126: Chapter 126: Hold Li Zhu Accountable!

126: Chapter 126: Hold Li Zhu Accountable!

Li Zhu’s large body couldn’t stop trembling, and his face was pale with fear.

Out of fear, Li Zhu plastered a smile on his face, nodding and bowing to Xu Qianli.

“Director Xu, you really are joking, I wouldn’t dare to trouble you.”

“I didn’t know it was you before, if I had known, not even ten times the courage would have made me dare.”

“About today’s matter, I think it’s all a misunderstanding, please be lenient and forgive my useless son.

I beg you not to pursue this matter further.”

“How about this, as a favor to me, let me take you out to eat.

We might not have much in Qingshan Town, but we’re certainly rich in game.”

Li Zhu kept forcing a smile, hoping to just get through the situation.

Nowadays, who in Jiang City’s official circles didn’t know how formidable Xu Qianli was?

Not only was he thriving in the County Government, but he was rumored to be favored as the son-in-law of Party Secretary Ge, practically marking his presence at both the County Committee and County Government.

For such an influential figure, usually, they couldn’t do enough to cater to him, yet today, due to his foolish son, trouble had found him, which was really bad luck.

Li Bangjun, foolish and stunned, stepped forward, pointing at Xu Qianli and turned to speak to Li Zhu.

“Dad, who the hell is this jerk that you’re being so polite to?”

“This bastard who just popped out hit me, broke my nose, and knocked out two of my teeth!

You’re not seeking revenge for me but instead you’re being nice to him?”

“Here in Qingshan Town, this is our turf.

I got bullied and you need to stand up for me.

Kill him and toss him into the mountains to feed the dogs!”

Li Zhu, already displeased with Li Bangjun, grew even more terrified by his words, fearing further provoking Xu Qianli, and with a backhand slap, he fiercely struck Li Bangjun across the face.

“Shut your damn mouth, you little brat!”

“Do you even know who he is?”

“He’s Xu Qianli, the Chief Director of the County Government, former secretary to the County Magistrate, and soon-to-be secretary to the incoming County Magistrate Lan, also the son-in-law of Party Secretary Ge!”

“Why on earth did you have to provoke Director Xu, you really have a death wish?”

“I always tell you not to misuse my authority to act recklessly.

I tell you to do good deeds and not to be arrogant or provoke others, but you never listen, and now you’ve provoked Director Xu.

Kneel down and apologize to him immediately!”

Li Zhu, after scolding, let Xu Qianli’s identity slip, while fiercely signaling with his eyes at Li Bangjun.

You idiot, don’t get me into trouble anymore.

I can’t even handle this guy, let alone you!

What, this guy is Xu Qianli, the recent rising star in Jiang City’s official circles?

Li Bangjun suddenly felt bewildered.

After all this time, he had actually offended such an important figure!

Once he came to his senses, Li Bangjun knelt on the ground, continuously slapping himself, the sound echoing crisply.

“I was wrong, I realize now, Director Xu, you are magnanimous, please forgive me this time, I won’t ever again…”

While hitting, Li Bangjun desperately pleaded.

He thought Ding Meixin’s boyfriend was just an ordinary person, but to his surprise, it turned out to be the formidable Xu Qianli.

Offending such a person, Li Bangjun truly regretted it to his core.

Beside them, Wei Linlin’s beautiful big eyes widened in absolute shock as she stared at Ding Meixin.

“Turns out after all this time, your boyfriend is Director Xu from the government office?”

“Ding, you’re really something, keeping it so well hidden!”

Wei Linlin was completely flustered.

All along, she knew she couldn’t compare to Ding Meixin, who was younger, prettier, and had a better figure.

At least she had a boyfriend with a decent background, which was an advantage.

Who knew Ding Meixin had easily found a boyfriend who was not only young and handsome but also robust like a bull, teeming with energy, and the youngest department-level cadre in Jiang City.

Comparing people is downright deadly.

No wonder, Ding Meixin, with her high standards, had never given any man a chance; she even disdained Li Bangjun, the son of Secretary Li, but suddenly she had a boyfriend and was intimately rolling in the sheets right in the dormitory.

It turned out her boyfriend was too exceptional.

With such a man, not just in Qingshan Town but even the whole of Jiang City, how many women could withstand him?

But just now, Secretary Li said he and the daughter of the Party Secretary of the County Committee had an affair, what’s that all about?

Ding Meixin whispered, “It’s not that I intended to keep it from you, I just haven’t had the chance to tell you.”

Wei Linlin said, “My dear Ding, you are really something.

You better hold on tight to a man like this, don’t let him get away.”

Ding Meixin nodded, “Don’t worry, I won’t let him escape for the rest of my life.

He is destined to be my future husband, the father of my future children.”

Saying this, Ding Meixin looked adoringly at Xu Qianli.

Wei Linlin shivered all over and quickly rubbed her arms.

“Yuck, so cheesy, Ding, you are really cheesy.”

While the two women were whispering, Xu Qianli was incessantly smoking, finishing one cigarette after another, before waving dismissively at the ever-talking Li Bangjun.

“Everything is in the past, you’ve suffered enough, I’ll spare you today.”

“But let me be clear, I hold grudges very dearly and am extremely dominating; if you dare to harass my girlfriend again, my future wife, the mother of my future children, I will not rest until I destroy you!”

Xu Qianli’s tone wasn’t heavy, yet it was filled with murderous intent.

Li Bangjun, this bastard, dared to meddle with Ding Meixin again, he wouldn’t hesitate to take drastic measures!

Li Bangjun quickly spoke, “I dare not.

I honestly didn’t know she was Director Xu’s girlfriend before, which is why I brazenly pursued her.

Now that I know, I wouldn’t dare.

From now on, I will not harbor any improper thoughts.

If I see her, I’ll turn around and walk away.”

Li Bangjun was scared, truly scared.

His father was akin to a grandson in front of Xu Qianli; how could he dare to act arrogantly in front of Xu Qianli, only able to meekly admit his mistakes?

After dealing with Li Bangjun, Xu Qianli’s gaze fell on Li Zhu.

“Secretary Li, I want to ask you something.”

“Three years ago, the city approved a sum of money for the renovation of primary and secondary schools to the county, which allocated nearly ten million to your Qingshan Town.”

“Three years have passed; how is the project funded by this special fund progressing?”

Xu Qianli threw this question in front of Li Zhu.

A whopping ten million was allocated to Qingshan Town, yet three years later, the best school in Qingshan Town, Qingshan Town Middle School, still had dilapidated classrooms?

Those brick and tile classrooms must have at least thirty years of history.

If Qingshan Town Middle School, which is the most presentable school, is in such a state, one can imagine what the other schools are like.

Xu Qianli had to get to the bottom of this matter today.

Li Zhu was caught off guard, not knowing how to respond properly.

Those ten million funds, whether they were used for the school renovations, nobody knew better than him, but how could he admit it in front of so many people.

After a dry laugh, Li Zhu put on a smile.

“As the Party Secretary of Qingshan Town, I am very pleased to have the leadership inspect and guide our work.”

“Since Director Xu is interested in the work of Qingshan Town, why not discuss it in my office?”

“About that project, I will report to Director Xu in detail.”

While saying this, Li Zhu gave a meaningful look, suggesting they should discuss this matter privately, and that he wouldn’t skimp on any benefits to be given.