The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 174: Ji Xiaomeng Going Full Throttle!

Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Ji Xiaomeng Going Full Throttle!

At six in the evening, Xu Qianli arrived early at Tianran Residence to wait.

Not long after, a super cool black G-Class drove into the yard of Tianran Residence.

Once the car stopped and the door opened, out first came a pair of legs sheathed in black stockings, the epitome of beauty.

Soon a gorgeous woman emerged from the car, clad in a red lace, form-fitting top and a black high-waisted, tight pencil skirt — none other than Ji Xiaomeng.

When Xu Qianli met her that morning, he already found her stunning.

Now that she had changed into a different outfit, she appeared even more sensual and alluring.

Red was already a striking color, and the lace fabric was slightly hollowed out in places. The figure-hugging cut perfectly accentuated her beautiful upper body curves, especially highlighting her prominent bust, with a deep U-neckline that revealed a vast expanse of dazzling white, utterly enchanting.

The pencil skirt was perfect for accentuating a woman’s lower body curves. The better the figure, the more charming the lady when wearing it, and it just so happened that Ji Xiaomeng’s curves were exaggeratedly pronounced and well-proportioned, not the least bit cumbersome. As she walked, her abundant hips swayed elegantly, her allure off the charts.

The high-waisted design further accentuated her slender waist and light posture. Naturally beautiful, paired with a stunning bust and outrageously provocative lower body, she traced out two extreme S-curves. Upon her entrance, she dazzled everyone present.

Not just Xu Qianli, everyone in Tianran Residence turned their attention towards Ji Xiaomeng, with men and women alike staring agape.

She stepped in a pair of red high heels, her top-notch legs clad in black stockings stepping catlike as she gracefully made her way towards Xu Qianli and came to a stop in front of him.

Walking up to him, Ji Xiaomeng wore a light smile on her pretty face — already beautiful, and with two dimples that appeared when she smiled, she exuded sweetness.

Standing confidently with her waist cocked in front of Xu Qianli, Ji Xiaomeng spun around in place.

"What do you think? Is this outfit pretty enough, dazzling enough?"

"I also want to ask, do you have any regrets about rejecting me back then?"

"You better not say you have no regrets. You know, I spent the whole afternoon dressing up just to spite you, to deliver a harsh blow, to make you admit your regret and to soothe my anger."

"Well, speak up, do you regret it?"

Amidst her words, Ji Xiaomeng stepped forward two paces, directly throwing herself into Xu Qianli’s embrace, her upper body leaning against him and her shapely chest pressed so tight it was flattened out, looking up at him unblinkingly with eyes full of expectation.

Facing Ji Xiaomeng’s assertive move, Xu Qianli scratched his head with a silly grin, at a loss for what to say.

He thought to tease her, to compliment her beauty and admit his regret, wondering if it was too late for regrets now, but somehow, he couldn’t bring himself to say it.

Because he vaguely sensed that Ji Xiaomeng dressing so beautifully and presenting herself to him in such a seductive manner wasn’t simply about making him regret his past decision.

If he wasn’t careful, he feared he might make a mistake.

With other women, it wouldn’t matter much, but after all, she was about to be married.

Seeing Xu Qianli remain silent, Ji Xiaomeng said, "Look at you, all silly and speechless. Are you so stunned by my beauty that you can’t find your words? Humph, I’ll let you off the hook. Come on, let’s go eat. Let’s see if there’s anything delicious in your Jiang City."

Ji Xiaomeng then let go of Xu Qianli, stepping out of his embrace.

Xu Qianli sighed in relief and, taking Ji Xiaomeng’s hand, said, "Come with me; there may be nothing in Jiang City to match the big cities, but we’ve got plenty of game, lots of protected animals, I’ll make sure you thoroughly enjoy yourself."

"Protected animals?"

"Xu Qianli, you’ve got some nerve. A public servant like you breaking the law, you’re really something!"

Ji Xiaomeng laughed and teased him. Once, Xu Qian would never do anything wrong, but now, he had changed completely.

Xu Qianli self-deprecated with a smile, "I’m here just for you, my old classmate. You’re dressed up so beautifully today that even if it costs me my head, I ought to treat you well."

Ji Xiaomeng pouted, glancing sideways at Xu Qianli, "What, just old classmates, just old friends?"

Xu Qianli blurted out, "We surely can’t be ex-lovers, can we? We never got that far, did we? Even if I wanted to make a move now, it’s too late; after all, you’re about to get married."

"You bastard, Xu Qianli!"

Suddenly, Ji Xiaomeng became like a stepped-on cat, her fur exploded, and she glared fiercely at Xu Qianli, shaking off his hand even more vigorously, with her arms crossed and her body turned to the side facing him.

Watching Ji Xiaomeng like that, Xu Qianli suddenly paused, as he vaguely saw a trace of sadness in her eyes.

"Xiaomeng, don’t be angry. I’ll give you half a silly face."

As if possessed, Xu Qianli suddenly made a goofy face.

His eyes askew, tongue sticking out, it couldn’t be more ludicrous.

Pfft...

Ji Xiaomeng started to laugh, and seeing Xu Qianli like that, she seemed to return to the green days of their high school years.

Back then, she and Xu Qianli were so close that whenever she got angry, Xu Qianli would cheer her up by making silly faces.

More than a decade had passed, and he had not changed one bit.

But as she laughed, Ji Xiaomeng’s tears could not be stopped from falling. Laughing and laughing, she started to cry.

Tears flowed incessantly, crying a complete mess.

Xu Qianli was dumbfounded, "Now Xiaomeng, why are you crying? Have I not used this trick for over a decade and lost my touch, or did it remind you of something sad?"

"I’m not crying; who said I am crying? Stop spouting nonsense. I’m laughing, see? I’ve been laughing all along. Look at how happy I am, haha, hahaha..."

Crying and laughing, Ji Xiaomeng burst into laughter with tears in her eyes, laughing as if she had gone mad.

Even the slow-witted Xu Qianli could tell why Ji Xiaomeng was crying, why she was laughing, and he hugged her tightly.

"I’m sorry, Xiaomeng. I was so stupid back then, so stupid that I hurt you... I’m sorry..."

That morning when they first met, Xu Qianli thought that after more than ten years, she had long let go.

Now, seeing her crying and laughing, with such deep bitterness in her eyes, it was clear she hadn’t let go.

It was his fault; maybe he never should have rejected her ten years ago.

Even more so, it was his fault for appearing before her today.

Feeling Xu Qianli’s strong arms and his heartbeat, Ji Xiaomeng’s tears slowly stopped. She pushed Xu Qianli away, took out a tissue to wipe her tear stains, sniffed hard, and squeezed out a smile.

"Xu Qianli, you wouldn’t be so foolish as to think I still like you, would you?"

"I’m just reminiscing about the youth and first love of Ji Xiaomeng that have passed."

"My life is good now; I have my own career and a fiancé who loves me. My future will be very happy."

"But I still need to ask you, seeing me now, do you have any regrets about your decision back then?"

"Do you regret, even a little bit, even the tiniest sliver, rejecting my confession?"