Chapter 1640 - 1640
Liu Zhizhong smiled slightly, looked up at Zhang Hongyang, and said, "It's rare for Secretary Zhang to still remember these things! However, I've heard that the atmosphere in Shanan County hasn't been so good recently!"
Zhang Hongyang frowned, glanced at Xie Peng, and immediately said, "Mayor Liu, what do you mean by that?"
"There's no wall in the world that doesn't let the wind through, Secretary Zhang! Right now, Shanan County seems to be making good progress on all fronts on the surface, and visible achievements remain stable. However, under your leadership, it seems the trend of lavish dining and wining is reviving, and the culture of gift-giving is on the rise again?"
Xie Peng couldn't help but speak, "Mayor Liu, you've been away from Shanan for so long, yet you can't let it go? Aren't you overstepping your bounds? Social interactions in Shanan County are inevitable."
Zhang Hongyang nodded, "Exactly! Just like today, I run into an old friend here and take you to the best hotel in Dongguang State, to give you a proper welcome and exchange some administrative insights, isn't that reasonable?"
Liu Zhizhong said, "Fine, if you think it's reasonable, then it is. Gradually denying the governance policies set in Shanan, I won't blame you. After all, the place stays the same even though the officials come and go! But I'd still advise you, Secretary Zhang, not to get too carried away; it's better to keep a low profile."
"Thank you for the advice, Mayor Liu! Let's leave our conversation at that today! On your end, pack up your things, and we'll leave the airport to have lunch and a drink together! It's been a long time, and Zhang Hongyang should show some hospitality! Besides, there are elder colleagues from the county over there, too. They all know you. Seeing Secretary Liu return, everyone will definitely be enthusiastic and will surely accompany you well!"
Liu Zhizhong smiled, "Thank you for the kind offer, Secretary Zhang. You and your team have brought some county colleagues here to drill and survey the airport; go about your business! Liu Zhizhong here is just a passerby, not to disturb much, and it's time to issue the guest send-off order now!"
Xie Peng couldn't resist saying, "Mayor Liu, after Secretary Zhang has put it so plainly, isn't your refusal somewhat lacking in understanding? Given your high status, will you just abandon your former place?"
"That's not the case. I have pressing matters and can't interact with others readily; please do understand!"
Xie Peng seemed unwilling to give up, "What is so important?"
Liu Zhizhong said calmly, "Arranged by the secret department of Fengtian City, I am involved in escorting a telecom fraud gang at the border. If anything goes wrong during eating and drinking, can either of you take responsibility?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hongyang and Xie Peng's faces really changed, becoming much more solemn.
These days, this is a hotspot news, super-hot, and they truly can't afford any trouble with it.
Liu Zhizhong also specifically said, "Shadong County, where Secretary Zhang has served, has really made a splash this time, you probably don't know yet, do you?"
Zhang Hongyang was taken aback, feeling slightly embarrassed, "Mayor Liu, hehe, what do you mean by this?"
"The Shadong County where you've served, and made great achievements, has made another great achievement this time. One of the developers in your best project back then, hehe, is also one of the big leaders abroad!"
"What? This... this..."
Zhang Hongyang was instantly embarrassed and quickly waved his hand, "I have nothing to do with telecom fraud! I was also upright in Shadong. Regarding any project developer, I've treated them all equally..."