Chapter 2357 - 2357

So, this time Liu Zhizhong and Wang Chenglong having dinner, they're really just two lonely men.

Wang Ruoxi couldn't make it, and Wang Qichang couldn't come either, hehe...

Of course, it doesn't matter because Liu Zhizhong's training in the Provincial City lasts about six months, so there'll be plenty of opportunities to meet!

Over dinner, Liu Zhizhong and Wang Chenglong chatted about work, life, and the company, but didn't touch on relationships, which was quite amusing.

Liu Zhizhong doesn't like asking about Wang Chenglong's personal affairs, since that's private.

And naturally, Wang Chenglong doesn't ask if Liu Zhizhong has a girlfriend, because he's well-connected and knows that Liu Zhizhong has been single all along and hasn't dated anyone yet.

Wang Chenglong also knows about the grudge between Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Xiaoyang because Zhang Xiaoyang snatched Liu Zhizhong's ex-girlfriend, Gu Man, who is now an extremely attractive and charming woman.

Wang Chenglong is quite optimistic about Liu Zhizhong's political career.

Although Young Master Wang is not in politics, being the eldest son of the Wang family, a powerful and influential family in the province, Wang Chenglong has a considerable understanding and grasp of the provincial political scene.

Additionally, if Liu Zhizhong and Wang Ruoxi could become a couple, and perhaps even marry and become the son-in-law of the Wang family, hehe... No need to mention anything else, just his political future in the province would be guaranteed!

For such a talented, articulate, and capable young man, a potential brother-in-law candidate, Wang Chenglong is naturally very satisfied and values him highly.

Recently, under Yu Haiping's management, Liu Zhizhong's company is thriving and making quite a lot of money. The more they earn, the more money Wang Chenglong gains effortlessly, right? Hahaha...

Such a brother-in-law, how could he not want him?

But how could Wang Chenglong have known that his father was put in a difficult position by a big shot's matchmaking proposal in Tiandu! After all, the young son of that big shot isn't very impressive, quite mediocre really, and not a match for Wang Ruoxi, clearly not to Mr. Wang's taste.

However, you can't ignore those big shots in Tiandu; their political power is immense.

So, Wang Qichang could only suggest a delay tactic, saying wait until autumn when the scenery in the province is beautiful, inviting them to visit and let the kids meet and connect, hopefully sparking some chemistry.

Thus, they stalled for time with the other party.

But in Mr. Wang's heart: Ah, Liu Zhizhong, you need to quickly meet with our Ruoxi. The future depends on the two of you. You're training in the Provincial City for quite some time, enough to foster a relationship!

From this perspective, Wang Qichang is not confused; he really favors Liu Zhizhong!

After dinner and drinks, Liu Zhizhong and Wang Chenglong, both with good drinking capacities and self-restraint, didn't end up embarrassingly drunk.

A little drink makes one happy, while too much harms the body, hehe...

So, after the meal, Wang Chenglong even took Liu Zhizhong for a soak in the hot springs and then played a few rounds of bowling together before parting ways.

Liu Zhizhong, of course, called for a driver service, heading back to the Provincial Party School.

Not living outside, but staying on campus, is also Liu Zhizhong's style, get it?

It's a display of personality, being a non-extravagant Party member and a comrade who loves to learn.

After all, staying in the school's dormitory means you can enjoy free meals from the school and spend more time in the Party School library, hehe...

Simultaneously, doesn't this create an impression among his teachers and others of being studious and ambitious? In every aspect, it is beneficial. After all, the principal of the Provincial Party School is a member of the provincial standing committee, serving as the head of the Organization Department. People coming here for training are stepping into the spotlight of the provincial Organization Department, beneficial for future promotion opportunities.

Moreover, amongst the trainees like Liu Zhizhong, their course schedule includes classes taught by the principal, meaning the head of the Organization Department, so there's no downside to making a good impression.

Can Liu Zhizhong not afford to stay at a hotel or enjoy lavish foods? A man with assets worth several small fortunes, what can't he do?

However, for Liu Zhizhong, it really seems unnecessary.

Coming from a modest background, he's good at living frugally, possessing a philosophical view of life, even as just a 27-year-old young departmental-level cadre.

The next morning, as per his usual routine, Liu Zhizhong got up at six o'clock.

Going to bed early and rising early, he truly adheres to a strict regimen.

After washing up, he headed to the school canteen, swiped his meal card to eat, of course, at no cost. But the canteen needs a record of transactions, so the card has to be swiped.

Sometimes, only within the system, within the official administrative framework, do you realize certain privileges and benefits.

Like this time, the purpose of Liu Zhizhong's training for these young cadres is to create an environment for advancement, aiming for ideological standards, learning standards, awareness standards, and perspective standards.

Also, it's a way to reward them with benefits or policy privileges.

There are no tuition fees, as they're subsidized by the financial budget. Since there will be teachers, professors, and lecturers giving classes, they're receiving monetary compensation, after all.

Travel expenses, obviously reimbursed.

Living expenses are fully covered, with free single dorms available. If you don't stay on campus, living outside is equally reimbursable.

Food and drink are naturally provided at no cost.

In addition to regular salary, bonuses from their original unit, etc., each person enjoys allowances for accommodation, meals, and study-related expenses totaling 600 yuan per day, based on the provincial financial conditions for people like Liu Zhizhong.

This time Liu Zhizhong's training is about six months, with holiday allowances calculated inclusively, totaling around ten thousand per person!

So, haha, there will always be those who break their necks trying to get into the official administrative system, right? Some provinces will always be major centers for civil service exams, correct?

Therefore, amidst such difficult employment situations, getting into the system is such a precious thing. The 'iron rice bowl' seems to be popular again, right?

The breakfast Liu Zhizhong had there, don't mention it, it was free for them, but for regular folks, it would actually be very expensive.

From ingredients to taste, it really is quite good.

Liu Zhizhong went early, so after eating, there were still hardly any people there for breakfast!

As he turned a corner on his way out, it was only about 6:40 in the morning, when he bumped into a middle-aged man with graying hair, almost knocking him into the flower bushes.

Thankfully, Liu Zhizhong reacted quickly and caught the middle-aged man, repeatedly saying, "Sorry, sorry... Excuse me, excuse me..."