Zhang Hongyang looked relaxed and said, "Uncle Luo, what's there to worry about? Although Shanan County is changing day by day with a promising future, Dongguang State is a truly harsh place! Secretary Liu has a huge influence in Shanan County. If he has to be transferred, not to mention an upgrade, since he's too young for that; but at least it should be a lateral move, right? If it's a lateral move, shouldn't it be to a better place? Considering the good places within the province, probably only the Provincial City surpasses Yangzhou and Dongguang State, haha..."

As he spoke, Zhang Hongyang genuinely laughed, a bit enviously saying, "It's really enviable, Secretary Liu is so young, yet he has the credentials and possibility of getting a position in the Provincial City."

Luo Tianlin chuckled and said, "Your understanding of officialdom is getting better and better. Indeed, Liu Zhizhong isn't suitable to serve in places like Shanan and Dongguang State. The Provincial City is quite a good place, very fitting!"

Praised by his father, Zhang Hongyang felt delighted inside, but secretly thought, Of course, I wish for him to go farther and farther away, geographically far from me, so I don't have to be annoyed just by seeing him. As long as he's gone, I can spread my wings in Shanan and make big money.

Damn it, there are so many money-making opportunities in Shanan County now, but with Liu Zhizhong around, it's hard to take advantage!

Compared to the Provincial City, Zhang Hongyang prefers staying in a small place like Shanan. The Emperor is far away, making things easy to handle, haha...

If it were in the Provincial City, Zhang Hongyang wouldn't find opportunities to make money on the side. Or even if he did, he wouldn't get much for himself since there are so many relationships to consider.

So, better to keep Liu Zhizhong far from me, out of sight, out of mind, and I can make my money properly!

However, the fact that Zhang Hongyang is going to be the Shanan County Party Secretary has to remain confidential for now. Luo Tianlin's requirement for his son is to keep quiet, be low-key.

Zhang Hongyang thought for a while and asked, "Uncle Luo, can't I even tell Liu Zhizhong?"

"Yes, better not to say anything! After all, you two still need some time to work together smoothly. If you say it too early, and he has emotions, it won't be good for the bigger picture in Shanan!"

Zhang Hongyang nodded, "Hmm, is it time to test my political restraint?"

"Haha, sort of? Haha..."

"..."

The father and son happily prepared lunch. For Luo Tianlin, it's quite a delightful family time!

Zhang Hongyang knew Uncle Luo was good to him, and in a great mood today, naturally became more talkative, making Luo Tianlin even happier!

Liu Zhizhong, however, had no idea about Zhang Hongyang's stroke of luck.

When it was almost time, Liu Zhizhong drove to Luo Tianlin's home for lunch.

He knocked on the door, naturally bringing two bottles of fine wine and some top-notch tea leaves to present to Minister Luo.

Because Zhang Hongyang was there, Liu Zhizhong naturally referred to him as Minister Luo, not Uncle Luo.

In terms of behavior and appearances, Liu Zhizhong was even more particular.

Of course, Liu Zhizhong didn't know that Zhang Hongyang is Minister Luo's own son.

At this meeting, Luo Tianlin was naturally very happy, directly leading the two young men to sit at the table. The dishes were brought out from the kitchen by him and Zhang Hongyang.

Once they were seated and the wine was opened, they naturally started eating and drinking...