Indeed, as soon as Liu Zhizhong reported to the Provincial Party School, he sensed an unusual atmosphere.

Fuck, this session's Youth Class was divided into a middle-aged class and a youth class. The former consisted of cadres aged 38 and over who were to be promoted and nurtured, all of Standard Level or above, totaling 46 people. Moreover, they were not full-time students and did not need to reside at the school permanently. They just came to register, attend the opening ceremony, listen to important lectures, partake in the final evaluations, and their graduation ceremony—all just to bolster their qualifications.

The youth class wasn't large, consisting only of 28 people.

Among these 28, the oldest was shockingly Zhang Hongyang, at 32 years old.

The youngest was Liu Zhizhong, aged 28.

The others were all around 30 years old, appearing to be very young, Standard Level cadres or deputy-level cadres.

Such a youth lineup required full-time study. From Monday to Friday, they had to follow the Party School's arrangements for classroom-based ideological and theoretical study, research and assessments, training in other locations, on-site teaching, and cultural and sports activities.

Half a year of full-time study was indeed much to handle.

The class monitor was Zhang Hongyang, and he was also the secretary of the class's Party branch. This was quite impressive and extraordinary.

The class's homeroom teacher shockingly turned out to be the Executive Vice President of the Party School and the Provincial Organizational Department Minister, Luo Tianlin.

Of course, Luo Tianlin was also the homeroom teacher of the middle-aged class.

It can be said that the trainees of this session's Youth Class would all be promoted as Luo Tianlin's disciples, with his backing, gradually promoted step by step.

At least, with Luo Tianlin's support, as long as they knew how to get things done and understood how to handle matters, everyone's future would still be promising after graduation.

When Liu Zhizhong went to register, Luo Tianlin was still in the homeroom teacher's office, accompanied by none other than the class monitor and Party branch secretary, Zhang Hongyang.

The moment Liu Zhizhong entered and saw this scene, he felt somewhat displeased.

Zhang Hongyang coldly remarked, "Uncle Luo, this is Comrade Liu Zhizhong, the secretary of the former fallen Mayor of Yangzhou. My uncle is indeed impartial in lifting the talented, giving him such an opportunity!"

Luo Tianlin was plump and white, looking almost the same as he did on television, with not much hair, nearly bald.

In fact, he wasn't very old, just over fifty. To reach the position of Provincial Party Organization Minister, he was quite capable and had the right connections and relationships.

Luo Tianlin glanced at Liu Zhizhong and nodded, "Liu Zhizhong, your enthusiasm seems lacking! Out of 28 people in the class, 27 completed their registration yesterday. Being the only one arriving late today, does that not indicate a lack of enthusiasm?"

Seeing the situation, Liu Zhizhong realized the deep relationship between the Zhang family and the Luo family. Damn it was profound!

This was the Party School, and yet Zhang Hongyang didn't call Luo Tianlin 'Minister Luo', but rather 'Uncle Luo'. How could their relationship be shallow?

Immediately, Liu Zhizhong lowered his head and said, "I apologize, Minister Luo. I have failed the organization's trust by arriving a little late. There was an issue in Yangzhou yesterday that caused the delay, preventing me from registering proactively. Thankfully, following the organization's arrangement, I had to report to the homeroom teacher within the specified time, so arriving early today wasn't too late, right?"

Zhang Hongyang secretly felt thrilled. Idiot, aren't you arrogant? Why aren't you arrogant now? Acting like a coward in front of the Provincial Party Organization Minister?

Right away, Zhang Hongyang said, "Liu Zhizhong, stop making excuses. Being late is being late. Uncle Luo is incredibly busy, handling numerous tasks daily. The registration that should have been completed yesterday was delayed because of you, causing him to waste time here today. Can you compensate for this waste?"

Luo Tianlin, however, raised his hand to stop Zhang Hongyang's words, "Alright Hongyang, you are the class monitor and the Party branch secretary. You should help your classmates grow. I heard you're related by clothing edges, so you should provide more help. However, Liu Zhizhong, what delayed you in Yangzhou yesterday?"

At this point, Liu Zhizhong felt uneasy.

Fuck, Minister Luo is no good either, clearly pressuring me, establishing Zhang Hongyang's authority in front of me!

Damn it, the relationship between the Zhang family and the Luo family is really extraordinary!

It looks like tough days are ahead.

Damn it, if I have a tough time, will you, Zhang Hongyang, have it easy?

At that moment, Liu Zhizhong, bracing himself, said, "Minister Luo, the issue that delayed me in Yangzhou yesterday might be better known by Monitor Zhang Hongyang. Hasn't he reported it to you?"

"Oh? Hongyang, you know?" Luo Tianlin was unwittingly led by Liu Zhizhong's pace, turning to look at Zhang Hongyang standing beside.

Zhang Hongyang's face became hot and his heart raced as he cursed Liu Zhizhong internally while still pretending on the surface, "What are you blabbering about, Liu Zhizhong? What do you mean I know better? What could I report to Uncle Luo? Stop causing trouble! It's nothing!"

He was panicking indeed; he couldn't very well say Liu Zhizhong was delayed at the Party School because he was sleeping with his sister in Yangzhou, could he? The Zhang family couldn't afford such embarrassment!

Liu Zhizhong's expression turned serious as he said, "Monitor Zhang Hongyang, you really don't know? Wasn't I doing a service for the Zhang family in Yangzhou yesterday? Who sent your cousin-sister back home? Could it be..."

Zhang Hongyang's heart then eased a bit, thankful that Liu Zhizhong didn't mention the matter about his sister; he was genuinely afraid Liu Zhizhong would!

So, Zhang Hongyang hurriedly started explaining Liu Zhizhong's situation to Luo Tianlin...