That night, Zhao Han was untroubled.

She felt blissful and satisfied, not bothering to wait for her mother and aunt to finish swimming, and went back to her room to wash up and sleep.

The days she stayed at her mother's house, her sleep was incredibly good. Even Lu Yumei could feel it; her eldest daughter was becoming more beautiful and more feminine by the day. The radiance of a young wife was something that made a mother proud, indeed.

Of course, what made Lu Yumei even prouder was her youthful beauty and mature charm. Out and about, everyone assumed she and Zhao Han were sisters!

Liu Zhizhong didn't sneak off to Lu Yuqing's room until ten o'clock that night and entangled himself with her.

Actually, Lu Yuqing's mood was still low, her husband's affair had blown up quite significantly, thoroughly troubling her heart.

Only in Liu Zhizhong's arms, under his broad and resilient chest, and with the impact of his powerful talents, could she forget the unpleasantness and enjoy life.

The pleasure Liu Zhizhong brought time after time slowly made her feel like she was emerging from the shadows.

That night, Liu Zhizhong let go for her, allowing her to feel life's impact while he thoroughly enjoyed himself.

She had decided that once the matter with Ma Xule was resolved, she would move back to her mother's house for good. Wouldn't it be more convenient to enjoy Liu Zhizhong there? At the thought, she even chuckled heartlessly.

On the third morning, as usual, Liu Zhizhong accompanied the Lu Family Sisters on their hike up West Mountain. Zhao Han joined in, too, and the group grew larger.

As usual, Zhang Zhenglong also came over for the climb and had really lost a good deal of weight!

At breakfast, Zhang Zhenglong still treated everyone to the meal as before.

However, Zhang Zhenglong had already taken over the tea restaurant, remembering Liu Zhizhong's advice to keep it low-key. So, he didn't boast about it.

While eating, a call from the Provincial Disciplinary Committee came through, requesting Lu Yuqing and Liu Zhizhong to go to the Provincial City that morning for cooperation in some investigation.

Mr. Zhang overheard this and seemed a bit unsettled, immediately thumping his chest and saying, "Sister-in-law, Zhizhong, don't worry. With Zhang Zhenglong here, the sky won't fall. Your political futures still look bright—not only will they not dim, but they might even rise."

At this revelation, Zhao Han was shocked and looked towards her mother: does this mean my mom is going to lose?

Lu Yuqing was also stunned, feeling a bit bitter.

Liu Zhizhong really felt like kicking Zhang Zhenglong.

In the end, Lu Yumei couldn't hold back and exploded on the spot, almost flinging her chopsticks in Zhang Zhenglong's face, but he dodged by bowing his head.

However, Lu Yumei stood up, her face flushed with rage, pointing at Zhang Zhenglong's nose and scolding, "You sick fuck, Zhang, are you trying to make my mother lose on purpose?"

"Ah? Yumei, what's this... lose, lose? Hey, Yumei, Yumei, we haven't finished eating!"

Lu Yumei grabbed her bag, full of anger, and stormed out.

Zhang Zhenglong tried to stop her, but Lu Yumei swung her bag, smacking him in the face, "Eat your mom! Fuck off!"

Then, Mr. Zhang became awkward, his face bleeding from the zipper on Lu Yumei's bag.

Lu Yumei didn't care about that at all, rushed straight to the parking lot, got in her car, and left.

Fortunately, Liu Zhizhong quickly signaled Zhao Han with his eyes.

Zhao Han, being sensible, immediately followed, jumping into her car to accompany her mother as they left.

The atmosphere in the tea restaurant turned awkward.

A bodyguard came with a first-aid kit to bandage the bleeding cut on Zhang Zhenglong's face.

Lu Yuqing silently admired Liu Zhizhong's networking skills, having won over Zhang Zhenglong.

Now, Big Baby Liu's future in Yangzhou was secure. Going to the Provincial Disciplinary Committee for the investigation was just a formality.

However, after taking care of his wound, Lu Yuqing criticized her sister, saying she was too impulsive—was it really necessary?

Zhang Zhenglong replied cheerfully, "It's alright, it's alright. Sister-in-law, women are allowed to be a bit temperamental, aren't they? I happen to like your sister's spunk."

Lu Yuqing was speechless.

Liu Zhizhong was also somewhat at a loss for words. This bootlicker, sigh...

But Liu Zhizhong added seriously, "Uncle Zhang, what are you doing? Why would you say something like that? It seems like you've stirred up quite a fuss..."

Zhang Zhenglong was a bit confused, "What? Zhizhong, did I say something wrong? It's clear as day! Lu Yuqing is my sister-in-law, why wouldn't I protect her? Kid, you've got a way with things, it suits me. Why wouldn't I protect you?"

Lu Yuqing shook her head disapprovingly, "You just shouldn't have mentioned taking care of Zhizhong in front of my sister."

"Ah? This... not even protecting your son-in-law? That's a bit much, isn't it?" Zhang Zhenglong was truly befuddled.

Liu Zhizhong gave a bitter smile and could only explain the bet.

At that, Zhang Zhenglong felt like he'd lost his mind, as if his well-meant efforts had backfired.

After all the effort climbing the mountain, establishing a proper connection with Lu Yumei, just to show off and see it all go to waste.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Zhenglong thickened his skin and smiled, patting Liu Zhizhong on the shoulder, "Zhizhong, is that what this is about? Hehe, for the sake of your mom, well... haha, Uncle might not cover for you then. You're on your own, good luck?"

Liu Zhizhong rolled his eyes on the spot…