The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 200: Making a Move, Laying Out a Plan to Reverse the Situation!

Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Making a Move, Laying Out a Plan to Reverse the Situation!

Ge Changhong had been slumped on the sofa, smoking sullenly, when he heard Xu Qianli’s words and sprang to his feet.

"What did you say, Xu, you have a way to easily break the deadlock?"

"You’re not kidding, are you?"

"As you’ve seen, the situation in Jiang City’s government scene has been tense ever since you took down Zhang Kuisan and Lan Qianrong took control of the County Government. As I’m stepping down next year, most people in Jiang City’s officialdom have deferred to Lan Qianrong’s authority, not daring to defy her."

"At this critical juncture, how do you plan to break the deadlock?"

Ge Changhong looked at Xu Qianli full of expectation, waiting for his answer.

It was said that being the County Party Secretary in Jiang City was a tough job, something Ge Changhong agreed with wholeheartedly.

His three predecessors as County Party Secretary were all disciplined by the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee.

After taking his position, he had always been cautious, afraid he would make some mistake and follow in his predecessors’ misfortunate steps.

Furthermore, with the old County Magistrate being forceful, during the years he worked with him, major decisions were usually led by the old County Magistrate, and all he had to do was nod and approve.

Although the old County Magistrate was dominant, he always showed Ge Changhong full respect and was exceedingly polite to him.

Moreover, whenever he proposed something, the old County Magistrate would agree to it.

During that time, the relationship between the County Committee and County Government in Jiang City was extremely harmonious.

He might not have had much real power, but no one dared to ignore him.

Today, however, as the County Party Secretary, while trying to promote his son-in-law to be the Party Secretary of Qingshan Town, his proposal was rejected outright, which felt like a slap in his face.

Even worse, Lan Qianrong’s recommendation to promote Fan Wenbin to Party Secretary of Qingshan Town somehow gained the majority’s support, delivering her a solid victory.

Faced with such a situation, he had to use his veto power.

Though he temporarily suppressed the issue, being the County Party Secretary and forced to use his veto showed he was no longer in control of the situation, and he was well aware of what would follow.

Either he would become a figurehead, serving until his retirement the following year,

or he would be forced into early retirement, because it was clear to everyone that he was no longer able to control the situation, and the City Organization Department was sure to consider this and possibly arrange for someone else to replace him.

He didn’t want to face either of those situations but felt powerless to change them.

Xu Qianli, however, claimed he could easily change the current state and turn things around, suddenly giving him hope.

But did Xu Qianli really have that capability?

Where did he get the means to turn the tables?

Xu Qianli said nothing but looked around instead.

Ge Changhong got the hint and invited Xu Qianli to his study to talk in private.

Closing the door, Ge Changhong said, "Alright, we’re alone now. Xu, quickly tell me your thoughts. How exactly do you plan to turn the situation around?"

"Uncle Ge, the current situation is that you’ve suffered a defeat in the Standing Committee, which has impacted your prestige,"

"The reason for this outcome lies in the fact that you are going to retire next year, while Lan Qianrong has just arrived to serve as County Magistrate in Jiang City, and her momentum is strong."

"In everyone’s eyes, you represent the twilight, while Lan Qianrong is the rising sun. Everyone believes she will surely govern Jiang City for several years to come, so they dare not offend her and are compelled to grant her a modicum of respect."

"What if at this critical moment, I can create an illusion that you might get a promotion, that not only will you not retire next year but you might even climb higher up the ladder, and we strike a heavy blow to Lan Qianrong in the process? What do you say the situation would be like then?"

Xu Qianli spoke his thoughts unruffled.

The biggest problem he and Ge Changhong were facing was that Ge Changhong’s influence was waning, while Lan Qianrong’s was on the rise.

In such a situation, when the people in the Jiang City officialdom had to choose sides between Ge Changhong and Lan Qianrong, even if they didn’t want to offend Ge Changhong, they had no choice but to align with Lan Qianrong.

After all, Ge Changhong would step down next year, and Lan Qianrong was very likely to be promoted to County Party Secretary.

If they still wanted to get ahead in the Jiang City officialdom, they had to offend Ge Changhong and curry favor with Lan Qianrong.

But as long as they created the illusion that Ge Changhong would not retire and might even be promoted, Lan Qianrong’s influence wouldn’t be as strong.

At the same time, putting significant pressure on Lan Qianrong could also strengthen Ge Changhong’s authority.

Ge Changhong, utterly bewildered, said, "Xiao Xu, I don’t understand what you’re saying. How do I create the illusion that I might be promoted? And how do I attack Lan Qianrong?"

"Leave those two tasks to me, Uncle Ge. You just need to cooperate and play along."

"As for how exactly we’re going to do it, I can’t say right now. I have to manage the situation properly before I can tell you."

"Alright, time waits for no one. I must settle this matter today. I’m going to get started now, Uncle Ge, just wait for my good news."

After dropping those words, Xu Qianli left in a hurry, striding out of the study.

Ge Changhong sighed. He felt old, truly old, no match for a young man full of vigor like Xu Qianli.

Given the current situation, he had no choice but to trust Xu Qianli. Hopefully, he would really be able to resolve the issue.

Ge Pingping had been waiting in the living room the whole time. Seeing Xu Qianli emerge, she quickly approached him, "Xu Qianli, how did your discussion with my dad go? Do you have a solution for our current troubles?"

"There is a way, and I’ll need your help. Come on, let’s go."

"Auntie, I’m taking Pingping away. I’ll make sure to bring her back completely and unharmed tonight."

With a smile toward Wang Shufen, Xu Qianli pulled Ge Pingping away with him.

Wang Shufen was very open-minded and immediately said, "If you two are having fun, there’s no need to come back tonight. Staying out overnight is quite suitable."

Upon hearing this, Ge Pingping blushed deeply, thinking to herself how her mother could actually push her daughter into a man’s bed like that.

Once they left the number one house in the County Committee Family Courtyard, they got into Ge Pingping’s Buick.

Xu Qianli instructed Ge Pingping to drive to the city while he busied himself with pulling out his phone to make a call.

Rapidly, Ge Pingping spoke, "Hey, Xu Qianli, you drag me out to be your driver, but what exactly are we doing? Can you give me a little hint?"

"My dear lady, what else could it be? Of course, it’s to make a move to help your dad, and my future father-in-law, turn the situation around and reestablish his prestige in the Jiang City officialdom. To press down on Lan Qianrong hard, so she doesn’t step on your dad and your boyfriend, me."

"As for how exactly we’re going to do it, just follow me, and you’ll find out."

"Now, focus on driving."

"Uh... button up one more button. Such a large chest, with two buttons undone, is way too distracting, always catching my eye."

As Xu Qianli spoke, his gaze continuously lingered on Ge Pingping’s chest.

Her figure was excellent, and her breasts were already quite full. Now with two buttons of her shirt undone, they seemed to be bursting forth, which made them hard to ignore.

Upon hearing his words, Ge Pingping immediately felt indignant. Instead of buttoning up, she busily undid another button and deliberately thrust out her chest.

If it weren’t for her bra, the high peaks of white almost seemed ready to spring out. Xu Qianli swallowed hard and was about to say something when the call he had dialed connected, and a strange but authoritative female voice came through.

"Hello, who’s this?"