Zhang Hongyang could only grin and say, "Then I'll trouble Secretary Liu, haha..."

Liu Zhizhong felt a bit smug inside and said, "For the development of Shanan, it's what we should do! Everyone should do their job within their position and authority, right?"

This was directed at Zhang Hongyang and Xie Peng next to him.

Even though Xie Peng is now at the Deputy Department Level, he could only nod and bow to agree with the secretary's words.

In passing, Xie Peng also had to say, "Secretary Liu is right, absolutely right, I've learned a lot."

Zhang Hongyang felt really uncomfortable and said coldly, "Secretary Liu, are you giving me guidance on how to do my job or how to be an official?"

He had to do this.

Because his secretary was like a Haba Dog in this County Committee and County Government courtyard, making him lose face.

Damn it, has this Shanan County Committee and County Government courtyard become Liu Zhizhong's one-man show?

As a leader in front of Xie Peng and everyone else, how am I supposed to hold my head up?

Quite a few people in the courtyard were watching the two of them!

I, Zhang Hongyang, am the top official of the County Government, why should I listen to his education in public? How am I supposed to mix in the County Government afterward?

So, Zhang Hongyang retorted.

But Liu Zhizhong just smiled lightly and said, "County Head Zhang, neither your personal nor official conduct requires my guidance. I'm just discussing the matter. One of the foundations of our organization is to seek truth from facts, which you and I must adhere to, right?"

"I... you..." Zhang Hongyang was so choked up he almost rolled his eyes, unprepared for such a big ideological hat being thrown on him, and being schooled again.

Liu Zhizhong continued, "Alright, County Head Zhang, let's go for a dinner meeting, it's about time."

After saying that, he tugged at Zhang Hongyang's sleeve.

Liu Zhizhong was probably restraining himself, otherwise, he might have patted Zhang Hongyang on the shoulder.

Of course, if he did, Zhang Hongyang's status in Shanan County would be even worse, haha...

After all, Liu Zhizhong would leave some room for maneuver.

Anyway, with his return, this was a show for everyone in the County Committee and County Government courtyard, using Zhang Hongyang as a sacrificial flag, haha...

Many people knew it, look, even after being away from Shanan for so long, Secretary Liu could come back and lecture County Head Zhang, leaving him speechless.

This is politics, this is struggle, this is the art of being an official...

The dinner meeting that evening was simple and standard, nothing was over the top; the rules were established, maintained, and enforced properly.

But Zhang Hongyang, eating these dishes, felt they tasted bland, like a bird's diet, yet he had to eat and drink.

The liquor was local grain liquor, pure but with just that typical taste.

Baijiu, whether sauce aroma, light aroma, or strong aroma, once you've had enough, they all taste the same!

What kind of culture is it to regard baijiu as a culture?

At this dinner meeting, discussing the upcoming inspections by the two big leaders above, everyone had a division of labor and responsibilities, in an organized manner.

Zhang Hongyang specifically mentioned that Governor Meng really likes fishing, he'd already found this out. So, when the time comes, how about organizing a fishing trip for him alongside the inspection, giving him the best fishing spot to enjoy himself?

At this point, Hamuer promptly chimed in, "County Head Zhang's suggestion is good. As far as I know, our Secretary Liu is an excellent fisherman, he should definitely accompany the Governor for a delightful fishing experience!"

Zhang Hongyang's face... turned dark...