you, so stop bargaining with me!"
Liu Zhizhong, listening to these sincere words, truly felt a bit ashamed.
Having slept with someone else's woman and about to sleep with someone else's lover, yet still being treated to a meal by them; this was really... too much for even a decent man to bear!
It was just this morning that Luo Yanling's transfer application was officially approved by Ma Xudong. However, she was still on annual leave and had not returned to the City Committee Courtyard, so the organizational personnel arrangements were still being considered.
These days, Luo Yanling was certainly touring the Provincial City, feeling rather lonely, always contacting Liu Zhizhong, making his heart itch! In a few more days, once she returned from her leave, he must taste the flavor of the number one vixen of the City Committee... alas...
However, Liu Zhizhong said solemnly, "Secretary Ma, Uncle, you're being too formal! To strategize and serve the leader is my duty, thanking me like this doesn't fit the work regulations, right? Of course, speaking of treating me to a meal, it does remind me of something, something very dubious indeed, and I just can't hold it in!"
"Oh? What's the situation?"
Ma Xudong, eager to know, lit a cigarette and watched Liu Zhizhong intently.
At that, Liu Zhizhong relayed the request from Zhang Qixiang, and ended with, "This woman from the Zhang Family is not easy to deal with, her dominance over me is obvious. But her demand for me to invite you to Villa No. 9 for a meal to thank you for your promotion and mentorship, could there be something fishy?"
Ma Xudong, his brows tightly furrowed, nodded, "There are indeed some unusual things here, Zhizhong, thank you for being so loyal and honest with me!"
"That's my duty, and without consulting you, I wouldn't feel at ease. If Zhang Qixiang plays any tricks, the consequences might not be good."
Liu Zhizhong vaguely sensed something.
Ma Xudong took a deep drag of his cigarette, then extinguished the butt, "I've eaten at Qixiang's villa several times, indeed, the service is quite unique. But I, Ma Someone, am always cautious when attending outside banquets, drinking a bit is alright, but getting involved in other frivolous activities is something I never partake in... um..."
At this, he nodded, earnestly saying, "Zhizhong, if you move on to other leadership positions and accept banquet invitations, you should be mindful of these matters too! Many people have fallen due to issues with dining."
Liu Zhizhong clearly felt that Ma Xudong was a skillful official.
Indeed, it was no coincidence that he had risen to bureau-level from humble beginnings, lacking a family background, and became the top official of the city in his forties.
He quickly nodded, "Thank you for your teachings, Secretary, Zhizhong keeps them in heart. So, about this No. 9 villa matter... What do you think?"
"Zhang Qixiang, I've met her several times, she gives off a very calculating impression. The Zhang Family has been influential in Yangzhou for a long time, and Qixiang's demeanor and qualities go beyond those of a mere businesswoman. Of course, the frivolous establishments in her enterprise hold no attraction for me. I have only a casual acquaintance with her. Since she's putting so much pressure on you, there must be something she's plotting. So..."
Saying this, Ma Xudong looked at Liu Zhizhong with a serious and sharp gaze.
Liu Zhizhong immediately nodded, "Yes, you say, I'll listen, and will definitely follow your instructions!"
"If this Zhang Family Miss seems to be planning something, then let's use strategy against her, 'not entering the tiger's den, not getting the tiger's cub', let's see what tricks she wants to play! Come, let's analyze, what's the situation with this No. 9 villa? Like..."
As a result, the two discussed for a while, making preemptive judgments and precautions about many matters.
Based on this, there was no need to rush to dine this evening.
Due to being unfamiliar with the situation inside No. 9 villa, Liu Zhizhong took on a task to visit the site first and make decisions afterward.
Returning to his office, Liu Zhizhong pondered for a while then decided to invite Zhang Xueyao to dine at No. 9 villa, to scope out the layout and situation there.
After all, last time it was Zhao Han who got tricked, not him, but Liu Zhizhong still harbored some resentment.
Zhang Xueyao, this woman, couldn't she be repaid in kind or perhaps punished?
Thereupon, Liu Zhizhong called the front desk of Tianrun Villa to book No. 9 villa for a dinner, just two people, one man and one woman.
The front desk replied that the starting room fee for No. 9 villa was 10,000 yuan, including the minimum consumption of drinks and dishes. Of course, other dishes could be ordered, capped at 100,000 yuan, with additional entertainment costs separate.
Liu Zhizhong truly took a sharp intake of breath, why so expensive?
However, with such specifications to treat Zhang Xueyao to a meal, she would likely definitely accept? Hehe...
Thus, Liu Zhizhong gritted his teeth and booked it!
By six in the evening, he arrived early to check out the place, scope the layout, and, as required by Ma Xudong, take some photos to bring back...