Chapter 2256 - 2256

Hearing that Liu Zhizhong had woken up, Zhang Xiaoyang was quite surprised.

But given the situation, as the eldest son of a local prominent family, he still had his own demeanor and principles.

Anyway, he needed to settle the matter with Liu Zhizhong and move on, without letting others make a joke of it.

After all, facing a nearly backgroundless transferred student, Zhang Xiaoyang wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

So, after lunch that day, Zhang Xiaoyang personally drove to the Shunping County Second People's Hospital and first helped Liu Zhizhong with the discharge procedures.

Since insurance could be used, the reimbursement rate was quite high, so Zhang Xiaoyang only paid twenty thousand yuan out of pocket.

Twenty thousand yuan was hardly worth mentioning for Zhang Xiaoyang.

After handling the discharge procedures, Zhang Xiaoyang, slightly protruding belly, dressed in luxury, imported gold-rimmed glasses, looking pompous, walked into Liu Zhizhong's ward.

At this time, Liu Zhizhong was sitting by the window, staring at the autumn leaves outside with a dazed look!

As soon as he fully recovered, autumn had arrived. Today was a day of clear autumn skies!

Seeing Liu Zhizhong's recovery, Zhang Xiaoyang was secretly amazed; this little guy recovered really well!

It was as if he saw the shadow of the former college athlete again. Of course, this athlete was Liu Zhizhong.

During college, to earn living expenses, Liu Zhizhong participated in triathlons and pentathlons in society, achieving quite good results and won a lot of bonuses.

However, a portion of his bonuses was spent on his tuition and living expenses, but more was spent by his girlfriend. Because of love, he bought her bags, branded phones, clothes, and jewelry, sigh...

In the end?

His girlfriend had not graduated yet but left with Zhang Xiaoyang.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoyang had an absolute crushing advantage over Liu Zhizhong.

Zhang Xiaoyang, 29 years old, was actually a senior three years ahead of Liu Zhizhong, and they were truly from the same university!

Upon seeing Zhang Xiaoyang come in, the years in officialdom had made Liu Zhizhong slightly plump, his skin was quite fair, and with the gold-rimmed glasses, he carried a bit of a scholarly official presence.

Actually, from Liu Zhizhong's current point of view, he was probably just a hollowed-out figure in the local official family, incapable of doing practical things.

Liu Zhizhong's expression was very calm, sitting there, not even bothering to stand up.

Zhang Xiaoyang, however, was quite proactive and appeared serious, "Oh... A blessing in disguise it seems, little junior, it's really not easy for you to wake up. I've handled the discharge procedures for you, filled in the needed money, so you won't need to spend a dime. Now, you can safely be discharged; the hospital won't stop you."

Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Is that all, Director Zhang?"

Zhang Xiaoyang looked closely at Liu Zhizhong, feeling something was off.

In his experience, a character like Liu Zhizhong should appear very immature, and when facing someone like himself, the deputy head of the county committee office, he ought to be tense!

Besides, Liu Zhizhong becoming like this, Zhang Xiaoyang had a huge responsibility; calling him an enemy was not too much!

Yet, seeing his enemy, Liu Zhizhong's reaction seemed...too indifferent? This was completely different from the drunken rage Liu Zhizhong had over two years ago!

Zhang Xiaoyang even hoped Liu Zhizhong would react more intensely so he could flaunt his authority and local power superiority!

But it was like Zhang Xiaoyang had thrown a strong punch into cotton, the reaction wasn't intense at all, it was uncomfortable!

Zhang Xiaoyang thought for a moment and said, "What else can it be? If you have any requests, go ahead and ask?"

Liu Zhizhong said, "Director Zhang, our statuses are hugely different now. You know the kind of person I am; I know the kind of person you are. In the issue between us, everyone knows who is right and who is wrong. So maybe it's not about me making demands now, but about how Director Zhang settles this, it's time to show your wisdom in life."

Zhang Xiaoyang: "..."

He was stunned.

Behind the gold-framed glasses, his goldfish eyes widened.

Was this still the naive college transferred student from before?

This guy's expression and tone were sophisticated beyond his years!

Damn it, what happened to him during these two-plus years as a vegetable?!

However, Zhang Xiaoyang was also depressed inside. Damn, he was a vegetable, what could possibly have happened?

Out of instinct, Zhang Xiaoyang said, "Liu Zhizhong, is this still you?"

"Why not? Didn't you handle my discharge for me, how could you ask such a strange question?"

Liu Zhizhong was calm, gentle, very steady, with a magnetic voice. That kind of unperturbed feeling was really good, which really surprised Zhang Xiaoyang.

Zhang Xiaoyang nodded, "Alright! Experiencing illness brought you growth, I must admit. Now like this, you can be discharged, and directly report to the City Organization Department, your status as a transferred student still exists, the state and organizations will not shortchange you. Hope you have a better future and life! As for us, let's just leave it at that!"

Liu Zhizhong looked slightly curious, "Just like that between us? Director Zhang, aren't you speaking too lightly? You cost me two and a half years, and you don't plan to make any gesture of compensation for that loss?"

Zhang Xiaoyang laughed, shaking his head, "Liu Zhizhong, are you mistaken? At that time, we were both drunk, isn't the responsibility fifty-fifty? After a lot of effort on my part, I managed to get you covered by insurance, handled your discharge, and all the initial expenses were advanced by me. Even now, are you still thinking about compensation? Aren't you mistaken?"

"The Zhang family's big prosperous business in Dongnan City, having such a scandal, and you really plan for a fifty-fifty split? If this gets out, you wouldn't worry about being ridiculed, right?"

"You..."

Zhang Xiaoyang was suddenly cornered, paused, and then sneered, "Liu Zhizhong, I thought you matured, but it seems you're still stuck on the small stuff. Have you thought that if you and I share equally, maybe in the future, if you need my help in officialdom, I might help you for Gu Man's sake. Oh, by the way..."

He waved his finger lightly, "Gu Man, aren't you going to ask about her? Throughout, you haven't mentioned a word about your ex-girlfriend, have you?"

Liu Zhizhong said, "If you're trying to show off here that you stole my girlfriend and betrayed me, I admit you've won. But why should I mention such a woman? Not worth it, simply not worth it! At that time, I was indeed blind, but I've learned my lesson, ha..."