Official Son-in-Law and the Beautiful Lady Fragrance

Even Liu Zhizhong had a clear feeling of Zhang Yuxing's attitude toward him—very good, very trusting!

After all, he was a mortal enemy to Zhang Hongyang. It wouldn't be appropriate for him to listen to their phone calls.

But Zhang Yuxing had put the call on speakerphone, evidently letting him listen on purpose. That was certainly an attitude, not treating him like an outsider!

He only heard Zhang Hongyang say, "Auntie, do you realize that you're about to become the mayor of Yangzhou!"

"Is that the big deal?" Zhang Yuxing frowned slightly, "It's only natural, nothing surprising."

"But why is that bastard Liu Zhizhong about to become the Executive Deputy Director of the City Government office, directly taking on the role of your most important secretary? Why him? These past years, the Zhang Family called the shots in Yangzhou. Don't tell me it's Liu Zhizhong's turn now? Isn't this a big deal? I really can't understand why this bastard..."

"Shut your mouth!" Zhang Yuxing immediately snapped at Zhang Hongyang with a stern voice, "Look at yourself now, what kind of behavior is this? Calling people bastards left and right, is that all you're good for? Don't you have any political acumen or wisdom?"

Such criticism made Zhang Hongyang feel thoroughly chastised, yet he retorted unwillingly, "Auntie, why are you defending that bast... that person?"

"Why? I'm not defending him, I'm instructing you! You are about to be promoted to District Head, a distinguished Standard Level official. You need to maintain your own image! Look at the things you did recently, do they befit your image? You've been fighting with Liu Zhizhong, turning in-laws into enemies. And now, you've fought your way into the hospital, haven't you? In the future, could you please use your brain when it comes to dealing with people and matters?"

Another round of education left Zhang Hongyang feeling utterly wronged as he helplessly said, "Auntie, what's gotten into you this morning? I was just about to be discharged, and you're... lecturing me like this?"

"Just shut it! The only reason I'm not being harsher is that I know you're in the hospital. Men should act like men and not bring shame to the Zhang family. Have you not brought enough embarrassment to us in the past couple of years?"

"I..."

"Alright, just recuperate well after you're discharged. Once your injuries are fully healed, you should get back to work. There's nothing wrong with your health, is there?"

"No, nothing's wrong. I'm fine, haha... it's just that Zhao Han doesn't want to come home. My mother-in-law is being too absolute, demanding a divorce. I can't accept it, I don't want to..."

"If you're so fond of Zhao Han, then find a solution yourself. Your auntie can't help you."

"Ah? Auntie..."

"Say no more. That is a matter between you and your wife, irrelevant to others. I don't want to deal with it, nor will I. How can an official who can't manage his own home hope to manage the world?"

Having said that, Zhang Yuxing hung up the phone.

On the other end, in the hospital room, a bewildered and helpless Zhang Hongyang, who was preparing for discharge, wore a dumbstruck expression on his face.

Auntie, what's happened to you? What spell has been cast upon you?

Of course, he didn't know that his dear auntie was presently enjoying breakfast accompanied by his hated enemy, savoring the springtime in Hainan and in a fine mood!

Liu Zhizhong, having listened to the entire phone call, felt incredibly pleased inside. The Master of Extinction was truly on my side, there's hope!

A faint smile crept onto Liu Zhizhong's face as he watched Zhang Hongyang's aunt.

Zhang Yuxing, however, kept a stern face and gave Liu Zhizhong a harsh glare, "What are you looking at, what are you smiling about? Don't think that in the affairs between you and Hongyang, I am siding with you! Liu Zhizhong, as an official in Yangzhou, you are living under the grace of the Zhang family. You had best keep your tail tucked, don't wag it too high, or you'll be taught a painful lesson! Your appointment, I've made it very clear, is for a variety of reasons. I don't encourage Hongyang to engage in mindless fights with you, nor do I condone you deliberately provoking him. Understood?"

Liu Zhizhong thought to himself that if he really did raise his tail, she wouldn't be able to handle it, hehe!

But outwardly, he quickly obliged with a smile, "The leader is wise and principled. Zhizhong has learned his lesson, truly. I understand your directive and will resolutely follow it! Here, have some of this..."

Saying so, he promptly picked up some food for Zhang Yuxing with the serving chopsticks.

"Cut out the flattery, I actually have something serious to tell you."

"Yes, please go ahead..."