That day, as usual, Liu Zhizhong had a video conference with his comrades in Shanan, listening to Zhang Hongyang's work report and observing his proper demeanor, which was quite satisfying to him.
Since Liu Zhizhong started "recovering," Shanan had resolutely adhered to his directives before his departure, with everything decided democratically. Zhang Hongyang had no authority to flaunt, leaving him rather frustrated.
Originally, Zhang Hongyang wanted to form alliances and ultimately marginalize Liu Zhizhong, but found it unfeasible. With all the maneuvers, Liu Zhizhong's staunch Party followers ended up sidelining Zhang Hongyang, the County Mayor.
Liu Zhizhong, in a top-tier private room at the National Hospital of Singapore, sat in the recovery room, dressed in a plain hospital gown with stripes, perfectly fitting the role.
