When Liu Zhizhong's office door opened, everyone in Secretary Section Two thought it would be the proud Luo Yanling coming out.

With her fiery temper, she could really win. If she won, she would certainly return proud.

But unexpectedly, Luo Yanling came back with a darkened pretty face, silently, as if her entire aura had disappeared.

Everyone was shocked, many pretended not to notice, busying themselves with their work.

But internally they all wondered, what had happened?

The fierce confrontation between the two directors of Secretary Section Two, and Luo Yanling was defeated?

It seemed highly likely she had lost.

That was truly strange; Luo Yanling losing was unheard of.

Seeing Luo Yanling's unpleasant expression, Luo Gang felt a bit sad inside, but he knew asking about the situation or trying to comfort her now might just backfire.

Just as he was pondering, Luo Yanling slammed her office door shut with a loud bang, startling everyone, and solidifying their belief: she might have really been upset in front of Director Liu, losing miserably!

Thus, Liu Zhizhong's influence started to permeate among his subordinates without anyone realizing. This tall and dashing Director Liu, had some capability...

Throughout the morning, Luo Yanling locked herself in her office, sitting by the window lost in thought.

She felt panicked and wronged inside, but had no one to turn to.

She thought about messaging Ma Xudong to complain, but that was absolutely not allowed. Besides, Ma Xudong had not agreed to her randomly messaging him.

As lunchtime approached, Luo Gang couldn't hold back anymore.

He realized that the more no one dared to inquire or comfort Luo Yanling, the braver he should be by stepping forward and expressing his concern—wouldn't that be even more advantageous in his pursuit?

Having realized this, he slapped his own head, privately cursing: "Damn it, I've been foolish! Why didn't I think of this earlier and seize such a great opportunity to earn favor?"

With his blood running hot, he went and knocked on Luo Yanling's office door.

Behind him, many were watching, some even snickered. This simp, isn't he afraid of getting a cold shoulder?

Many were waiting to enjoy the show!

In a governmental office, where work was mostly similar, these people, many of whom got in through connections without much ambition, found their fun in these dramas.

Luo Gang was quickly allowed inside Luo Yanling's office and with what he thought was his gentlest smile, pushing up his glasses, he began in the sweetest tone he thought, "Sister Luo..."

But as soon as he spoke, Luo Yanling coldly said, "Luo Gang, can you wipe off that disgusting smile? Are you here to annoy me or what?"

Luo Gang shuddered, waving his hands repeatedly, his face changing, "No no no, Sister Luo, I didn't mean that, I wasn't..."

"You didn't mean what? You weren't what? Just spit it out if you've got something to say, I'm irritated!"

"Oh, I... I just wanted to remind you, it's almost lunchtime. Man is iron and food is steel; without a meal, one gets anxious. You should take care of yourself! Whatever happened, I'm on your side..."

Luo Yanling, impatient, waved her hand and cut him off, "Enough, enough, I'm not having lunch today, I'm dieting. Get out, you're annoying!"

Just when Luo Gang had gathered his thoughts, ready to seize the chance to express his concern thoroughly, he was already being sent away.

He felt somewhat disappointed and didn't dare say much, so he had to leave.

Outside, as everyone watched Luo Gang leave with a dejected look, another round of snickers ensued, making Luo Gang lose face and feel frustrated.

But everyone seemed to further believe one fact: alas, could Director Luo really not match Director Liu?

What exactly was their battle about? It was so apparent?

Of course, the specifics, Luo Yanling swallowed like a swallowed tooth and couldn't speak of it. Liu Zhizhong, too, had his reasons and wouldn't reveal them.

The first day at the City Committee ended quickly, Liu Zhizhong's car passed through the front gate and waited at the corner of another alley.

As per their prior agreement, Luo Yanling got off work five minutes early and waited for him at the alley.

Luo Gang, also concerned about Luo Yanling, saw her leave work with a gloomy demeanor and even secretly followed.

Now that was a scene.

When Liu Zhizhong's car arrived at the alley, he picked up Luo Yanling, and Luo Gang covertly captured this moment.

Instantly, Luo Gang felt a pang in his heart.

What was going on with these two? Were they conflicting openly but secretly scheming, having an illicit affair all along?

A nameless fury burned inside Luo Gang, he had to expose this.

Turns out, he had a distant familial relationship with the Yangzhou Zhang Family—it was said Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Hongyang were brothers-in-law?

Damn it, Liu Zhizhong had a wife yet was fooling around with an unmarried woman; could this bring Liu Zhizhong down?

Okay, he'd keep on tracking and wait to gather more evidence!

Meanwhile, Liu Zhizhong and Luo Yanling, unaware of Luo Gang's actions, headed to a very serene Western-style restaurant.

As Luo Yanling stepped out of the car, she was taken aback, coldly stating, "Meeting at a spot like this, a place for couples, what does your friend mean by this?"

"What if, he wants to be friends with Director Luo?"