61: Chapter 61: Overnight Wealth, Grasping Both Official and Commercial Opportunities!

61: Chapter 61: Overnight Wealth, Grasping Both Official and Commercial Opportunities!

One, ten, hundred, ten thousand…billion!

Staring at the string of numbers on the ATM screen, Xu Qianli looked at them one by one and soon saw the most specific number…two hundred and thirty-six million!

Seeing the exact amount, Xu Qianli felt as if he had been struck by lightning; he was stunned.

He had somewhat guessed that this card must have been Wei Yong’s backup plan, to be used to run away immediately if any trouble arose.

But he never anticipated that there would be so much money in the card, as much as two hundred thirty-six million!

Just the extra six million alone was more than he, Xu Qianli, could ever hope to earn in his lifetime.

Suddenly having such a huge sum of money in hand, Xu Qianli felt it burn his hands.

Xu Qianli was still dazed when his phone rang—it was He Lili calling.

“Xu Qianli, I heard that someone splashed red paint all over the exterior wall of the County Government demanding ten million, surely Fang Xiong ordered someone to do it, just to force you to cough up the money.”

“Don’t worry, I’ve got this covered.

I have around four or five million on hand, borrowed another two or three million from friends, and I’ll mortgage the beauty salon to the bank.

I assure you, I’ll have the ten million ready in three days.”

“In any case, you don’t have to worry about the money, I’m here for you.”

He Lili’s caring words warmed Xu Qianli’s heart tremendously, “Lili sister, why are you so good to me, even willing to give up all your possessions to help me?”

“It’s no secret, you’re the father of my future children, who else would I help but you?”

“Anyway, your issues are my issues, leave it to me.”

“Also, I need to warn you about something, Zeng Changyun called me, pushing me to have a child with another man, but I flatly refused and gave him a piece of my mind.”

“I can tell he’s extremely unhappy with you; you need to be cautious about him.”

“To some extent, he’s more dangerous than Zhang Kuisan, you must be wary of his sneaky tactics.”

Hearing this, Xu Qianli was deeply moved.

“Lili sister, don’t worry, the me today is not the same Xu Qianli who could be easily manipulated a few days ago.”

“If they think they can outfox me, steal my power, wealth, and women, it won’t be that easy!”

“As for the ten million, Lili sister, you needn’t worry anymore, I’ve already gathered it.”

“Additionally, I want to discuss another matter with you, Lili sister.

I want you to help me in business, to make big deals.”

Having received Wei Yong’s enormous fortune and the call from He Lili, Xu Qianli had a special idea.

With so much money, it would be a waste to just keep it in the account; better to find a way to make it work.

Business, undoubtedly, was the best choice.

However, being a government official, it wouldn’t be proper for him to appear in business dealings directly.

He Lili was willing to risk everything to help him through tough times, her sincerity was beyond question, truly heart and soul level of commitment.

Moreover, since she wasn’t part of the government but a businesswoman, using her as a proxy in business was definitely feasible.

On the other end of the phone, He Lili, dressed in a sexy nightgown and sitting on her sofa with her bare legs crossed, painting her nails, suddenly burst into laughter when she heard Xu Qianli’s words.

“With your job, how much can you really earn, and now you want me to help you in business, to make big deals?

Don’t make me laugh.”

“But you claiming to have gathered ten million already, quite capable indeed, no wonder you’re the youngest department-level cadre in Jiang City, you do have some skills.”

“Since you said you managed to raise the money, that’s a relief.”

“Oh, right, I forgot to tell you something.

Last night, your sister He Caixia was dreaming and calling out your name for half the night.”

While He Lili was speaking, He Caixia, with a flushed face, ran out of the bedroom.

“Lili, really, I wasn’t dreaming about Xu Qianli at all, it’s not true.”

“But you, last night you mentioned several times how good it would have been if your period hadn’t come, who knows, maybe you’d be carrying Xu Qianli’s baby by now.”

Hearing this, He Lili was not pleased, “Oh really, you dare to expose my secrets, let’s see how I deal with you!”

He Lili lunged forward with a menacing look, ready to tickle He Caixia, who hurriedly dodged with a giggle.

On the other end of the phone, Xu Qianli listened to the playful chatter of the two beauties, smiled slightly, and put away his bank card.

With the ten million debt easily handled, Xu Qianli felt great and headed straight for the County Government.

Along the way, many people warmly greeted him, but some avoided him deliberately, their gazes unsettling.

One could easily judge one’s power and status by how others reacted to them.

Yesterday at work, nearly everyone was pleasant and polite to him.

Today, though, the attitudes of half of these people had changed again; there was definitely something wrong.

When Xu Qianli arrived at the government office, he was extremely surprised to see someone who should not have been there.

Zhang Cheng, who had tried to force himself on Lan Jiao at the office and was stopped and taken away by Xu Qianli the day before yesterday, had come back!

Not only had he returned, Zhang Cheng was lecturing the office staff loudly, flaunting his presence as if he was back in command.

Xu Qianli knocked on the door frame, drawing the errant one’s attention, “Zhang Cheng, you’ve got some nerve coming back here.”

Zhang Cheng’s eyes narrowed at Xu Qianli, a bitter hatred evident.

At the sight of him, his rage was barely containable, almost spewing out as he sneered and said, “Oh, look who it is if it isn’t Director Xu.

You’re just in time.

There’s a misunderstanding I need to clear up with you.”

Saying this, Zhang Cheng beckoned to someone nearby.

It was a woman, none other than Lan Jiao, who he had almost ravaged before.

As Lan Jiao approached, Zhang Cheng said to Xu Qianli, “Director Xu, actually, Lan Jiao and I are a couple, she’s my girlfriend.

The reason she was screaming that day was we were trying something new, and you misunderstood.

Now that things have been clarified, I’ve been released.

Right, Lan Jiao?”

“Yes, yes,”

Lan Jiao said without daring to meet Xu Qianli’s eyes, her voice low.

“So that’s the story.”

Xu Qianli responded coolly.

Even a fool could see that Zhang Kuisan had used threats or bribes to make Lan Jiao change her statement, falsely claiming to be Zhang Cheng’s lover to get him released.

Zhang Kuisan, such cunning tactics.

Zhang Cheng said, “As long as you understand, Director Xu.

It was all a misunderstanding, and it’s good we’ve cleared it up now.

I must also thank you for your care the day before yesterday.

You really woke me up; we must be careful, never knowing who might be watching.

Director Xu, now that we’re colleagues again, we have to do a good job running the government office without any mistakes.”

As he spoke, his eyes were full of mischief.

Xu Qianli, you son of a bitch, thinking you can ride high because you’re close to the new County Magistrate Lan Qianrong?

Keep dreaming.

I, Zhang Cheng, am back, and I’ll see how I can bring you down!