The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 417: Stealing Chickens without Success and Loss of Rice, Dismissed!

Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Stealing Chickens without Success and Loss of Rice, Dismissed!

Upon seeing that the Provincial Committee members had arrived, Lu Tianlong went straight to the City Secretary Zou Ming, elated.

"Ha ha ha, this must be about the three billion yuan issue blowing up, the provincial level is already aware, they’ve specifically dispatched a task force to investigate."

How foolish of Nan Li wanting to help Xu Qianli cover up the matter, even hoping to protect Xu Qianli, but now that it’s blown up, let’s see how he handles it!

Soon after, the provincial committee members left, and Zou Ming summoned Lu Tianlong into his office.

"Secretary Zou," Lu Tianlong said eagerly, "The people just now, are they a task force from the province, specifically to investigate Xu Qianli and Nan Li’s case? I knew it, with an amount as huge as three billion yuan, they can’t cover it up!"

Zou Ming coldly assessed Lu Tianlong without saying a word, then tossed something on the desk. "Come and see what this is."

Lu Tianlong stepped forward, picked up the item, and was shocked to find it was a commendation!

The commendation read: "Zhongzhou City grassroots cadre Xu Qianli, for gathering three billion yuan of precious funding for the Beijing-Tong Highway construction, has successfully pushed project commencement, which is due to open soon. The Provincial Committee specially issues this commendation."

After carefully reading it twice and making sure he was not mistaken, it was indeed a commendation from the Provincial Committee for Xu Qianli, Lu Tianlong’s face dramatically changed.

He had wondered where Xu Qianli had hidden those three billion yuan.

It turned out, he had given the money to the province for the highway construction!

Three billion yuan, a full three billion in assets, stored in an entire basement level. Facing such an amount of money, Xu Qianli had not been greedy, he did not keep it for himself, but handed it over to the province, how was that possible?

How could a normal person give away such a massive amount of assets?

Or had Xu Qianli anticipated that it was a trap, specifically set up, so he did not fall for it?

Regardless, Lu Tianlong had found himself in a trap this time, and so had his cousin, Lu Xingtian, who not only failed to deal with Xu Qianli, but also lost thirty billion for nothing, and even greatly offended the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee Secretary Nan Li, certainly a case of trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice.

Zou Ming said, "Enough, this matter has caused severe repercussions. Knowing that the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee had twice investigated Xu Qianli with ’Shuanggui’ and found no issues both times, without leadership permission, you still ’Shuanggui’ed Xu Qianli. Moreover, you had no solid evidence of any wrongdoing. Even afterwards, you did not know to repent but slandered your colleagues and leadership, making the situation well known throughout Zhongzhou City. This is a grave mistake! There had been actions against you from the provincial level before, and now you have made a serious error again. I think you should no longer fulfill the role of deputy secretary of the City Discipline Inspection Committee, I will propose your dismissal, and you can wait for the notice!"

Zou Ming spoke unapologetically, discussing the dismissal of Lu Tianlong.

Normally, the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee and the Organization Department are the left and right hands of the City Secretary.

Yet, because of the strong-willed City Mayor Lu Xingtian, who forcefully planted Lu Tianlong within the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee, it caused Zou Ming extreme discomfort.

Now, with Lu Tianlong having provoked the province twice, causing dismay, and after a stern warning last time, and with now, he had defamed colleagues and leadership, this was a serious problem.

Zou Ming, seizing this perfect opportunity, was ready to oust Lu Tianlong from the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee.

Lu Tianlong’s face, already looking unpleasant, turned pale upon hearing about his impending dismissal, practically scared out of his wits, and he repeatedly begged Zou Ming to show mercy.

But Zou Ming was determined to see him removed.

With no other choice, Lu Tianlong went to seek help from Lu Xingtian, to see if he could solve his current predicament.

For Lu Xingtian, it was a massive headache. He had believed setting up a trap with three billion yuan would surely ensnare Xu Qianli.

However, it had ended this way, not only did he lose three billion, but his chess piece Lu Tianlong was also finished, what a huge loss!

But at least this time, they managed to take down Ge Changhong.

Ge Changhong was Xu Qianli’s lifeline in Jiang City. Now that Ge Changhong was done for, Xu Qianli would be isolated and unsupported in Jiang City, and Lan Qianrong would easily handle him.

For some reason, the beautiful Lan Qianrong saw Xu Qianli as a sworn enemy, merely because Ge Changhong had interfered, preventing her from dealing with Xu Qianli.

Ge Changhong was no more, and with Lan Qianrong’s capabilities, she was enough to give Xu Qianli a hard time.

Xu Qianli was left for Lan Qianrong to handle. His main concern now was whether he could ascend to the throne of City Secretary next year!

As long as he became the top leader in Zhongzhou City, he could call the wind and summon the rain.

...

In Teng Ziyin’s office, Teng Ziyin strained her body, barely satisfying Xu Qianli.

After it was over, they embraced and fell onto the sofa, cuddling and kissing gently.

Teng Ziyin was completely exhausted, unable to move even a finger. Once she caught her breath, her little fists busily pounded on Xu Qianli’s chest.

"Annoying, annoying, you’re really annoying. Just now, you were too bad, almost killing me."

"I know you’re upset because of Ge Changhong, but you shouldn’t torment me to death."

"Wouldn’t you be heartbroken if you really hurt me?"

"Ouch, it really hurts, I’m still hurting now!"

Teng Ziyin acted like a delicate girl, continuously scolding Xu Qianli.

She knew Xu Qianli was formidable, but she hadn’t expected him to be to this extent. She had been really scared of him just now; he had almost broken her skeleton.

Xu Qianli held Teng Ziyin’s beautiful face, and with a naughty smile said, "If I remember correctly, it seems like someone was constantly urging me to be more forceful just now."

"Ah, stop it, don’t you dare say it!"

Teng Ziyin, blushing terribly, quickly covered Xu Qianli’s mouth, not allowing him to speak.

Soon Teng Ziyin sensed something was off. Xu Qianli, who had just calmed down, was suddenly getting excited again, scaring her so much that she quickly left his embrace.

"I’m scared of you now, don’t mess around anymore."

"Let’s talk business. Ge Changhong is done for. What are your plans for the future?"

Xu Qianli said, "What else can I do but continue to do my job well?"

"That sounds so easy. Aren’t you afraid that beautiful Lan Qianrong will take the chance to kick you down now that you’ve lost your backer?"

Teng Ziyin couldn’t help but worry, after all, it was well known that Lan Qianrong and Xu Qianli didn’t get along.

Would Lan Qianrong miss such a good opportunity?

Xu Qianli said, "I’m not worried about her. I’m more worried about the new Jiang City County Secretary."

Teng Ziyin said, "You mean, Lan Qianrong won’t be able to take over as County Party Secretary?"

"Her experience is insufficient. She’s been in Jiang City for less than two months and aiming for the position of County Party Secretary is almost impossible."

"It might also be difficult for other leaders in the county to advance. I think it’s likely they will parachute someone else into Jiang City."

Xu Qianli aired his guess.

Regarding the position of County Magistrate, surely there would be a fierce battle between the Mayor, Lu Xingtian, and City Secretary Zou Ming. It was uncertain who would have the last laugh and get their people placed.

Regardless of who would become the next County Party Secretary, Xu Qianli picked up Teng Ziyin and placed her on the sofa.