Luo Tianlin had an appointment, and Liu Zhizhong certainly agreed to go, naturally accepting the invitation.

Luo Tianlin was also very pleased.

Actually, he also wanted Zhang Hongyang to come for dinner. After all, he's his biological son, sigh!

In Old Luo's heart, he truly had high hopes for his son. He yearned to see Zhang Hongyang and Liu Zhizhong resolve their conflicts, become political brothers, help each other, and rise together.

Of course, Luo Tianlin knew clearly that he wanted his son to latch onto Liu Zhizhong for support, which would be a stable move!

Luo Tianlin became increasingly aware and understanding of Liu Zhizhong's influence and the power behind his connections!

Luo Shuxiu marrying into a real wealthy family was Luo Tianlin's groundwork, and it seems it turned out really well!

If Zhang Hongyang gets along with Liu Zhizhong, the future will be brighter and more certain.

However, Luo Tianlin couldn't tell Zhang Hongyang: I'm your real father, you have to make me proud, listen to me!

Some secrets are really not meant for outsiders to know! But of course, this wasn't a critical moment, haha...

As for Zhang Hongyang, after a night of merriment, he was sleeping deeply the next morning when the vibration of his phone woke him.

The white stallions had already gone, and Zhang Hongyang turned over with a sore back, but he still picked up the phone and got excited.

Uncle Luo didn't deceive me!

It was a call from Secretary Wang Xuliang, Meng Jixiang's secretary!

It seemed Uncle Luo was right, he understood Meng Jixiang very well.

Zhang Hongyang promptly answered the call.

Indeed, Secretary Wang told him that around 10 o'clock in the morning, Comrade Meng Jixiang wanted to meet him alone.

Zhang Hongyang naturally cared about Meng Jixiang's injury, offered some greetings, and gratefully agreed to the meeting, while expressing his intention to properly thank Secretary Wang.

Wang Xuliang politely dismissed the gratitude, saying there was no need to thank him, as he was just doing what he should do.

After the call ended, Zhang Hongyang immediately jumped up, revitalized, took a shower to refresh himself thoroughly.

He needed to shave and tidy up his appearance, full of energy to meet Meng Jixiang.

After breakfast, he instinctively, as if accustomed, wanted to call Liu Zhizhong.

Was this meant to show off?

It's hard to say!

When the call connected, Zhang Hongyang excitedly shared the news about Meng Jixiang's summons and said, "Squad Leader Liu, I'm reporting to you! But I'm puzzled, why didn't he call for you to go with me? What does this imply?"

Liu Zhizhong chuckled serenely, feeling that Zhang Hongyang wasn't flaunting, but genuinely reporting.

He said, "No need to say more, it implies everything is going well. County Mayor Zhang, the crisis has been resolved, and good fortune naturally follows! Congratulations, you've escaped peril, an auspicious sign."

Zhang Hongyang couldn't detect any sarcasm in his words, and was slightly moved, chuckled, and said, "Thank you for your good wishes! Now, how should I handle today's meeting with Comrade Meng Jixiang?"

"Well..." Liu Zhizhong pondered for a moment, then said, "First, you need to give Secretary Wang a significant gift. He has definitely contributed, you understand?"

"Well... sure, I'll give him a card, a small card worth 500,000 US dollars, do you think that's enough?"

"That's about right. Then, the bitter strategy, you'll need to perform in front of Meng Sheng to show your sincerity and devotion!"

"Um... including kneeling, crying, and making a scene?"