Chapter 2251 - 2251: Zhang Hongyang’s Final Choice

Zhang Hongyang, a member of the Zhang Family Clan from Yangzhou City's Tianchuan Province, who still remembers him now?

The brother-in-law of Liu Zhizhong, who relentlessly oppressed Liu Zhizhong.

Little did he know, Liu Zhizhong ultimately turned the tables and rose to prominence.

And what about Zhang Hongyang, constantly defeated and eventually had to ask Liu Zhizhong for help even with matters concerning his children.

Back then, when Liu Zhizhong was schemed against by Tang Zhi, and the false news that he had died in a plane crash was spread domestically, Zhang Hongyang felt a little regretful.

By that time, Zhang Hongyang had somewhat let go of grudges; it was inevitable to lament that Liu Zhizhong was a talented person, and it's such a pity he passed away just like that.

On the other hand, Zhang Hongyang regretted that, politically, he couldn't keep suppressing Liu Zhizhong, or he later lost more ground and never got the chance to turn the tables against Liu Zhizhong.

Until after Liu Zhizhong "died," Zhang Hongyang, with the help of his biological father, was still quite well-supported.

The Provincial Organization Minister Luo Tianlin took good care of this son.

Moreover, many things made Luo Tianlin have to remind Zhang Hongyang that if he continued like this, he'd ruin himself, and Luo didn't want to see such a situation.

Eventually, Luo Tianlin laid it out for Zhang Hongyang: "I am your father, and if you don't do your job well, I won't acknowledge you as my son."

Damn...

In such conditions, wouldn't Zhang Hongyang have to work hard and do his job well?

Meanwhile, Zhang Hongyang had already divorced his wife and remarried, choosing a grandson of a former provincial leader.

After marriage, they had IVF, which actually succeeded, giving birth to a pair of twins.

Zhang Hongyang truly started to make strides in his career, returning to Yangzhou, step by step progressing from Deputy Mayor to Executive Vice Mayor, then to Mayor.

It just so happened that at 41, he became a full-Mayor of departmental level, wasn't that enough to glorify his ancestors?

At this juncture, Luo Tianlin intended for him to be Mayor for two years and then immediately be promoted to the Provincial City, preparing to move towards the Deputy Provincial level.

However, during this time, a second September Revolution led by Liu Zhizhong occurred in Tiandu.

After the news spread, Zhang Hongyang was struck like by lightning, deeply shaken.

He even shed indescribable tears!

Liu Zhizhong was still alive!

He was still Chi Zhongshui!

Oh god...

Zhang Hongyang had long understood Chi Zhongshui, but now suddenly didn't understand, and yet seemed to understand better.

Liu Zhizhong wasn't just talented; he was a genius!

The situation changed because of him; everything was turned upside down because of him!

Zhang Hongyang completely admitted defeat...

He completely lost to Liu Zhizhong, with heartfelt submission...

At that time, national interest groups, aristocratic families, and local powerful people were all engaged in amnesty donations, which was at a significant level.

Promoting this downward, local entities like the Zhang Family also had to engage in local donation activities.

Therefore, Luo Tianlin and Zhang Hongyang also took action, pledging 60% as the cap, fully handed over.

Afterwards, Liu Zhizhong no longer held office in Tiandu, didn't remain as a king, distanced from politics, and such news reaching the local areas deeply moved Luo Tianlin.

Just in time, the Organization Department was to dissolve and reorganize, simplifying processes and structures, so Luo Tianlin retired early.

Zhang Hongyang lost in the local mayoral election; the people's will was not with him.

After his defeat, Zhang Hongyang no longer thought of being an official. The Zhang Family still had some money, and his wife also had some money, so the couple handed the money over to his sister to manage while they went into seclusion.

No longer concerning himself with worldly matters, Zhang Hongyang retired early, staying at home and tutoring children, living a passable life. Just, sometimes he wished to see Liu Zhizhong, sometimes he was too lazy to meet, finding it awkward when they met.

It's fair to say that in his later years, Zhang Hongyang had the mindset to learn from Liu Zhizhong and indeed learned a bit.

But now, at what life achievement did Liu Zhizhong arrive? Zhang Hongyang could no longer learn that.

At what political realm did Liu Zhizhong reach? Zhang Hongyang could hardly aspire to that.

Even a figure like Liu Zhizhong, chose wisely to retreat amid success, not greedy for power, then what motivation did Zhang Hongyang have to continue advancing?

Moreover, under the new regime, wanting to be an official was extremely exhausting. Zhang Hongyang was afraid of exhaustion, so he thought better of it and believed seclusion was the best choice.

To be honest, during the second New Era reforms, Great East Pot indeed saw a large number of reclusive people emerge, haha...

Most of these people, like Zhang Hongyang, like Luo Tianlin, also like those great aristocratic families and powerful family clans.

The era of interest was over, no more coming out to make a fool of yourself. The previous accumulation was enough, so don't think more.

This country needs to be handed over to those with true ideals and ambitions to build, whereas people like them, only wanting to take advantages, well, to actually do things, forget it... Being granted amnesty without losing heads, without spilling blood, without going to jail was already the best ending...

Meanwhile, Zhang Hongyang's aunt, Zhang Yuxing, had retired early from the mayor's position, still maintained well, her slender waist and round hips, always waiting for Liu Zhizhong's return. In fact, Liu Zhizhong would obviously have the chance to privately meet her in the future, hehe…

Zhang Hongyang's sister, of course, was the same, waiting for her prince, believing he would eventually return, hehe...

A man like Liu Zhizhong is rare in the world, the epitome of the world, so his promises would be kept, he wouldn't play favorites, he would be fair and balanced.

However, all of this required a plan.

Primarily after reconnecting with Zhao Yan, he wanted to have some freedom, to enjoy life, to visit the women and children, it seemed a bit restrictive?

Actually, that's not the case either.

Because Zhao Yan now could let go of her pampered lifestyle and follow her professional path again, she went to Great East Pot's top art institution to become a professor of ethnic dance.

But before going to work, she and Liu Zhizhong accompanied Gu Changsha through a period of frustration.

The thing was, the two never had a chance to consummate their marriage, haha...

Finally, when everything in Great East became normalized and connected with the world, after Gu Changsha got used to his defeated, reclusive life, Liu Zhizhong and Zhao Yan set off, returning to Tianchuan Province, which is now called Tianchuan State.

In Tianchuan State, many old friends were waiting for Liu Zhizhong's return and reunion! Like godfather, like Brother Qian, like Senior Sister Luo, etc...

Of course, when they arrived at Dida State's prefecture level, during twilight, the couple dressed down and walked out of the airport, guess who came to pick them up?

Haha... It turned out to be Ye Bingyu driving Zhao Yan's old Bentley.

Seeing this neighborhood big sister, still charming as in her youth, wouldn't Liu Zhizhong's heart itch? Haha...

But this night belonged to Liu Zhizhong and Zhao Yan's wedding night, haha...