Liu Zhizhong had barely left when Luo Yanling came into Lu Yuqing's office, handing over a transfer request.

Looking at this seductive vixen, Lu Yuqing felt uneasy. She thought to herself that Luo Yanling indeed had a certain appeal, no wonder she could captivate Ma Xudong.

Such vixens, given the right time and place, would eventually drain Ma Xudong dry.

On the surface, Lu Yuqing still acknowledged Luo Yanling's ability and made an effort to retain her. She suggested that Luo leave the transfer request there for further consideration before reporting it.

Luo Yanling, not as experienced in office politics as Lu Yuqing, was still in the dark.

However, she also suspected that Lu Yuqing was Ma Xudong's wife, but could not find any flaws, so she just let the thought pass momentarily.

As Liu Zhizhong had said, in the City Committee Courtyard, there were indeed not a few women who matched Ma Xudong's conditions, so she didn't bother to speculate any further.

First, Ma Xudong was married and, at best, kept her as a plaything, and it had been a long time since he last summoned her.

Second, she was still young and had a future, even started to genuinely fancy Liu Zhizhong, hoping he would divorce!

In Lu Yuqing's heart, she was even more impressed and fond of Liu Zhizhong. He truly managed to handle Luo Yanling, the troublesome vixen, in just one night. Remarkable, she hadn't misjudged him.

Meanwhile, Luo Yanling returned to her office where Luo Gang, the submissive man, had brought her morning coffee.

Luo Yanling smiled, expressing her thanks, acknowledging Luo Gang's devotion over the past two years.

Luo Gang was momentarily elated and even offered to take her out for dinner that evening.

But Luo Yanling mentioned she had a gathering that night and it might not be convenient, suggesting they reschedule.

Luo Gang didn't complain but expressed his understanding. Yet, he couldn't hide his typical feelings, whispering to Luo Yanling, "Sister Luo, I might be leaving here in a few days."

"Oh? Where are you heading?"

"Hehe..." Luo Gang pushed his glasses up, speaking in an even lower voice, "Sister Luo, I might finally be getting somewhere. Perhaps I'll go to the Southern District government office, as the deputy director."

"Oh? That's great! Who knew, Xiao Luo, you have connections?"

"Hehe, yes, yes, I wouldn't hide it from you, Sister Luo. You know, my dad was once a deputy county mayor. Besides, we have distant relatives in the Yangzhou Zhang Family. Back then, it was the Zhang family who promoted my dad as deputy county mayor. Now, they plan to boost me, hehe…"

"Mm, the Zhang Family is a significant force in Yangzhou, associating with them is good news indeed, congratulations…"

"When I actually take the position and become Zhang Hongyang's secretary, might I treat you to dinner?"

"Hehe, sure..."

"..."

After leaving Luo Yanling's office, Luo Gang felt utterly in high spirits, every cell and every pore relishing the comfort.

Over two years of working together, Luo Yanling had never talked to him for such a lengthy time; even work discussions were incredibly brief.

It seemed there was hope!

Thank you, cousin Zhang Hongyang!

As for Zhang Hongyang, he truly was a man of his word.

Although Luo Gang's secret filming had resulted in Zhang being fiercely scolded by Lu Yuqing, he still assured Luo Gang that he would transfer him from the City Committee's Secretariat Office to his own team.

Unbeknownst to him, Luo Yanling immediately messaged Liu Zhizhong after turning her head.

"Secretary Liu, I have submitted my transfer request to Secretary Lu, and she even tried to retain me, alas! I've fulfilled my promise now, so tonight you need to treat me to dinner and a movie, then take me home, as you promised!"

Liu Zhizhong chuckled inwardly, thinking how naive she was. Did her aunt really want to retain her earnestly, and here she was, delighted?

However, considering he had nothing else after work, he agreed.

Casually, Luo Yanling also mentioned Luo Gang's future plans.

Liu Zhizhong instantly became suspicious, but quickly acknowledged and congratulated his colleague, arranging the day's tasks and assigning Luo Yanling to prepare certain documents.

Luo Yanling immediately directed her subsection to get started, and specifically emphasized that this was one of Director Liu's first assignments, and that no one should take it lightly.

This requirement baffled all her colleagues.

What was happening?

The aloof Director Luo was now submissive to Director Liu?

Even Luo Gang was confused but still patted his chest, assuring that he would complete the task without disgracing Sister Luo.

But Luo Yanling, poker-faced, said, "It's not about not disgracing Sister Luo, it's about not disgracing Director Liu, not disgracing our office!"

Luo Gang was dumbfounded. Dammit, are you really protecting Liu now? Did something happen between you two last night?

Thinking about it made his heart ache inexplicably, yet...

He couldn't help but still be enamored with Luo Yanling, her face, her figure, and found himself heading to the restroom again.

With his eyes closed, his mind unexpectedly conjured the image of Liu Zhizhong with Luo Yanling, and he was done in less than a minute...

Meanwhile, halfway through the morning, Ma Xudong received a speech draft modified by Liu Zhizhong at a fieldwork meeting.

At first glance, Ma Xudong frowned, wondering why the content felt increasingly off.

As he continued reading, the strong effect gradually became apparent…