Zhao Li Chun’s promotion was a significant shock to both the Lu and Gao families.
While the top leader of Jingzhou was also among the eleven top leaders of Handong Province, he ranked relatively low.
But with a sudden promotion to the position of First Deputy Secretary, his ranking instantly surpassed Liang Qunfeng, making him the third most powerful person in Handong Province.
In comparison, neither Gao Yuliang’s initial appointment as the top leader in Lüzhou nor Li Dakang’s exceptional promotion to the second-in-command in Lüzhou could compare.
Zhao Li Chun’s rapid advancement was undoubtedly due to the powerful backing he found in Beijing, which propelled him forward at a crucial moment.
Gao Yuliang, through the recommendation of Secretary Liang Qunfeng, was intrinsically linked to the Lu and Gao families.
Further advancement of Secretary Liang Qunfeng would allow the Lu and Gao families to access greater political resources.
Liang Qunfeng’s connection to the Zhong family, coupled with his experience and the family’s resources, made him a strong contender for the second highest position in Handong Province in the next election.
Therefore, the Lu and Gao families naturally turned their attention to Zhong Xiao Ai.
They specifically invited Liang Jun, with the obvious intention of arranging a match between him and Zhong Xiao Ai.
As for Zhong Xiao Ai’s so-called boyfriend, he might be the child of a wealthy family, which was not a major concern for the Lu and Gao families.
No matter how wealthy someone might be in Jingzhou, they couldn’t withstand the capricious nature of power.
At Lu Yi Ke’s cue, Liang Jun flashed a smile he considered to be his most charming, extending his hands gracefully.
“Lu Yi Ke has been telling me about this capable and beautiful girl who joined the procuratorate.
Zhong Xiao Ai, hello, I’m Liang Jun. Nice to meet you.”
Ignoring Liang Jun, Zhong Xiao Ai swept a cold gaze across the room, finally focusing on Lu Yi Ke.
Behind that seemingly kind smile, she saw the calculating intentions that disgusted her.
She suddenly realized that from the moment she entered the procuratorate, Lu Yi Ke had been scheming against her.
The pretense of sisterhood and mutual support was nothing but deceitful lies.
Although the Zhong family had taken meticulous precautions to shield her from the harsh realities of society, she couldn’t escape the machinations of human nature.
Lu Yi Ke used her actions to give Zhong Xiao Ai a stark lesson in real-world experience.
Of course, this would come at a certain cost.
“Xiao Ai, look, Liang Jun has been holding his hand out for so long. Do me a favor, won’t you?”
At this moment, Lu Yi Ke still maintained her seemingly friendly demeanor, even disregarding Sha Bao Yu beside her, attempting to take Zhong Xiao Ai’s hand.
A crisp sound of a slap echoed through the room.
Lu Yi Ke, clutching her cheek, stared at Zhong Xiao Ai’s raised hand in disbelief.
Never before had anyone dared to hit her, Lu Yi Ke.
“Zhong Xiao Ai, what did you do?!”
“Get lost! You’re not even worthy of my breath…”
Ignoring her venomous gaze, Zhong Xiao Ai turned to Lu Zheng Qing.
“Lu Shi Chang, my surname is Zhong. I am Zhong Yong Bang’s daughter.”
“My dear niece, look, this is just a misunderstanding…”
After Zhong Xiao Ai mentioned the name Zhong Yong Bang, no one in the room dared to remain seated, all standing up uneasily.
Especially Lu Zheng Qing, who tried to force an awkward smile and explain, but was directly and forcefully interrupted by Zhong Xiao Ai.
“Lu Shi Chang, please address me as Zhong Xiao Ai. You were only my father’s bodyguard for a few days. Our families are not that close.
My marriage is not your business.”
Zhong Xiao Ai, with her radiating aura, gave Lu Zheng Qing no room to save face. After speaking, she directly pulled Sha Bao Yu and left.
As they reached the door, as if remembering something, she paused, turned back, and once again looked at the dispirited Lu Zheng Qing.
“I’ll tell my father everything that happened here.
I just want to know if his daughter, Zhong Yong Bang’s daughter, deserves to be bullied?”
This statement instantly sent a shockwave through the room.
Lu Zheng Qing’s face turned pale, and he instantly collapsed onto the floor.
As for Gao Yuliang, he had completely lost his usual professorial demeanor. He opened his mouth to speak, but found he couldn’t utter a word.
Those who seek to exploit others with power will ultimately be crushed by that power.
With a mere whim of his power, Zhong Yong Bang could end the careers of everyone present.
Back in the car, Zhong Xiao Ai pouted and gritted her teeth, still feeling indignant.
She threw herself into Sha Bao Yu’s arms, overwhelmed with grievance.
“Bao Yu, do I seem really stupid? One after another, they all try to deceive me?”
“Stupid? You’re just kind. That aura you just unleashed even scared me.”
Sha Bao Yu wrapped her arms around Zhong Xiao Ai, calming her agitated emotions.
After all, she was just a girl who had been overprotected by her family.
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