The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 186: The Girl in the Heavy Snow That Year!

Chapter 186: Chapter 186: The Girl in the Heavy Snow That Year!

Liang Yueru was slightly taken aback, utterly surprised by Xu Qianli’s words.

In Jiang City, she was famous for having insider information, and she knew everything that happened at the County Government this morning.

She was aware that Xu Qianli had helped Lan Qianrong deal with Zhang Kuisan, only to be dismissed from all his positions by Lan Qianrong.

She had thought Xu Qianli came to the White Cloud Tea House to ask for her help, to persuade Lan Qianrong to show some mercy and not be too harsh.

However, to her surprise, Xu Qianli was using her to challenge Lan Qianrong!

He, a mere department-level cadre who was now out of office, daringly challenged Lan Qianrong, who was the County Magistrate—what audacity!

After collecting herself, Liang Yueru couldn’t help but try to persuade him.

"Why must you do this? What’s the need for things to become so tense?"

"I heard that you and she spent a night together in a hotel, and it’s possible that some personal grievances have mixed into work issues—that really shouldn’t have happened."

"If you’re willing, I can try to persuade her to dial it back and you can say a few soft words too. Give her a way out. If both sides make concessions, won’t everyone be happy?"

"Us women are different from you men; it’s not all about fighting and killing. Sometimes, a gentle word can work better than any scheme."

"After all I’ve said, have you absorbed any of it?"

Liang Yueru kept advising him, as she saw it better to foster peace than risk a complete fallout, especially since Xu Qianli was clearly at a disadvantage.

"Ms. Liang, I know you mean well."

"But I truly don’t think I’ve done anything wrong in this matter, thinking about me just admitting fault and backing down? Don’t joke about it."

"You said that women aren’t all about fighting and killing, and neither are we men. Beyond that, we have our dignity, integrity, morality, and credibility!"

"If I really backed down today, let alone whether it would work or not, even if it did, I, Xu Qianli, wouldn’t be able to hold my head high ever again."

"Not to mention anyone else, just talk about you, Ms. Liang. Would you respect me? Would you still affectionately run into my arms and let me do whatever I want?"

As Xu Qianli spoke, his hands became restless, and they seemed to magically make Liang Yueru’s body burn with heat. She occasionally let out a soft moan, her eyes growing more enticingly seductive.

Seeing that Xu Qianli was unyielding, Liang Yueru simply stopped her persuasions, with a coquettish whine, she wrapped her arms around Xu Qianli’s neck and pressed her plump, red lips to his in a passionate kiss.

After each fiery kiss, Liang Yueru collapsed weakly into Xu Qianli’s arms, her mischievous eyes fixated on him, her entire being radiating pure allure.

Xu Qianli, however, wasn’t in a rush to proceed further. He brushed away the hair hanging in front of her face and lightly kissed her forehead before whispering into her ear.

"Tell me, why do you want to be with me, Xu Qianli? Why give yourself to me?"

"Don’t say it was just about finding some man for a bit of fun."

"No one else knows, but I am well aware of how beautiful and charming you are, and I know how attractive you are to men—so many outstanding men would be available for you to choose from."

"Tell me!"

Xu Qianli could guess that Liang Yueru was Lan Qianrong’s friend, but he couldn’t fathom why she wanted to be his woman.

A woman who dominated the business world, connected within both legal and illegal circles, immensely wealthy, as beautiful as a flower, and as alluring as a vixen reborn—her appeal to men was simply too lethal.

Such a woman in Jiang City, countless men are eying her, wanting to get their hands on her.

Yet, peculiarly, when she was with him, she was still a virgin, not serving the high society but ending up with him, a mere Government Office Director. Why was that?

Liang Yueru, driven into a corner, hesitated for a good while before she finally spoke.

"Silly boy, do you remember a winter more than a decade ago? It was snowing heavily; it was so cold that even dogs wouldn’t venture out. Do you remember going out with three hundred yuan of New Year’s money to buy things?"

"That day, did you come across a pitiful girl with messy hair, her body covered in scabies, her hands and feet swollen like rotten sweet potatoes, wearing only thin clothes, shivering cold and hungry, hiding in a corner?"

"Feeling sorry for her, you bought her food and drink, and even gave her your down jacket, as well as all the money left in your pocket."

"Do you still remember this, do you still remember that girl?"

Liang Yueru spoke with seeming calmness, but her body couldn’t stop trembling, and tears started falling from the corners of her eyes.

Xu Qianli’s eyes widened dramatically as he scrutinized Liang Yueru.

"Could it be, you are that girl from back then?"

He still vividly remembered that day; he had seen a girl nearly frozen to death and, on a whim, had saved her.

After that, he never saw her again and gradually forgot about it.

Had it not been for Liang Yueru bringing it up, he wouldn’t have remembered.

Only he and his parents knew about this incident. How could Liang Yueru describe it so accurately? Could she really be that girl from back then?

It seemed unlikely though; that girl was dirty and unkempt, while Liang Yueru was as beautiful as a fairy, not looking like the same person at all.

Seeing Xu Qianli’s shocked expression, Liang Yueru chuckled, moved closer, and planted a firm kiss on him, playfully saying, "What, don’t you believe I am that girl from back then? It’s not surprising you don’t believe, given how much I’ve changed over these years. Tell me, when you went home that day, were you beaten up by your uncle and aunt?"

Xu Qianli shook his head.

"No, my parents didn’t hit me, but they said I didn’t handle it well. They quickly took me to find you, wanting to take you in, trying to help find your family, and send you back home."

"But unfortunately, when we arrived, you were already gone. We searched nearby for a long time but couldn’t find you."

Hearing Xu Qianli’s words, Liang Yueru’s nose suddenly tingled, and she cried.

"Xu Qianli, you know, I wasn’t homeless. The reason I ended up in that situation back then was because I ran away from home in anger."

"At that time, I nearly starved and froze to death. I so regretted running away; I wanted to go home, I longed for my parents and the warmth of home, but I couldn’t go back. I was about to die."

"Thanks to you, you saved me, gave me food and drink so I had the strength to stand, gave me your down jacket so I wouldn’t freeze to death, and even gave me money for a journey home."

"Back then, I swore I would repay you for your kindness in this lifetime."

"Otherwise, why do you think I went that day without underwear, dressed provocatively to see you, and even gave you my first time?"

"Hehehe, if I weren’t a virgin then, you probably would’ve thought I was a promiscuous tramp."

"Now that you know why I am good to you, you should believe me. I will never do anything to harm you."

"Not only will I not harm you, but I will also be your strongest supporter. I will use every means possible to make your career soar!"