Chapter 2262 - 2262: A Student's Gift

Luo Hui, the full-time secretary of Zhang Qidong, is considered one of the top figures in the municipal government office.

When he saw this document, he was quite taken aback.

Liu Zhizhong, he knew, was considered a top student over two years ago.

The events that happened to him, Luo Hui also knew about.

Dongnan City isn't large, and news spreads quickly.

Even Zhang Qidong, who was a vice mayor at the time and hadn't become an executive vice yet, was aware of the situation. It was somewhat regrettable, but it was merely a regret.

After all, everyone knew that the political landscape of Dongnan City was dominated by the Zhang Family.

The conflict between Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Xiaoyang—who could possibly stand on Liu Zhizhong's side? He was just a recent university graduate selected for a position, didn't even start the job, or contribute politically.

Moreover, the Zhang Family's way of dealing was not without reason and fairness, what more could be done?

Zhang Qidong himself had just made the transition from academia to administration not long ago and had weak foundations. How could he possibly arm-wrestle with a local family as powerful as the Zhangs?

Now, Luo Hui, upon seeing the document, naturally took it seriously and unhesitatingly brought the document to Zhang Qidong's office.

At this moment, Zhang Qidong was reviewing files and was troubled by a pressing matter!

The main issue was that Zhang Qidong's daughter was studying in the United States, in her final year of undergraduate studies, and needed money!

However, at this time, Zhang Qidong didn't have enough money on hand; he needed sixty thousand US dollars.

His wife had passed away early, and he had been raising his daughter alone until now, which was not easy.

Generally speaking, Mayor Zhang still maintained integrity.

When his daughter graduated from undergraduate studies with excellent grades, she might go to Germany for graduate studies. By that time, she would have a stipend, and financial worries would vanish.

But currently, studying in the United States for her undergraduate is indeed expensive. Tuition and living expenses are high, and although she has a scholarship, it's insufficient.

When Zhang Qidong saw Luo Hui handing him the file mentioned it was from the 12346 hotline, he didn't think much of it, assuming the document could wait a couple of days. In fact, he usually did so in the past.

He tilted his head slightly, saying, "Leave it there, I'll look at it in a few days!"

Luo Hui softly remarked, "This document, it's about Liu Zhizhong."

"Liu Zhizhong? Which Liu Zhizhong?"

Zhang Qidong hesitated for a moment.

"Your student..."

Zhang Qidong set down the document he was holding and adjusted his glasses, "Oh..."

With an "Oh," he took the document and casually asked, "How is he now? Hasn't he improved?"

Luo Hui smiled slightly, "I don't know whether to congratulate him or what, but he's awake and has recovered. He couldn't reach you, so he used the 12346 method."

"Oh?"

Zhang Qidong's eyes lit up, and an inexplicable smile appeared on his face.

To be honest, he still cared a lot about this former student. Smart, studious, resourceful, and adept at handling things. It was just bad timing.

So, Zhang Qidong immediately reviewed the materials sent by the 12346 service.

After reading, he lit a cigarette, thought for a bit, and then gave some instructions to Luo Hui.

Thus, Liu Zhizhong called the 12346 hotline on the late morning of the first day, and by nine o'clock the next morning, he received a call from Luo Hui.

After Luo Hui clarified his identity, Liu Zhizhong was secretly pleased. This method indeed worked, and he was able to contact the teacher so quickly.

Even though it was the teacher's secretary, it was enough to show the issue— the teacher still remembered him!

After some polite exchanges, Luo Hui said, "Comrade Liu Zhizhong, your situation is quite special, and Mayor Zhang understands. However, in these recent couple of days, Mayor Zhang is indeed very busy. Once he's finished, on Saturday evening, Mayor Zhang invites you to visit his home as a guest. You two, as teacher and student, can drink and talk happily, reminisce and catch up. Shall we add each other on WeChat, and I'll send you the specific address and time?"

"Sure, thank you, Secretary Luo!"

"No problem! How is your health now? Mayor Zhang is quite concerned."

"Thank you for the teacher's care. Pretty good, pretty good, I weighed 115 pounds when I woke up, now I'm at 148 pounds."

"Haha, then you've recovered well, well…"

"..."

Afterward, the two added each other on WeChat, and Liu Zhizhong also received his teacher's address and the party time, from six to nine in the evening.

That indicates, after nine, the teacher either rests or has other plans.

Of course, Liu Zhizhong guessed, today being only Tuesday, that by Saturday, there were still four days, what should he do?

To visit the teacher's home and have a catch-up visit, he couldn't go empty-handed, right?

Oh, the thirty thousand isn't technically going empty-handed, but that's just an entry fee for the teacher.

Moreover, he needed to bring something else!

Liu Zhizhong still has his methods.

He clearly remembered, back in university, one day when he returned to Shunping Welfare Institute to visit the old director and brought a local specialty to Zhang Qidong, who liked it so much, he praised it to no end.

This specialty is a type of broad-backed crucian carp from Shunping County's river, which after being marinated and coated with a rice paste, is steamed to perfection. Its flavor is exquisite, fresh, and fragrant, with a firm texture.

These marinated crucian carps can sell for a hundred bucks a pound on the market!

For the next two years, every time he returned to Shunping, Liu Zhizhong would bring some for Zhang Qidong.

These were fish that Liu Zhizhong caught himself and marinated with his own hands. After all, buying them was really unaffordable—it was so expensive!

And in the coming days, Liu Zhizhong plans to make a trip back to Shunping, catch some broad-backed crucian carp, and personally make some marinated fish. He'll take them to the teacher's house on Saturday to enjoy together, haha...

The way to give gifts to leaders is always to cater to their likes, which is customary.

Liu Zhizhong firmly believes, although Mr. Zhang has always been honest, after spending time in officialdom, he might still accept gifts, otherwise, he wouldn't survive, sigh~~

Therefore, those thirty thousand, he must give!

The marinated crucian carps, he must give too!

As for where in Shunping to fish and how to get the catch, Liu Zhizhong knows.

Since he was a child, he would always go out fishing with the institute director, help out while doing so, and over time, Liu Zhizhong became a top-notch fishing expert himself!

So that afternoon, Liu Zhizhong went to the fishing gear store, bought equipment—a 5.4-meter rod, balanced design, soft and line-friendly, with an excellent feel. Nowadays, the fishing rod market is open, and domestic rods are of decent quality and cost-effective.

Paired with fishing lines, a fish keeper, and other accessories, he is ready to set off. For fishing, what's most important? Gear is comparable, but the resources matter the most, haha…

He didn't even take the bus. To save money, he rode a shared electric bike, which could cover 30 kilometers without a problem.

Liu Zhizhong first took some simple fishing gear and rode towards Shunping County, hahaha…