Supreme Divine Physician in the City
Chapter 489: Despicable Thing

Chapter 489: Chapter 489: Despicable Thing

"Get out of here, I’ll take the blame!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan was deeply moved and began to see Hu Zhangguo, the county chief, in a new light.

However, would he escape and let others take the fall for him? Clearly, that wasn’t his style!

A mere deputy county chief, even if he had backing, how much trouble could he stir up? Ye Xuan hadn’t even considered him a threat.

"County Chief Hu, I appreciate your kindness, but don’t worry about me. I hit someone, and getting arrested according to legal procedures is fine."

Ye Xuan gave a slight smile as he spoke to Hu Zhangguo.

Although he had injured Huang Xinyu, he didn’t consider it a big problem. A simple phone call to Dragon Soul would resolve such a trivial matter, not to mention needing the intervention of the Dragon King or even Qiu Mohan!

If worse came to worst, Ye Xuan still had his connection with Jiang Jianguo and his father.

There was no need to disturb Old Jiang; with Mayor Jiang Jianguo alone, Ye Xuan could ensure his safety in the territory of East Sea City!

However, Hu Zhangguo didn’t know how well-connected Ye Xuan was and said anxiously, "Arrest you according to the law? Little brother, if they really arrest you and Huang Xinyu makes a fuss, your life is over! If you don’t want to get implicated, you better leave now!"

He found that Ye Xuan seemed too eager to prove himself, offering to take the blame while still stubbornly refusing to leave.

If he didn’t leave now, it would soon be too late to escape!

It was as if to confirm his thoughts.

As the words fell, the door suddenly ’banged’ open again, and several men in formal attire aggressively barged in.

These men, portly and well-dressed, were clearly government officials.

One of Hu Zhangguo’s secretaries came in with a troubled look on his face, "County Chief Hu, I couldn’t stop them."

"Alright, you can leave."

With a wave of his hand, Hu Zhangguo dismissed the secretary and turned to face the intruders.

They were high-ranking officials from the Cangling County government, including two deputy county chiefs and various office directors and leaders.

Upon entering, these officials ignored Hu Zhangguo and immediately rushed over to Huang Xinyu, who was on the floor, shocked!

"County Chief Huang, are you alright?"

Their potbellies jiggling, they hurried over and helped Huang Xinyu up, offering words of concern.

"Are you blind? Do I look alright to you? Why did you come so late? Didn’t you know I was almost beaten to death?"

Huang Xinyu berated the officials loudly, embarrassing them.

After venting, Huang Xinyu, enduring his pain, got up with help and pointed angrily at Hu Zhangguo, "I’m giving you a chance here. I got seriously injured by this guy, and Hu Zhangguo even tried to cover for him! Think carefully about how to handle this matter, hmm!"

Huang Xinyu’s words carried a threatening tone.

Upon hearing this, the officials were not shocked but delighted, excitement clear on their faces.

The situation presented them with an opportunity. If they handled it well and exploited it, they could rise rapidly.

Given Huang Xinyu’s condition, he certainly wouldn’t become deputy county chief now, and if they could get Hu Zhangguo removed from office, two high-ranking positions in the Cangling County government would become vacant, necessitating major adjustments.

The officials who would be promoted would undoubtedly come from their ranks, offering them the chance to turn their fortunes around.

Thus, in their eyes, Hu Zhangguo was no longer the county chief but a stepping stone for their own promotion!

"County Chief Hu, I didn’t expect someone like you to actually shelter the criminal who assaulted County Chief Huang. This is a blatant disregard for the law!"

"You’re right, this man is brutal, and instead of stopping him, you knowingly break the law yourself."

"It seems the position of county chief is no longer suitable for you!"

"We don’t need a law-breaking county chief. I will report this matter to the senior leaders of East Sea City, and you should prepare to be stripped of your position and investigated!"

These people were extremely sinister and directly pinned a big hat of violating discipline on Hu Zhangguo, making a big fuss out of the situation.

"That’s right, call the deputy mayor and tell him everything that has happened here. I want Hu Zhangguo and this thug locked up in prison."

Huang Xinyu’s face twisted fiercely as he roared, his eyes a bloodshot red.

All he could think about now was revenge, not just against Ye Xuan, but he was also prepared to not let Hu Zhangguo off the hook!

Hearing Huang Xinyu’s words, a few officials looked surprised with joy. Although they had spoken harshly earlier, they didn’t dare to actually call that deputy mayor.

But Huang Xinyu was one of his people, so following Huang Xinyu’s command naturally eliminated that worry.

One of the officials immediately took out his cellphone and dialed:

"Deputy Mayor Li, hello, I’m Cao Zhixiong, the deputy county chief of Cangling County. There’s something I need to report to you..."

Cao Zhixiong, speaking into the phone, exaggerated the story.

He completely shifted the blame to Hu Zhangguo and Ye Xuan, distorting the facts, accusing them of colluding to frame Deputy Mayor Huang and engaging in illegal acts!

This guy, with his expressive demeanor and provocative speech, truly made it seem as if the two were utterly reprehensible.

Ye Xuan, watching with a cool detachment, thought it was a waste of talent that he wasn’t an actor.

Listening to the other party, Hu Zhangguo’s face was filled with rage, and he gritted his teeth fiercely:

"What a bunch of scum! How can the county government have such serpentine, opportunistic curs!"

Ye Xuan’s mouth slightly quirked in a sneer and asked, "County Chief Hu, this Deputy Mayor Li he mentioned, is he the deputy mayor of East Sea City?"

"Exactly!"

County Chief Hu sighed and said, "His name is Li Chao, he’s the second in command in East Sea City, and Huang Xinyu is his man! With the backing of a deputy mayor, that’s why he can be so arrogant and unruly in Cangling County! My authority as county chief can’t suppress him at all."

Ye Xuan nodded. He hadn’t heard of this Deputy Mayor Li before, but he was just another deputy mayor, hardly worth Ye Xuan’s concern.

"I heard you had a falling-out with Deputy Mayor Li, did you offend him?"

Recalling what Su Yumo had told him, Ye Xuan asked.

Hu Zhangguo didn’t hide anything and said, "Deputy Mayor Li wants to focus on developing the city center and plans to abandon impoverished areas like Cangling County, forsaking basic poverty alleviation policies. This goes against my principles. I had opposed him in a meeting once, which caused him to lose face, and since then, Cangling County has been neglected in development."

"It seems this guy and Huang Xinyu are cut from the same cloth, not good people at all," Ye Xuan commented mildly.

Hu Zhangguo was taken aback, then shook his head and sighed.

What could he do even if he knew? The other party is a deputy mayor, a higher official than him; what could he as a county chief possibly do?

"Don’t worry, Cangling County will continue to develop, and Huang Xinyu will receive his due retribution."

Ye Xuan said indifferently and immediately took out his cellphone and made a call.

He naturally called Jiang Jianguo, who was the mayor.