Chapter 1959 - 1959: 1959

Tiger falls to flatland?

Is this inner monologue appropriate?

So, Tang Zhi is the tiger, while Liu Zhizhong is the dog?

Exactly!

In the deep recesses of Tang Zhi's heart, class is just so rigid.

He feels he is the aristocrat, the absolute noble in a nation.

As long as he doesn't make big mistakes, he and his family can enjoy the noble treatment of permanence.

And what about Liu Zhizhong?

Heh, just a president of a small country, after a few years he won't be president anymore, won't have any privileges.

Such a president, under supervision while in office, can't gain much. Without benefits, without a monetary empire, can't enjoy lavish life, in Tang Zhi's eyes, that's not nobility, just trash, just a dog.

It's just that, at the moment, Tang Zhi feels like his small secret is in Liu Zhizhong's hands, he has no choice but to comply.

Furthermore, he is appointed as the executive deputy governor of Yunxi in charge of the economy and really has to rely on a small country like the Wale Republic to give him a hand!

He is also aware of Valle's current state of development, indeed a lot of financial inflow, indeed many opportunities that can help Yunxi's development.

At such times, making good use of a president like Chi Zhongshui, maintaining relations with the Wale Republic, becomes all the more important.

Once accomplishing achievements locally, Tang Zhi feels the weight of the chip to ascend to the supreme power would be much heavier.

Everything favorable to me, this is his inner motive and drive!

Conform to Chi Zhongshui, follow him, cooperate well with him, this is Tang Zhi's current plan.

Once the day comes when I'm crowned, becoming one of the leaders of the world, even holding the first and second swords, what do you count for Chi Zhongshui? So what if you have dirt on me? I'll just deny everything, no matter what you old thing do, what can you do to me?

This is Tang Zhi, a typical Great East Pot aristocratic mindset. So, are they really aristocrats? No, they think themselves noble, but in reality, they have no aristocratic demeanor at all.

After Liu Zhizhong returned, he took a black bag and put it on the table with a bang.

Tang Zhi was stunned for a moment, looking at Liu Zhizhong, whose face was a bit sweaty, puzzled, "Hey? Mr. Chi, what is this...?"

Saying this, he still offered Liu Zhizhong a cigarette.

Liu Zhizhong took the cigarette, lit it, and, in a mild manner, said, "You, Tang Province, said you'd come alone, but you actually brought four family bodyguards, quite impressive, all carrying sticks!"

Talking, he pointed to that black bag.

"Ah? This... this..."

Tang Zhi was shocked, picking up the black bag and looking, he was so shocked he was out of his wits.

He looked at Liu Zhizhong like he was seeing a monster, mouth wide open, speechless, "You... you this is..."

Liu Zhizhong said mildly, "I disarmed them, had a little competition. Now, they're all sitting downstairs in the corner booth, waiting for the food to be served. Rest assured, I didn't hurt them, it's not a big problem."

"Uh..."

Tang Zhi was completely speechless.

He knew the level of his family bodyguards, they were elites selected from the troop deployments, calling them each a king of soldiers is not too much.

But Chi Zhongshui's strength... this was too shocking, wasn't it?

Eventually, he blurted out, "Mr. Chi really is the most capable among presidents, a marathon contestant among the most capable, truly extraordinary!"

Finally, even his hypocritical smile appeared, and he gave Liu Zhizhong a thumbs-up.

Liu Zhizhong laughed calmly, flicking ash from his cigarette, said, "No offense, your family bodyguards, I can take on ten of them, haha..."

Tang Zhi fell silent once again, stunned, yet had no choice but to praise again.

Then, Liu Zhizhong pressed the bell, called the waiter in, said to prepare lunch, he and Tang Zhi would just talk while eating.

When the simple Western meal was set on the table, the ingredients and cooking methods seemed pretty good, the two picked up their knives and forks, and started eating.

Of course, they chatted as they ate.

Unknowingly, they naturally talked about Tang Zhi's family affairs.

He was quite honest, not hiding it, saying his wife and youngest son also came to Yunxi, too far away, he was really not at ease.

Liu Zhizhong, of course, said that family reunion is very important, bringing family to experience the local culture is a good thing for them.

Quickly, Liu Zhizhong tossed out the big cake of the Wale Republic, drawn perfectly round, beautifully, and with the strength of the Wale Republic, it's really achievable.

Liu Zhizhong mentioned hoping the Changnan Autonomous State in Yunxi Province speeds up the construction of tourism and trade ports with Valle, simplifies tourist procedures, and creates an international travel route from Changnan State to Wanan City, the southernmost city of Valle Republic. This could become a hotspot route with certain effects on boosting tourism economy between the two regions.

Talking about this, Liu Zhizhong also took out a tablet, pointing at the maps of the two countries, explaining city by city, and Tang Zhi was truly mesmerized.

In terms of economy, Tang Zhi had no choice but to admire Liu Zhizhong's competence.

Then, Liu Zhizhong proposed establishing a Southwest Asia Free Economic Zone in Changnan State, facilitating free trade within the zone for economic and financial entities of both countries and more from Southwest Asia.

This excited Tang Zhi greatly, feeling that doing so enriched his local experience much more!

Finally, Liu Zhizhong pointed out that Changnan Autonomous State might have Yunxi Province's and even the world's best wild mushrooms resource, just not developed, not operated on a large scale, creating little economic value. People worldwide are still immersed in their limited understanding of mushrooms. Yet, under convenient transportation, Changnan State's mushrooms have a unique advantage in exporting to the Wale Republic, hoping Tang Zhi could make good use of it. The borders of the two countries could develop cooperation in waterway, land, and low-altitude aerial transportation as well.

Ultimately, Liu Zhizhong, while chewing steak, raised his wine glass and said to the wide-eyed, enthusiastic Tang Zhi, "Tang Province, what I suggest and am able to cooperate with, as long as everything is initiated, even in a half-completed state, it would be extremely enriching for your political achievements; wouldn't it be a massive push for your future?"

Tang Zhi was utterly thrilled, deeply touched, truly felt a burgeoning sense of good will.

"President Chi, indeed, you are far-sighted, constructively visionary. For me, what you've said is like divine assistance! If all these could be completed, saying it's an unprecedented achievement wouldn't be an exaggeration!"

He held the wine glass with both hands, trembling, as though seeing his glorious future. Tiandu Family's descendant, who else but me? Who could have such political prowess?"