Liu Zhizhong chuckled lightly and said, "Forget about him. Even if he enjoys a petty success for a day, I don't care about these things. Let's get some sleep early and not think too much."

"Alright then, the secretary truly lives up to the name, bravo!"

"Hehe..."

The next morning, Zhang Hongyang, along with Xie Peng, headed to the hotel to wait for Meng Jixiang.

On the way, Zhang Hongyang was still feeling upset. Damn, Liu Zhizhong is probably getting some perks today, serving those big shots in Tiandu. Ah, I'm so envious and resentful. Whatever, I'll just serve Governor Meng well...

When they arrived, Zhang Hongyang received the news that Feng Chengtong returned to Tiandu overnight for an urgent meeting.

Right then, you wouldn't know Zhang Hongyang's expression—he wanted to burst out laughing but held it in, yet he just couldn't anymore, excusing himself to the restroom for a hearty laugh, almost rolling on the ground.

As for Xie Peng, he couldn't hold it in either; following his boss to the restroom and then joining in the laughter, he was so excited that he laughed until he cried.

Nothing could have felt more satisfying at that moment, these two guys...

It was still early then, and Meng Jixiang hadn't woken up yet.

So after a long adjustment of his mood, Zhang Hongyang finally took out his phone and called Liu Zhizhong.

This arrogant mindset, he simply couldn't control it; he had to exchange a few words with Secretary Liu.

Xie Peng even requested Zhang Hongyang, put it on speaker, let me hear how frustrated Liu Zhizhong is! Zhang Hongyang, of course, obliged, ha!

Liu Zhizhong had just gotten up then, tidying himself up when he saw the call from Zhang Hongyang. He immediately knew what he wanted to say, otherwise, it wouldn't be Zhang Hongyang.

Liu Zhizhong declined the call.

Zhang Hongyang was stunned for a moment, smiling at Xie Peng, and said, "Look, that bastard must have gotten the news too, right? Haha… He's mad, he's not picking up my call, haha… I'll call again!"

Liu Zhizhong declined again.

Xie Peng said excitedly, "Hehe, Brother Yang, that bastard doesn't dare to face you anymore! It's really satisfying! He has been preparing for days, and in the end, it was all in vain, haha..."

Zhang Hongyang chuckled and called again.

This time, Liu Zhizhong answered.

Zhang Hongyang immediately said, "Secretary Liu, good morning! There's a heavy task today, we must each do our own work well, with Party officials sticking to their roles, it's all for the future of Shanan after all, this is what you taught me!"

As he said this, a smile spread across Zhang Hongyang's face, and his voice was warm and commanding.

This feeling was as if he had been suppressed for so long and finally let out a breath of relief.

Liu Zhizhong said calmly, "County Head Zhang, please don't get carried away with your petty success, alright? If you keep acting like this, I might as well come over and fish with Governor Meng?"

Zhang Hongyang immediately got a bit anxious, "Hey, Liu Zhizhong, do you still have any shame? I clearly said, why are you fighting with me? Isn't it good for you to serve Vice Minister Feng well?"

"Give it a break! What are you showing off in front of me? You already know Vice Minister Feng went back to Tiandu, yet you're still putting on an act here?"

"Ah... No more acting, I'm laying it out, I knew it! Secretary Liu, as the old saying goes, human plots are no match for heavenly calculations! Didn't expect this, did you? You schemed so painstakingly, and what did you get in the end? So, why not be a good person? See, plans fell through, karma caught up, didn't it?"