Zhang Hongyang knew that when the Governor came down for an inspection, the local area would host a working meal, and local liquor would be served. He had to drink a little. Sigh...

When he took office, the Governor had also come to welcome him, and his drinking capacity was quite good. At that time, Luo Tianlin had also mentioned that Zhang Hongyang should develop a good relationship with the Governor, learn more, and seek advice.

It was obvious that the Governor was one of Luo Tianlin's people, too. Sigh...

So, Zhang Hongyang was in pain, he was helpless! However, he'd definitely have to drink at the banquet tonight!

For the first time in his life, Zhang Hongyang felt that drinking in officialdom was actually a painful thing.

The Governor came, and he was the highest administrative official of the prefecture. As the highest administrative official of the subordinate county, Zhang Hongyang had to report on his work, so he quickly tidied up, made preparations, and followed Xie Peng to go meet the Governor.

At the County Committee and County Government Office courtyard, they met with Liu Zhizhong and others, just waiting for the Governor to arrive.

Everyone was in the courtyard, smoking and chatting casually.

It was evident that Liu Zhizhong was well-integrated with the leaders, skillfully socializing. The subordinate leaders were respectful and well-behaved towards Liu Zhizhong, and some even looked at him with admiration.

This feeling was not the dominating influence of Mo Dayou in the past, but the unique personal charm of Liu Zhizhong at work.

This feeling made Zhang Hongyang envious to the point of green-eyed jealousy! Damn it, when would he have such status in front of this group?

Forget it, he should focus on political achievements first. Once those improve, he could transfer. This small place wasn't meant for wielding power!

Wait, no! Zhang Hongyang thought to himself, he had to get Liu Zhizhong out first so he could enjoy the thrill of being a secretary here, amassing valuable grassroots county-level economic experience. By then, he could take his pick at the city level. This was what Luo Tianlin had secretly told him verbatim.

To get Liu Zhizhong out, either the person leaves but the position stays, or the person dies but the position stays. Zhang Hongyang's ambitious vision was just that resolute.

When the Governor came for the inspection, everyone welcomed him and toured the county town. The clean, well-organized, and civilized small town earned plenty of accolades from the Governor once again, making everyone happy.

In the evening, as usual, it was a working meal; everyone sat with the Governor to enjoy some nice dishes and drink some local white wine, and that was that.

The Governor, aware of Shanan's practices, was very supportive and even asked the secretary to note that the money for the meals at the Shanan County Committee canteen should be paid according to the city-level expenses.

This is the new trend in Shanan Autonomous County now!

Never mind the Governor; even if the provincial Governor came, they'd have to pay for their meals out of their own pocket and wouldn't take a penny from the local area. Anyway, the above leadership down here have public expense allowances, more than enough.

The Governor, naturally at the drinking table, praised Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Hongyang, as well as commending the other leaders, satisfying everyone, and making them all happy.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the Governor directly took a special vehicle back to East Light City. After Liu Zhizhong and others bid farewell, they, of course, each returned to their respective homes.

Liu Zhizhong looked at Zhang Hongyang's discomfort and couldn't help but say, "County Head Zhang, what's the matter? Are you going to throw up on the way back?"

Zhang Hongyang gritted his teeth, holding back his urge to vomit, waved his hand, and said in a low voice, "Stop with the sarcastic remarks. Was the last time's drinking deliberate sabotage from you?"

"No, no, it was all about the enthusiasm of the comrades."

"Bullshit! That little scheme of yours is really sickening."

"Even if it's sickening, what can you do about it? Hehe..." Liu Zhizhong chuckled indifferently, patted Zhang Hongyang on the shoulder, and sauntered away...