The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 184: Poisonous Woman!

Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Poisonous Woman!

County Governor’s Office.

Lan Qianrong sat imperiously in the county magistrate’s throne, toying with a pen in her hand. Her gaze, full of coldness and mockery, never strayed from Zeng Changyun and Ding Biao who stood before the desk, causing a chill to run down both their spines.

After a while, Lan Qianrong finally spoke.

"You two know very well the things you did with Zhang Kuisan, I haven’t forgotten a single detail."

"The things you did to me while with Zhang Kuisan, I understand even better."

"Logically, I should deal with you harshly. Even if I don’t make you pack your bags and leave, at the very least, your lives shouldn’t be comfortable."

"However, I also realize that not everything you did with Zhang Kuisan was willingly; perhaps you were simply coerced."

"Regardless, times have changed, and there are some matters I am willing to not dwell on too much."

"But, make no mistake, I, Lan Qianrong, will not tolerate any deceit. You should be well aware of what to do."

Lan Qianrong was blunt, berating them as soon as the conversation started.

Zeng Changyun and Ding Biao, being astute, got the message, and both quickly nodded and bowed in agreement.

"Rest assured, County Magistrate Lan, we know what to do. From now on, we will follow your lead unquestioningly. Whatever you ask of us, we will do. Whoever you want us to deal with, we will handle without mercy!"

"What we did before was a terrible mistake. I wish I could slap myself in the face to apologize to you. Thank you, County Magistrate Lan, for your generosity in not holding grudges and giving us a chance to repent. You can rest assured, under your guidance, we will turn over a new leaf and move forward, clearing the path for you and always ready to serve..."

Lan Qianrong waved her hand to interrupt the incessant apologies of the two men.

"Enough. If you’re truly remorseful, then that’s excellent."

"I hope you’re not just paying lip service. If I discover any deceit, I will not be lenient!"

"Do either of you have any incriminating evidence against Xu Qianli, the kind that would utterly prevent him from ever getting back on his feet?"

At Lan Qianrong’s words, Zeng Changyun and Ding Biao felt a shiver run through them.

The nerve of her; Xu Qianli had been such a great help to her, and not only did she strip him of his position, but she also continued to try and completely suppress him from ever recovering. Her move was far too ruthless.

Seeing their silence, Lan Qianrong raised an eyebrow, "What, you think I’m going too far?"

Zeng Changyun hastily shook his head.

"No, not at all. That kid Xu Qianli is no good, always disrespecting leadership. You’re justified in dealing with him."

"It’s just that the kid is slippery. He seems reckless, but he’s actually quite shrewd. After so many years in the Jiang City bureaucracy, he’s managed to not leave any vulnerabilities."

"If there were any, Zhang Kuisan would have found them already, and he wouldn’t have allowed him to stay in the County Government and eventually turn things around."

This response displeased Lan Qianrong.

"He’s been in Jiang City for so many years, always the favorite of the old County Magistrate, acting as the County Chief Secretary, the Government Office Director. Are you saying he’s never done anything wrong?"

"I don’t believe it. He’s a man; there’s got to be something when it comes to money or women, right?"

Lan Qianrong just couldn’t believe it. There was no way Xu Qianli didn’t have any weaknesses exposed.

Zeng Changyun gave a wry smile, he really didn’t know.

Ding Biao took over the conversation.

"Regarding Xu Qianli, when Zhang Kuisan was being severely suppressed by the old County Magistrate, he once thought of using Xu Qianli as a breakthrough to deal with the old County Magistrate and had spent a lot of money to have people follow Xu Qianli for an entire year."

"During that year, many people tried to bribe Xu Qianli, but he rejected them all without accepting a single cent. His expenditures were very normal; there were no high-end purchases that didn’t match his income."

"That year, the only woman around Xu Qianli was Xu Shuman, who was his girlfriend at the time. He never touched another woman."

"Oh, right, during that year, at least sixty women threw themselves at him, including the top beauties hired by Zhang Kuisan with a hefty sum, as well as wealthy female bosses, minor celebrities, and the daughter of the County Organization Department head. They were all rejected by him."

"The two areas where men are most prone to err, whether in terms of money or women, he had no issues at all. Zhang Kuisan had spent over ten million in total, and still, he couldn’t find any leverage against him and had to eventually give up."

"This is also the reason why, when Zhang Kuisan became Deputy County Magistrate, he could only remove Xu Qianli from his position but couldn’t dismiss him immediately, let alone demote Xu Qianli."

Facing his former opponent, Ding Biao had to admire Xu Qianli’s integrity.

The guy was as clean as water when it came to being an official, yet somehow he flourished in the world of bureaucracy.

Even now, with all his positions stripped away by Lan Qianrong, there was still a chance for him to rise again—after all, he had connections at the County Committee.

Unintentional words caught the attention of a listening ear, and Lan Qianrong’s eyes suddenly lit up.

"What did you just say? You said that the daughter of the County Organization Department head also threw herself at him, and he rejected her?"

"Was it the former head of the County Organization Department, or the current Huang Liqiang?"

Ding Biao said, "It’s the current head of the Organization Department, Huang Liqiang’s daughter. According to the people Zhang Kuisan sent to tail Xu Qianli, one day Huang Liqiang’s daughter saw an opportunity and got into Xu Qianli’s car. She got in, stripped off her clothes, and threw herself into Xu Qianli’s arms, only to be rejected by him. Afterwards, she furiously got out of the car, cursing at Xu Qianli that he would regret it and then left."

Lan Qianrong asked, "What’s her name, and where is she now?"

"Her name is Huang Rui. After being rejected by Xu Qianli that year, she left Jiang City, seemingly to study elsewhere."

"As for exactly where, I really don’t know."

"County Magistrate Lan, you suddenly asked about her, are you thinking of using her against Xu Qianli?"

"I’m afraid that won’t work. Xu Qianli now has a girlfriend, the daughter of the County Committee Secretary Ge, and there are rumors that Xu Qianli has a girlfriend who is a schoolteacher in Qingshan Town, though it’s unclear if that’s true."

Ding Biao remarked.

Lan Qianrong said, "From what you’ve said, that Huang Rui seems like nothing more than a naive, lovesick girl on the surface, with no apparent use. But if used correctly, she could have an unexpected impact. Right now, whether Xu Qianli can be completely dealt with, to the point where he has no chance of a comeback, depends on this Huang Rui!"

Zeng Changyun and Ding Biao perked up their ears, staring intently at Lan Qianrong.

Zeng Changyun spoke candidly, "Do you already have some kind of plan, leader? If you trust us, tell us about it, and we can offer advice. Don’t laugh, but we hate Xu Qianli so much we wish he’d be finished off immediately."

Ding Biao nodded vigorously, yes, if there was a chance to take down Xu Qianli, he would not miss it.

Lan Qianrong said mysteriously, "First, help me find that Huang Rui, and then we’ll talk!"