The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 548: Effortlessly Gained Merit!

Chapter 548: Chapter 548: Effortlessly Gained Merit!

"You’re feigning ignorance when you already know the answer, it’s all because of you."

"Xu Qianli, even though you’ve harmed my dad and just bullied me to death, I must admit that you do have a few good points, at the very least you keep your word."

Zhang Meiling spoke in a delicate voice, her regard for Xu Qianli rising involuntarily.

Although he was her enemy, he had assisted her at a critical moment, which wasn’t bad.

Keep his word?

Xu Qianli thought to himself, of course, I, Xu Qianli, keep my word. I told your father, Zhang Kuisan, that I would take down both you sisters—and I intend to do just that.

This woman is something else; she resisted so much before when I wanted to sleep with her, acting all coy and picky, but now, after sleeping with me once, she turns all flirtatious and seductive.

Damn, she really is a bitch!

As bitchy as she is, her body is indeed fine, with curves in all the right places and fair skin—it’s quite sexy.

Looking at her, Xu Qianli couldn’t help but swallow, moving forward to give her plump buttocks a slap, "You whore, you’re just asking for it!"

"Ouch."

"Xu Qianli, can’t you be a bit gentler?"

"Someone as rough and crude as you, how could any woman like you?"

"I just started to see you in a slightly better light because you helped me with the debt issue, and there you go being violent again. I hate you!"

Zhang Meiling cooed reproachfully, rubbing the sore spot—Xu Qianli was truly a complete asshole!

Xu Qianli’s ears perked up, "What did you just say, that I helped you resolve your debts?"

Zhang Meiling said, "Yes, Chairman Song and several suppliers and investors all called me earlier, saying that I don’t need to repay the money for now. Some even offered to increase their investments in our company. I know it must have been your doing. Thank you so much for helping me overcome this crisis. Though you are bad, you are quite reliable."

The more Xu Qianli listened, the more something seemed off.

When had he resolved her debts for her?

That was entirely untrue.

The reason he had said that earlier was purely to take advantage of her and play with her.

He had only gone out to buy some things earlier; he had not settled any debts for her.

Seeing Xu Qianli’s bewildered face, Zhang Meiling turned around and threw herself into his arms.

"Hmph, you’re still playing dumb, at this critical juncture, who else would help me if not you?"

"Don’t worry, you’ve helped me out, and I’ll remember that. I’ll keep the promise I made to you."

"Even, if you want me to have your child, I’m willing."

"To have our child and let my husband raise it—you’re really getting a good deal..."

Zhang Meiling spoke in an especially sultry manner; although she hated Xu Qianli, after being bullied by him earlier, she had experienced a taste she had never felt before, and she was very aware that she could never live without this man again for the rest of her life.

This guy was incredibly vigorous; her own husband couldn’t compare to him even if multiplied by ten.

As a woman, having tasted that, it was impossible not to have a place for him in her heart.

Besides, he was so fierce, easily taking care of her debts—if she dared to go back on her word and kick him to the curb, Zhang Meiling didn’t even want to think about the consequences.

She knew all too well that many female bosses didn’t achieve success purely on their own merit, but rather on the strength of the men behind them.

Take Liang Yueru, the top female boss in Jiang City, for example. It’s said that she had an extremely powerful man backing her, one who helped her business thrive. Now she’s not only a big name in Jiang City, but has also invested an enormous sum in building a film and television base in Qingshan Town — and business is booming.

If others could do it, why couldn’t she, Zhang Meiling? Perhaps she ought to latch on to Xu Qianli and ride his coattails to success.

Of course, she was fully aware of what she would have to give in return. After all, she had already slept with Xu Qianli, and it wasn’t a bad experience at all, so she might as well let him have his way in the future.

Xu Qianli said, "Wait a second, I want to ask you something. Tell me, is your debt really settled?"

"Of course, it was you who helped me sort it out," Zhang Meiling replied.

"I didn’t help you with a damn thing, I haven’t even had the chance to do anything yet. Someone else must have helped you."

"Think about it," he continued, "do you know someone powerful, someone not only powerful but also very close to you, someone who could help you out?"

"Are you serious? It wasn’t you?" Zhang Meiling frowned, deep in thought, then quickly remembered someone, "My mom!"

Xu Qianli asked, "And just who is your mother?"

"My mom used to be the precious daughter of a prominent family in the provincial city. Young and naive, she was deceived by my dad, got pregnant with me, and married him."

"After that, my grandfather was so angry that he cut all ties with my mom."

"These past few days, with the debt problems nearly driving me to death, my mom said she would go out for a few days to see if she could figure out a way to help."

"If it wasn’t you, then it must have been my mom. She must have gone to ask my grandfather for help."

Zhang Meiling recounted the details one by one.

She had thought that since her mother was expelled from the family, even if she tried to do something, there was no hope.

But apparently, the problem had been solved.

If it wasn’t Xu Qianli who intervened, then it must have been her grandfather.

If that’s the case, did that mean Xu Qianli hadn’t helped at all, and had just played her for a fool?

The possibility infuriated Zhang Meiling, and she suddenly pushed Xu Qianli away, her hands crossed over her chest, she huffed, "You bastard, taking advantage of me for nothing! Not only did you get my dad thrown in jail, but you also toyed with me for free, you are an absolute scumbag! Just wait; I will have your life!"

Now that her mother might have been accepted back by her grandfather, and she had newfound support, Zhang Meiling stood up tall, looking down on Xu Qianli with disdain.

The thought of having been played by this guy for free made her seethe with the desire to flay him alive!

Xu Qianli let out a sinister laugh, pulled Zhang Meiling back into his arms, possessed her slender waist with a domineering grip, and pressed her into his embrace.

"Let go of me, you jerk!" Zhang Meiling struggled to break free, but to no avail.

"So what if I don’t let go? I couldn’t care less about who solved your problem. You are already my woman, Xu Qianli’s woman. You even said you’d bear my children, so your word must count!"

"Why should it? You haven’t done anything for me, have I been played by you for nothing?"

"Let me go, let me go right now, or I’ll scream for help!"

Zhang Meiling yelled loudly. It would have been one thing if Xu Qianli had helped her with the debt, but since he hadn’t, and she had been played by him for free, she simply couldn’t swallow her anger.

Rather than releasing her, Xu Qianli instead lifted Zhang Meiling up and put her down on the sofa, fiercely capturing her red lips in his.