Chapter 2267 - 2267

To be honest, when Liu Zhizhong faced his former girlfriend Gu Man and her sister, he still felt a bit uncomfortable inside.

It's actually quite normal, isn't it?

Even though his mental quality and emotions are stable, they inevitably fluctuate.

However, he can control them well and knows what's most important.

As for Gu Man, he doesn't care anymore, not even a bit. Whether she married Zhang Xiaoyang, married someone else, or was just Zhang Xiaoyang's lover, it doesn't matter.

From now on, Liu Zhizhong and his ex are truly going their separate ways, no longer bothering each other.

Whether she's enjoying a luxurious life or he's barely scraping by, neither affects the other.

As for the sister-in-law Gu Yan, Liu Zhizhong could read a trace of sympathy, or perhaps pity, in her eyes earlier. A freshly graduated female college student retaining this purity is quite remarkable.

But once she steps into society and comes into contact with it, how long can her purity last? Who can tell?

Liu Zhizhong feels a vague sense of concern, but the thought passes, as they've become no more than strangers.

When Liu Zhizhong arrived at Zhang Qidong's residence following the address, he inwardly praised its excellence.

This was a villa area nestled against the mountain and near the water, seemingly quite old, with a hint of the retro courtyard style that was popular in those years.

Zhang Qidong renting here is completely reasonable. Of course, his secretary said it's rented, but who knows the actual situation!

A deputy mayor wanting to live in a standalone villa in the city where he works is not a big deal.

As Liu Zhizhong entered the villa area, he registered before being allowed in.

When he approached Zhang Qidong's villa, he could clearly feel someone discreetly observing and paying attention to him.

Of course, Liu Zhizhong was well aware.

In today's society, there's a lot of anger and resentment. The public's attitude towards officials, those who understand, understand.

Like Zhang Qidong, although he's a deputy mayor, he's also a prominent figure within the City Committee, quite a notable official. His security is truly a matter that needs serious handling.

So, it's completely normal for Zhang Qidong to have a hidden security team.

One could say, normally, he rides a bike to work, leisurely on the streets, but the security team follows in cars, not too far, not too close.

In these times, internal security and external security, in the end, internal security is the most important, hahaha...

Liu Zhizhong felt the presence of hidden security effortlessly, fully understanding it.

He calmly walked toward Zhang Qidong's villa, noticing the discreet security communicating via eye contact, probably indicating this person could enter.

Liu Zhizhong pressed the doorbell of Zhang Qidong's villa on the video intercom system.

Soon, the teacher's figure appeared on the screen.

With a neatly combed forty-six-style hair, black-framed glasses, an air of elegance mixed with a resolute expression, somewhat reminiscent of a particular role Gao Yuliang.

Nonetheless, Zhang Qidong is younger than Gao Yuliang, after all, he's only just fifty years old.

His fair complexion makes him look even younger.

A rare joyful smile appeared on his face.

"Zhizhong..."

"Teacher..."

The mentor and student called each other in unison, then laughed together.

Immediately thereafter, the door slowly opened remotely by Zhang Qidong.

"Zhizhong, come in first, let's talk inside."

Liu Zhizhong nodded, immediately carrying his backpack and a bag of marinated fish, entering the villa courtyard of his teacher's home.

Looking around, there are small bridges and flowing water, flowers, and fish ponds, a meticulously designed garden layout, and it seems to have Feng Shui arrangements as well!

Feng Shui, this thing...

Hehe, Liu Zhizhong recalled another time he caught a big bluefish, wasn't it also at a private estate with Feng Shui setups?

Reality is, these officials, especially as they rise higher and higher, become more and more into Fengshui metaphysics, even to the extent of superstition, don't doubt it, hahaha...

Liu Zhizhong walked along the quaint path after entering, seeing the bicycle of Zhang Qidong parked in the carport beside the steps, hehe...

And there, the refined teacher, a former university professor, vice-secretary of the university Party committee, with exceptional poise and a gentle smile, descended the steps of the main entrance and approached Liu Zhizhong.

From afar, Zhang Qidong extended his hand.

Sigh...

Inside Liu Zhizhong, there was a tinge of regret.

The former Mr. Zhang liked to embrace him, as he did every student he appreciated, regardless of gender.

But now, being in officialdom, look... it's just a handshake.

Of course, Liu Zhizhong still stepped forward, called out "teacher" again, carrying a backpack on his shoulders, a marinated fish in his left hand, and extended his right hand for a handshake.

He was initially quite excited, but felt even the teacher's handshake was a bit formal, bringing some regret to his heart.

Officialdom, indeed, is the best place to change a man.

However, Liu Zhizhong remained excited, holding Zhang Qidong's hand, "Teacher, I never thought I'd see you again!"

Zhang Qidong, like a fatherly figure, smiled gently, saying, "It's not easy, it's not easy, Zhizhong... come inside, have a seat, let's talk!"

After entering the house, Zhang Qidong personally brewed tea and brought it over, looking at the backpack and marinated fish bag on the coffee table, he couldn't help but smile:

"Zhizhong, just come to the teacher's place, no need to bring anything, right? Mr. Zhang is still your teacher, you don't need to be so courteous!"

Liu Zhizhong chuckled, saying, "Thank you, teacher, for always treating Zhizhong well. Having a private meeting is already an honor. This time, I've brought you two gifts, let's not discuss one, but first, this one."

While speaking, he opened the bag of marinated fish.

Suddenly, the intoxicating aroma of marinated river fish spread everywhere.

Zhang Qidong was stunned, then looked again, his eyes sparkling, his heart racing, almost drooling.

"Wow! Is this the Shunping specialty, marinated wide carp? My goodness, such a fat, robust feeling?"

Liu Zhizhong saw the teacher's excitement, felt reassured inside, nodded, and said, "Zhizhong hasn't forgotten the teacher's favorite, just this taste! So, a few days ago, I personally visited a secret fishing spot to catch some for you, marinated it for a few days, and today, it's just right! Teacher, shall we steam the two largest ones tonight, with me personally cooking, alright?"

"Hahaha... sure, sure, you personally do it, hehe... It's perfect, I've only prepared some cold dishes and a few home-cooked hot dishes to be cooked, intending to have a simple meal with you, focusing on the conversation, not the food! This adds a substantial hot dish, which is especially good, hehe..."

As he spoke, he kept looking at the marinated fish, nodding continuously, even lowering his head to smell it, feeling truly enjoyable!

Seeing this, Liu Zhizhong felt pleased, thinking the matter is half done, hehe...