Chapter 2334 - 2334

Everyone was watching as Old Sir Zhang spoke alone with Liu Zhizhong. What does this mean?

Anyway, the whole venue was paying attention!

Even in the reception area, Zhang Xiaoyang and Gu Man could see their grandfather leading Liu Zhizhong through the side door of the dining hall and towards the lakeside.

Zhang Xiaoyang gave a cold smile and said, "Liu Zhizhong, you better pray for yourself! If you upset my grandfather, your days in Southeast will be over, haha..."

Gu Man felt a bit frightened, but she didn't dare say anything.

She still felt a bit softhearted, even a bit sorry for her ex-boyfriend.

Alas, it really hasn't been easy for him, alas...

Gu Man knew well the kind of person Old Man Zhang was. He can be very gentle, but if he gets angry, the consequences can be quite severe.

She remembered once, a descendant of the Zhang Family was gambling in Dongnan City. For Zhang Family's descendants to gamble was quite normal.

After all, with so much money, what else should they do if not mess around?

Those gambling with the Zhang Family were all within their realm, no one dared to cheat or play tricks; it was purely a matter of luck and skill.

That day, the descendant's luck was truly bad, losing millions in just one day.

He insisted others were cheating, overturned the table in anger, and even severely injured someone.

The matter reached Old Sir Zhang, who upon investigation, had this descendant beaten half to death, truly enforcing family discipline. Apart from those overseas, the entire family was present to witness the Zhang Family discipline.

The whip left no part of the guy's body untouched, and Old Sir Zhang personally cut off one of his fingers with a kitchen knife, hoping everyone would learn from it. Anyone who dared to play big games, regardless of who they are, would face the same outcome!

When it comes to family discipline, the Zhang Family is indeed strict. And Old Sir Zhang, he especially hates gambling.

Of course, he doesn't mind small gambles; but if you gamble big, win or lose, and get discovered, then you're done for.

And now, with Zhang Xiaoyang saying this, Gu Man naturally worried Liu Zhizhong might upset Zhang Taikang.

Zhang Xiaoyang glanced at his wife and said lightly, "Stop feeling sorry for him, everyone has their destiny, understand?"

Gu Man blushed, "Ah, I'm not feeling sorry for him, don't talk nonsense."

"Haha... I'm just joking, haha..."

On the other side, Liu Zhizhong followed Zhang Taikang to a spot not far from where Zhang Taikang usually fished.

There was a pavilion there, sitting by the tea table inside, with a great view.

Zhang Taikang sat down and invited Liu Zhizhong to sit as well.

Liu Zhizhong naturally thanked him, and then sat down properly, smiling, "Old Zhang, what advice do you have?"

Zhang Taikang, personally satisfied with Liu Zhizhong's image and demeanor.

His manners were also quite nice.

He nodded and said, "Xiao Liu, in recent days, everyone in Southeast knows about you, haha... Your influence is quite big!"

Liu Zhizhong quickly said, "It's all due to the organization's trust, the leadership of the City Committee and the City Government, and the development plans of my unit, which gave me this opportunity to show my face. Thank you for your praise, Old Zhang. Xiao Liu still needs to continue improving, and there's much to learn and grow from!"

Zhang Taikang nodded, "Hmm, being modest and prudent is a good thing for young people. You once had a falling out with Xiaoyang, do you still have a psychological shadow from it?"

Looking at his smiling face, what could Liu Zhizhong say?

Could he say today that he was really unhappy?

Of course, Liu Zhizhong maintained a slightly serious demeanor and said, "Thank you for your concern, Old Zhang. All of that is in the past. I am already very content to be safe and sound, to be where I am today. The Zhang Family has also provided compensation appropriately, without excessive trouble, and I am very satisfied. The past is the past, and there's no point if I can't move on."

Zhang Taikang nodded, giving him a look of approval, "Hmm, you're teachable! You have a generous heart indeed. As a young man, you are excellent! It's precisely because of your excellence that you've achieved what you have today. You're very promising on the career path; you've also achieved tremendous success in your personal finances, quite remarkable. Your company's doing well, approximately how much do you currently have?"

"Uh... Well...."

Liu Zhizhong was suddenly stunned.

This old man immediately started probing my finances, what's he trying to do?

Zhang Taikang said, "Haha, I did ask a bit abruptly, if you can say, then do; if you can't, then don't worry; if you're willing to share, I'll listen; if you're unwilling, I won't force you, haha..."

Liu Zhizhong then chuckled, "Thank you for your understanding, Old Zhang! Every penny Liu Zhizhong has is clean and able to withstand scrutiny by the organization and the law."

"Hmm, that's good, that's good..." Zhang Taikang showed a rather relieved expression, and then asked, "Are you happy with the place where you currently live?"

Liu Zhizhong was slightly stunned, what does this mean? Is the Zhang Family planning to take back the house? Isn't this... something Zhang Xiaoyang should talk to me about? A trivial house, does it really warrant such attention from a retired deputy provincial level figure?

Nonetheless, he still replied, "I am satisfied, how could I not be? County Mayor Zhang's former home, like new, with very nice renovations and facilities, I live quite comfortably."

Zhang Taikang nodded, "Hmm, that's good, haha... Next week, I'll have Xiaoyang find some time to accompany you to the housing bureau to transfer ownership of that house to you as a gift!"

"Ah? This..."

Liu Zhizhong was instantly bewildered.

It's usually others giving houses to the Zhang Family, but how did it become Zhang Family gifting a house to me here?

Isn't this turning things upside down in Southeast?

What's Old Sir Zhang selling in this gourd?

Zhang Taikang touched his chin, looked at the lake, and said seriously, "Though the grudge between you and Xiaoyang has passed, the impact on you was nonetheless significant. The Zhang Family compensated, but the money wasn't much; the house, Xiaoyang and his wife won't need it anyway, so let's gift it to you as the most comprehensive compensation."

Liu Zhizhong quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, Old Zhang, Senior, don't do this. The Zhang Family's compensation is in place, and having the right to reside there is already quite nice, and I feel very good about it. If you give it as a gift, haha... it would be too much, Liu Zhizhong wouldn't dare accept it, and I ask respectfully you withdraw this intention!"

He had an expression of genuine concern, masterfully convincing anyone who witnessed it.