Chapter 2291 - 2291

Zhang Xiaoyang was not inclined to argue with his wife about these things; after all, she was just being kind-hearted.

So, after a cigarette, Zhang Xiaoyang put on his clothes and headed out without further ado.

Gu Man asked where he was going. He said he was returning to the city, just going home for a bit.

Gu Man felt frustrated and said, "It's already late at night, you're still going back? What about me?"

At the door, Zhang Xiaoyang turned back and said, "You sleep well. When it's dawn, you can drive back to the city, just head straight to the Zhang Family Mansion, arrange it yourself!"

"Oh, by the way, what about Gu Yan's job situation, why is it still not settled?"

Saying that, Gu Man thought of her sister Gu Yan's job.

Zhang Xiaoyang dismissed it casually, saying, "That's not an issue. After the provincial exam ends, there'll be clarity. Whatever happens, she needs to play the part, take the written exam, the interview is easier. She wants to join the City Culture and Tourism Bureau, there's no problem at all. With the Zhang Family in Southeast, these things are not an issue."

"Alright!"

Just like that, Zhang Xiaoyang returned to the city overnight; after all, there was a meeting in the city tomorrow, so it's good to be back early.

Back at the Zhang Family Mansion, looking at the villas inside the high walls, some lights were still on, while others had gone out.

Villas surrounded the central large pond, also encircled the grandfather's standalone villa by the pond, and the lights still lit the old man's fishing spot, leading Zhang Xiaoyang to feel deeply moved!

How many years has it been!

Thanks to the grandfather's efforts, the Zhang Family holds this position in Southeast and the efforts of three generations are inseparable.

And now, with his own generation, the Zhang Family cannot decline, it must continue to prosper!

The highest official from the Zhang Family was a vice province-level, which isn't enough, it must be a full province-level, or accept vice-level equivalent to the Pot Family.

This guy even has some sense of family responsibility and ambition!

At this moment, it was 11 PM, the lights in the grandfather's villa were still on.

It seemed like the grandfather was still in the study!

Thus, Zhang Xiaoyang quickly went over, entered the house, and went into Zhang Taikang's study.

It's Zhang Taikang's habit to sleep at 11:30 PM and wake up at 6:30 AM, seven hours of sleep every day.

He used to be a soldier, been to the battlefield, had a very regular schedule, very self-disciplined person.

This body, indeed strong.

At this moment, Zhang Taikang was practicing calligraphy. Although not very good, it was somewhat presentable.

Back in his tenure, a piece of his calligraphy once raised a high price of eight million! Whether it was the value of the words or his personal value, only the bidder knew.

Seeing his eldest grandson return, Zhang Taikang was quite pleased. As he seriously waved the brush, writing small cursive script, he chuckled and said, "Xiaoyang, you're back? It's late, you must have something, right?"

Zhang Xiaoyang laughed and went to grind ink for his grandfather, saying, "Grandpa's calligraphy gets more beautiful. My grandfather has a keen eye, after all."

"Haha… Stop flattering, just say what's on your mind?"

Zhang Xiaoyang seriously ground ink and started to speak earnestly.

"Grandpa, recently in Southeast official circles, new forces are surging! Look, Mr. Wang Qichang's visit here has facilitated Liu Zhizhong's rise, and of course, his mentor Zhang Qidong contributes as well. Zhang Qidong is theoretically astute, with a knack for governance; Liu Zhizhong is capable and promising. Leaning on Wang Qichang's large tree, I'm afraid this new power will make an impact in Southeast official circles. And as for us Zhang Family, currently…"

Geez, Zhang Xiaoyang's analysis, whether about Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Qidong or about Zhang Family's current power distribution, was quite clear.

Lastly, he proposed his own suggestion: "Grandpa, for the enduring strength of Zhang Family's influence, shouldn't we take some action regarding Zhang Qidong? Additionally, the current Mayor Xiong Wenwu, being a foreign faction, has also impacted our Zhang Family's City Committee Secretary line, should we consider this too?"

After hearing this, Zhang Taikang just finished writing, put down the brush, took his seal, and calmly stamped it, then very pleased looking at this piece of small cursive script reaching over three hundred characters, nodded.

"Xiaoyang, for you to think of these things and plan them indicates your political sensitivity has improved. Serving as Vice County Mayor, your cognition has also been enhanced! For the Zhang Family to have a descendant like you, the leading figure of the third generation, grandpa is quite relieved! Haha…"

Zhang Xiaoyang laughed lightly, "Thank you, Grandpa, this is the growth I should achieve. As the eldest son of the third generation of the family, it's essential that I bear the family responsibility, have a broader vision and outlook."

Zhang Taikang nodded in admiration, "Xiaoyang, you're growing, Grandpa is quite satisfied. However, regarding the current distribution of Southeast official circles, you don't need to worry too much. External forces cannot last long in Southeast, cannot form a climate. Now, worrying about Zhang Qidong, worrying about Liu Zhizhong, it's just unnecessary concern. No need to be so anxious; there'll be opportunities later. Do you still hold a grudge against Liu Zhizhong for the little incident between you two?"

"Grandpa, I haven't cared about it for a long time, we've settled it. At the time, I wasn't intentional, and appropriate actions were taken, compensation properly given. Zhang Family Members didn't really make things difficult for Liu Zhizhong's retention, right? I was just concerned, viewing problems with a developmental perspective can never be wrong, right?"

"Developmental perspective? You're absolutely right. But don't worry, anything like Wang Qichang, doesn't affect it, doesn't impact Dongnan City, doesn't impact Zhang Family, Grandpa is still here, right? By the time I'm gone, you'll all be grown, what's there to fear? Soon, your Third Uncle will return from another city to serve as Mayor, and Xiong Wenwu should leave Dongnan, or Zhang Qidong may leave too, how can this threaten the Zhang Family? As for Liu Zhizhong, a small figure, recently made a lot of money, but is all that money truly his? Haha…"

Seeing Grandpa's shrewd and calculating demeanor made Zhang Xiaoyang feel somewhat reassured, couldn't help saying, "My goodness… Third Uncle is returning, huh? Xiong Wenwu and Zhang Qidong will also leave? Grandpa truly has foresight, haha… But if Zhang Qidong is transferred, will he take Liu Zhizhong?"

"Certainly will. Liu Zhizhong apart from listening to his mentor, he listens to Wang Qichang, who else can he listen to? Wang Qichang knows Dongnan City well; he also understands that stronghold dragons don't suppress local snakes. Zhang Qidong and Liu Zhizhong are dragons too; they must bend. After bending for long, feeling uncomfortable and aggrieved, they'll be transferred where they can rest easy, haha…"

Zhang Xiaoyang's eyes shone brightly, extremely joyful, feeling at ease, Grandpa really is wise!

"Grandpa, I'll grill some fish for you, make a snack, let's have a drink?"

"Haha…" Zhang Taikang glanced at the clock on the wall, "Alright, let's stay up half an hour later tonight then…"