Official Son-in-Law and the Beautiful Lady Fragrance

Zhang Zhenglong's expression also became serious, and he nodded, pulling out a cigarette for himself.

Just as he was about to light the cigarette, he remembered Liu Zhizhong was still there, so he offered his cigarette to Liu Zhizhong and took out another for himself to light.

After slowly exhaling the smoke, he looked Liu Zhizhong up and down, which made Liu Zhizhong a little nervous.

Zhang Zhenglong was a core member of the Zhang Family Clan, and he knew as much as anyone else!

Instinctively, Liu Zhizhong said, "Uncle Zhang, what's going on? Why am I feeling so nervous?"

Zhang Zhenglong smiled slightly, showing some style, and said, "Did Qixiang really block you?"

"How dare I deceive Uncle Zhang?"

"Did she really say that your good days with Ma Xudong are coming to an end?"

"How would I dare deceive Uncle Zhang?"

"Right, good!" nodded Zhang Zhenglong. He tapped on the stone chess table in the pavilion before he formally said to Liu Zhizhong, "There's a reason and rationale behind what Qixiang did. Considering you still could contribute some ideas regarding your mother-in-law and me, I'll share some insights with you!"

"Ah, Uncle Zhang, please tell, just tell..."

Liu Zhizhong nodded repeatedly, already panicking inside.

"I generally know about your situation with Hongyang. I don't care about your conflicts. As for Qixiang's treatment of you, I think it's nothing serious, just a burst of temper at most. The main issue is, Ma Xudong is about to fall."

"What? How did this come about? Secretary Ma in Yangzhou has been getting along well with the Zhang family, reciprocally, why would this happen?"

Liu Zhizhong was genuinely shocked and could hardly believe such words; indeed, nothing good was coming!

I finally clung to a big shot, looking forward to a brighter future, and now he's going to crash?

Didn't Ma Xudong say the problems in the provincial city were manageable and he was about to be promoted? How come when I get to Zhang Zhenglong, Ma Xudong is about to crash?

Zhang Zhenglong chuckled mysteriously, "Whether it's excessive or not doesn't matter. What's important is that Qixiang didn't lie to you. The trouble with Ma is likely happening in the next few days. Uncle Zhang can only say so much. Political struggles are sometimes crueler than anything. You can go back and tell Ma Xudong or not; either way, it's not going to change much for you..."

While speaking, Zhang Zhenglong took a puff of his cigarette, then said, "Shouldn't be a big problem, right? After all, you haven't been his secretary for long, right?"

"Oh..."

Liu Zhizhong nodded, a sense of despair truly settling in his heart.

He no longer knew what situation he would face after Ma Xudong's downfall.

What about Lu Yuqing?

Oh, and Ma Xudong's daughter, Ma Qingqing, what about her?

The father-daughter relationship had just improved, and the relationship between stepmother Lu Yuqing and stepdaughter Ma Qingqing was also getting better. Now this occurs?

Haven't I been the Secretary of the Municipal Committee for long, but doesn't that matter? Who would believe that?

I am not greedy or manipulative, but will the organization still trust me?

This life, this career... damn it… The wind at West Mountain was a bit strong today, making it feel chilling, not just cool!

Zhang Zhenglong then said, "In the future, when you see Qixiang, either walk around her or say some good words and accept your fate. As for your conflict with Hongyang... when Ma crashes, you will have even less capital to contend with Hongyang. A lot of people will be implicated, so take care. Sometimes, it's good for people like you to just play it safe. That's it, I'm heading back to the corporation now, see you tomorrow morning!"

Having said that, Zhang Zhenglong patted Liu Zhizhong on the shoulder, then proceeded down the mountain escorted by two bodyguards.

Liu Zhizhong stood in the wind looking dumbfounded, somewhat disheveled, and even somewhat desperate.

The days ahead were going to be tough!

He had personally experienced the cruelty of politics.

Having been the flamboyant Secretary of the Municipal Committee for just a few days, he couldn't imagine what he might become next.

The good days had just started, and now was it all going back to square one?

Liu Zhizhong felt like a joke in front of Zhang Hongyang and the others.

Probably soon, the organization wouldn't be calling him for a chat; the Disciplinary Committee would, to discuss Ma Xudong's crimes.

This matter, he couldn't even discuss it with Ma Xudong, could he?

Yes, better not to. Sigh...

Emotionally and logically, Uncle Ma had been good to him, highly trusting and appreciative; why make him aware of these painful matters prematurely?

That afternoon, as work hours ended, Ma Xudong was preparing to return to the provincial city.

As his secretary, Liu Zhizhong personally carried his bags and luggage, took the private elevator, and escorted Ma Xudong to the Municipal Committee's premier parking spot.

Watching Ma Xudong's well-dressed, somewhat imposing figure, Liu Zhizhong felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

He instinctively called out in front of the driver, "Uncle!"

As Ma Xudong was about to get into the car, he turned around and glanced at the surprised driver, but the driver immediately adopted a stern expression, indicating he hadn't heard or known anything, and got into the car.

Ma Xudong's expression also became serious as he looked at Liu Zhizhong and said, "What is it?"

To be honest, Liu Zhizhong's call of "Uncle" did not sit well with Ma Xudong. He had hoped his secret marriage would remain hidden, and now Liu Zhizhong had exposed it.

As a leading figure in the Municipal Committee, he was a bit angry.

But Liu Zhizhong still wore a serious expression, his eyes showing a bit of reluctance as he opened his arms, "Secretary Ma, have a safe trip and return safely. Take care, and come back soon. Yangzhou still needs you to oversee everything."

Hearing this, Ma Xudong frowned, but still waved his hand, "What are you playing at? It's like we're parting in life and death. Let's not hug, I'm leaving."

Liu Zhizhong helplessly shook his arms and nodded, "Have a smooth journey!"