The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 443: The New Candidate for Chief of Public Security!

Chapter 443: Chapter 443: The New Candidate for Chief of Public Security!

The meeting quickly adjourned, and Xu Qianli returned to the County Government with Lan Qianrong, entering the County Governor’s Office.

As soon as the door closed, Lan Qianrong threw herself into Xu Qianli’s arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck and clung tightly to him, trembling gently in his embrace.

Their bodies pressed close together, wearing little in the summer heat. Lan Qianrong’s ample bust pressed against his chest, deforming with the pressure.

The surprising elasticity accelerated Xu Qianli’s heartbeat, and he swallowed hard.

Inhaling the pleasant scent from Lan Qianrong’s hair, Xu Qianli felt even more impulsive and hugged her waist tightly, wanting to kiss her.

Before their lips met, he saw Lan Qianrong’s pretty face and realized something was off.

Her beautiful face was filled with fear, her eyes brimming with tears, her body trembling, looking extremely frightened.

She had always appeared so strong and fearless in front of others, as if nothing could scare her.

Even when Ma Kaige, the Deputy Party Secretary, was killed earlier, she remained incredibly composed and continued to chair the meeting.

Now, she showed extreme fear, and Xu Qianli suddenly understood.

It seemed that the previous incident at the County Committee had frightened her, and she had merely been pretending to be calm.

Now that they were alone, there was no need for pretense, and her true feelings were revealed.

Beneath her strong exterior, there lay a fragile heart.

Xu Qianli patted Lan Qianrong’s back and kissed her forehead, saying softly, "Don’t be afraid, it’s all over now."

Lan Qianrong looked up, her eyes watery, and her lips quivered as she asked softly, "Xu Qianli, tell me, if I had been the one taken hostage earlier, would you have been so merciless and killed Ma Kaige without caring for my safety?"

Xu Qianli hugged Lan Qianrong tightly, giving a very serious response.

"I know I scared you today with my harshness and cold demeanor, but you need to understand that it was Fu Guotai and Zou Ming who were taken hostage today. They mean nothing to me compared to even a single hair on your head."

"If anyone ever tries to hurt you, even if it’s just a finger, I would make sure they have no grave to lie in!"

"And if, by a million chances, someone did take you hostage, I would rather die myself than let you get hurt!"

Listening to Xu Qianli’s words, Lan Qianrong’s fearful heart warmed instantly, feeling much lighter, and she nuzzled her face into Xu Qianli’s chest, murmuring, "I believe you."

Xu Qianli cupped Lan Qianrong’s pretty face, grinning slyly and said, "My beautiful lady, what do you say we do something?"

"No way!"

Lan Qianrong quickly escaped from Xu Qianli’s embrace, straightening her hair, and said sweetly, "We’re on duty now, and besides, with such major events happening today— the arrival of the new County Party Secretary and the Deputy Secretary Ma Kaige being killed— there’s still so much to deal with, and I need to handle it. I don’t have time for that."

After not being with Xu Qianli for several days, Lan Qianrong’s mature body missed him, but with so much going on, she simply couldn’t find the time to be intimate.

Xu Qianli shrugged his shoulders. Lan Qianrong was great in many ways, but she was always too busy with work.

Lan Qianrong quickly summoned Sun Yan, Zeng Changyun, and Ding Biao; several deputy county magistrates sat together to discuss future work.

The matters concerning the County Committee were beyond the jurisdiction of the County Government, but now there was an urgent matter that had to be addressed promptly.

The Jiang City Public Security Bureau, originally overseen by Li Weiguo, had been placed under double regulation recently, and Zeng Yong had taken over.

Unexpectedly, just a few days later, Zeng Yong had committed suicide.

Now the position of the Jiang City Public Security Bureau Chief was vacant, and with so many cases emerging from the jurisdiction, it was imperative to appoint someone immediately to lead the County Public Security Bureau.

According to protocol, if no particularly suitable candidates were available, the priority would be to promote from among the several deputy chiefs of the Public Security Bureau.

However, due to Li Weiguo’s case, two deputy chiefs from the Public Security Bureau were implicated. Though not dismissed, they were severely disciplined and utterly ineligible for promotion.

The remaining candidate was Wu Kai, who had just been promoted to deputy chief.

He was young and inexperienced, and having just been made a deputy chief, promoting him to chief would be irregular and likely to meet with resistance.

Regarding the candidate, Zeng Changyun suggested someone from the city Public Security Bureau, a department-level cadre named Gu Tong, who had strong work capabilities. He proposed requesting to transfer Gu Tong to Jiang City to assume the role of County Public Security Bureau Chief and take charge.

Ding Biao agreed with Zeng Changyun’s proposal.

Xu Qianli opposed it; he had also heard of Gu Tong, who was indeed famous in the city bureau, not for his work capabilities, but for being brutal. He had sent suspects to emergency medical care multiple times after beatings.

Such a person, if transferred to Jiang City to lead the County Public Security Bureau, might well cause many wrongful cases.

Sun Yan agreed with Xu Qianli’s viewpoint.

The four deputy county magistrates quickly split into two factions and began to argue about promoting Gu Tong.

After much dispute, and no conclusion, Zeng Changyun, known for his stubbornness, shouted, "What now? Jiang City has no suitable candidates, and Xu Qianli, you refuse to request a new chief from the city, what exactly are your intentions?"

Ding Biao sarcastically added, "Exactly! Who knows what he’s up to? Could it be that he’s plotting some personal gain? Everyone in Jiang City knows you and Wu Kai are close enough to share trousers. Are you deliberately obstructing the appointment of a new bureau chief to pave the way for him?"

Zeng Changyun said, "Exactly! Currently, Wu Kai is completely unqualified to be promoted to the position of bureau chief. Wouldn’t you be planning to obstruct the appointment of a new chief so he can act in the capacity of deputy chief to lead the County Public Security Bureau? By doing this, you are blatantly forming a clique; are you living up to your current position, up to the trust placed in you by the organization?"

Zeng Changyun and Ding Biao, playing off each other, pointed their accusations directly at Xu Qianli, demanding an explanation today.

Lan Qianrong said, "We’re here to discuss work, no need to quarrel. Xu Qianli, if you disagree with transferring Gu Tong from the city to lead the County Office, then you must propose another candidate. Let’s be clear, Wu Kai is not an option; he really isn’t qualified."

Xu Qianli said, "I do indeed have a suitable candidate, who is very appropriate for the position of chief of the Jiang City County Public Security Bureau. Moreover, I believe that once I name this candidate, none here will object. Even the County Committee and various departments in the city will not oppose."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Changyun and Ding Biao glanced at each other, their eyes flashing disdain.

Xu Qianli, no matter who you nominate, we will oppose, never allowing you to promote your own people.

You have the nerve to claim that your nominee would face no opposition, even from the city, which is impossible.

Could it be that a heavenly king is coming to Jiang City?

Lan Qianrong said, "Alright, just tell us directly who it is."