Chapter 2273 - 2273:

To be honest, Zhang Qidong was quite pleased to establish a connection with Wang Qichang.

Who in politics doesn't wish for greater achievements and scenarios? The glory and honor above power is incomparable to ordinary accomplishments.

Zhang Qidong is currently eyeing the position of Mayor of Dongnan City, although the competition is fierce.

Besides local competition, there's significant pressure from the local Zhang Family Clan; and also the competition from others of the same level in the province. Hehe... Although Dongnan City isn't much, being a Mayor and at the level of a main hall senior official, the treatment and benefits are quite substantial.

So, how did Zhang Qidong connect with Wang Qichang?

Indeed, it was through the bridge built by an old benefactor from the past, who was the former Tianchuan Provincial Committee's Propaganda Minister, quite close to Wang Qichang in recent years.

Both of these old fellows liked playing chess. Zhang Qidong entrusted his daughter to buy two sets of top-quality volcanic stone chess from the United States and gave them to the two elders.

That volcanic stone chess from the United States, feeling like jade yet different, was warm and hefty, offering a pleasant grip in play. It cost his daughter nearly 5000 U.S. Dollars!

The two old men were truly excited about receiving such a gift. Especially Wang Qichang, who even pulled Zhang Qidong to have a few games with him. Unsurprisingly, Zhang Qidong lost all of them, making Old Man Wang quite joyful.

Tonight, discussing the underlying relationships, Zhang Qidong said to Liu Zhizhong: "In a few days, Old Secretary Wang might visit Dongnan City. Apart from playing chess, he also enjoys fishing. Isn't this perfect, Zhizhong, here's your chance."

Liu Zhizhong smiled and said, "Teacher, do you have any arrangements? Hehe..."

"Here's the thing, Old Secretary Wang likes fishing and eating fish. The last time I went to the Provincial City, I gave him some pickled fish. The ones you gave me before, have been kept fresh and untouched. Ah, the old man loves this fish. After asking about its origin and some details, this old man is planning to come to Dongnan City to directly fish for this kind of fish! So, Zhizhong, your opportunity is here too!"

"Hehe... Really?" Liu Zhizhong chuckled, nodded knowingly, "Old Secretary is coming down here to fish; I'll definitely need to arrange things properly! Ensure he catches fish, can catch them, and catches big ones!"

"Yes, you need to prepare well. So next, you can put your work aside and focus mainly on welcoming Old Secretary to fish, getting everything ready. Specifically, he'll be coming in two weeks, and we'll..."

"..."

The mentor and the disciple discussed the plan carefully.

Serving old leaders, you have to cater to their tastes, making them happy for future benefits.

Indeed, Liu Zhizhong devoted the following days to this matter, finding ways to make it happen.

Coincidentally, recently the entire city was promoting an activity: City and County agencies going grassroots. It talked about how the high-ranked leaders in the cities and counties should immerse themselves in grassroots work and life for three to five days. This activity targeted the leadership but not the general staff of agencies.

Therefore, leaders from the Meteorological Bureau were also contacting various district and county meteorological stations to go down and experience grassroots life.

Liu Zhizhong thought this was a great opportunity, proactively suggesting: Since he grew up in Shunping County, he could go to the Shunping County Meteorological Station, especially the observation station in the suburbs.

Originally, Yang Yan wanted to go to Shunping County. After all, Zhang Xiaoyang was serving as the Deputy Director at the Shunping County Committee, and their private interactions would be convenient!

It's been a long time since Yang Yan had such a lifestyle, and she quite missed it. Although Zhang Xiaoyang wasn't particularly outstanding in that aspect, at least he could offer some comfort!

But since Liu Zhizhong wanted to go, Yang Yan didn't want to contest. She thought, going to the enemy's turf for grassroots work, hehe, Liu Zhizhong probably wouldn't gain anything good, so she let him be!

She even told Zhang Xiaoyang about this situation. Thus, the situation became a bit amusing.

Because just yesterday, Zhang Xiaoyang was promoted.

This promotion of Zhang Xiaoyang was truly remarkable.

After all, he was only 29 and was directly appointed to the position of Deputy County Mayor of Shunping County.

Although ranked lower, overseeing fisheries, forestry, and grassland, this still counted as a deputy division level official.

As a young master of the Zhang Family, reaching this position at such an age was well-deserved.

Many envy his character!

However, Liu Zhizhong didn't envy him at all. Without the support of family power, what was Zhang Xiaoyang worth?

In this era, those in prestigious positions aren't necessarily capable, but have a prestigious background, hehe...

Yet Gu Man is quite content. Thinking back, if she had married Liu Zhizhong, she might still be renting a house to live in, right?

Because back then, after graduating from university, Liu Zhizhong planned to rent a house first once he was appointed, then save money over two or three years to make a down payment on a house.

Once the down payment was made, the provident fund would be enough to cover the mortgage. Then, a renovation loan to decorate the house, and the two could get certificates and marry.

Getting a renovation loan would be easy too. Banks offered such loan projects, with less strict approvals; a bare home would do, and interest-first payments were possible.

After getting married, hosting a banquet, the Gu Family had some relatives, and Liu Zhizhong's workplace would have some colleagues, and the cash gifts at their wedding would not be too few.

Thus, they could also finance a car, about two or three hundred thousand yuan. After all, the country encourages large-scale consumption!

Gu Man knew all about these plans, sigh... when love blinded her, she hadn't graduated yet, and was willing to endure hardships and fight alongside Liu Zhizhong.

But after graduating, stepping into society, and facing reality, Gu Man realized that love couldn't withstand challenges!

If Zhang Xiaoyang loved her, was it still necessary to mortgage a house?

Didn't living in the Zhang Family's private villa offer a good and spacious life?

Was there a need to finance a car? Hehe... Owning a fully paid-for Cayenne with her name, was it not satisfying?

Now, when Zhang Xiaoyang became Deputy County Mayor, everyone in the Gu Family, top to bottom, felt proud to talk about it. Who wouldn't say Gu Man married well?

In the future, Zhang Xiaoyang could still become a County Mayor, a City Mayor, and with some effort, like his grandfather, become a Deputy Provincial Mayor — what's the problem?

Southeast belongs to the Zhang Family; Gu Man is the first young lady of Dongnan City — what's wrong with that?

On this day, Gu Man even went to Shunping County, accompanying her husband to inspect the whole county's fisheries sector, as Zhang Xiaoyang was starting his term, hehe...