The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 134: Shock in Jiang City’s Officialdom!

Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Shock in Jiang City’s Officialdom!

Zhang Kuisan didn’t put up any resistance, nor did he dare to resist, and so he was taken away by the people from the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee.

Such an incident naturally caused a great shock to everyone in the conference room.

A few days ago, everyone still believed that Zhang Kuisan was destined to become the next Jiang City County Magistrate, and it was even more likely that after Ge Changhong stepped down as County Party Secretary next year, he would ascend to that role and sail smoothly through his career.

Just a few days earlier, Zhang Kuisan’s influence in Jiang City had subtly exceeded Ge Changhong’s, and many regarded him as the top official in Jiang City.

Who would have known how quickly things could change? Just a few days ago, Zhang Kuisan, who had been in the limelight, had been brought down step by step by Xu Qianli, and now he had even been captured by the people from the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee, seemingly doomed.

Those who were on good terms with Zhang Kuisan were now restless, deeply afraid of being implicated by him.

Especially Li Weiguo, who had just been dismissed, originally because of his incompetence in handling affairs. Now that his main backer Zhang Kuisan had been taken away by the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee, could he expect any good to come?

Ge Changhong’s expression was solemn. He knocked on the table to attract everyone’s attention and vehemently criticized the behavior of corrupt officials like Zhang Kuisan. He strongly advocated for the building of a clean and honest Party conduct in Jiang City County, warning everyone to take Zhang Kuisan as a lesson, sound the alarm, and not to follow in Zhang Kuisan’s disastrous footsteps.

The news that Zhang Kuisan was taken away for investigation by the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee quickly spread throughout Jiang City.

The incident of Zhang Kuisan’s nephew, Zhang Cheng, attempting to assassinate Xu Qianli, was even more hotly discussed everywhere.

For a while, many people called Xu Qianli to ask about his situation.

Xu Qianli, who had just undergone surgery, was wheeled into the ward with an IV drip and intermittently picked up the phone to assure everyone he was safe.

Ge Pingping stood by his bed, her eyes red. She had cried several times just now, and her eyes were still swollen.

Seeing that Ge Pingping was about to cry again, Xu Qianli said quickly, "Alright, stop crying. If you dare to cry again, I’ll really get angry."

"You’re such a bully. When someone is sad and aggrieved, you won’t even let them cry?"

Ge Pingping pouted and reproached Xu Qianli, with tears swirling in her eyes again.

Xu Qianli said, "Look, beauty, I’m the one who got stabbed, and I didn’t shed a single tear. Why are you crying non-stop?"

"But I like you, and everyone in Jiang City has recognized me as your girlfriend. Are you saying that I’m not allowed to cry when you’re injured?"

"Xu Qianli, you’re heartless! Don’t you know how much others like you and want to be good to you?"

"Wu wu wu, I hate you, wu wu wu..."

Unable to hold back, Ge Pingping started crying again, her tears flowing profusely.

Xu Qianli watched helplessly, thinking to himself that they say women are made of water, and now he believed it.

But her constant crying wasn’t a solution. Xu Qianli simply reached out, pulled her over with one arm, hugged her tightly, and kissed her red lips fiercely, capturing her tongue to see how she could continue crying.

With her lips and tongue dominated by Xu Qianli, Ge Pingping had no chance to cry. She forgot all her grievances, stood there dazed and let Xu Qianli kiss her, allowing him to have his way with her.

Suddenly, the door opened, and Liu Qian walked in wearing a white lab coat, just in time to see this scene and couldn’t help but let out a light snort.

"Tsk, tsk, impressive. I thought Xu Qianli, you’d be a bit more subdued after getting injured."

"I didn’t expect that right after the surgery, while still under the influence of the drugs, you’re already busy bullying women. You’re something else."

"Is it a bad time? Should I go out and come back in half an hour?"

Hearing Liu Qian’s words, Ge Pingping was extremely embarrassed and hurriedly fled Xu Qianli’s embrace, standing to the side with a blushing face, too shy to even face Liu Qian and turning her back on her.

Xu Qianli scratched his head and said with a silly grin, "Half an hour won’t be enough, you know."

"You!"

Liu Qian glared at Xu Qianli, furious, and stepped forward to pinch his waist.

"Calling you fat and you still strut around; I’ve never seen anyone like you!"

"I was really feeling sorry for you after you got stabbed, but now it seems you totally deserve it!"

"Hmph, still have the mood to tease women when the effects of the medicine haven’t worn off yet, wait until they do, and see if it doesn’t kill you with pain!"

While speaking, Liu Qian glanced at Xu Qianli’s arm and couldn’t help feeling a twinge of heartache as she remembered the surgery she performed on him.

She already knew the specifics of what happened, and although Xu Qianli was now okay, she couldn’t help but feel scared afterwards.

Xu Qianli really had a big life. If he had reacted just a bit slower, he wouldn’t be lying in a hospital bed but in the morgue.

Taking advantage of the moment, Xu Qianli grabbed Liu Qian’s small hand and brought it to his lips to kiss.

"Look at you, putting on such a fierce front, yet you’re all soft on the inside. Don’t think I don’t know."

"Alright, don’t feel bad. I’m fine now, aren’t I?"

Liu Qian rolled her eyes at Xu Qianli, "You say you’re fine? You had hundreds of stitches, several blood vessels sewn together, and you nearly damaged a nerve. You’ve scared me enough. You’re not allowed to get hurt again!"

Xu Qianli gave Liu Qian a smile, "Okay, I’ll listen to you. I won’t get hurt again."

In the midst of talking, Xu Qianli pulled hard, drawing Liu Qian into his embrace.

"You’re annoying, you’re already injured, and you still want to tease people?"

"Besides, Pingping is still here. Aren’t you embarrassed?"

Liu Qian scolded Xu Qianli, but she didn’t leave his arms.

Ge Pingping quickly said, "Um, I just remembered I have something to do, I’ll step out for a bit."

Having said that, Ge Pingping fled the room as if she were flying.

As soon as Ge Pingping left, Xu Qianli kissed toward Liu Qian, aiming for her red lips.

Liu Qian turned her face away, dodging it.

"No way, you just bullied Pingping, you’re not allowed to be bad to me."

"What’s more important is that with your current condition, it’s better for you to be well-behaved, otherwise, if the wound splits, it will be bad."

Xu Qianli said, "What’s there to be afraid of, I’ve hurt my arm, not my waist, it’s fine. As for Pingping, wasn’t it you who misbehaved that day, shoving her onto me on purpose? Otherwise, how could I have anything to do with her?"

Liu Qian gently tapped Xu Qianli’s forehead, speaking sweetly.

"You, you, Pingping is such a beautiful girl, still pure, and the cherished daughter of the County Party Secretary. Encountering her is your great fortune. I gave you a push, letting you be with her, and now you’re not happy about it, what a character!"

"Enough about her, how are things going with Meixin?"

Speaking of Ding Meixin, Xu Qianli couldn’t help but snicker and whispered in Liu Qian’s ear, "I’ve completely confirmed our relationship now, when I marry her in the future, I will definitely give you a big red envelope."

"Meixin, such a cute, beautiful, innocent, and kind girl, and you got her for a bargain. Keep on smiling."

"If you really do marry her one day, treat her well, you absolutely cannot bully her."

"Otherwise, I won’t let you off!"

"Do you hear me?"

Liu Qian fiercely warned Xu Qianli, insisting that he must treat Ding Meixin well no matter what.

Xu Qianli said, "Of course, she’s my girlfriend, it’s only natural for me to treat her well. Not just her, but you, my lover, I will also treat you well. Just, I don’t know if you’re willing to treat me well?"

"What do you mean by treating you well?" Liu Qian asked.

"That, hmm." Xu Qianli gazed naughtily at Liu Qian’s beautiful red lips, "Qianqian, would you please be so kind as to help me out one more time like you did that night?"