he price until she had no choice but to agree."How about it Are you going to talk" Wang Zheng's face was full of warmth and amiability, but in Shishi's eyes, he seemed sinister."I won't speak anymore....Main Text Chapter 122 Sharpening the Sword, Plum Blossoms in Severe Cold

Zhang Binghao, the big boss of the entire Nanjiang Province, greeted them with a warm smile, not hiding his admiration for Wang Zheng.

"Little Wang, thanks to you this time. You saved Miao Miao's life, and as her father, I should have hosted this banquet long ago!" Zhang Binghao seemed quite generous.

Wang Zheng also smiled and extended his hand, shaking Zhang Binghao's right hand.

"Uncle Zhang, you overstate it. If it weren't for the car race with Miao Miao, such an incident wouldn’t have occurred. In a way, I’m responsible too."

Hearing Wang Zheng address him as "Uncle Zhang" instead of "Secretary Zhang," a flicker of surprise crossed Zhang Binghao's eyes, followed by even more appreciation.

By the side, Liu Lihua observed this young man whom her daughter secretly adored. He had a composed demeanor, neither humble nor arrogant. Even facing such an influential provincial party secretary, he remained smiling without any signs of nervousness or unease. Just for that alone, he was truly impressive.

Moreover, this young man was very smart; he immediately understood her husband's pulse. He was always respectfully addressed as "Secretary Zhang," and it seemed no one had called him Uncle in a long time. This casual address not only bridged the gap but also added warmth. Wang Zheng further implied through "Uncle" that he didn't care about his status as a provincial party secretary or any intention to curry favor.

Over these years, Liu Lihua had met countless excellent young men suitable for Miao Miao. However, once they learned of her background, their intentions became less pure, disappointing Liu Lihua greatly.

No doubt about it; this Wang Zheng who won over her daughter at first sight also left a favorable impression on her.

Miao Miao could clearly feel the attitude her parents had towards Wang Zheng. Thus, she was very pleased to see such an interaction.

Both of her parents were high-ranking officials with an aura that naturally exuded authority and lofty standards; only those extremely outstanding young men would meet their eyes. Now, Wang Zheng was liked by both her parents from the first meeting, making Miao Miao unable to hide her excitement.

While smiling, Wang Zheng covertly observed this powerful figure of the Su clique. Honestly speaking, apart from him being part of the Su faction, Wang Zheng had quite a good impression of Nanjiang's Party Secretary.

In recent years, under Zhang Binghao's leadership, the economy of Nankang Province has flourished three times. The city's construction level has also greatly improved compared to before. It is thanks to Zhang Binghao's policy guidance that Nanjiang’s economy is so strong, with people's living standards rapidly increasing and a GDP trend towards being on par with Jiangning Province, the first economic powerhouse in the country.

Zhang Binghao indeed belongs to those who get things done, someone capable of doing practical work for the masses. He enjoys very high support within Nankang Province; however, his current status is also directly linked to his being a favored disciple of Grandpa Su.

Nankang Province and Jiangning Province, as two major economic provinces, with Zhang Binghao, Secretary of the Provincial Committee of Nankang Province, and Su Nan Guo, Secretary of the Provincial Committee of Jiangning Province, form the most solid pillars of the Su faction.

Aside from the capital city, this is the most solid stronghold for the Su faction.

How to utilize resources in Nankang Province to undermine the foundations of the Su faction and make them wobble, that's what Wang Zheng needs to think about.

"Little Wang, since you call me Uncle Zhang, let’s have a good drink tonight. Just my auntie, you, and MiaoMiao for our family dinner." It looks like Zhang Binghao is also fond of drinking alcohol; he glanced at the smiling Liu Lihua standing beside him: "MiaoMiao's mother usually has a ban on me drinking, allowing only one liang per month. You don't know how much I look forward to that day at the end of each month."

Wang Zheng didn’t expect that this high-ranking official, Zhang Binghao, was also fond of alcohol; generally speaking, those who love alcohol are more open and generous in nature. Seeing this Nankang bigwig so humorous and amusing, Wang Zheng felt quite favorably towards him.

"Auntie is thinking about Uncle's health," said Wang Zheng with a smile as he looked at Liu Lihua; obviously, this understanding young man had earned her more affection: "Auntie, I'll have several drinks with Uncle today. Is that okay"

"No problem, you guys can drink freely today." Liu Lihua's dignified demeanor paired with a warm smile made Wang Zheng secretly admire her; although she is the First Lady of Nankang Province, there’s not an ounce of arrogance about her. This quality makes people respect her even more compared to some internet-famous officials' wives.

But such women are capable of managing a large state-owned company flawlessly—this goes beyond just saying they have the ability.

The Qinhuai Restaurant is famous for its Nanjing cuisine. There were only four people in their private room, not even Zhang Binghao's secretary and guards were present. The only missing person was Zhang Hongqi; otherwise, this would truly be a family dinner. Of course, at the moment, the Secretary of the Provincial Committee doesn't know his eldest son is lying in the intensive care unit staring angrily at the ceiling. If he knew that now, it's uncertain whether he could even stomach his meal.

"Come here, little Wang, I'll toast to you for your lifesaving deed towards MiaoMiao." After saying that, Zhang Binghao downed a glass of Maotai in one go.

"Uncle, you're being too kind. I also have responsibility for MiaoMiao's injury, and as an elder, how can you toast to me Uncle, let me do the same." Wang Zheng quickly finished his drink and then picked up the bottle to pour another glass for Zhang Binghao.

"Great, I like young people just like you! You drink without hesitation; that's what I call cool!" Clearly, Zhang Binghao unconsciously got closer to Wang Zheng in this interaction.

"To be honest, I still prefer drinking Maotai with its soy sauce aroma. Each sip is full of flavor and leaves a lasting aftertaste, unlike those light-flavored white spirits which are refreshing but lack any lingering taste." Zhang Binghao rarely talked about alcohol, but once he started, the floodgates opened.

"To be honest, I only drink Langjiu and Maotai with their soy sauce aroma when drinking; occasionally, I might have Wuliangye with its strong aroma. As for red wine or beer, I can't really appreciate them."

Wang Zheng agreed, saying, "Soy sauce-aroma liquor has a rich and enduring fragrance, thick and full-bodied flavor, truly unlike ordinary white spirits."

Although he said this aloud, Wang Zheng thought to himself, "Drinking soy sauce-aroma liquor is just like drinking medicine; how can it be good"

Liu Li Hua laughed, saying, "Wang Zheng, eat more of the dishes. Don't listen to your uncle rambling about his knowledge on alcohol. It's just that he pretends to know a lot but actually doesn’t understand much."

"Old lady, why are you undermining me like this If I were not the Secretary of the Provincial Committee, at least I could be an expert in alcohol."

Zhang Miaomiao watched her father chatting happily with Wang Zheng and was very pleased. Her parents clearly liked Wang Zheng, and since he specially came to give her a car this time, did it mean their relationship had deepened As she thought about it, Zhang Miaomiao's face turned slightly red. Liu Li Hua noticed her daughter’s expression; understanding her daughter's thoughts, she was also concerned about Wang Zheng's attitude towards Miaomiao and his background due to her family circumstances and the need to be cautious with men who approached her daughter, especially those she liked.

"Mr. Wang, what did you do before It’s truly remarkable for someone so young to hold a high position at Jirong." Liu Li Hua asked.

"Mom, are you checking up on my background" Zhang Miaomiao was somewhat displeased when she saw her mother asking these questions.

"You this child, mom is just casually asking. Look how upset it makes you; indeed, women are more emotional than men." Liu Li Hua pretended to sigh, making everyone laugh.

"I served in the military for a few years before transferring to Jirong International after demobilization. Because I managed some projects quite well, Chairman Shangwan appointed me to this position. To be honest, my qualifications are still far from sufficient." The "Chairman Shangwan" Wang Zheng referred to was naturally Shangwan Zheng, who was now unconscious.

Wang Zheng's modesty won Liu Li Hua and Zhang Binghao’s favor. Zhang Binghao nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Wang, you seem very well-educated, humble, and prudent, qualities that are hard to come by even among young people."

Zhang Binghao's words made Wang Zheng feel embarrassed.

Liu Lihua also chimed in, "It’s clear that Xiao Wang has good upbringing. What do your parents do for work"

"Parents" When Wang Zheng heard this question, he clearly hesitated for a moment.

"Oh my god, mom, you’re asking too much," Zhang Miaomiao grew anxious.

Seeing the look of surprise on Wang Zheng's face, Liu Lihua thought that he didn’t want to answer and smiled: "If Xiao Wang doesn't feel comfortable answering, there’s no need to."

Wang Zheng understood her misunderstanding and gave a slight smile filled with unspeakable meaning: "Auntie, actually, it's nothing inconvenient. I’ve been an orphan since childhood, never having seen my parents’ faces. Although later on, I was adopted by my master, there was also a period where I relied on the kindness of strangers for food and clothing."

At these words, the other three people present were instantly stunned.

Liu Lihua reacted quickly and hurriedly said: "Sorry, sorry, Xiao Wang, Auntie doesn't understand your situation. Really sorry to bring up painful memories."

Zhang Binghao glared sharply at his wife.

Zhang Miaomiao looked at this man she had thought about day and night, saw the complex smile on his face, recalled his dazzling scars, and couldn’t help but feel a twinge in her nose and redness around her eyes, feeling a slight pain in her heart.

To rely on others for food and clothes since childhood, what kind of story had this man experienced How did he endure such hard times when he was so young

Wang Zheng smiled carefree: "Actually, there’s nothing to it, Auntie. Not having seen my parents since I was little, how could that be sad"

"A sharp sword is honed by grinding; the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from enduring the cold." Zhang Binghao raised his glass and solemnly said: "Hardship makes a person grow. To achieve what you have today, you must have put in efforts beyond those of ordinary people. Come on, Wang Zheng, let me toast to you again."sequence of deoxyribonucleic acid in this gene group,” said one technician. “Once we solve this problem, mass production will be feasible.”"How long would it take to resolve this issue" Wang Zheng rai...