Chapter 2302 - 2302:

So, regardless of how times change or how difficult the world becomes, outstanding men and women never lack opportunities.

Just like 26-year-old Liu Zhizhong, being eyed by the former provincial City's Committee member for marriage; at the same time, he was also sought after by his mentor, the Deputy Mayor of the City Government, for marriage!

He knows he shines brightly, has self-awareness, can self-evaluate, but is unaware he is being eyed by influential figures.

He hasn't considered his major life decisions yet; influential figures are planning for him.

Concerning love, after Gu Man's betrayal, he no longer ventures into it; of course, he was in a vegetative state at that time.

Now, after waking up and starting work, he doesn't think much about love. Life always has many things to do, such as his career, his political aspirations.

However, the Wang Family is not in a rush to recruit a son-in-law and prefers that Liu Zhizhong achieves career advancements before matching him with Wang Ruoxi. The Wang Family's actions have always been steady and experienced.

Zhang Qidong, because his daughter is still in the United States pursuing a graduate degree, is not in a hurry about this matter. His daughter accepted many external ideas and pursues freedom, thus love is no exception. Nevertheless, Zhang Qidong's democratic education for his daughter has a very good effect.

Currently, the daughter remains single, focusing wholeheartedly on academics! Zhang Qidong only considers mentioning it when his daughter returns during the New Year. By then, there'll be an opportunity for her to meet Liu Zhizhong.

Therefore, when dealing with the marriage of their children, high-ranking officials each have their considerations but are mostly unhurried, handling the matters smoothly.

Including someone like Liu Zhizhong who is still relatively young in officialdom, who also is not rushed, rather calm, haha...

In short, putting aside the marriage issue, the dinner at the Wangyue Hotel in the Provincial City this night shaped the basic background pattern for Liu Zhizhong.

After returning to his room, following a bath and some tidying up, Liu Zhizhong felt refreshed, with no trace of intoxication. Tonight's alcohol was premium quality wine from the Wang Family, truly the kind that one can drink without a hangover, hehe.

Liu Zhizhong in suitable attire, knocked on Xiong Wenwu's door, delivering basketball training apparel, shoes, and socks, all high-end branded items, suitable for the mayor's status.

Xiong Wenwu was somewhat excited, reminiscing about his youthful days, being brainwashed by Liu Zhizhong, saying that in the Southeast City establishing features and strengthening cadre team physical fitness could be a direction! Furthermore, maintaining Mayor Xiong's physical health and constructing a healthier, energetic persona is greatly beneficial.

Liu Zhizhong even brought up Xiong Wenwu's university achievements from his youth, praising him, causing Xiong Wenwu to be genuinely eager to try.

That evening, Xiong Wenwu tried on the equipment sent by Liu Zhizhong; good heavens, it was truly fitting, truly comfortable, and very comfortable to wear!

This Xiao Liu, as Mayor Zhang's student, truly knows how to handle matters, truly knows how to get things done, Xiong Wenwu's heart couldn't help but develop a greater liking for him.

The two even agreed to play basketball for half an hour at 6:30 the next morning at the fitness center of Wangyue Hotel. Zhang Qidong could also play, and he would join in.

In officialdom, the ways of establishing relationships with superior leaders are diverse; including dining and drinking, gifting money, and women, of course, such as Liu Zhizhong gifting exercise and health to Mayor Xiong, which is rare, haha...

No matter how you gift or establish relationships, as long as it has an effect, it's acceptable. Or rather, as long as you aren't monitored by the commission for discipline inspection, it's feasible, haha.

Liu Zhizhong has his own approach in establishing relationships, this aspect is flawless. Otherwise, the two-plus years in a vegetative state would have been for naught, haha...

Satisfied, he returned to his room to rest, while Xiong Wenwu sat down, looked at his outfit, then at his own excess body fat, indeed feeling sentimental.

Aging is unforgiving, being over forty, entangled in official duties, frequent social engagements, the body has developed fat, functions are deteriorating, returning to physical exercise is, indeed, necessary!

This Liu Zhizhong, is indeed a young man with ideas, excellent, excellent!

As for the evening's banquet, Xiong Wenwu too was quite satisfied, secretly grateful to Zhang Qidong as well!

After all, because of Zhang Qidong, Xiong Wenwu connected with Old Secretary Wang's network, entering the Wang Family's sight.

The Wang Family's influence within the provincial circle is considerable. For those engaging in politics, especially at Xiong Wenwu's level, being of a deputy provost level existence, it's thoroughly clear.

Local retired elders in the province each have their own influential circle, which greatly impacts the current Party's governance system. They can't accomplish something for you, but they can easily foil your plans.

Serving as mayor in Dongnan City, Xiong Wenwu clearly feels the pressure from the Zhang Family Clan.

The Zhang Family Clan is so formidable locally due to a retired provincial elder, Zhang Taikang!

Yet in recent years, because Xiong Wenwu is an outsider mayor, while Dongnan's mayor is local, being a member of the Zhang Family interest circle, Xiong Wenwu truly can't enter the Zhang Family Clan's circle.

If Xiong Wenwu wishes to go further, he has to surrender to the Zhang Family, offer tribute, and the Zhang Family's appetite is vast; relatively clean financial affairs leave Xiong Wenwu without much wealth!

Tonight's avenue thus was smoother, establishing a connection with Old Wang's line of the Provincial City, very agreeable. As long as relations with Zhang Qidong are managed well, then concerning connections with the Wang Family, if money is needed, Zhang Qidong's student Liu Zhizhong has it, haha...

Riding the winds of Zhang Qidong and Liu Zhizhong, connecting with the Wang Family's circle, future promotions, Xiong Wenwu perceives, will indeed be smoother, haha...

Even after understanding some affairs, Xiong Wenwu called Zhang Qidong.

Once the call was through, Xiong Wenwu certainly expressed gratitude, conveying expectations for future collaboration, then transitioned to the main topic: "The future for Mayor Zhang is bound to be smooth sailing! Your esteemed student is truly a talent, remarkably liked indeed!"

Zhang Qidong knew he was referring to Liu Zhizhong, and naturally felt pleased, said: "Haha, thank you, Mayor Xiong, for the recognition and favor, Zhizhong is still young and has many things to learn before achieving greater progress. In the future, please advise and guide him more, mentor him, and pass on wisdom!"

"Regarding Liu Zhizhong, old me won't hide anything! Mayor Zhang, if you don't have other arrangements, I want to make arrangements for Comrade Zhizhong!"

Zhang Qidong, upon hearing this, was somewhat surprised; this guy actually wants to promote Zhizhong?