The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 554: Teasing Zhao Mei!

Chapter 554: Chapter 554: Teasing Zhao Mei!

When he greeted Lan Qianrong, Zhang Dongyang’s face was full of smiles.

Now when greeting Xu Qianli, Zhang Dongyang’s face was covered with frost, without a hint of warmth, almost as if his animosity was written all over his face.

The officials present were all watching; Zhang Dongyang’s blatant hostility toward Xu Qianli was obvious for all to see.

It seemed that his visit here was closely tied to Fu Guotai, perhaps he was here to help Fu regain some ground.

To help Fu Guotai regain ground, the only way was to deal with Xu Qianli.

Being targeted by the new County Party Secretary, it looked like Xu Qianli was going to have a headache!

Many were reveling in schadenfreude, thinking Xu Qianli, you’re in for a rough time.

Facing Zhang Dongyang, Xu Qianli took out a cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, blew out a smoke ring, and started with a smile.

"Secretary Zhang, I don’t understand what you’re saying. Your mouth says you’re lucky to see me, but why do you look so unhappy, as if I’ve offended you before?"

"It couldn’t really be something like that, could it?"

"If that’s the case, I would have to ask, how did I offend Secretary Zhang before?"

"Surely it’s not because of Secretary Fu’s issue before, right?"

"Could it be, Secretary Zhang, that your main purpose in coming to Jiang City is not merely to preside over the work of the County Committee but something else?"

With that said by Xu Qianli, Zhang Dongyang’s face grew even darker. Quite the domineering performance, Xu Qianli, despite being only a Deputy County Magistrate! Facing the new leader, he dared to be so arrogant; that was truly fearless!

Zhao Mei, her face iron-blue, coldly said, "Xu Qianli, how can you speak like this? No matter what, Secretary Zhang is your leader; how can you dare to question your leader to his face?"

"Minister Zhao, you must be joking, right? I, just a Deputy County Magistrate, how could I dare to question our new County Party Secretary of Jiang City to his face? I wouldn’t dare."

"You also know my temperament; I’m a bit too straightforward at times, not the sharpest tool in the shed. There are some things I just don’t get and can’t fathom, so I just want to make things a bit clearer. That’s why I asked."

"I was just genuinely curious why Secretary Zhang showed such hostility towards me, nothing more."

"Perhaps it’s not that I inadvertently offended Secretary Zhang at some point, but it might simply be that Secretary Zhang was feeling uncomfortable, like constipation or something."

"Heh heh, I guess that’s probably the case."

As Xu Qianli spoke, he chuckled foolishly, feigning simplicity.

Zhang Dongyang was so angry he clenched his teeth but he couldn’t afford to make a scene in front of so many people, so he forced a smile.

"Vice County Magistrate Xu, you must be joking. How could I harbour any hostility towards you?"

"We are all cadres of Jiang City now, we should join hands to boost Jiang City’s economic development."

"I’ve long heard of your great abilities, to have such an outstanding official like you working with me, a fine general indeed. I believe that with my arrival in Jiang City this time, I will definitely be able to achieve something significant, living up to the trust and cultivation the organization has placed in me."

"Vice County Magistrate Xu, I am filled with anticipation for our future cooperation."

His mouth said one thing, but Zhang Dongyang’s eyes were full of malevolence.

Xu Qianli, you bloody wait for me; this time I, Zhang Dongyang, come to Jiang City, I will not stop until I’ve taken you down!

If Fu Guotai couldn’t handle you, I, Zhang Dongyang, am not someone to be compared with a pig-like Fu Guotai. Just you wait for my tactics!

Sensing Zhang Dongyang’s gaze, Xu Qianli’s eyes narrowed slightly, and a chill burst forth. Just waiting, you think I’m scared of you?

The two were full of animosity, amusing many onlookers who were quite happy to see Xu Qianli and the new County Party Secretary Zhang Dongyang not getting along.

If Xu Qianli was taken down, it would free up many opportunities, and they would be lucky to grab onto them.

Moreover, quite a few people were considering whether it was time to cozy up to Zhang Dongyang at this critical juncture.

Lan Qianrong gave a few discreet coughs to draw everyone’s attention, "Secretary Zhang, you’ve just arrived in Jiang City and are still unfamiliar with our cadre team here. Let me introduce them to you, this is..."

After introducing the main officials of Jiang City, Lan Qianrong ushered Zhao Mei, Zhang Dongyang, and others into the County Committee Conference Hall.

As the City Organization Minister, Zhao Mei took the main seat and got straight to the point about Zhang Dongyang’s new role as the County Party Secretary of Jiang City, demanding that the local cadres cooperate with his work. She warned that if anyone dared to disrespect or hinder Zhang Dongyang in work or life, she and the City Organization Department would not let them off!

In short, she, Zhao Mei, was fully supporting Zhang Dongyang.

Then came Zhang Dongyang’s speech. He had prepared a long-winded lecture that went on and on, from nearly twelve o’clock until two in the afternoon, leaving the attending officials’ stomachs growling with hunger.

Xu Qianli listened and gradually fell asleep.

He had been with Ding Meixin, the beauty, the night before. The two had been up late, and he had not gone to bed until the wee hours, so now sleepiness overcame him, and he dozed off in his chair.

Not long into his nap, Xu Qianli suddenly woke up with a start!

In his dream, he sensed an intense wave of murderous intent!

An ordinary person would not have perceived it at all, but having undergone the Jiulong Water refinement by the premier martial family, the Bai Family, and practiced their unique martial arts, Xu Qianli’s strength had improved considerably. Though he hadn’t reached mastery, he had indeed begun to grasp the essence.

It wasn’t just his strength that had improved, but his Six Senses perception had become even sharper. He could clearly sense the direction of the murderous intent that had sprung at him just now—right in front!

And there, sitting right there, was Zhang Dongyang!

Sensing the murderous intent, Xu Qianli became alert.

He had thought that Zhang Dongyang was just a mediocre character who couldn’t hide his emotions, showing no signs of subtlety and almost having a face-off with him on the spot. He didn’t seem difficult to handle.

Now, it seemed that things were not so simple.

That attitude Zhang Dongyang had shown before might have been just an act.

Not only was he the new County Party Secretary of Jiang City, but his strength was also formidable, possibly no lesser than Bai Muqing. Such an opponent was not to be taken lightly.

Zhang Dongyang continued to speak about future work while keeping an eye on Xu Qianli. He had unintentionally let slip a thread of murderous intent, which was enough to wake Xu Qianli up.

This guy wasn’t so simple after all.

Young but holding a high position, and seemingly with martial prowess, it looked like he might be a worthy opponent. There would be fun to be had in the future.

Xu Qianli, on his part, didn’t pay much attention to Zhang Dongyang and busily picked up his phone to send a message to Zhao Mei.

Zhao Mei was sipping her tea when her phone on the table vibrated. She glanced at it and saw a message from Xu Qianli.

It was brief, just a few sentences.

"Big beauty, you’re getting sexier by the day. I want you, accompany me later!"

After reading it, Zhao Mei quickly flipped her phone over and glared fiercely at Xu Qianli.

You scumbag, you’ve broken my brother’s arms and legs, completely offended me to death, and still want to be with me that way, still want my company, in your dreams!