Zhang Hongyang was also quite surprised, "Hey, little uncle, don't be so agitated, hehe..."

As he spoke, his face broke into a mischievous grin.

Du Yuesheng spoke sternly, "Hongyang, what the hell is going on in your head all day? You just need to go study at the Provincial Party School, so why the hell are you dragging Luo Yanling into this?"

"Hehe, little uncle, little uncle~~~~" Zhang Hongyang's voice was really somewhat enchanting, almost like he was cooing.

"That's enough, I absolutely cannot agree to this! You've got a wife already, and Zhao Han is so beautiful and sexy. Aren't you satisfied? Besides, you've been married for a few years now, haven't you thought about having kids? Are you only considering messing around outside your marriage?"

"Uh... Well, we're all busy with our careers, aren't we? I mean, marriage is one thing, little uncle, but I do really like that woman Luo Yanling, she's truly exciting..."

"Alright, enough said. Luo Yanling is out of your league. After Liu Zhizhong's position is adjusted, she will take over his role. Are you seriously thinking about hitting on my secretary? Isn't that crossing the line?"

"Ah? This... this..."

Zhang Hongyang was dumbfounded.

Liu Zhizhong also gasped in shock. Damn, what now?

Soon, a somewhat sinister laugh was heard from Zhang Hongyang, "Oh, hehe, I get it now, I get it. Little uncle, I'll take my leave, take my leave, hehe..."

"Hehe my ass, get out of here now!"

"Yes, yes, absolutely leaving, haha..."

As a result, that damn Zhang Hongyang actually left Du Yuesheng's office laughing heartily, feeling really downhearted inside!

That vixen Luo Yanling—just one look and you know she's a dangerously tantalizing woman, ah… too bad the little uncle had his eyes on her!

Liu Zhizhong was eavesdropping, and he understood the implications, feeling so annoyed inside. Damn it, this won't work; I have to figure something out.

Little did he know, after Zhang Hongyang had left and he hadn't yet disconnected the eavesdropping device, Du Yuesheng chuckled coldly in his office as Acting Mayor and said something iconic.

"So, Hongyang, you little rascal, now you're trying to snatch a woman right from your uncle's mouth, eh?"

"That little enchantress Luo Yanling, ah, really is exciting. I've been coveting her for years here in the City Committee Courtyard."

"It's too bad she's Ma Xudong's lover. I didn't feel right trying to snatch her before. Now that Ma's down, shouldn't I get a taste too? Hehe…"

As he spoke, he let out a sinister laugh, that revolting kind of laugh, which made Liu Zhizhong feel like charging over and slapping him across the face.

Then, Du Yuesheng added, "Hmm, it's time to give that little temptress a call now."

Liu Zhizhong heard this and couldn't just cut off the eavesdropping now; he had to keep listening!

Du Yuesheng made the call, naturally on speakerphone, exuding some serious big-shot vibes.

However, he could only dial Luo Yanling's work number, which of course went unanswered, because Luo Yanling followed Liu Zhizhong's advice not to turn on her phone unless there was a job reassignment.

Du Yuesheng became a bit irritated, "Ay, this woman, I forgot to ask for her personal number! Right, that bastard Liu Zhizhong must know it, right?"

Liu Zhizhong, suffering to hear this, inwardly cursed: "You're the bastard, your whole family are bastards."

Quickly, Du Yuesheng's call came through, "Director Liu, hehe, please send me Luo Yanling's personal mobile number! You're her superior, you should know it, right?"

"Ah? Oh, sure, sure. Secretary Du, isn't Director Luo supposed to be transferred? Has there been a decision from the organization?"

Liu Zhizhong could only pretend to be oblivious, making a routine inquiry.

"Hmm, yes, a decision has been made. Just send me her number first!"

Then, Du Yuesheng hung up the phone.

Liu Zhizhong begrudgingly sent Luo Yanling's personal number to Du Yuesheng via WeChat.

There was nothing he could do about it; he was just a secretary, and Du Yuesheng was the Acting Mayor, definitely the kind to make things official.

As soon as the number was sent, there was no way the eavesdropping could stop now! Damn it, I have to see what kind of beastly things Secretary Du will say. Humph... Just keep listening and recording, I guess...

Sure enough, after getting the number, Du Yuesheng immediately let out an evil chuckle, "Hmm, that bastard sure is efficient. Little vixen, I'm coming for you, gotta have you! Cough cough..."

As he spoke, he coughed twice, feigning a cough, putting on airs like a leader, psyching himself up, and then he dialed Luo Yanling's personal number on speaker.

The call connected, and Luo Yanling was proactive, "Secretary Du, hello! Thank you for calling. How can I help you?"

"Hehe....little Luo ah, it seems you still care about the happenings at the City Committee even while on holiday! How's the vacation going? Where are you now?"

With his friendly tone and his raspy voice, it was a deeply sleazy vibe; Liu Zhizhong felt like vomiting listening to it.

Luo Yanling also felt nauseous hearing it, but she could only respond with a laugh, "With such big changes at the City Committee, of course, I keep myself informed! First off, congratulations on your promotion, Secretary Du! I'm currently at the Altai Mountains!"

"Oh? That place, eh? Hmm, not bad, not bad, quite cool in summer, isn't it?"

"Yes, it is quite cooling, absolutely no problem with the summer heat."

"But little Luo, you also need to keep an eye on the job redistribution. Hereby, I formally notify you—you must return to Yangzhou within three days to take over Comrade Liu Zhizhong's position, no mistakes, alright! We can go back to the Altai Mountains together some other time!"