Liu Zhizhong looked at Zhang Hongyang's slight trace of inadvertent smugness at the corners of his mouth, feeling a bit uncomfortable, but he could take it in stride and let it pass.
He said, "Alright, County Head Zhang, no need for the pretty words. I'm handing over Shanan County to you with great hope, hoping you'll guard this foundation well!"
"I... you..." Zhang Hongyang still stuttered, feeling frustrated, "Why do I feel like the old emperor entrusting an orphan? You're taking advantage of me?"
Liu Zhizhong grinned, patting Zhang Hongyang's shoulder, "Comrade Hongyang, you're overthinking it. I could put it this way..."
As he spoke, he lowered his voice: "Back then, I really shouldn't have let you run to the Provincial City with money! Now look, you've ended up with a big deal."
