Xie Peng couldn't help but laugh at the sarcasm and was about to say something when Zhang Hongyang continued, "Are you trying to cozy up to the enemy or what?"

Xie Peng replied, "Brother Yang, what's wrong with getting close to the enemy? When the enemy lets their guard down, we can stab them, isn't that satisfying?"

"Oh?" Zhang Hongyang's eyes lit up, "You little rascal, that's quite a cunning idea! Hehehe..."

"Exactly! Getting close to the enemy can have many advantages. Once Liu Zhizhong lets his guard down, that's when we strike! I used to be too hasty before, wishing Liu Zhizhong would just drop dead. But later, I realized it's a long process, can't be rushed. So..."

As he spoke, Xie Peng paused and then said, "This may be what politics is about? Rushing in with guns blazing can backfire. Politics requires slow grinding; time changes everything."

Zhang Hongyang's eyes brightened, and he nodded, "Hmm, your understanding has improved a lot! Yes, politics needs time to change things!"

"So, Brother Yang, does this mean you agree with me inviting Liu Zhizhong for a meal?"

"I agree, but he might not accept. Liu Zhizhong, that pretentious jerk, always shows off by refusing every invitation!"

"Come up with a plan! You always say that using our brains, solutions outnumber problems!"

"Haha... you've learned well. Go ahead and figure it out. I'm supporting you. However, when it comes time for the meal, I'll accompany you so he doesn't show off too much in front of you. I need to knock him down a peg!"

"Alright, thank you, Brother Yang, for your protection and care..."

"..."

To be fair, Xie Peng has some knack for understanding and coming up with ideas.

If we invite Liu Zhizhong and Hamuer to a meal outside, that definitely won't work.

Originally, Xie Peng thought about inviting the County Party Organization Minister. Although he's not much, everything is under Liu Zhizhong's control, but formally he's an important part so should be invited.

However, Xie Peng decided not to invite the Organization Minister, just Liu Zhizhong and Hamuer, with Zhang Hongyang accompanying.

If it's outside, Liu Zhizhong definitely won't attend due to regulations, which he strictly enforces.

So, inviting them at home should be okay, right?

Moreover, it's neither at Zhang Hongyang's nor Xie Peng's home, but at Liu Zhizhong's house.

What?

Inviting Liu Zhizhong and Hamuer to dinner at Liu Zhizhong's own house?

That's interesting, with lots of twists and turns!

Besides, Xie Peng has to bring along one more person, Wen Bao.

The news about Mr. Wen's return from Singapore was easily known to Xie Peng.

He directly messaged Wen Bao, expressing his intention.

Wen Bao replied, "Quite a unique idea, inviting Secretary Liu to dinner at his own house and wanting me to accompany? Director Xie, how big a face do you have?"

Xie Peng thickened his skin and said, "Brother Leopard, don't be mad at me! Inviting Secretary Liu is actually inviting you! You've made great contributions to Shanan's development, and I want to build a good relationship with you to contribute to Shanan together!"

"Spare me the flattery, it doesn't work on me. If you bring food to my door to invite me, I'll just avoid it."

"Brother Leopard, please don't avoid it, my mom is coming too. She's visiting me in Shanan, but it's actually more to see you, sigh..."