The fake emotional management master Hongyang couldn't hold it anymore, staring at Liu Zhizhong's shadow, cursing under his breath: "You really are a scoundrel!"

Liu Zhizhong glanced back, saying calmly: "I won't argue with you. If I'm a scoundrel, then you must have great vision and tolerance. I'll learn from County Mayor Zhang, okay?"

Hongyang was so angry he almost rolled his eyes, but noticed that many leaders were watching them from a distance, so he had to suppress his frustration and pretend to be nonchalant—learning from Secretary Liu, haha...

The following days, Hongyang continued to struggle, Yangzhou's number one son was living a tough life in Shanan County.

Handling unfinished county government affairs personally, endlessly attracting investments and merchants, even during investment promotions facing potential investors, he had to adhere strictly to dining standards, eating and drinking. If they were dissatisfied, he felt troubled too.

Fortunately, as political twin stars within the province, Hongyang and Liu Zhizhong still had influence. The provincial investors were respectful, and the projects that should be signed were indeed contracted, which was a good thing.

Of course, running projects and attracting investment is indeed a tough job, so let's not go into details.

Sometimes, when he got the chance, Hongyang complained about Liu Zhizhong, but only in private interactions. He always said that Liu Zhizhong was screwing him over, seeking revenge for the Party School.

Liu Zhizhong always said, I'm cultivating you, giving you a chance to achieve political success!

Hongyang rolled his eyes in frustration because what success? When projects succeeded and achievements were made, the news always featured Liu Zhizhong first and Hongyang second. Sigh...

The resentment in Hongyang's heart grew bigger and more helpless. Working hard for achievements, yet when the results were handed in, Liu Zhizhong took the top credit, can you say Hongyang isn't feeling wronged?

The most infuriating thing is, in two aspects, Hongyang had Xie Peng spend a lot of money, using drones to spy on Liu Zhizhong, day after day went by, and not a single flaw was found. Damn it, how strange! On the other hand, as the secretary, Liu Zhizhong's days were truly leisurely, yet he always appeared in the spotlight! His books keep getting reprinted, orders skyrocketed; made into documentary films, box office exploded, he even attended the premiere, and for a time, everyone knew: the young County Party Secretary is both handsome and talented!

There are even rumors in the community, fearing that Liu Zhizhong's future might be cultivated as some kind of successor?

These rumors were so intense, yet it was not surprising at all when they reached Liu Zhizhong's ears.

Hamuer looked excited but also worried, even talking to Liu Zhizhong about it.

"Secretary, the gun hits the bird that sticks out. Your edge is too sharp, reaching the level of a successor. I'm happy for you, but also worried!"

Liu Zhizhong smiled faintly and said: "People's mouths are on them; we can't control them, can we? I also want to keep a low profile, but my current strength doesn't allow it. There's nothing I can do; I can't suppress the media. Especially now, with social media being so advanced, it's really hard to prevent."

Hamuer nodded, anxiously saying: "In the long run, it's really not sustainable! Secretary, you need to worry, think of a way to lower your heat! If it draws attention and dissatisfaction from political rivals, and they throw dirt at you, it could ruin you."

Liu Zhizhong became serious too, "Hmm, that's reasonable. Secretary Ha, do you have any great ideas to lower my heat?"