After the sisters ended their call, Lu Yuqing felt sorry for Liu Zhizhong.

She leaned over, her chest pressed flat against Liu Zhizhong's broad and sturdy chest, wrapping her arms around his neck. Her tender face was against his as she happily moved back and forth, comforting him while helplessly saying in his ear,

"My poor Big Baby Liu, my sister still has her prejudices against you, she still can't stand you, what can we do? It breaks my heart."

"Her bad temper is best reflected on you, you really are being mistreated."

"By rights, you've become the Secretary of the Municipal Committee, what more could she want? She's still cursing you!"

"It seems she prefers Zhang Hongyang, given the Zhang Family's strong background in Yangzhou. It's like a mother-in-law sees her son-in-law, the more she looks, the more she likes one, and the more she dislikes the other?"

Liu Zhizhong felt a bit uncomfortable with this conversation, but quickly came to terms with it.

He held Lu Yuqing's elastic buttocks, exerting his strength, he said, "Don't worry about it so much for me, I'm used to it. Actually, I sometimes understand your sister."

"Understand? What do you mean?"

Liu Zhizhong chuckled, enjoying life, and seriously said, "You see, I've always been at odds with them at home, disliked by many and disliked them in return, so I'm not liked by the Zhao family. If it weren't for the old father-in-law, I probably wouldn't have been able to marry Zhao Yan. It's normal for them to be unsatisfied with me, even hate me, wishing Zhao Yan and I would divorce."

Lu Yuqing nodded as she listened, hugging him, feeling very affectionate, "My Big Baby, you really have a big heart, tolerant and patient, you will achieve great things one day."

Liu Zhizhong felt pleased and suddenly had a mischievous thought,

"You know, your sister has been widowed for many years, no man to cherish her, not having a sex-filled, happy, and harmonious life like yours; she's quick-tempered and explosive."

"If one day, a man makes her happy, and if this man is as capable as me, making her comfortable, do you think she'd still have such a bad temper?"

"A man is a woman's best beauty and health product! Take care of her well, and everything gets better. I'm puzzled, your sister still looks young and vibrant, healthy and energetic, doesn't she yearn for a man?"

Lu Yuqing blushed a bit after listening, and while hugging Liu Zhizhong's neck, she shook him, "What are you thinking? How can you speak like that about your mother-in-law? Who understands my sister's mind?"

"Hehe, I'm just stating the facts. Don't you agree that I'm right?"

"Yes, yes, yes, you're right, who made you my Big Baby..."

"Hehe…"

"…"

…

In the blink of an eye, Liu Zhizhong had been at the City Committee for nearly two weeks.

During these two weeks, he got very familiar with the work of the second secretary department of the City Committee, understanding its daily operations as easily as the back of his hand.

His excellent memory played a significant role.

There are nearly two hundred people working daily at the City Committee, and he memorized all their names, job titles, and phone numbers flawlessly.

He was tall, handsome, and exceptionally amiable, which earned him a good reputation, at least superficially.

The City Committee also had quite a few people from the Zhang Family, who were somewhat confused by this young man. This kid really knows how to kiss up, more eloquent and capable than Zhang Hongyang, what will happen in the future?

He accompanied Ma Yiming on travels, inspections, meetings, and other activities, providing exemplary service and winning Ma Yiming's trust and appreciation.

Secretary of the Municipal Committee, the mayor's favorite, he had thoroughly earned that title.

However, his job was indeed busy, catering to the mayor required attention to every aspect, big and small, leaving early and returning late, which left him little personal time. He and Lu Yuqing had barely any chances to sneak around.

At most, they could kiss a couple of times and touch a bit in his or Lu Yuqing's office, and then there was no after.

Luo Yanling, however, frequently visited his office, also initiating kisses and touches, causing Liu Zhizhong to seriously consider taking an opportunity to get rid of her.

The temptation of the City Committee's Vixen was really hard to resist.

However, Ma Yiming had also been quite busy lately, needing to cater to his daughter's moods, making frequent trips back to the Provincial City; also aiming for a promotion, he was cultivating relationships there, only bringing Lu Yuqing along and leaving Liu Zhizhong behind.

So, Ma Yiming didn't have the time to indulge Luo Yanling. Sometimes, seeing the vixen around was also distressing. He could only settle for Lu Yuqing, or after returning to his home in the Provincial City where Lu Yuqing would not go home, he would just have fun with the two housemaids.

One day, on a Friday forenoon, Liu Zhizhong was in Lu Yuqing's office, making her all wet, when he was called to Yue Xing's office by her phone call.

As he entered Master of Extinction's office, her usually well-maintained frosty face surprisingly showed a hint of an uncommon smile, quite flavorful, making Liu Zhizhong pause.

This old woman, she looks even better when she smiles!

Yue Xing slapped a copy of the provincial newspaper down in front of Liu Zhizhong, smiling lightly, "Mr. Liu, you're really quite a talent! Here, take a look at the article you drafted, it made the news!"

Liu Zhizhong focused and saw it was indeed the research report he had drafted for Yue Xing.

Then, he was completely stunned.

Damn, the authorship was credited to Zhang Hongyang, even included his biography!