Chapter 1605 - 1605:
This second kind of disappointment naturally stems from Liu Zhizhong's perception of Tang Zhi.
This high-level official is very indifferent, almost to the point of arrogance.
It's not as if Liu Zhizhong has never met or dealt with high-level officials before.
But here with Tang Zhi, a high-level figure from the Tiandu circle, isn't it really different? With an innate sense of superiority over the local people?
Sigh, thinking about Zuo Xintong sleeping with such a man tonight, Liu Zhizhong's heart feels utterly uncomfortable!
However, what can he do about it?
Tang Zhi is a big shot in Tiandu, with his own halo!
Look, he's been married three times and still married Zuo Xintong, who's in her first marriage. Isn't that a halo?
As a small figure on the local scene, shouldn't Liu Zhizhong be respectful and deferential to him in every way?
Of course, on the surface, the lavish dinner this evening was enjoyed by everyone quite happily. After all, Tang Zhi genuinely seemed to enjoy some of the dishes, you could tell.
Men and women, they're all foodies, isn't that a universal truth?
After dinner, Liu Zhizhong naturally was left with the task of cleaning up the dishes.
Zhang Minmin, on the other hand, accompanied her cousin and cousin-in-law, drinking fruit tea, eating snacks in the courtyard, and admiring the distinct winter moon and stars of Shuangxin Valley's night sky, genuinely savoring life's pleasures.
That night, Zhang Minmin didn't go back, smoothly and naturally ending up sleeping in Liu Zhizhong's room!
Zuo Xintong and Tang Zhi, of course, returned to Zuo Xintong's room, engaging in indescribable things, things everyone knows. Liu Zhizhong was uncomfortable, but what could he say?
He could only, after freshening up with Zhang Minmin, indulge in intimate love in bed, its stimulating flavor helping to dilute his inner imbalance.
However, after the intimacy, when Liu Zhizhong wanted to chat with Zhang Minmin, she fell asleep, nestled in his strong arms, her fragrance enveloping him, rendering him helpless as he held her and gradually drifted into sleep.
The next morning upon waking, alas, Liu Zhizhong began another involuntary day of grueling routine.
Zhang Minmin, being young, liked to sleep in, and was unlikely to get up to help Liu Zhizhong with breakfast, she just needed to eat.
So, Liu Zhizhong had to tidy things up by himself, go to the kitchen, and start preparing breakfast for four people.
At that moment, he was somewhat curious as this Tang Zhi was also up quite early!
What was Tang Zhi doing up so early?
He was outside the courtyard, at Huajian in Shuangxin Valley, wearing a white Tai Chi practice suit and practicing Tai Chi Boxing for health.
Although it was quite a distance away, Liu Zhizhong could see clearly from the courtyard entrance.
This guy, with each move and stance, practiced so thoroughly and appeared especially focused and professional.
Liu Zhizhong secretly laughed to himself; only 41 and already concentrating on health preservation, could it be that he wasn't in good health?
However, such thoughts could only remain in his mind as he hurried to the kitchen to make breakfast.
As it turned out, upon reaching the kitchen, Zuo Xintong had just tied an apron and was about to start making breakfast.
Looking at her charming shadow and mature allure, Liu Zhizhong felt as if decades had somehow passed, unable to help but heave a deep, long sigh.
Zuo Xintong turned her head, her face suddenly turning red, softly saying, "You woke up so early? Why sigh so early in the morning?"
Liu Zhizhong instinctively glanced toward the courtyard gate, though he couldn't see Tang Zhi practicing outside...