NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1192
Anyway, Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Zhengchang's phone call ended on a polite and cheerful note.
Zhang Hongyang tried to interject, but there was nothing he could say, feeling awkward and deeply humiliated.
He's already experienced plenty of humiliation in front of Liu Zhizhong, and he's almost numb to it, but tonight's humiliation seemed to deepen.
His father praised Liu Zhizhong so much, flattering him, and Zhang Hongyang felt completely powerless.
Zhang Hongyang really wanted to expose the affair between Zhang Qixiang and Liu Zhizhong, but he was afraid it would anger Zhang Zhengchang to death, so he could only give up.
Human nature still existed in Zhang Hongyang.
So, Zhang Hongyang felt stifled inside and really wanted to go to Shanan as soon as possible, hoping Xie Peng could end his life. So, he secretly hoped and waited.
Zhang Zhengchang didn't know the "son's" internal struggles, so after the call ended, he gave Zhang Hongyang a good scolding, a relentless criticism until he was satisfied.
Zhang Hongyang knew how to act, enduring everything, still appearing genuinely receptive to advice on the surface, reassuring Old Man Zhang.
Finally, when Zhang Hongyang was leaving the old house, Zhang Zhengchang personally walked him to the car, and with heartfelt sincerity, said: "Son, opportunities aren't easy. The Zhang Family has seen some decline. Although your uncle and your aunt still have some influence, they're limited to the city. You're the future leader of the Zhang Family, you need to work hard, step by step, to create a new world, understand?"
That look of concern and expectation brought a bit of wetness to Zhang Hongyang's eyes, "Dad, I know. I'm carrying all the family's hopes on my back, and I'll keep striving. I don't get along with Liu Zhizhong, but for the Zhang Family, I can endure."
"Liu Zhizhong doesn't have ill intentions, and neither should you. Liu Zhizhong's current connections and influence aren't something the Zhang Family can compare to. Just keep that clear in your mind."
"Sigh... I understand. Dad, I'm leaving now, get some rest early!"
"Alright..."
"..."
When Zhang Hongyang drove away, Old Man Zhang was still watching, silently seeing him off at the gate until he could no longer see his "son's" taillights.
In the end, Old Man Zhang let out a long sigh, feeling complex and unwilling, but helpless, and just had to accept it.
He only hoped that when his "son" reached Shanan, he wouldn't act up again, and wouldn't be eaten alive by Liu Zhizhong.
He thought about how Liu Zhizhong had agreed to his terms back then, and indeed felt that this young man's magnanimity is immense, and he must have a promising future.
Thinking about it, considering how much provincial leaders appreciate Liu Zhizhong, Old Man Zhang feels that this guy's future is certainly assured.
Even, Old Man Zhang was wondering: was Liu Zhizhong being sent to Shanan the superiors' way of testing him? Was it a special way of nurturing him? If that's the case, then Liu Zhizhong's future is even brighter!
Maybe, this is the only way to make sense of it all!
Thinking it over, Old Man Zhang's eyes even began to shine a little, quickly sending Zhang Hongyang a message, emphasizing again: "Son, Liu Zhizhong in Shanan might be a special training model, you must be careful not to go against him. Under this model, Liu Zhizhong may have a very promising future! Hope you remember what I said, don't cause yourself trouble!"
But on Zhang Hongyang's side, he was still driving, glanced at the message, and sent a voice reply to placate Zhang Laoshe.
In reality, Zhang Hongyang put down the phone and cursed, "A promising future my ass, my life is almost over, hmph hmph..."