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Zhang Tianbao, of course, relayed his master's intentions as instructed by Luo Tianlin.

"Hongyang, Minister Luo has gone to Tiandu for a meeting, he's quite busy. There are some matters he asked me to discuss with you. Liu Zhizhong was really lucky this time, saving Miss Luo! As for the personal grudges between you two, Minister Luo suggests wiping the slate clean and not to dwell on it anymore."

Zhang Hongyang was displeased, but helpless, he said, "Ah, Brother Tianbao, if that's Minister Luo's stance, I guess I can't do much about it, can I? But, this guy really did me dirty in the past, there are things I don't wish to mention, and the hatred in my heart, I can't let go for a lifetime. When I get to the Provincial City, I will definitely give Minister Luo great face and follow his arrangements. But once Liu Zhizhong is back in his locale, isn't the local struggle inevitable and unavoidable? Just tell me straight, Brother, is Minister Luo becoming his backer?"