Zuo Xintong stared at Liu Zhizhong's handsome face and gave a cold smile, "You're quite good at pretending, aren't you!"

Liu Zhizhong was at a loss for words. He could only spread his hands, shake his head, and sigh, "Ah, everything I say is true, Mayor Zuo, please see it clearly. If Mayor Zuo is busy, I won't trouble you further. But please do consider the enthusiasm of the enterprises to build in Daxi and how difficult it is to get projects going in the current economy in the nearby areas!"

Having said that, Liu Zhizhong turned to leave.

"Stay where you are!"

Zuo Xintong raised her voice a bit, calling Liu Zhizhong back.

Liu Zhizhong had no choice but to turn around and say, "Mayor Zuo, do you have any other instructions?"

Zuo Xintong raised the envelope, "Please, take this back with you."

After speaking, she threw it on the desk with a snap, then pushed it to the edge near Liu Zhizhong.

Liu Zhizhong was stunned for a moment, just about to say something, when Zuo Xintong already said, "Stop the nonsense, I won't accept it. Go back and make sure to guide those two enterprises in continuing their environmental rectifications!"

"Alright, as per Mayor Zuo's instructions."

Liu Zhizhong could only respond as such, then he picked up the envelope and left Zuo Xintong's office.

At that moment, Liu Zhizhong was utterly confused.

Zuo Xintong isn't following the script!

Strict inspections on environmental issues, forcing rectifications – originally, Liu Zhizhong thought Cao Dingjun's judgment was correct, maybe Zuo Xintong was hinting at wanting money.

But… damn it, she doesn't take the money!

Is it that the money isn't enough?

No, she didn't even ask about the amount or for any bank card password.

Then… does she have some other motive?

What exactly is her aim? Liu Zhizhong couldn't fathom it, couldn't figure it out.

Anyhow, it seems like these two large real estate projects can't be stalled indefinitely, right? If it drags on too long, there will be problems.

Where exactly is the crux of the problem?

Liu Zhizhong pondered over it endlessly but couldn't find an answer!

Walking out of Zuo Xintong's office, feeling troubled, he ran into her secretary with a pile of documents coming his way.

Zuo Xintong's secretary, Niu Yan, was pretty familiar with Liu Zhizhong.

Previously, Niu Yan was the deputy director of the City Government office, and after Zuo Xintong was parachuted in, she happened to be around to serve the new leader.

Niu Yan was 43 years old, quite steady and very amiable.

Upon seeing Liu Zhizhong's expression, she couldn't help but give a gentle smile and said, "Mayor Liu, what's wrong? Why do you look so unhappy?"

Liu Zhizhong suddenly had a light bulb moment; as the saying goes, when the leader's intentions aren't clear, you ask the secretary first!

Immediately, Liu Zhizhong gave a slight smile and said, "Oh, it's nothing, really, just some issues. Mayor Zuo has quite a strong opinion, and I'm worried about what to do, sigh..."

Niu Yan smiled and said, "Is it about the environmental matters of the two real estate companies in Daxi?"

Liu Zhizhong's eyes lit up even more, "Director Niu, you really are my good director and big sister, you got it right?"

Niu Yan chuckled and said, "Such a big issue, it's bound to give you a headache, right?"

"Isn't that the case? Sigh... Our city's rectification efforts have been quite up to standard, all kinds of environmental assessments are excellent, yet Mayor Zuo still doesn't approve, won't allow resumption of work! If these projects remain halted for too long, problems will arise, affecting the economy not to mention, also affecting workers going to work..."

Saying this, Liu Zhizhong shook his head helplessly, looking innocent, "I truly don't understand, can't figure it out. Mayor Zuo's strict environmental requirements are not wrong, but what's the intention behind handling it like this?"