The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 281: Bet on a Divorce Agreement!

Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Bet on a Divorce Agreement!

Since Zeng Changyun had torn off the mask of civility, He Lili was not going to be courteous either. She forcefully retaliated, not only wanting a divorce but also demanding that Zeng Changyun couldn’t save face in public.

Facing the furious He Lili, Zeng Changyun was not cowed. Instead, he smirked disdainfully and pointed his finger at Xu Qianli.

"Do you really think that playing all those tricks with that guy Xu Qianli today will actually fool everyone?"

"Let’s not even talk about the divorce for now. Do you think I don’t know exactly how much you’re worth, He Lili?"

"You’re dreaming if you think you can come up with thirty-six billion, let alone managing to scrape together ten million. That’s impossible."

"Your entire fortune is just the Beautiful Women Beauty Salon and two apartments, with at most three to four million in cash."

"With wealth like that, you have the audacity to come here and pretend to be a top-tier boss? You must be really shameless to do so!"

As Zeng Changyun’s words spilled out, a commotion arose at the scene.

What? He Lili’s net worth is only around twenty million, with a maximum of three to four million in cash?

If what Zeng Changyun had said was true, how could He Lili dare to invest so much at this investment conference?

Perhaps, as Zeng Changyun suggested, was He Lili there just to show support for someone else, creating an illusion of achievement?

Or to put it bluntly, was she a shill planted by someone else?

The one Zeng Changyun was pointing at was Xu Qianli, and he had even called out Xu Qianli earlier.

Zeng Changyun’s wife, He Lili, was helping Xu Qianli, and Zeng Changyun jumped out to accuse He Lili and Xu Qianli of collusion, creating a rather complicated situation. Many people sensed that there might be a hint of cuckoldry above Zeng Changyun’s head.

Zeng Changyun also knew that by stepping forward today, people would inevitably speculate about certain possibilities. Their gazes were proof of that, but he couldn’t care less at this point. No matter what, today he had to severely suppress Xu Qianli.

Lan Qianrong hated Xu Qianli and didn’t want Xu Qianli to rise, but so did Zeng Changyun.

Today, he not only wanted to severely suppress Xu Qianli but also wanted to use this opportunity to demonstrate his loyalty to Lan Qianrong, in hopes of securing the vacant position of Deputy County Magistrate of Jiang City for himself.

Xu Qianli, He Lili, you two just consider yourselves stepping stones for Zeng Changyun’s climb to the top!

He Lili said, "Zeng Changyun, you say I only have three to four million in my pocket, not to mention thirty-six billion—I can’t even pull out ten million, right? Well, what if I can produce the money?"

"If you can bring out ten million, I’ll kowtow and apologize to you!"

Zeng Changyun responded arrogantly, not believing for a second that He Lili actually had that much cash.

He Lili said, "I don’t care about your apology or your kowtowing."

"What do you want then?" Zeng Changyun asked.

He Lili replied, "What I want is simple. Immediately sign an agreement for a divorce and leave the marriage with nothing."

Zeng Changyun was silent for a moment before saying, "He Lili, are you really willing to go that far with me?"

"It’s you who forced me!"

"Even though you’re unbearable, I was willing to put up with you. But today, you crossed the line by publicly causing me trouble and slandering me. Don’t blame me for being rude!"

"No matter what, I want a divorce from you!"

He Lili’s response was categorical and resolute.

Zeng Changyun was clearly incompetent, yet he had deceived her into marriage, which she could tolerate.

Zeng Changyun claimed he could be cured and strung her along, making her a lonely ’widow’ for a full ten years, which she could also endure.

Even Zeng Changyun had demanded that she sleep with other men, to borrow their "seed" to bear children, she had endured it.

Yet, she couldn’t tolerate that after giving so much to Zeng Changyun, he had the gall to publicly trouble her in his quest to suppress Xu Qianli, turning her into a target to be roasted over the fire.

Such a disgustingly shameless man—whoever wanted him could take him; she had no interest in continuing to live with Zeng Changyun.

No matter what, she had to divorce Zeng Changyun, and she would divorce him no matter what!

Zeng Changyun’s face was a shifting palette of light and shadow.

He also knew that publicly troubling He Lili today had definitely infuriated her.

In his mind, all he needed to do was to coax He Lili afterward.

After all, despite appearing strong on the surface, He Lili was actually very meek and tender-hearted inside.

It was precisely because of this that he had easily fooled He Lili into being with him during college, even more so in fooling her into marrying him. Subsequently, in spite of being incapable, he had conned He Lili into a decade of a sexless marriage, he even conned her into borrowing another man’s "seed" to conceive a child.

In his view, such a woman was like dough in his hands, whom he could shape at will. Even if he had gravely offended He Lili today, he could still sweet-talk her into forgiveness.

Who would have thought He Lili would be so merciless as to want a divorce?

The position Zeng Changyun held today was all thanks to his father-in-law, which was He Lili’s father. If he divorced He Lili, he would lose his backing, something he was not willing to let go of.

But since things had progressed to this point, he had no way back. Clenching his teeth, he said, "Fine, I agree. If you can put up the money—not one million but enough to cover the earnest money for the project you took on today—I, Zeng Changyun, will immediately sign the agreement!"

Since there was no turning back, Zeng Changyun simply agreed, planning to use this to demonstrate his loyalty to Lan Qianrong and to cling to her powerful support in the future.

As for Xu Qianli, he was determined to crush him underfoot!

Agreeing was one thing, but to be safe, he escalated the one million to the earnest money for the thirty-six billion project, which was three hundred and sixty million.

He believed there was no way He Lili could come up with that amount!

Upon hearing his words, He Lili feigned being in a difficult position, swaying slightly as if weakened, before saying, "The divorce agreement must be written in advance. If you’re too scared to write it, then forget about it."

"Who said I’m scared to write it? I’ll do it right now."

Feeling confident of his victory, Zeng Changyun immediately fetched paper and pen and rapidly wrote down the divorce agreement.

Based on his understanding of He Lili, and her actions just now, it was clear He Lili couldn’t muster such a sum of money.

Ha ha ha, today he, Zeng Changyun, was sure to win, and he was definitely on track to become the new Deputy County Magistrate of Jiang City.

And when next year’s re-elections came, with Ge Changhong stepping down and Lan Qianrong promoted to Jiang City County Secretary, he, Zeng Changyun, would ascend to the role of Jiang City County Magistrate!

With his ambitions soaring, Zeng Changyun handed over the divorce agreement.

"I’ve written the divorce agreement. Here, take it. As long as you can produce the earnest money, this agreement takes effect."

"Otherwise, if you can’t produce it, this divorce agreement becomes void, and you remain my wife, He Lili."

"He Lili, I advise you to—"

Slap...

A crisp sound interrupted Zeng Changyun’s words as He Lili, who had just taken the divorce agreement, slapped Zeng Changyun with all her might.

"That slap just now marks the end of our relationship, we’re even from now on."

"As for whether I can come up with the money, you better watch and see with your dog eyes!"