Chapter 2346 - 2346

The tone of Zhang Xiaoyang's voice was a bit low, after all, it was a parking lot with people coming and going, and he didn't want to quarrel with Liu Zhizhong over this matter.

In officialdom, everyone is concerned about appearances, haha.

Of course, at this moment, Zhang Xiaoyang seemed a bit sinister and shameless.

So, having face and being shameless don't seem to be in conflict.

Liu Zhizhong, of course, couldn't be bothered to argue with Zhang Xiaoyang; the most important thing about him is self-awareness.

Liu Zhizhong knew that in the current Dongnan City, the Zhang Family was still the most powerful family, and there was no benefit in having conflicts with them.

Enduring and stealthily developing isn't such a bad thing.

The most important thing in officialdom is to ensure your safety, and then talk about prospects.

So, Liu Zhizhong said lightly, "Don't worry, I don't have the spare energy to go around gossiping. The Zhang family making money is perfectly justified in Dongnan, isn't it?"

Zhang Xiaoyang's eyes brightened up, and he actually felt a surge of satisfaction in his heart.

At this moment, Liu Zhizhong was the typical good comrade in officialdom, mainly showing understanding.

He said to himself: No wonder Grandpa values this kid, he surely knows how to play the game.

At this point, Zhang Xiaoyang smiled, "Liu Zhizhong, you have some wit."

Then, he pointed to the corner of the parking lot, where there was a large area of trees, and beneath them, flowers and grass.

"Let's go, let's have a chat over there."

After finishing, he lifted his leg and walked over there.

Liu Zhizhong thought that there was still plenty of time, so he followed, curious about what trick he would play next.

When they got there, Zhang Xiaoyang offered Liu Zhizhong a cigarette, which the latter didn't refuse.

As soon as they lit the cigarettes, Zhang Xiaoyang said, "Liu Zhizhong, are you seeing anyone?"

"Uh..."

Liu Zhizhong was completely taken aback by such a question, looking at Zhang Xiaoyang with a dumbfounded expression.

"County Head Zhang, what... do you mean?"

"Just concerned about you, can't I? After all, I am somewhat of a parental official of your hometown, aren't I?"

Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Okay, but this is a personal issue, one of privacy. I won't answer it, can I? Just get to the point, please?"

"This is the main point."

"Oh, for heaven's sake..."

Liu Zhizhong looked at Zhang Xiaoyang's meaningful expression, even more bewildered, "What on earth do you mean?"

Zhang Xiaoyang smiled, flicked his cigarette ash, and said, "Liu Zhizhong, you've hit the jackpot, you know that? You've performed well, and my grandpa thinks highly of you, so he's arranged a marriage for you."

"Uh..."

Liu Zhizhong was once again taken aback, never expecting such a thing to happen.

"Wait a minute... your grandpa? Arranged a marriage for me? Haha... what on earth is this?"

Zhang Xiaoyang nodded, "No need to doubt, this is the fact. And it's my sister, my own sister."

Saying this, actually, Zhang Xiaoyang still felt a bit uncomfortable. Even though his sister clearly stated that she wouldn't have anything to do with Liu Zhizhong.

But then again, humans are emotional creatures, right? Whether good or bad, they all have feelings and emotions.

At this moment, Liu Zhizhong was completely numb, staring blankly at Zhang Xiaoyang, almost unable to speak.

"Wait... your sister? I... this... What's the Old Sir Zhang dealing here? My god..."

Liu Zhizhong really had few moments like this where his words failed him, but this time, he really couldn't wrap his head around it.

He really couldn't imagine that the Southeast Zhang Family would come up with such an idea, it really didn't align with his original intention at all!

Seeing Liu Zhizhong's reaction, Zhang Xiaoyang inexplicably felt very comfortable, enjoying it. It was like watching a lowly watchdog suddenly become a little pet of the owner.

What Zhang Xiaoyang was thinking in his heart was: Liu Zhizhong, just be excited, rejoice quietly! Haven't you seen my sister? She's so beautiful and sexy, aren't you thrilled?

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoyang spoke with a bit of parental seriousness: "Liu Zhizhong, my grandpa isn't joking, nor is he playing any cards, he's serious. Xiao You also already knows about this matter. By the end of next month, just before we head to the Provincial City for training, she'll be coming back from Little Japan. Her graduate thesis defense is done, she's just waiting for her diploma! Once she gets it, she'll be back, and the ticket has already been booked. When she returns, she'll meet you for a match-making session, understand? So..."

Unable to hold back any longer, Liu Zhizhong interrupted: "So, what you came to say today is to arrange a blind date for me and Zhang Xiao You, right?"

Zhang Xiaoyang nodded, "Spot on! The date is set for the second day after Xiao You returns, at 11 a.m."

"Why 11 a.m.?"

"It's a rule in Dongnan, haven't you ever been on a blind date? Uh..." Zhang Xiaoyang said, still a bit frustrated, awkwardly smiling, "Alright, it seems you really haven't been on a blind date. They say morning match-making tends to succeed, while those in the afternoon, although they might succeed, tend to end in divorce, do you know this custom?"

Liu Zhizhong: "..."

Truly speechless, he also found this saying rather dull.

Zhang Xiaoyang continued: "So the time is set, and for the location, we were thinking..."

Before Zhang Xiaoyang could finish, Liu Zhizhong said, "County Head Zhang, forget it, don't even mention the location, I'm not interested in this blind date at all."

Zhang Xiaoyang: "..."

Vice County Magistrate Zhang was truly at a loss for words this time.

He also never expected that Liu Zhizhong would refuse this matter!

This issue had once made him feel uneasy, racking his brain over how to start, how to face it, and ultimately how to resolve it.

And in the end, Liu Zhizhong simply refused. Doesn't that mean there are no problems at all?

Zhang Xiaoyang secretly felt excited, damn it, not becoming the son-in-law of the Zhang Family is actually a good thing! I don't need a brother-in-law like you!

But... how would he explain this to Grandpa?

"Wait... Liu Zhizhong, are you just going to dismiss this? Are you really going to give up such an opportunity? Don't you understand..."

Before Zhang Xiaoyang could finish his feigned speech, Liu Zhizhong already said, "Alright, County Head Zhang, no need to persuade me. I don't have any affinity with Zhang Xiao You, she's even a graduate student, which just widens the gap between us, I'm not worthy of her, nor worthy of the Zhang Family. I may not understand much else, but I do understand the ways of marriage. A mismatched marriage is destined to be unhappy. I don't want to be unhappy, and I don't want your sister to be unhappy either. Of course, I also wouldn't want it, in case I did end up with your sister, for it to affect your emotions, right? So just as if this never happened. Time's running out, we've got a meeting to attend, I'll be off first."

Finishing his sentence, Liu Zhizhong still handed Zhang Xiaoyang a cigarette and then turned to leave.

Zhang Xiaoyang, holding the cigarette, stood in the spring breeze, looking a bit dazed...