Chapter 1919 - 1919: 1919

Liu Zhizhong took out a cigarette and lit one for Tang Zhi.

This was the first time the two of them smoked together in such a private setting.

The cigarettes Liu Zhizhong smoked were a level higher than the special supply ones Tang Zhi usually had.

Tang Zhi felt a secret thrill, thinking this cigarette was truly superb!

Damn, lately the batch of specially supplied cigarettes we've been getting seems different from usual, like the quality has declined.

The boss in charge of supply even explained that this year's tobacco leaves are from last year, which is standard practice, but last year's special supply tobacco leaves were poor because of the climate, and nothing could be done about it.

The tobacco factory has already picked the best leaves they can, and this is the best they can achieve. Even the big bosses face the same issue with their cigarettes.

If you want better tobacco quality and taste, you'd have to import raw tobacco leaves from abroad. However, this area is strictly controlled and simply can't be done.

So, the big wigs just have to endure it until this year's new autumn leaves come out, and the quality will surely step up a level.

Tang Zhi really envied someone like Liu Zhizhong, a president in the outside world, who could smoke freely.

Of course, the envy lasted just a few breaths before being replaced by his sense of superiority as a descendant of the Great East Pot aristocratic family.

As for Liu Zhizhong, he pointed at the garden's exquisite and elegant layout and said, "It's really nice, Great East Pot spares no effort to treat people well! All over the world, Great East Pot's diplomatic etiquette brings a top-notch sense of enjoyment."

Tang Zhi naturally felt pleased and said, "This is how it should be, how it should be..."

In fact, he chuckled inwardly: Little trick, kneel down, will you? Add some more sugar-coated cannonballs, and you guys will crumble!

Liu Zhizhong continued, "However, that's not the most charming part of Great East Pot. Your most charming aspect is your control and utilization of power, the thrill of summoning at will, which outsiders like us can't fully comprehend."

"Uh... this..."

Tang Zhi felt a bit prickled, was this satire or stating facts?

"To be honest, we both know that every mainstream country, even regions, have their own political think tanks, and that's quite understandable, isn't it?"

Tang Zhi nodded, saying nothing, but felt a bit puzzled inside.

Wasn't Chi Zhongshui talking about Liu Zhizhong's spy case? Why are we discussing this now?

"Our Wale Republic has a team like this too, and their research work has yielded significant results. In various political decisions, they've played an extremely important role."

Tang Zhi thought: Is this guy showing off his political team?

"So, regarding the political ecosystem of Great East Pot, our think tank has also conducted extensive research with remarkable outcomes. Just having a casual chat today, I'll let Director Tang in on it, shall we?"

Tang Zhi's heart tremored: Damn, how deeply have they researched us?

On the surface, he smiled slightly, nodding, "If President Chi is willing to speak, I'll listen attentively!"

Liu Zhizhong gave a mysterious smile and said, "As for the current political ecosystem of Great East Pot, Comrade Gu Changsha still has several terms..."

As he spoke, Liu Zhizhong opened his hand and waved it artistically in front of Tang Zhi, leaving a particularly deep impression.

Tang Zhi's face showed an expression of astonishment, not knowing what to say.

After all, within the aristocratic family, there are some secret meetings and some secret information that get around.

In fact, Tang Zhi also knew that Gu Changsha's target was undersold by Liu Zhizhong by three fingers.

4x8=32 (years)

That's the ultimate goal of the Gu family.

But on the surface, Tang Zhi shook his head and smiled, "I don't think so, President Chi, your statement is quite frightening."

"Of course, frightening or not, I believe I am still being somewhat conservative. But this leads to a question, namely, who will be Gu Changsha's successor after him, which should already be in the selection and nurturing process. Right?"

"Uh... this..."

Tang Zhi seemed to have a nerve hit but immediately shook his head, "Mr. President, that view seems a bit arbitrary. Comrade Gu Changsha, early in his position, is still advancing steadily and exploring, with no intention of grooming a successor yet. You and your political think tank seem to be overthinking."

"But if I list some names, Director Tang will not be able to deny it. Such as..."

After Liu Zhizhong calmly said some names, he naturally added Zuo Qiuming and Tang Zhi.

This shocked Tang Zhi.

Regardless, there are some circulating within the aristocratic family, and Liu Zhizhong was almost entirely accurate!

Indeed, considering age, qualifications, and background, Zuo Qiuming and Tang Zhi both have opportunities.

And Zuo Qiuming is Zuo Xintong's brother, and Tang Zhi's current brother-in-law.

And the names Liu Zhizhong mentioned, practically means that in the future, one of the nine chief dragons of Great East Pot will arise from them.

It's just that now, no one can decide who will be the Great Dragon and the Little Dragon.

History always moves forward, who knows who may have problems and then get delayed? Or, one might even get an early retirement in advance!

Tang Zhi waved his hand, saying, "President Chi, you overestimate, overestimate, I am just a humble office director, not someone for that day, not really, hehe..."

On the surface, he had to deny, to be modest, as that's one of the top-tier circle rules.

Surely one can't just agree and say, yes, indeed, I must rise!

Liu Zhizhong understood his thoughts completely, and laughed, "Director Tang, it's proper to aim high! Therefore, my think tank predicts that Director Tang's future is limitless. However, after the spy case, people's predictions have weakened it considerably."

"Uh... this..."

Tang Zhi was a bit bewildered, but his heart gradually grew panic-stricken.

It seemed the president's words were hinting at something.

Going in circles, this guy looped back to the original topic.

"The think tank's forecast is that Director Tang's cousin Old A's actions targeted the earlier mentioned Liu Zhizhong, who was originally an emerging force in your country's young generation, suddenly being killed suspiciously, raising both regret and skepticism. Besides, we have a top-secret piece of information that's even more disadvantageous to Director Tang!"

"What information?"

Instinctively, Tang Zhi tightened... as if his whole body tensed.