Subconsciously, Liu Zhizhong blurted out, "Secretary Zhang, the most precious thing in a person's life is their life, isn't this... too risky of you?"

Zhang Yuxing looked at him with cold disdain and said, "You had your chance and you didn't take it. Do you want to live the rest of your life in frustrated hopes and die in despair? Does such a life have any meaning?"

"But..."

"There are no buts! If you agree, fine, if you don't agree, that's also fine."

Watching her domineering and strong-willed demeanor, a surge of resentment suddenly rose in Liu Zhizhong's heart.

Bitch, you're always overpowering and bullying me, aren't you?

Devil National Highway 718, right?

Fine, what if, by accident on the road, I sleep with you? Then you can't blame me, can you?

Damn, I've had it with you Zhang Family women!

Right there and then, Liu Zhizhong quickly acted like a fawning dog, forcing a smile and saying, "Alright, Secretary Zhang, don't be angry. I'll go, is that not okay? Actually, having the great honor of accompanying you to Dingkang County is my privilege! Please continue to look after me in the future, Secretary Zhang. Honestly, I am... alas... just a bit too unlucky."

He put on quite the performance of misery which, to his disbelief, seemed to please Zhang Yuxing, who enjoyed watching him in that state.

Right away, Zhang Yuxing gave a cold smile, "You're sensible as a dog. This is the best choice for you."

"Mm, thank you, Secretary Zhang. But if I may ask audaciously, why are you going to such a remote place?"

"Ask less about things you shouldn't. That's all. I'll notify you when it's time to leave."

"Okay, whatever arrangements Secretary Zhang makes will work."

"Alright, in the next few days, keep going to work or take a break, it's up to you, you're free to decide!"

Liu Zhizhong immediately replied, "As long as there are no changes to my position, I am still a member of the Secretary Division II and I must take on the responsibility. I have to serve Secretary Du well!"

"Hehe, go on then..."

Zhang Yuxing waved her hand, exuding an air of superiority, which still bothered Liu Zhizhong a lot.

Bitch, I'll sleep with you no matter what!

Zhang Yuxing thought she had seen through Liu Zhizhong, a small fry with no background who couldn't stir up any trouble and could only surrender to be manipulated, right?

See, he's changed his tune, fawning over me, and probably wants to suck up to Du Yuesheng too, huh...

But Liu Zhizhong stayed behind to work, which was also his preparation to find an opportunity to dismantle the listening device, and then to find a chance to threaten Du Yuesheng.

If Du Yuesheng felt threatened, he would surely protect me.

But then, accompanying Zhang Yuxing on the trip, she could protect me too, right? It's just this bitch of a woman, what if she goes back on her word like before? Hence, holding onto the Du Yuesheng card is the real deal.

At lunch, Du Yuesheng and Zhang Yuxing were going to dine at Tianrun Villa, bringing along Zhang Hong and not Liu Zhizhong.

After they left, Liu Zhizhong exited the City Committee Courtyard right away and drove toward Tianrun Villa. He took a detour, not traveling the same route as Du Yuesheng's Number One car or Zhang Yuxing's Number Six car, to avoid unnecessary attention.

Upon arrival, he went straight to the underground parking garage of Zhang Qixiang's standalone villa.

Zhang Qixiang was very accommodating; she had recorded his license plate, and so, parked in the private spot, no one would know.

Liu Zhizhong had the elevator password, and he went straight up to the third floor.

Reaching the third floor, the opulent decor made him feel extremely comfortable!

It was just that it was empty at the time!

Liu Zhizhong walked directly into Zhang Qixiang's bedroom, sat on the sofa, and sent out a message.

"Sister Qixiang, I could guess with my toes that you would be having lunch with your little uncle, your little aunt, and your cousin today. This expense is on the City Committee, and you're expected to accompany them. However, I'm not in a good mood today and I'm now in your bedroom. Get me some food to eat here, join me, and don't accompany them. I don't care how you manage to not be with them, just find a way. After all, I miss you and just want to have lunch with you and perhaps inquire about some information."

Zhang Qixiang, at that time, indeed was in Villa Number Eight, sitting down with her little aunt and uncle, and Zhang Hong, while the cold dishes had been served, and they were on to the main course.

Seeing such a message, Zhang Qixiang's face tightened unsightly, struggling to keep her emotions in check while feeling extremely annoyed inside.

But Liu Zhizhong, that madman, truly didn't care about anything or anyone, and she was really scared of him.

If he were to burst in here and make a scene, it would be a disaster, worse than killing her.

So, Zhang Qixiang had no choice but to excuse herself to go to the washroom and then returned, feigning painful expressions, claiming her period had come and she was in too much pain to continue eating lunch with everyone, wanting to go back and rest.

Of course, she received their consent. Du Yuesheng and Zhang Yuxing even advised her to rest well, but insisted she needed to eat something.

The concern from her elders was genuine, yet Zhang Qixiang felt it deeply saddening.

She had no choice but to order a few dishes and personally bring them back to her villa!

She felt absolutely miserable, what kind of life was this?

With Liu Zhizhong, she, the young miss of the Zhang Family, not only had to accompany him for lunch today but also had to... to... what was that word again?