Chapter 2282 - 2282

Zhang Xiaoyang laughed indifferently, looking around at the surroundings,

thinking that this place is quite photogenic for live streaming. No wonder Yu's fishing became a hit, and Liu Zhizhong made a fortune along with it.

Although the money Liu Zhizhong made is insignificant compared to the Zhang Family's wealth, among his peers or ordinary civil servants, he must have hit the ceiling, right?

Zhang Xiaoyang said, "Liu Zhizhong, you've only been in officialdom for a few days, don't you know? In officialdom, it's all about relationships and tacit understandings."

Liu Zhizhong sneered, replying, "I know, but between you and me, there's no such thing as relationships or tacit understandings."

Zhang Xiaoyang sneered again, took out a cigarette, and offered one to Liu Zhizhong.

Liu Zhizhong refused, "Thanks, but there's no such relationship between you and me."

Zhang Xiaoyang had to light one for himself, putting one hand in his pocket and holding the cigarette with the other, exuding a demeanor of one dictating terms.

"I've come here today with a simple request, no need for me to say more, right?"

Liu Zhizhong glanced at everything around him and said calmly, "Indeed, no need to say more, because it's useless."

"Liu Zhizhong!"

Zhang Xiaoyang raised his voice, though it was deep, "Can't you stop being so arrogant? The Zhang family rules Dongnan City, and you're acting like you're above the law, aren't you? Do you believe I can have this place torn down today, slap you and Yu Haiping with hefty fines, and have you both locked up for a few days?"

Liu Zhizhong looked at Zhang Xiaoyang calmly and said, "County Head Zhang, you're losing your cool? Haha... I thought you were so strong, so capable, but in the end, isn't it just using family influence and power to suppress others? Is that all you can do?"

Zhang Xiaoyang's face turned completely dark, "I've been nice enough to you, and if you don't value relationships and understandings, then don't blame me for being rude! I'll say it once more: in tomorrow's live stream, I want to speak and show my face. If you don't agree, I'll immediately act on what I just said. I have family backing, and you don't; I have power, I am the Vice County Magistrate, and you have none. In this world, if you won't value relationships, then I will just have to play by the law of the jungle, nothing more to say."

Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Alright, alright alright..."

Just as he started speaking, Zhang Xiaoyang's dark expression cleared up, and he smiled, interrupting, "Isn't that right? A wise man knows how to adapt to circumstances, haha..."

He said it while patting Liu Zhizhong on the shoulder, carrying an air of a big boss.

He didn't have the fate of a boss, but he caught the disease of one.

Liu Zhizhong thought to himself: I haven't even finished speaking, and here you are getting smug, truly an idiot.

So, Liu Zhizhong continued, "What I'm saying is, you're truly something! Do you think you can do whatever you want? Do you know who the mysterious guest attending tomorrow's live stream is that you're trying to steal the spotlight?"

Zhang Xiaoyang's face immediately darkened, "Steal the spotlight? Haha... Tell me, who is this mysterious guest, what's so great about him? Someone like you could invite such a mysterious guest? Haha..."

"Former Vice Provincial Pot-Level Retired Official Wang Qichang, Mr. Wang, is that significant enough? Not enough to overshadow you? Who do you think you are?"

Liu Zhizhong's voice, calm and magnetic, each word filled with power, exerted immense pressure on Zhang Xiaoyang.

"What? What did you say? It's him? How... how did you... how did you manage to invite him?"

The cigarette in Zhang Xiaoyang's hand trembled, and his mouth gaped wide, nearly unable to close.

His face was filled with astonishment, looking like a fool, which made Liu Zhizhong find it amusing.

Liu Zhizhong said calmly, "How we managed to invite him isn't something we need to tell you, right? Old Secretary Wang prefers tranquility, and the same goes for fishing. If you want to show up, want to make a big entrance, and it displeases him, do you think that's a good move? Haha... Don't say the Zhang family is the top family in the Southeast, even if you're the top family in the province, you still have to bow before Mr. Wang, don't you?"

"This... this..."

Zhang Xiaoyang was rendered speechless, truly at a loss for words.

Wang Qichang is indeed formidable!

He enjoys the status of a retired vice provincial level and still wields considerable influence within the province.

Although he no longer holds office, his disciples and former staff are now spread across key departments in the province and nationwide!

These retired elders cultivated their loyal followers before retiring, and their influence is no small matter.

As they say, retired elders might occasionally not be able to help you succeed, but they can definitely make things difficult for you.

In Zhang Xiaoyang's heart, he dared not offend such a retired elder, much less envy how Liu Zhizhong connected with Wang Qichang.

Seeing the bemused expression on Zhang Xiaoyang's face, Liu Zhizhong was secretly pleased and said calmly, "That's it, Vice County Magistrate Zhang..."

He heavily emphasized the word "Vice"!

To Zhang Xiaoyang, it sounded unpleasant, secretly unsettling.

But Liu Zhizhong continued, "If there's nothing else, don't bring your grand entourage tomorrow to disturb Old Secretary Wang's fishing. Today, take your entourage and wife and leave! Before leaving, I hope you speak formally to calm the nerves of everyone who was upset."

"I..."

Zhang Xiaoyang was in pain; such a grand presence, yet he hit a wall here. It felt like a complete letdown; how could he feel comfortable?

In the end, his mind turned over once, twice, and surprisingly a smiling face appeared, "Hey, Liu Zhizhong, Director Liu, don't be so distant! I will definitely calm everyone down later. However, hehe... can you give me a chance to come here? I won't speak, just show my face to mix and get familiar with Old Secretary Wang?"

Seeing his shameless demeanor, Liu Zhizhong knew what he was up to and shook his head, "I already said, Old Secretary Wang likes peace and quiet; you making such a request, are you purely seeking discomfort in front of the elder? Do you think the Southeast Zhang Family can challenge someone like Mr. Wang, a provincial heavyweight? Otherwise, should I tell him how arrogant you are?"

"Hey hey hey..."

Zhang Xiaoyang hastily dropped his cigarette butt, waving both hands continuously, "No no no, Liu Zhizhong, don't make it so absolute! Alright, alright, I won't come, is that alright?"

Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Okay, then don't come. Now aren't you going to leave?"

"Okay, okay, I'm leaving, I'm leaving..."

Zhang Xiaoyang became quite flustered and backed away repeatedly.

"Wait!"

"Ah? What's the matter?"

Frightened, Zhang Xiaoyang stopped in his tracks, lacking any demeanor of a Vice County Magistrate.

"Aren't you going to put out that cigarette butt? What if it causes a fire? This late autumn, it's already very dry, don't you know?"