However, once Zhang Yuxing left, she didn't come back for half a day.

Liu Zhizhong was getting somewhat irritated. "Hey, Secretary Lu, what's the meaning of this from Secretary Zhang? Not coming back whether I wait to the left or to the right?"

Lu Yuqing just smiled faintly, stood up, and said, "It seems she's deliberately avoiding us. How about this, since you've just taken office and it's not like you haven't paid her a visit before. Let's go, I'll take you to meet Secretary Ma."

Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Hmm, alright then!"

Thus, he got up and walked out with Lu Yuqing.

Before they could reach the door, Zhang Yuxing came back, pushed the door open, almost bumping into Lu Yuqing.

On the spot, Zhang Yuxing still wore a cold, meticulous face as she said, "Sorry, I'm a bit late in returning. Secretary Lu, are you... about to leave?"

Lu Yuqing smiled slightly, "Yes, Secretary Zhang, you're busy, so I was just..."

Zhang Yuxing actually interrupted her, "Oh, are you here to bring Secretary Liu to see me? Then sit down, let's have a talk."

She pointed towards the couch in the lounge area and didn't even glance at Liu Zhizhong directly.

Liu Zhizhong was seething inside, thinking, should I go back and sit down for a chat?

But who would have expected Lu Yuqing to say, "Sorry, Secretary Zhang, we can't sit down now. Secretary Ma just called urging me to bring Secretary Liu to him!"

Zhang Yuxing's face instantly turned even colder, almost embarrassed.

Liu Zhizhong secretly cheered inside, his aunt's slap in the face and rejection were used so skillfully.

You, Zhang Yuxing, think you're so high and mighty? Come and go as you please, chat when you return? Pah! In the City Committee Courtyard, who's bigger, Ma Xudong or you, Zhang Yuxing?

See, got cold feet, didn't you?

Sure enough, Zhang Yuxing embarrassingly nodded, "Hmm, okay then. The secretary's request is more important. You guys go first, let's catch up another time!"

After speaking, she stood by the door making a gesture as if to say 'please go ahead,' her demeanor as cold as an icy peak.

Then, Lu Yuqing led Liu Zhizhong away, and as soon as they had left, Zhang Yuxing closed the door without any intention of seeing them off. Rather, it seemed like she was shutting the door on a pesky dog.

This made Liu Zhizhong's ire rise even further, and as they walked, he muttered under his breath to Secretary Lu, "Secretary Lu, isn't Secretary Zhang going too far? She dares to treat you like this? I can't swallow this anger for you."

Lu Yuqing just smiled faintly, whispering as they walked, "Secretary Liu, this is just the beginning of the struggle in the City Committee Courtyard. You need to try hard now, now is the time to endure! Heh heh..."

Liu Zhizhong nodded and didn't say anything more.

However, on his first day of his promotion, he had firmly committed Zhang Yuxing's meticulous face to memory. Should the opportunity arise, he wouldn't mind leaving her not a shred to cover herself with, playing until she's screaming in chaos!

When they arrived at Ma Xudong's office, wow!

Liu Zhizhong felt truly comfortable; it was even more spacious and luxurious than Zhang Yuxing's office.

As soon as the door closed, the office was completely isolated from the outside world, with not a single outside noise to be heard, quiet and comfortable.

Damn it, if I become the Mayor, this feeling of enjoyment will be real!

At that time, Ma Xudong was looking at a document on his desk, looked up with a smile, "Heh, Zhizhong has come to report? Sit down with your aunt for a bit, I need to look at this important document! Yuqing, pour some water for your nephew..."

It seemed that Ma Xudong was the epitome of an official, both cordial and compelling.

From his avuncular demeanor, could you tell he liked to mess around?

Not at all!

Officials, one way in front of others and another behind their backs, but all are creatures of emotions and desires, incapable of transcending the mortal world.

Lu Yuqing, of course, proactively poured water for Liu Zhizhong, who wanted to decline and do it himself but wasn't allowed.

Yuqing also said that once inside Secretary Ma's office door with it closed, they were all family, no need for formalities.

Liu Zhizhong still moved forward to light a cigarette for Ma Xudong, bringing the high-quality brand he had prepared.

Ma Xudong really appreciated it, heh heh puffing the cigarette, laughing and gesturing for him to sit and wait.

Meanwhile, Ma Xudong spoke to Lu Yuqing while looking at the document, "Hey, Yuqing, go tidy up the rest area."

Yuqing smiled and went towards a hidden door, astonishingly behind the filing cabinet.

As she entered, she gave Liu Zhizhong a seductive look at the door, heating his blood, though he pretended not to notice.

Sitting there, Liu Zhizhong secretly harbored lustful thoughts!

Ah, if one day, slipping behind that hidden door with Lu Yuqing, onto the Mayor's bed for a round, wouldn't that be bold and thrilling, hehe...

After the formal meeting with Secretary Ma, Liu Zhizhong also fully understood his work, the immense responsibility of being the Mayor's first secretary wasn't just about drafting important documents or managing the second secretary section, but also to accompany him at all times, an opportunity for great exposure!

Of course, Ma Xudong's entourage always had to include Zhang Yuxing, Lu Yuqing, and Liu Zhizhong.

After the meeting, Ma Xudong arranged for Lu Yuqing to return to the office to organize some files and delegate tasks, allowing her to leave first.

Liu Zhizhong was left behind and Ma Xudong gave him a task, "Zhizhong, don't rush back to the second secretary section, stop by Secretary Zhang's office first, and retrieve something for me. You go directly, she'll give it to you. After that, find your aunt and she'll take you to the second secretary section."

Liu Zhizhong sincerely agreed, though he was feeling somewhat sullen inside: Damn it, I have to face that painstakingly meticulous woman again, sigh...