Official Son-in-Law and the Beautiful Lady Fragrance

Ma Xudong returned the toast, and when he got to Liu Zhizhong, he was the last one.

Originally, the last one was supposed to be his wife, Lu Yuqing, but that was no longer necessary! After pursuing her for three years, tonight he just wanted to have a good time, to feel comfortable.

Ma Xudong, holding his glass, smiled amicably and said to Liu Zhizhong:

"Zhizhong, little uncle is a person who values kinship, and there's no doubt about that."

Everybody's focus shifted towards them.

The Lu family members felt frustrated inside. Why does the City Secretary seem to be endorsing Liu Zhizhong?

Look at how happy this kid is tonight, drinking with everyone so generously, speaking so pleasantly, all kinds of sweet nothings coming out of him.

If this were in the past, after having a few drinks, he'd be picking fights with the Lu family members left and right, enough to infuriate someone to death.

This damn bastard, what's going on tonight?

Liu Zhizhong knew good things were coming his way, so he quickly nodded, "Mhm, mhm, Zhizhong understands, please give your instruction, little uncle."

"Hehe, no need for instructions, hehe… After your little aunt and I registered for marriage, I took the time to get to know all the relatives and friends associated with the Lu Family Clan thoroughly, especially those in the official circles."

"I've also gone through your resume carefully. You've been your father-in-law's secretary in the district committee office, and you've gained experience in remote towns for three years. Not only is this experience substantial, but you also have a great advantage in terms of age, after all, you're only 28 years old!"

"So tonight, little uncle wants to ask for your opinion. Would you like to come work at the City Committee Office as the Director of the Second Secretary Division? It's a director-level position!"

With that, Ma Xudong raised his glass to Liu Zhizhong once more.

Suddenly, there was a stir throughout the room, and the Lu family members couldn't stay seated.

Everyone present understood how the official scene worked!

Lu Yumei, the mother-in-law, was the first to exclaim, "Good heavens, Liu Zhizhong, you've hit the jackpot!"

"This this this… Who doesn't know that the Director of the Second Secretary Division is the real confidant of the Yangzhou City Secretary?"

"Liu Zhizhong, you've really made it, you've truly made it…"

"My god…" Zhang Hongyang even slapped his forehead, excited as if he'd been promoted himself, "Brother Zhizhong, just look how much little uncle cares for you! You've skyrocketed to heaven, becoming the Mayor's favorite! Now, say yes quickly, won't you?"

Zhang Hongyang's thoughts: Say yes my ass. Don't you dare say yes. You curse your own ancestors, damn it. When have you ever had such good fortune? Little uncle, are you out of your mind, so delirious and confused?

Liu Zhizhong never expected his little aunt to help him to such an extent.

He was so excited that his hand trembled, but he quickly steadied it and looked at Ma Xudong in astonishment, "Little uncle, this… This is so unexpected!"

Ma Xudong laughed heartily, "Just tell me, are you willing or not?"

"I'm willing, willing, a thousand times willing! To serve Secretary little uncle, I would go through fire and water, and not even death would deter me!"

As his resounding words fell, with a swig, Liu Zhizhong drained his glass first!

"Haha! Okay! Wait for your transfer order! At the latest by next Tuesday, report to the City Committee!" Ma Xudong laughed heartily, cheerfully downing his glass as well.

All the Lu family members, except for Lu Yuqing, were collectively dumbfounded.

At least, that's what was going on inside Zhang Hongyang's heart—total meltdown.

This damn Liu Zhizhong, his ancestors' graves must be smoking with luck!

The Director of the City Committee's Second Secretary Division, he's just been promoted to a full director-level position, but if he were to go down to the district or county, that's practically equivalent to a personal visit from the City Secretary. Wouldn't that overshadow me as a deputy district head?

Dammit, is all my past swaggering going to fall apart now?

No, I must take this kid down!

Yangzhou City belongs to the Old Zhang family; it's not Liu Zhizhong's turn to shine!

Zhang Hongyang's mind had already started to plot schemes…

Next, Liu Zhizhong, secretly touching Lu Yuqing's thigh on one side, once again toasted three glasses of wine to express his gratitude and loyalty to the Secretary little uncle, appearing very steady.

Then, all the Lu family members had to keep up appearances, toasting Liu Zhizhong in kind.

Zhang Hongyang and his wife were not short on insincere words.

Even Lu Yumei, the mother-in-law, though secretly resentful, feigned happiness and praised Liu Zhizhong while holding her cup.

"Ah, I've always disliked you, feeling you were a failure, with no future or prospects. Hey, who would have thought? The Lu family has a lot to celebrate, with Brother-in-law Ma coming into the family and even you shining now, truly making the family proud. Here, my good son-in-law, I toast you. Stick with your little uncle and do well!"

Liu Zhizhong felt triumphantly inside, thinking couldn't you just leave out the word 'Father'?

Cheap woman, you talk sweetly but inside you're all resentful and irritated; do you think I don't understand your temperament?

But now, I'm a director-level official, your second daughter can't divorce me, and will have to bear my children!

It would be best if one day I get lucky enough to take care of you, to see if you'd still dare to urge your daughter to divorce me!

Of course, Liu Zhizhong was outwardly courteous, briskly clinking glasses and drinking a big one with his mother-in-law!

Overall, the atmosphere during the entire dinner was very joyful, and quite a few people got drunk.

Ma Xudong was certainly among the intoxicated. On Lu Yuqing's suggestion, he stayed at the in-laws' place after the meal, not going back home.

Liu Zhizhong could really hold his liquor. While everybody else was drunk, he was the only one clear-headed, yet he pretended to be drunk, because he had to wait for a message from his little aunt, and then he'd go directly into the room…