The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 363: Promoted to Deputy County Magistrate!

Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Promoted to Deputy County Magistrate!

Just when Zeng Changyun was so angry he could kill, Xu Qianli glanced over and flashed him a slight smile.

"How about it, you hate me a lot, don’t you?"

"You hate me, yet I should be thanking you."

"If it weren’t for your scheme a month or two ago that tricked me into an encounter with Lan Qianrong at the Regent Hotel and spending a night with her, there wouldn’t have been an after for me."

"If you’re going to blame anyone, blame yourself for stooping to any level to achieve your goals!"

"As for your desire for revenge, I, Xu Qianli, am waiting, let’s see what tricks you still have up your sleeve!"

Xu Qianli didn’t say anything, but Zeng Changyun understood his meaning, his anger almost bursting forth.

Lan Qianrong gave Zeng Changyun a look, now was not the time to act, the situation was more powerful than the man, they could only endure for the moment.

The meeting ended quickly, and Ge Changhong called out to Xu Qianli cheerfully, leading him into the office.

"Xu, it’s been many years, I haven’t been as happy as I am today."

"Originally, as the County Party Secretary, I was just a figurehead, but today I finally got to hold my head high and let out a breath of relief."

"That said, I really have to thank you," Ge Changhong couldn’t help but sigh.

He had struggled in the officialdom for so many years and finally made it to the coveted yet daunting position of Jiang City County Secretary.

The previous three had all been disciplined by the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee while in office; after taking up the position, he was extremely cautious and careful, fearing that a single misstep would lead him down the same path as his predecessors.

Until now, he didn’t wield much power in the county, barely more than a figurehead.

But today, he had firmly suppressed Lan Qianrong, which was incredibly satisfying.

Xu Qianli said with a smile, "Uncle Ge you jest, you’re the number one figure in Jiang City’s officialdom, how could you be a mere figurehead? With what happened today, no one will dare to call you a figurehead for a long while."

Ge Changhong smiled slightly.

"Right, with me taking charge at the County Committee and your people at the County Government, including someone with real power who can attend the County Committee executive meetings, even if Lan Qianrong wants to stir up trouble again, it would be difficult."

"Considering the current situation, Jiang City County is stable for now, there won’t be any overt problems coming to bother you. It’s time to start thinking about the future."

"Xu, do you understand what I mean?"

Xu Qianli of course understood; this was his father-in-law giving his new son-in-law a nudge.

With a beaming smile, Xu Qianli said, "I don’t mind telling you, Uncle Ge, that I’ve recently gained the full approval of Commander Ye’s entire family, and there are no more obstacles to my relationship with Meixin, including our future marriage. I’m planning to bring her home to meet my parents in a while, how about Pingping comes along with us?"

Upon hearing this, Ge Changhong clapped his hands.

"Haha, good, very good, I’ll agree on behalf of Pingping!"

"You really have a way about you, not only did you win over Commander Ye’s daughter, but also gained approval from the Ye Family, that’s quite impressive."

"Knowing Pingping is following you, I can rest easy."

"Speaking of which, you also got promoted to deputy division head today, and you’re going to study in the Party School in Beijing. Your future promotion is a sure thing, and it’s the right time to think ahead."

"Currently, in Jiang City, the position that suits you best is the Deputy County Magistrate position that will open up after Sun Yan is promoted to Deputy County Magistrate."

"The importance of the position as Deputy County Magistrate goes without saying, you naturally understand,"

"Furthermore, since you’re coming from the County Government, you’re familiar with its workings. If you could take over, it would be smooth sailing, and the work would be easier to get a handle on."

"There are benefits, but after all, you would be working under Lan Qianrong. She is bound to suppress you, likely sidelining you or even deliberately assigning you extremely difficult tasks,"

"To put it plainly, there are pros and cons. Whether to take it or not still depends on your thoughts,"

Ge Changhong straightforwardly revealed that he intended to reserve the vacant Deputy County Magistrate position for Xu Qianli.

As long as Xu Qianli nodded his head, he would fight with all his might to secure this position for Xu Qianli, to make him the Deputy County Magistrate.

"Uncle Ge, haven’t I been suppressed all along the way I’ve come?"

"First there was Zhang Kuisan, then Lan Qianrong, but haven’t I still made it step by step to the current situation?"

"It’s not the difficulties that scare me, but overcoming them,"

Xu Qianli revealed his thoughts.

With such a good opportunity before him, he was not willing to miss out and was determined to seize it tightly!

As for difficulties, as for Lan Qianrong’s suppression of him, he was not afraid.

Moreover, there aren’t many positions suitable for deputy department-level officials within the County, and the ones with the highest value are all within the County Committee and County Government.

Deputy County Magistrate, undoubtedly, is a position with extremely high value, where good work can easily lead to achievements, something he would not pass up for anything.

Of course, should he become Deputy County Magistrate and Sun Yan become the Deputy County Magistrate, the inevitable confrontation with Lan Qianrong, Zeng Changyun, and Ding Biao couldn’t be avoided, but he couldn’t care less.

Ge Changhong said with a smile, "Good, good, full of youthful vigor, fearing nothing, brimming with boldness; a person like you, in any light, is destined for great things. Since you agree, I’ll start making arrangements now. Wait for my good news."

Ge Changhong had made up his mind; since Xu Qianli was interested in the position of Deputy County Magistrate, he would immediately convene a meeting to discuss the candidates for the soon-to-be-vacant Deputy County Magistrate and submit them to the City Organization Department for review.

Given the current situation and the various accolades Xu Qianli had accumulated, it was not certain, but there was a high probability that the City Organization Department would approve it.

Regarding the position, Xu Qianli suddenly remembered something.

"Uncle Ge, I have an idea. Given the situation in Qingshan Town, if I leave, lots of variables could arise."

"So, I’m thinking of continuing to oversee it for a while, at least to ensure that the many projects currently launched in Qingshan Town are completed smoothly."

"What do you think of this idea?"

Ge Changhong replied, "You mean, you want to take on the role of Deputy County Magistrate and at the same time act as Qingshan Town Party Secretary? It’s not unprecedented for a Deputy County Magistrate to also hold the position of an important town’s secretary. Moreover, if you continue to oversee Qingshan Town, it’ll be easier to produce results and could provide a temporary respite from Lan Qianrong’s edge. It’s a good idea. Let’s settle on this then!"

Ge Changhong readily agreed, allowing Xu Qianli to become Deputy County Magistrate while concurrently holding real power as Qingshan Town Party Secretary, and with his own influence in Jiang City, he could safeguard Xu Qianli well over the next half year or more.

As for how far Xu Qianli could go in the future, that would depend on the young man’s capabilities.

With the matter settled, Xu Qianli took his leave and quickly exited the County Committee building.

Just as he stepped outside, someone rushed over, furious, aiming a kick at his stomach.

Xu Qianli reacted swiftly, dodging to the side and moving behind the attacker. Seizing the moment, he delivered a sharp kick to the man’s rear, knocking him to the ground.

It was only then that he clearly saw the assailant who had suddenly attacked him—it was actually Zeng Changyun.

Not only had Zeng Changyun failed to kick Xu Qianli, but he had also been brought down himself, now lying on the ground, twitching.

Despite the pain, his eyes were filled with venomous resentment as he glared at Xu Qianli without relenting.