The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 552: The New County Party Secretary Takes Office!

Chapter 552: Chapter 552: The New County Party Secretary Takes Office!

Zhang Meiling’s words fell on Yu Qiuya’s ears, and they sounded entirely different.

No matter how she looked at it, Zhang Meiling seemed to be making excuses.

With a tender look, Yu Qiuya pulled her into an embrace and gently said, "Alright, you don’t need to explain anything. I know you’re grown up now, a big girl. You can do what you want, and I, as your mother, can’t really control you anymore. I won’t say anything else, as long as you are happy."

Zhang Meiling’s nose twitched, and she said with a choked voice, "Mom, you are so good to me, I’m really touched, but there’s really nothing going on between Xu Qianli and me..."

The next second, Zhang Meiling suddenly cried out in pain.

Yu Qiuya grabbed her ear and twisted hard, scolding her in frustration.

"You silly girl, I already told you I won’t say anything as long as you’re happy."

"And here you are, still making excuses, really unbelievable."

"You even claimed it had nothing to do with him; if it was really nothing, why did you let him do that just now?"

"I saw it with my own eyes, there’s no way you can deny it!"

"You already have a husband, and yet you sneak off with that young man Xu Qianli? You were all over each other in the office in broad daylight, and now you’re still claiming there’s nothing going on? Who would believe that?"

"Really, how did I ever give birth to such a shameless daughter? It’s utterly humiliating to speak of."

Yu Qiuya tirelessly scolded Zhang Meiling, truly disappointed in her.

Zhang Meiling tried to put on a smile, "Mom, I’m sorry, isn’t acknowledging my mistake enough? Please forgive me."

Yu Qiuya said, "Then tell me, is there something going on between you and that young man Xu Qianli? What exactly is your relationship?"

"I admit I was involved with him, is that satisfactory?"

"As for the type of relationship, I can’t really explain."

Zhang Meiling was too embarrassed to admit she was just Xu Qianli’s plaything; that would be too disgraceful, there was no way she could come clean.

Yu Qiuya finally let go of Zhang Meiling’s ear, sighed deeply, and shook her head with a wry smile.

"Fine, you’re an adult now, I can’t control your affairs, nor do I want to anymore."

"But as a married woman, there are certain boundaries you need to keep."

"After all, this isn’t something to be proud of, you should break it off promptly, or your husband might find out."

"No matter how good another man may seem, he can’t compare to your own husband."

Though she said this, Yu Qiuya suddenly thought of her ex-husband Zhang Kuisan, feeling a surge of sadness rise within her.

Thinking of herself, Yu Qiuya, who was once a wealthy heiress in the provincial capital and had unhesitatingly followed Zhang Kuisan, then a poor young man.

And what was the result? She ended up abandoned, her marriage shattered.

Her marriage was ruined, and she didn’t want her daughter to face the same issue; she wished for her daughter to have a happy marriage.

Now, persuading Zhang Meiling to turn back still was possible; if Zhang Meiling could break off with Xu Qianli in time, everything could still be rectified.

Zhang Meiling said, "Mom, what if I told you that my husband already knows?"

"Nonsense!" Yu Qiuya furiously glared at Zhang Meiling, not believing a word of her claim!

"I’m serious, if you don’t believe me, I’ll send you a message to see."

Zhang Meiling took out her cell phone and hurriedly sent several messages to her husband, informing him that she and Xu Qianli had just been intimate twice without using contraception, and she might very well get pregnant.

Yu Qiuya looked on, her face growing increasingly sour, Zhang Meiling, you’re not hiding this, instead, you’re actively sharing it with your husband, are you asking for trouble?

What Yu Qiuya found even more unbelievable was that her son-in-law’s reply came quickly, consisting of several voice messages all filled with concern for Zhang Meiling, even promising to be a responsible father and help Zhang Meiling raise the child.

Yu Qiuya was stunned by these words, not believing Zhang Meiling anymore.

Zhang Meiling looked at Yu Qiuya, "Mom, you have nothing to say now, do you?"

Yu Qiuya slapped her forehead, what was all this now, "Forget it, I can’t understand you young people’s affairs, and I can’t be bothered to manage it either. Do as you please."

Zhang Meiling warmly hugged Yu Qiuya’s arm, shaking it gently, "Thanks, Mom."

Yu Qiuya kept shaking her head, muttering about the absurdity of it all.

Speaking of Xu Qianli, the guy was impressive, not only did he take care of her ex-husband, having Zhang Kuisan thrown into jail, but he also won over her darling daughter, leaving her son-in-law without any resentment. His skills were undeniable.

Suddenly, Yu Qiuya recalled the way Xu Qianli massaged her earlier, especially that last pat on the buttocks, making her feel uncomfortable all over.

That guy, he really had some tricks.

Meanwhile, Xu Qianli left Meiling Real Estate and headed straight to the County Government, making a deliberate appearance.

Lan Qianrong was just about to chair a meeting, and by the time the meeting ended, it was already dark, well past close of business.

As Xu Qianli was wondering where to go next, Sun Yan threw a seductive look his way and soon drove off.

Understanding Sun Yan’s look, Xu Qianli chuckled and followed in his car.

In the following days, Xu Qianli spent his days busy with work and his nights cozied up with the beauty.

After several days, followed by a weekend, Xu Qianli arrived at the County Government early Monday morning to receive special news—today the new County Party Secretary was to take office, and the City Organization Department required the county to immediately prepare for the welcoming.

The selection for the new County Party Secretary had been decided long ago, with Zhang Dongyang being transferred from Cailin County in Wangdong Province.

There had been no signs of movement, and it wasn’t clear when he would arrive, but suddenly early this morning they received news that he was coming today, clearly intending to catch Jiang City off guard.

Though it was frustrating, the staff of the County Committee and County Government got busy preparing for reception.

After all, Zhang Dongyang was the new head of Jiang City, and respect needed to be shown.

As the County Magistrate, Lan Qianrong led the main leaders of the County Government to the County Committee Office to join other officials in waiting for Zhang Dongyang’s arrival.

This wait, from just before eight in the morning, dragged on almost until eleven o’clock, yet they still hadn’t managed to receive him.

Having waited so long, people murmured, what was up with this new County Party Secretary?

Some exchanged whispers, discussing one thing in particular.

Previously, Fu Guotai, the former County Party Secretary of Cailin County, came to Jiang City for his duty but was kicked out by Xu Qianli.

At a turn, the county magistrate of Cailin County, Zhang Dongyang, was coming to Jiang City to be the County Party Secretary, clearly harboring malicious intent, possibly targeting Xu Qianli.

This time, it was uncertain whether Xu Qianli could handle the situation easily.

He was already at odds with the County Magistrate, Lan Qianrong. If Zhang Dongyang was determined to make things difficult for him, with the top two officials of the county against him, he’d have a serious challenge on his hands!