623: Chapter 623: Sell the House and Pay Me Back!

623: Chapter 623: Sell the House and Pay Me Back!

After making a scene, Zhao Qiang looked hopefully at Ding Li.

“Ding Li, Xu Qianli, as a Deputy County Magistrate, has so much money, which is clearly problematic.

You must have him investigated; you can’t let him get away with this.”

Ding Li looked at him as if he was looking at an idiot and completely ignored him.

Sun Mingyuan said from the side, “Are you out of your mind?

Vice County Magistrate Xu isn’t an official from our Quyang City.

Our City Disciplinary Inspection Committee has absolutely no way to investigate him.

Moreover, I don’t think Vice County Magistrate Xu has any problems.

You should know that the watches were bought by Ji Xiaomeng.

Ji Xiaomeng is worth over ten billion, so what’s buying a couple of brand-name watches?”

Ding Li said, “It turns out that Vice County Magistrate Xu and Ji Xiaomeng have such a good relationship.

After all, Vice County Magistrate Xu is from our Quyang City.

It would be great if he could come work in our Quyang City someday.”

Xu Qianli replied, “If there’s a chance, I too would like to return to my hometown for some time to develop my skills.

At that time, I would ask for both Secretary Ding and Mayor Qin’s support.”

Ding Li said with a smile, “Vice County Magistrate Xu, it is commendable that you have this mindset and care about the development of your hometown.

If that day really comes, I believe Vice County Magistrate Xu will certainly make a name for himself in Quyang City.”

Qin Houde also exchanged pleasantries.

Zhao Qiang became anxious, “You guys, how can you not only not deal with Xu Qianli, but also get along so well with him, even drinking together?

This is just too much!

This guy clearly has issues, not to mention economically, but look at the several beautiful women he has with him, all of which seem to have ambiguous relations with him, he’s definitely not clean!”

Ma Xiaoyan said, “Zhao Qiang, you’re really despicable.

You picked a fight with Xu Qian, and now not only do you not admit your fault, but you’re also being aggressively confrontational.

You really have some nerve!

From now on, let’s just pretend we don’t know each other!

Having you as an old classmate, I’m embarrassed!”

Not only Ma Xiaoyan, but a group of old classmates one by one expressed they wanted nothing to do with Zhao Qiang.

That guy was just too despicable, still refusing to repent by this point, totally disgusting.

Ji Xiaomeng said, “Zhao Qiang, you damaged Xu Qianli’s watch worth 4.5 million, and then slandered him.

Whether you admit it or not, you have to give an explanation for this.

So tell us, how do you want to resolve this?”

Zhao Qiang didn’t know what to say, though he resented Xu Qianli, the situation was out of his hands.

What should he do now?

Seeing that he didn’t make a sound, Ji Xiaomeng continued, “Since that’s the case, we’ll have to handle this by the book.

Maliciously destroying another person’s property worth a vast sum and adding slander to it, we’ll just hand it over to the police!”

Ding Li nodded slightly, and the few officials from the police system immediately stepped forward and dragged Zhao Qiang away.

Zhao Qiang’s aunt hurriedly went up to try to stop them but couldn’t, watching helplessly as Zhao Qiang was dragged away.

Old Zhao knelt down before Xu Zhi, “Xu Zhi, old Xu, we’ve been neighbors for over a decade, living right across from each other.

You can’t do this to my son; I beg you to let him go.”

Xu Zhi’s expression was as still as water, his voice cold.

“You have the nerve to say we’re old neighbors, the nerve to beg me for mercy?”

“Have you forgotten so quickly the aggressive way your family acted just now?”

“Did you show any sign of sparing us just now?”

“I’ll tell you this, not only will I not let this go, but I’ll also pursue it to the end.”

“Maliciously destroying another’s property worth 4.5 million and framing them—this is enough to land a few years in prison.

I will make sure Zhao Qiang from your family receives the maximum penalty!”

Xu Zhi was determined, he wanted Zhao Qiang to rot in prison and would never let him off the hook.

Chen Wen was even more outspoken.

“You bullying us is one thing, but how dare you bully my son!

I’ll never let you get away with this!”

“Not only is Zhao Qiang implicated, but I will also investigate your two’s responsibility to the end!”

“So, you’ve got money, huh?

Always showing off around here, I want to see if you can cough up the 4.5 million in civil compensation!”

“It’s best if you can get it, but if you can’t, get ready to sell your house!”

Old Zhao and his wife turned deathly pale upon hearing this.

Old Zhao’s mouth trembled, unable to utter a single word, while his wife began to sob uncontrollably.

It was all Zhao Qiang’s fault for landing them in such a plight.

The couple was quickly escorted out and booted from the hotel.

After three rounds of drinks with Xu Qianli, Ding Li, Qin Houde, and others, they all left as well.

Having held back for a long time, Ma Xiaoyan blurted out, “Xu Qianli, come clean, how did you become so formidable after all these years we haven’t seen you?”

Not just Ma Xiaoyan, but all the old classmates were staring wide-eyed at Xu Qianli, not letting him out of their sight.

Today, if Xu Qianli didn’t clarify things, they definitely wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight.

Xu Qianli said, “It’s nothing special, after I graduated, I took the provincial exam in Longhai Province and was assigned to a small clerk position at the Jiang City County Government in Zhongzhou City.

Later, I was fortunate enough to be appreciated by the old County Magistrate…”

Xu Qianli gave a rough account of his career over the years, including the old County Magistrate’s death, his own posting in Qingshan Town, and his promotion to Deputy County Magistrate based on his political achievements there.

Upon learning about Xu Qianli’s background, Ma Xiaoyan spoke rapidly, “Turns out, you are the ‘Most Beautiful Party Secretary of the Village’ that’s been all over the Internet recently!

I really didn’t expect it.

To think that my classmate would be so impressive.

Xu Qianli, you’re really something, I really admire you.

Bro, look at Xu Qianli, then look at yourself, both in the system, so why is there such a big difference?”

Ma Wei rolled his eyes and said, “Go away, why do you have to compare me with Vice County Magistrate Xu?

Are you deliberately trying to upset me?

How many like him are there in Wangdong Province?

And to think you’re my sister, you have no sympathy for your brother.

Enough of your trouble, off you go.”

Turning around, Ma Wei courteously said to Xu Qianli, “The director personally said today that I could be promoted to deputy section chief; I know it’s all thanks to you, Vice County Magistrate Xu.

Here’s to you.

No, I’ll toast you three times!”

Xu Qianli patted Ma Wei on the shoulder, “You little rascal, what ‘Vice County Magistrate Xu’?

Don’t you consider me an old classmate anymore?

If you call me that again, I’ll send you packing immediately!”

Ji Xiaomeng said, “Hong Yu is right, no matter what our status is in society, we are all old classmates.

This friendship is precious, and you must not let it be tainted by worldly matters!”

Grinning sheepishly, Ma Wei scratched his head and downed his glass in one go, “You’re right, we’re old classmates, for life.

I’ll drink this as an apology, and I won’t do it again.

Here, Xu Qianli, Ji Xiaomeng, and everyone else, should we old classmates have a drink together?”

The whole group of old classmates lifted their glasses, “Cheers!”

With Zhao Qiang gone, the atmosphere gradually heated up, the group of old classmates engaging warmly in talks about the past and the future.

After a few drinks, Xu Qianli felt an urgent need to use the restroom and headed for the bathroom.

Just as he entered, a beautiful woman suddenly darted in behind him, her small hand grabbing his, and without saying a word, she pulled him into a toilet cubicle, shut the door, and tiptoed up to kiss his mouth…