46: Chapter 46: Confronting Zhang Kuisan Head-On!

46: Chapter 46: Confronting Zhang Kuisan Head-On!

Startled, Xu Qianli took a deep breath before responding.

“Leader, I know that what I’m doing is not only against the rules but could even be considered criminal, but for the sake of the villagers of Wang Family Village, I have no choice but to do it!”

“If you think what I’m doing is wrong, once you arrive in Jiang City, feel free to dismiss me.

But my attitude will not change at this moment!”

Xu Qianli had made up his mind, even if he angered Lan Qianrong and ruined his future, he was willing to take the risk.

It wasn’t for anything else but to repay the old County Magistrate’s favor and for the sake of over a thousand innocent villagers in Wang Family Village.

There was a moment of silence on the phone, followed by Lan Qianrong’s words.

“Who said I’m blaming you?”

“Not only do I not blame you, but I actually admire you for what you’ve done.”

“Go ahead with it.

I, Lan Qianrong, fully support you in whatever happened in Jiang City today.”

“If your proposal is not passed in the regular meeting of the Jiang City County Government, don’t hesitate to drop my name!”

Hearing this, Xu Qianli shuddered.

Lan Qianrong was not only not opposing his actions but was also expressing full support?

Was he dreaming?

Coming back to his senses, Xu Qianli spoke hastily, “Leader, you truly are a top-notch leader!

Rest assured, I will not let you down and will handle this matter well.”

“Good, I’ll be waiting for your good news.

Hanging up now…”

The call ended there, and Xu Qianli’s excitement took a long time to subside.

Knowing that Lan Qianrong was soon to take up her post in Jiang City, Xu Qianli had more than once wondered what kind of person she was, whether she was easy to get along with, whether she was easy to deal with.

Now it seemed that this soon-to-be County Magistrate was also full of passion.

With her support, Xu Qianli felt assured.

He was sure he could win the battle today!

After smoking three cigarettes in a row and feeling that it was about time, Xu Qianli tossed the cigarette butt and returned to the meeting room.

The meeting room was buzzing, but as soon as Xu Qianli re-entered, it fell silent, immediately quiet as a graveyard.

Xu Qianli took his seat at the head of the table and tapped lightly on it.

“I think everyone has an idea in mind.”

“I want to remind you all that if the incident in Wang Family Village is not handled properly, it could lead to very serious consequences and will surely impact everyone here.”

“How you decide is not only a matter of fate for over a thousand villagers in Wang Family Village but also whether you will have to be responsible in the future.”

“Now, let’s proceed to the voting phase.

Those opposed to detaining He Jinlong and seizing the assets of Hehua Real Estate to ensure the livelihood of the villagers of Wang Family Village and guarantee the construction of the new village, those who stop the situation in Wang Family Village from escalating, please raise your hand.”

With that, Xu Qianli looked coldly at the crowd.

Many were shocked and inwardly cursed Xu Qianli for being shameless.

Had he asked who agreed with his proposal, dissenters could have simply not raised their hands in silent opposition.

Now, however, he demanded that those opposed raise their hands, which was an awkward demand.

Once someone raised a hand and the Wang Family Village issue blew up, those who dissented couldn’t avoid responsibility.

And indeed, the situation in Wang Family Village was likely to worsen if mishandled.

For a moment, even Li Weiguo and Ding Biao were silent, their hands refusing to rise.

They dared not raise their hands, let alone others.

Xu Qianli looked around at everyone, and after a full ten seconds, seeing that no one raised their hand, he said, “Since no one opposes, I hereby announce this resolution.”

“Hold on, I disagree!”

Suddenly, a voice came from the entrance, the voice of Zhang Kuisan!

Along with the voice, Acting County Magistrate Zhang Kuisan strode confidently into the meeting room.

Upon seeing his arrival, Li Weiguo immediately stood up.

“County Magistrate Zhang, it’s good that you’re here.

Xu Qianli is causing chaos, and we can’t suppress him.

You must give him a good reprimand!”

Ding Biao added, “Exactly, Xu Qianli has really gone too far today.

His actions are utterly inappropriate and completely against protocol.

Here, we need you, County Magistrate Zhang, to take control of the situation, and not let him cause chaos!”

Li Weiguo and Ding Biao led the charge, and many people immediately echoed their sentiments, directing their criticism towards Xu Qianli.

Sun Yan timely said, “Director Xu is also acting with good intentions, after all, the events of today were quite serious, how could we not come up with a timely solution?”

Zhang Kuisan waved his hand to signal Sun Yan to be quiet, and took over the conversation.

“Deputy County Magistrate Sun, you’re right.

The situation in Wang Family Village is indeed very serious, and we must promptly come up with a solution.”

“But on second thought, is it necessary to resort to such extreme measures?”

“Our government’s work relies on considering the bigger picture, not just focusing on one aspect.”

“If we only consider the interests of the villagers of Wang Family Village today and ignore the interests of Hehua Real Estate, what if that disheartens the entrepreneurs?

In the future, which companies would dare invest in our Jiang City County, and how would our county’s economy develop?”

Zhang Kuisan started off by accusing Xu Qianli of hindering the economic development of Jiang City County, an accusation with formidable force that left Sun Yan speechless and put Xu Qianli on the hot seat.

Xu Qianli countered quickly with a response.

“Deputy County Magistrate Zhang makes a valid point, the County Government’s work should not only focus on people’s welfare but also on economic development.”

“But do you really think, Deputy County Magistrate Zhang, that by cracking down on a company that caused a serious incident and punishing a reprehensible entrepreneur, we would affect all entrepreneurs?”

“Or do you think they, Hehua Real Estate, can represent the entire business community?”

Zhang Kuisan replied, “So, Director Xu, you completely disagree with my opinion?

Have you considered that if the punishment of Hehua Real Estate leads to dissatisfaction in Jiang City’s business community, and if there’s a similar group withdrawal of investments, who will be responsible?”

Faced with Zhang Kuisan’s questioning, Xu Qianli fought back valiantly as the two engaged in a fierce verbal duel at the executive meeting of Jiang City County Government, neither giving an inch.

The onlookers were astonished and nervous, not expecting such a situation to arise in the County Government after the old County Magistrate’s passing.

Xu Qianli, a former County Magistrate’s secretary and Government Office Director, actually had the courage to openly challenge Acting County Magistrate Zhang Kuisan in an executive meeting, engaging him in a direct confrontation – he was indeed formidable.

But even if he was right, what could he possibly do?

After all, his position was at a disadvantage, and Zhang Kuisan, as the acting County Magistrate, had the authority to make final decisions.

It was almost impossible for Xu Qianli to push through a resolution.

After a lengthy and heated debate between Zhang Kuisan and Xu Qianli, with neither gaining the upper hand and with Xu Qianli rebutting to the point of making Zhang flush with anger, Zhang finally slammed the table.

“Alright, I’m tired of arguing with you.

Let’s just follow the rules and vote by raising hands.

Those in favor of detaining our county’s outstanding entrepreneur He Jindong and sealing off our county’s star enterprise Hehua Real Estate, raise your hands.”

Zhang Kuisan stopped playing games, unable to win the argument against Xu Qianli, and moved straight to the voting phase, certain he wouldn’t lose to Xu Qianli in a show of hands with his own prestige.

Just like Xu Qianli’s previous call for a vote, this time as well, no one raised their hand, not even Sun Yan.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to, but her lone hand would be a drop in the bucket, utterly pointless.

For a moment, Xu Qianli found himself in a situation of isolation without support.

Just as Zhang Kuisan secretly smirked, thinking he had the situation under control, a voice suddenly came from the entrance.

“Oh my, I didn’t expect the Jiang City County Government to be even more lively than I imagined.”

Hearing the commotion, everyone looked over and saw a stunningly tall and beautiful woman entering the room.

Xu Qianli’s eyes instantly lit up.

Others might not recognize the newcomer, but he was all too familiar with her.

It was none other than the soon-to-arrive new and beautiful County Magistrate Lan Qianrong!