The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 507: You scum, dare to threaten me, you’re looking for death!

Chapter 507: Chapter 507: You scum, dare to threaten me, you’re looking for death!

"Xu Qianli, the new Vice Secretary of Jinkou County Committee?"

"And you’re bringing in several big shots?"

"And to think so little of County Magistrate Xu?"

The restaurant owner looked at the people in front of her, knowing she couldn’t afford to offend them, and hurriedly went to find Xu Li.

Xu Li was having a delightful chat with Lin Monong, and the two hit it off immediately, as close as sisters upon their first meeting.

Suddenly, hearing that Wang Donghai had come over to kick her out, Xu Li’s good mood vanished instantly.

"What a Wang Donghai, truly overbearing!"

"Madam, you continue with the cooking; I’ll handle him!"

Full of rage, Xu Li quickly approached Wang Donghai. Just as she was about to erupt, she recognized a few people by his side, and her expression immediately changed.

"Oh my, isn’t that Vice Minister Yu from the City Organization Department, Vice Mayor Lin, and Director Luo from the City Finance Bureau?"

"For the three of you leaders to visit our little Jinkou County, we are truly honored."

"Look at me, not even aware of your visit in advance, without any preparations; I apologize for any inconvenience."

"Please, you leaders must have come to enjoy some local flavors at our farm stay. Please, come inside."

Originally intending to have a serious discussion with Wang Donghai, upon seeing the three high officials from the city, Xu Li didn’t dare to confront them and instead warmly welcomed them.

She was enthusiastic, but the three city leaders were not receptive. They outright ignored her, not even sparing her a glance, and quickly focused on Lin Monong and Zhai Feifei, intently staring at them.

Smugly, Wang Donghai said, "Xu Li, you should see the reality of your situation; you think you’re fit to host these three high leaders? I heard you’ve booked this place, perfect, you should leave now, find another place for your meal. No need to see you out."

Xu Li said, "If the leaders wish to dine here, of course, there’s no issue, but for you, Wang Donghai, to kick me out, isn’t that a bit underhanded?"

"Underhanded?"

Wang Donghai suddenly let out a cold laugh, lifting his head as he spoke mockingly.

"Sure, I’m underhanded. What can you do about it?"

"Don’t forget, your main backer, Mayor Liu, has already been placed under dual regulation; without him, you’re definitely getting transferred to the City Union to retire."

"With your situation, you dare to act the role of the County Magistrate in front of me? Do you think you qualify?"

"One should know their place. It’d be best for you to leave now; otherwise, being thrown out by me won’t look good for you!"

Wang Donghai openly tore off the mask, showing no consideration for Xu Li’s dignity.

The reason he was recently transferred to Jinkou County as the Vice County Committee Secretary was specifically to target the County Party Secretary position left by Zhou Zhengfeng next year.

In other words, as the current County Magistrate, Xu Li was his most formidable rival.

According to the norms of political circles, with Zhou Zhengfeng stepping down, Xu Li, as the County Magistrate, was the primary candidate for the new County Party Secretary, but it wasn’t as if the Vice County Committee Secretary had no chance, as there had been precedents.

Initially, Wang Donghai’s prospects weren’t great but the recent placement of Xu Li’s main supporter, Mayor Liu, under surveillance greatly increased his odds.

Recently, he had even secured a backing from several significant leaders in the city. Having received their promises to support his advancement next year, he completely disregarded Xu Li, denying her any face as he bluntly crossed her.

As the second-in-command of Jinkou County’s officialdom, Xu Li, treated like a mere subordinate by a Vice County Committee Secretary and directly told to get lost, was so angry her face turned pale. "Wang Donghai, you are truly arrogant, don’t forget that I am still the County Magistrate of Jinkou County!"

"So what if you are the County Magistrate of Jinkou County? The City Union is already waiting for you!"

"If you behave, you can make it to next year’s rotation to the union, but if you don’t, still putting on airs as the County Magistrate, you might have to check in with the union early."

"I advise you to tuck in your tail and keep a low profile!"

Wang Donghai said this and then spat on the ground.

Pah, what nonsense, daring to put on airs as the County Magistrate in front of me, Wang Donghai, ridiculous!

Beside Wang Donghai, Feng Xing, the Director of Jinkou County Education Bureau, said, "County Magistrate Xu, don’t be angry. You’ve been in the bureaucracy for so many years, you know how things are. It’s better to step back than to force the issue. After all, a step back opens up a whole new vista."

"You!"

Xu Li was furious. After all, she had personally promoted Feng Xing, who had always been her trusted aide.

Her backer, Mayor Liu had only been put under surveillance a few days ago, and Feng Xing had already defected to Wang Donghai’s camp, a real opportunist!

Feng Xing said, "Stop it, County Magistrate Xu, save some face for yourself, at least keep up appearances. Otherwise, being kicked out would be so embarrassing, how could you then put on airs as the County Magistrate?"

Slap...

In a fury, Xu Li fiercely slapped Feng Xing.

After being hit, Feng Xing immediately cowered, hastily retreating two steps and distancing himself from Xu Li.

Wang Donghai immediately got excited, "Xu Li, as the County Magistrate, you dare to hit a subordinate? With such tyranny, I must report this to the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee!"

Vice Mayor Lin, who had been silent until now, also spoke up, "Vice Minister Yu, it seems we really have problems with how we inspect our officials in the city. I suggest strengthening the supervision and management of certain officials. Those who are detrimental to the group should be expelled without mercy!"

Vice Minister Yu of the City Organization Department agreed wholeheartedly, nodding continuously and giving Xu Li a meaningful glance.

The two almost sentenced Xu Li to death, enough to end her political life.

Xu Li felt utterly cold, as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

As the County Magistrate, to be mocked and ridiculed by the Vice Secretary of the County Committee, and even Feng Xing, the Director of the Education Bureau, dared to challenge her. Vice Mayor Lin and Vice Minister Yu were ready to put an end to her political life.

She had known that with Mayor Liu under surveillance, her days would be tough, but she had never imagined it could become so difficult.

It was over; she was done. On her own, she could never compete with these people.

By herself, she could not escape the current predicament.

Just when Xu Li was almost in despair, Xu Qianli walked over nonchalantly.

"Today’s really unlucky, spent so long trying to fish, didn’t catch any fish, but instead some turtles popped up, and there seemed to be dogs barking too, truly unpleasant."

Hearing Xu Qianli’s words, Wang Donghai immediately got excited, pointing at Xu Qianli’s nose, "Kid, who are you calling a turtle, who are you calling a dog?"

Xu Qianli smiled and said, "I didn’t name anyone, sir. Why are you so agitated, all red in the face and all. Could it be that you identify as either the turtle or the dog?"

"You damn brat, daring to mock me, Wang Donghai, as a turtle-dog, do you no longer wish to live? Believe it or not, I can kill you!"

Wang Donghai shouted aggressively, his face flushed with anger.

Hearing this, Xu Qianli delivered a fierce kick, brutally landing it on Wang Donghai’s stomach, flipping him over.

"Damn thing, dare to threaten me, you’re asking for death!"