NOVEL NEXT Chapter 289: 289 is somewhat malevolent.
"Humph~~~~," Zhang Zhenglong chuckled meaningfully, nodding his head and gesturing with his cigarette-holding hand at Liu Zhizhong, "Kid, you're starting to act like someone who calls the shots. Fine then, I don't consider Uncle Zhang a stranger to you, so let's talk openly."
Liu Zhizhong smiled and nodded, his presence and poise were evident, "Yes, Uncle Zhang is straightforward, which is good. Go ahead, say what you want to say."
As he spoke, he picked up the brewed tea from the coffee table, found a clean cup, and poured a cup for Zhang Zhenglong.
These little details were really heartwarming.
Anyway, when Zhang Zhenglong came looking for Lu Yumei and Zhao Han, the mother and daughter were indeed brewing tea and watching TV in the living room, passing the time.
Zhao Han, the head of the Cultural and Tourism Bureau, had attended a meeting in the morning to arrange some work and then came straight home.
Out of courtesy, Zhao Han wanted to pour tea for Zhang Zhenglong, but Lu Yumei wouldn't allow it, so she gave up on the idea.
Zhang Zhenglong tasted the tea and found it truly delightful.
Because the tea was brewed by Lu Yumei.
He set down his teacup, smacking his lips, "Zhizhong, the tea your mother brewed is really good indeed, hehe..."
Liu Zhizhong secretly admired him; this sycophancy was quite something!
However, Zhang Zhenglong straightened his posture and said seriously, "Zhizhong, the reason I came was actually to discuss the matter of the Hongyang couple. I still hope that my niece can let bygones be bygones, not pursue the past, return to the Zhang family, return to normal life, and not hold a grudge. The Zhang and Zhao families used to have a happy marriage, after all! Now with things turned out like this, continuing a standoff is not a solution. Talking about divorce, especially going to court for a judgment, could be even more embarrassing, right?"
Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Mmm, so you're saying, Uncle Zhang, that you indeed came today because of your nephew, here to negotiate with the Zhao family!"
"Hehe... Between us uncle and nephew, let's not be so formal! You're representing the old Zhao family, so speaking frankly is fine too."
Liu Zhizhong shook his head and sighed, "Actually, the thing with Leader Zhang wasn't such a big deal! But the key issue is, my aunt caught him red-handed, and now that's become the real problem. Which woman could stand such a thing?"
"Mmhmm, true, true..."
"Moreover, you could say... If Leader Zhang had found himself a couple of young and pretty ones, maybe it would have been okay, but this... alas..."
Zhang Zhenglong's face showed a bit of embarrassment for his nephew, but he whispered, "Don't say that those two women he's with aren't young. They take good care of themselves, and they've got their charms. Men, you know, each has his own tastes, right? But no matter what, Zhizhong, you understand that in Yangzhou, the Zhang family is this..."
With that, he raised a thumbs-up and his expression became prideful as he continued in a hushed tone, "Right now, Hongyang is still in the hospital and not in good spirits. The whole Zhang family is very concerned about him, all worked up about this situation! If your old Zhao family keeps up this impasse, it might get a bit tricky!"
Liu Zhizhong frowned and spoke softly, "Uncle Zhang, are you starting to wield the big stick, preparing to knock me over?"
"Hehe..." Zhang Zhenglong laughed a bit malevolently and shook his head, "My dear nephew, Uncle Zhang and you have always gotten along fine. You have been very helpful to me and your mother, and I'm grateful. But when it comes to the family's interests and core principles, I am still rational. You're a smart and capable man; you should understand that anyone who causes trouble for the Zhang family in Yangzhou will certainly face trouble, including the business ventures and future prospects of all related to the Zhang family. Especially you, my dear nephew, you've successfully completed your course at the Provincial Party School and are set for promotion."
The way he said it was no longer the usual style of Yangzhou's richest man.
Zhang Zhenglong had always been known as a smooth operator, not overly proud, but at this moment, there was an unmistakable aura of menace...