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Old Sir Zhang's small-scale birthday banquet didn't have many people in attendance, but its influence was still significant.

The Zhang Family relatives still placed a lot of importance on it.

So, on this day, the Zhang's Manor was decorated with festive lights, and the style of a birthday celebration was fully embraced.

On this day, the airspace above Zhang's Manor was in a no-fly zone for drones. Since the rise of drone activities, the area within a 20-kilometer radius above Zhang's Manor has always been restricted airspace.

Firstly, the Zhang Family has privileges; they didn't want ordinary folks to see too much of their opulence. In the age of the internet, people said all sorts of things, and it wouldn't be good if it spread online.

Secondly, the airspace above Zhang's Manor was indeed a designated training zone for a certain air force unit. How could drones be allowed to fly freely?

In the past, some fool had flown a drone in this area, and it was immediately captured by a jammer and crashed. Not only did they not receive any compensation, but the drone's data was destroyed, the hard drive formatted, and the owner was sternly educated, after which they quieted down.

After all, drone enthusiasts have their own communities, and news spread quickly. The groups were even shut down, and then the Dongnan City air traffic control department made another declaration, defining the restricted no-fly zone. Whether it's 100 meters or below 120 meters, flying is prohibited.

Therefore, on this day, Old Sir Zhang's birthday banquet, being a small celebration, did not worry about outsiders knowing about it.

In the mid-afternoon, Liu Zhizhong arrived neither too late nor too early; he timed it just right.

And today, Zhang's Manor was naturally decorated with the style of a birthday banquet. The interior and exterior of the manor were all very eye-catching.

But here, there was a special-purpose road leading in, with no other residential areas on either side of the road, so there was no disturbance from outsiders.

All visiting vehicles drove into the manor, without fear of being seen by anyone.

What's more, at the entrance of the manor, there were five guards temporarily dispatched to stand guard, carrying hard currency. Did this luxury not instantly elevate the style?

Liu Zhizhong's car naturally drove in, and he handed over an invitation at the gate, which was given to him by Zhang Xiaoyang that day.

This invitation was, of course, a pass.

Liu Zhizhong's car entered and parked in the huge parking lot within Zhang's Manor.

At this time, the parking lot was already filled with luxury cars, making it look like a car show from various nations.

After all, at this time, the descendants of the Zhang Family and their extended family had all returned.

In a place with local power like the Zhang Family, could the cars driven by family members be mediocre? BMWs and Audis were just standard, weren't they? Even Range Rovers and Bentleys weren't absent.

And those local officials who came to convey their congratulations, any of them at the mid-level or above, would never arrive by official cars; they all came by private vehicles. Could their private cars be inferior? Heh heh...

Anyway, Liu Zhizhong's car parked inside looked quite modest by comparison, heh heh...

Liu Zhizhong got out of the car and heard the festive music from the Zhang Family Mansion canteen wafting over in waves.

Originally, this birthday banquet was held over there at the canteen.

The canteen was by the vast pond, with excellent scenery and views.

To hold a banquet there, eating, drinking, admiring the view, and chatting was truly a pleasure.

At this moment, over by the canteen, groups of people were strolling around, looking at the sights in the manor, or sitting down, sipping tea and chatting.

Liu Zhizhong got out of the car and headed towards the entrance of the gallery leading to the canteen, where naturally someone was welcoming the guests.

And today, the ones arranged to welcome guests here were, of course, specially arranged by Old Sir Zhang: his eldest grandson, Zhang Xiaoyang, and eldest granddaughter-in-law, Gu Man.

In Liu Zhizhong's view, the chubby Zhang Xiaoyang, with his pale, gentle face, wearing sleek gold-rimmed glasses and a well-fitted suit, exuded the authority of a vice county magistrate.

Beside him, his ex-girlfriend Gu Man, dressed in a bright red western-style gown, appeared elegant and dignified, with a divine sensuality!

Sigh...

Inside, Liu Zhizhong sighed.

Honestly, in such a scene, it's nearly impossible for the heart not to feel a pang of pain.

But Liu Zhizhong had a composure like a deity, maintaining his calm demeanor with ease.

At that time, Zhang Xiaoyang and Gu Man were conversing with an official who came to offer congratulations, not noticing Liu Zhizhong's arrival.

Liu Zhizhong, however, noticed the official handing over a large paper package to Zhang Xiaoyang, which Zhang Xiaoyang declined.

"Secretary Wu, please, please, don't do this! Grandfather has instructed that no gifts or money shall be accepted today. You're putting me in a tight spot! Come, come, take it back to your car!"

The one called Secretary Wu really wanted to insist, but it was of no use. He had to take back the paper bag, shaking his head in resignation as he headed back to the parking lot.

On the way, he saw Liu Zhizhong and merely gave a nod and smile, then passed by him.

Liu Zhizhong didn't recognize Secretary Wu, guessing he might be from some remote county or head of a cold office.

As Liu Zhizhong approached, he naturally entered Zhang Xiaoyang and his wife's sight.

Instantly, Gu Man's heartbeat quickened at the sight of her ex-boyfriend, and her face showed slight discomfort.

The graceful ex-boyfriend, tall and handsome, being widely popular in the city lately, wealthy, and with political prospects, made Gu Man feel quite inferior, embarrassed, and awkward.

After all, when she agreed to leave Liu Zhizhong and marry into the Zhang Family, half the reason was Zhang Xiaoyang's coercion, and the other half was her pursuit of vanity, sigh...

As for Zhang Xiaoyang, upon seeing Liu Zhizhong, he secretly snickered: Kid, if you don't pass my grandfather's test today, you're finished in Dongnan, with no prospects, heh heh...

Liu Zhizhong, however, calm and composed, walked up to Zhang Xiaoyang and his wife, nodding steadily with a smile, "Vice County Magistrate Zhang, County Mayor's wife, personally welcoming guests here?"

Gu Man felt slightly flushed, genuinely uncomfortable, and nodded, "Director Liu, you've arrived?"

The voice sounded rather awkward!

Zhang Xiaoyang chuckled and said, "Director Liu, being today the lowest-ranking main-section-level officials at the event, without exception, wouldn't it be inappropriate for us not to personally greet you? Heh heh..."

As he said this, Zhang Xiaoyang even wrapped his arm around Gu Man's charming shoulder and back, displaying a picture of conjugal bliss.

In reality, this was just showing off!

He loved to show off in front of Liu Zhizhong, like what could you do, this ex-girlfriend of yours is now my wife, isn't she? Heh heh...