NOVEL NEXT Chapter 945: 945
Driving out, glancing at the rear-view mirror, sigh...
Lu Yumei was facing away from Liu Zhizhong, bending over to trim the flowers and plants. That loose home outfit made of thin gauze was stretched tight, showing off perfect curves and beautiful legs, making one's face flush and heart race.
Liu Zhizhong thought to himself: I'm sorry, Mrs. Lu, but you might be disappointed today. This divorce can't be done this way, haha...
When he arrived at the district Civil Affairs Bureau, it was just the start of the working hours, and quite a few staff were clocking in!
However, the people waiting to get things done were already taking numbers and lining up as needed.
Liu Zhizhong knew that Zhao Yan was a woman who always meant what she said, was very principled, and had a strong sense of time. She mentioned coming this morning at nine to handle the divorce, so it would surely be nine or just before nine when she'd arrive.
You still know your own wife best!
So Liu Zhizhong made an advance plan and came early, arriving at 8:30.
Upon seeing those taking numbers to line up, Liu Zhizhong sighed secretly.
The divorce area was indeed crowded. Were they all rushing to get it done on Friday, so they could enjoy the weekend freely?
The divorce area was really bustling, with even a couple having a live argument, exposing all their dirty laundry. It was quite the spectacle.
Conversely, the area for registering marriage was eerily quiet, with just two couples — one young, one middle-aged. Sigh... they seemed calm, not raising a fuss!
It was quite interesting that divorce was lively while the marriage atmosphere wasn't pleasing!
Liu Zhizhong also sighed secretly, wondering if marriage had become an unreliable thing nowadays. Hence, many are divorcing, giving up on marriage; few are getting married, daring enough to tie the knot?
Indeed, he understood that in these times, common folk lack a sense of security, so they don't dare to marry and have kids!
Didn't some say, even I am like an ox or horse, bearing endless hardships, so why should I marry and have kids just for them to be like oxen or horses too? Not bringing them into this world is the greatest love and mercy, haha...
Sense of security... sigh, education, healthcare, employment, and retirement — these four standards, it's hard to say... Anyway, Liu Zhizhong knew retirement delay was quite a hot topic at one point.
However, Liu Zhizhong stepped back from that circle, not needing to deal with those pressure-cooker situations anymore, haha... It felt good, carefree with nothing to worry about!
Soon, Liu Zhizhong passed through the service hall area and went directly to the office of the district Civil Affairs Bureau chief.
The Civil Affairs Bureau Chief, Duan Liang, was once the secretary of Liu Zhizhong's father-in-law many years ago. He could've advanced further, but after the unexpected death of the father-in-law, Duan Liang was also affected.
Of course, he initially came to the Civil Affairs Bureau as a deputy chief and has now been officially promoted. For someone like him coming up in official circles, it's not much of a loss; those in the know, know.
From the current environment's perspective, haha, as long as you squeeze into the system, you can't go too wrong because it's a stable job, haha...
Over the years, Liu Zhizhong and Duan Liang have maintained a pretty good relationship, with personal exchanges in private as well.
Especially some time ago, when Duan Liang was promoted to chief of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Liu Zhizhong contributed significantly. There were people from the Zhang family faction eyeing this favorable position, but Zhang Yuxing cast a vote for Duan Liang, and that settled the matter.
Back then, Liu Zhizhong was still Zhang Yuxing's secretary, and Duan Liang sought his assistance, offering lots of gifts, but Liu Zhizhong only accepted a carton of cigarettes, refusing the rest of the gifts and a million in cash.
Today, Liu Zhizhong coming to find Duan Liang was really quite intriguing, hehe...