Chapter 123: 123 mood is good
To tell the truth, when Liu Zhizhong thought about Zhang Hongyang's scheming, he felt this guy was really damn treacherous.
And indeed, Zhang Hongyang knew Liu Zhizhong very well and was good at exploiting details.
Had it not been for Liu Zhizhong spending time with Zhao Han when Zhang Hongyang had called Zhao Han, Liu Zhizhong felt he might really have fallen for it.
Of course, Zhao Han was very comfortable with him, so even if he hadn't known about it, perhaps Zhao Han would have tipped him off?
And now, Liu Zhizhong had a full strategy in place and was not panicked at all.
Sorry, Zhang Hongyang, my dear brother-in-law. Last time you didn't trap me but my wife, and this time, you screwed over your sister!
Yes, Liu Zhizhong had set his sights on Zhang Xueyao.
This admirer of his who had also been Zhang Hongyang's accomplice last time actually dared to slip such a potent drug to him in spring.
This time, let's see how I use his own tactics against him, hehe!
By that time, who knows, Zhang Xueyao might just fall for it, haha...
As he was thinking this, Zhang Xueyao was led by a waiter into the luxurious restaurant.
"Hey, Secretary Liu, what's making you laugh so spiritedly?"
Zhang Xueyao was in a good mood, her pretty face under her gold-rimmed glasses brimming with a captivating smile.
A fitting green silk miniskirt highlighted her fair skin, snugly outlining her curves.
Liu Zhizhong slightly turned and stood up, naturally noticing the charming office director, feeling somewhat warm inside.
This old virgin, so beautiful, so sexy!
However, it was clear Zhang Xueyao was abiding by the rules here, not carrying her handbag or mobile phone.
Seeing her flushed, rosy cheeks, she probably had taken a royal bath, right?
Liu Zhizhong chuckled and warmly said, "Director Zhang, the thought of having dinner with you naturally makes me happy!"
"Oh? Really? You're not kidding?"
Zhang Xueyao sat down opposite Liu Zhizhong, maintaining her refined demeanor, her smile broad and yet playfully inquisitive.
"Could it be false? So, did you have your bath? The service must have been good, right?"
"Yes, it really was nice! With such high standards, you must be worried about something, right?"
Liu Zhizhong smiled, lit a cigarette, and gestured for the waiter to start serving the dishes.
Gently exhaling smoke, he then said, "What could possibly be troubling me? Last time, didn't you invite me for a meal? It's only right to return the favor, right? Besides, we shouldn't have any gaps between us. We should be closer, more intimate, to do our jobs well!"
Zhang Xueyao smiled, scrutinizing Liu Zhizhong. "You, becoming Secretary of Municipal Committee hasn't been long, and yet your awareness and vision have improved? Are you trying to break down the members of the Zhang Family one by one, build connections to maintain your public image?"
"Uh..."
Liu Zhizhong hadn't expected Zhang Xueyao to interpret it this way.
People in officialdom love to interpret and guess meanings from discussions—various interpretations and guesses!
But, it seemed quite plausible!
Liu Zhizhong went with the flow and earnestly nodded, "Ah, I really can't hide any little intentions from Director Zhang! Liu Zhizhong has made some improvements and truly doesn't want to make too many enemies! In Yangzhou, who doesn't bow to the Zhang Family? And me, well..."
"You know, back then, you and Brother Hongyang had quite a disagreement. Later, becoming brothers-in-law, I was still constrained by him, which was indeed tough."
"Recently, I've been thinking it over, and it seems right to resolve old grudges! Your relationship with Brother Hongyang isn't by blood, but it's like that of real siblings..."
"So, hehe... thinking that we also have some emotional connection, I ask you to intercede on my behalf, speak some good words for me, ask him to let me go, stop the torment, I really can't handle it anymore, sigh..."
...
Anyway, Liu Zhizhong expressed such intentions seriously to Zhang Xueyao.
Zhang Xueyao's mind, how could she outplay Demon Liu?
Liu Zhizhong spoke pertinently and convincingly, with a pleasant voice and touching expressions, which even stirred some feelings in Zhang Xueyao's heart.
By then, the exquisite platter of cold dishes was served, and hot dishes began to come. Liu Zhizhong personally opened a bottle of Moutai and poured some for Zhang Xueyao and himself.
Overall, the tone of the banquet crafted by Liu Zhizhong was quite excellent. The two of them ate, drank, and chatted, increasingly enjoying themselves.
Towards the latter part of the meal, Zhang Xueyao's face was attractively flushed, the beautiful office director with her gold-rimmed glasses looked even more charming, warming Liu Zhizhong's heart.
Damn, Zhang Hongyang's lovely cousin, if I don't sleep with her, someone else will!
Blame that bastard, Zhang Hongyang!
Thus, Liu Zhizhong, spurred by alcohol, even let Zhang Xueyao order dishes!
Zhang Xueyao was in a good mood tonight, saying okay, so many fancy dishes are enough if one can eat them, ordering more would be wasteful! I've come to understand you, not liking to take advantage, and not earning much. It's already nice of you to splurge like this!
Hearing this, Liu Zhizhong felt somewhat moved.
This woman was quite sensible, why was he starting to feel reluctant to make a move on her?
But just when he was hesitating, Zhang Qixiang inappropriately walked in...