"To be honest, when Zhang Xueyao heard her older cousin (who was actually her real brother) Zhang Hongyang mention the news about Liu Zhizhong being promoted, she absolutely did not believe it, but she had to accept it.

She thought this blind dog would be trampled by the Zhang Family all his life, which always gave her a thrill of vindication and revenge.

But who knew this guy would rise to the sky in one step and get promoted outrageously.

There are many directors in the officialdom, very common, but to become the personal secretary of the Mayor as a director, that is uncommon.

At this rate, within three years, Liu Zhizhong, around 30 years old, would be promoted to a deputy director-level.

This situation was unbearable for Zhang Xueyao.

Thus, when Zhang Hongyang's beauty trap was mentioned, she hesitated only slightly before quickly agreeing.

After all, she was still an old maid and a bit shy.

So, killing Liu Zhizhong the night before he was to receive his transfer order was simply a thrill for these siblings!

Now, Zhang Xueyao took the initiative to contact Liu Zhizhong.

Liu Zhizhong did not know there was so much involved and received the call, his strong psychological quality and malicious thoughts erupted.

He said softly and magnetically, 'Good afternoon, Director Xue Yao, what good news do you have? Actually, I have something to tell you too!'

'Oh? Hehe, what is it, you first?' Zhang Xueyao's voice was icy and melodious as she laughingly inquired.

'Day after tomorrow night, I thought I'd invite you for a meal! You rejected me a few days ago, probably because you were unhappy about the past. So, I still hope you can give me another chance. After all, it's all fate!'

This magnetic voice had Zhang Xueyao's mind wavering a bit.

But after all, she was a daughter from the Zhang Family Clan and had been in officialdom for so many years, her psychological quality was still quite good, so she spoke in a playful tone, 'Yo, listen to how polite you are! You are about to become the Mayor's secretary, I might be overwhelmed!'

'Hehe, look how fast the news travels! But no matter where I am or what I'm doing, I still need to cherish fate and apologize for being shortsighted, while also thanking you for your deep affection during our college days!

Listening, Zhang Xueyao couldn't help but curse inwardly, you blind dog, are you telling the truth, lies, or ghost stories now? Don't sweet-talk me, I won't believe you!

But, Zhang Xueyao smiled and said, 'Oh, look, look, someone about to become Secretary of the Municipal Committee sure knows how to talk! But Liu Zhizhong, you were indeed a man I fancied back in the day, quite promising. Brother Hongyang said Secretary Ma appreciates you a lot, praised you at the family dinner table, that's a huge honor for you! Ah… don't talk about treating me to dinner, this meal, let me treat! I made this call with that intention.'

Liu Zhizhong expressed his confusion, 'Huh? My little nemesis is treating me?'

Little nemesis, that got Zhang Xueyao trembling a bit. Damn it, truly shameless, isn't it disgusting!

'It should indeed be me treating. After all, I've hated you these years, always enjoying seeing my Brother Hongyang stepping on you, even blocking your position a while ago, making you, the secretary, feel wronged. As the saying goes, better to resolve enemies than to make them, right? Tomorrow the city's personnel adjustment announcement will be out, you're about to receive your transfer order, let's have dinner tonight to celebrate in advance, and think of it as turning hostility into friendship, and please look after Secretary Liu in the future!'

'Ah, Director Xue Yao, this… You're too polite, really! Your heart and vision are getting broader! Shall I treat instead then? It shouldn't be the lady who treats. It shouldn't make people think, oh, Liu Zhizhong isn't even promoted yet and he's putting on airs in front of a woman, especially one he once deeply loved...'

While Liu Zhizhong joked around, his heart raced with excitement.

Ah, the world of officialdom, a man must climb! Once you're up, even the woman you once hated might see you differently!

Now, Zhang Xueyao was offering to treat, was she planning to throw herself into his arms?

Perfect, just what I was hoping for!

Once I have you in bed, I'll let Zhang Hongyang see photos or videos. I won't send them to prevent him from keeping them and telling Zhao Yan, but I've got to frustrate the hell out of him!

Zhang Xueyao exclaimed sharply, her voice icy yet dignified, the Miss starting to lose her temper, 'You, what's with all this dilly-dallying? Do the Zhang Family's words mean nothing? I said I'll treat, so why do you argue? Six o'clock tonight, I'll be waiting in the Dragon Phoenix Room at the Xiyuan Hotel! If you don't show, brother, I'll make sure you regret it! Don't think that just because you're about to become the Mayor's secretary, the Zhang Family can't deal with you!'

These words indeed contained a hint of threat.

Liu Zhizhong muttered to himself about being threatened, how could he possibly miss her treat, her drink? He was still looking forward to having her body!

'Alright, Director Xue Yao, don't be upset, I'll come, I'll come, is that okay? Just got home, about to shower and change, must keep up appearances, have a sense of ceremony. Oh, and shouldn't I order a bouquet of flowers for the beautiful Director Xue Yao? Hehe...'

'You dead thing, getting all sweet now, why didn't you think to order me flowers back in university? Hmph, you only had that vixen in your heart, right?'

'Uh, Xue Yao...'

'Alright, let's not talk about those unhappy things. How about this, once you've showered, come to Old Times Cafe, let's have a coffee first and chat?'

Liu Zhizhong thought about it being mid-afternoon already, and he didn't have anything else scheduled, so he agreed right away, laughing, 'I drink my coffee without sugar, savoring the subtle bitterness.'

'You, always a taste for the bitter before the sweet, huh? Alright, I'll prepare the original bitter coffee for you, chill it so it feels even better when you drink it.'

'Great, original iced coffee, refreshing!'

But then, Zhang Xueyao's scheming thoughts erupted, she quickly contacted Zhang Hongyang, planning to trap Liu Zhizhong right at the cafe.

'He likes to drink bitter coffee, right? Perfect, I'll add some medicine to it, the bitterness will mask the taste, once it hits him, ah, my task is almost accomplished.'

Soon after, the siblings coordinated everything, and Zhang Xueyao went ahead to the Old Times Cafe.

She ordered two cups of original iced coffee, and directly slipped an Aphrodisiac into Liu Zhizhong's cup, provided by Zhang Hongyang, who promised it was potent and would definitely make Liu Zhizhong unable to resist doing something.

While drugging the coffee, Zhang Xueyao's heart raced a bit, worried that Zhang Hongyang might not have prepared enough and she might end up at Liu Zhizhong's mercy, which would really be a loss…"