Chapter 124 - 124 123 Assessment

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124: Chapter 123: Assessment 124: Chapter 123: Assessment “Persuading Xie Heguo seems like a dead end now,” Liu Hun said to Ren Peiling. “Lin Fugui will definitely tell him about today’s events. If Xie Heguo was unaware of what was going on in the village before, now with Huang Xiaofeng’s incident, Xie will have to intervene. After he intervenes, he’ll either cancel the project, and then we can all be happy, and I can live life just like before. Or, he continues to take even more money from Huang Xiaofeng. Not only does he not cancel the project in the village, but he will also come after both of us.” Liu Hun was pretty sure Xie Heguo was like the wild dogs in the village, unable to change his nature, and the village project was far from over. Before Ren Peiling could respond, Liu Hun continued, “Director Ren, I initially wanted to ask for your help with this matter. I never expected to drag you into this mess.” “What are you planning to use to take down Xie Heguo?” Ren Peiling asked suddenly, her expression serious, lacking any of her previous shyness. Liu Hun was taken aback for a moment, and as he pondered, knowing Xie Heguo’s term was about to end and the position would either go to Lin Fugui or herself, Ren Peiling might be planning something. “These chemicals are highly dangerous. As long as Xie continues to mess with this, sooner or later, a massive disaster will happen in the village. Lin Fugui definitely won’t inform Xie Heguo of the consequences, and once they occur, do you think Xie Heguo’s ass will be safe? Can he still securely sit in the mayor’s chair?” “But... What about the villagers of the village?” asked Ren Peiling, serious, caring about her own future but even more about the villagers. “If something happens and many people die, it won’t just be a county matter anymore. It might even bring down provincial officials. Then, everyone in the township government will be held accountable.” Liu Hun, not being heartless, reassured Ren Peiling, “I know Dr. Chen Qiuya from the township health center. I’ll inform her about this, and together we’ll take care of the villagers. Don’t worry, there might be many injuries in the village, but I’ll do my best to ensure not a single villager dies.” With the Qi Force in his hands, he wasn’t just bluffing. The two spoke for a while and finalized their plan. The moment Xie Heguo leaned towards Huang Xiaofeng, they would start preparing emergency medication and at the same time, gather evidence and testimony. As soon as a massive injury incident occurred in the village, Ren Peiling would report it through her channels to the higher authorities, appealing for control over the situation in Taiping Town, and finally bring out the evidence and testimony to topple Xie Heguo! Two days later, in the mayor’s office, Lin Fugui was shrinking his head like a deflated turtle in front of Xie Heguo. “Lin Fugui! Did you leave your brain at home? You hit President Huang? You really think you are capable? Why don’t you go and hit the county head, the county party secretary? Do you know who President Huang is? What his background is? I have been catering to him with all courtesy, and you dare to lay hands on him?” Xie Heguo banged on the table heavily and berated Lin Fugui, for Huang Xiaofeng was not only a figure he couldn’t afford to offend but also his cash cow. “Mayor... please listen to me, everything... everything is just too complicated,” Lin Fugui said with a face even more bitter than bitter herbs, unable to stop thinking about the complexity over these two days. “Then spit it out, man! Too complicated? What’s your head for? Decoration? Let me tell you, Lin Fugui! President Huang has now been sent to the best hospital in the province, and I heard he needs to stay there for almost a half year. You better explain things clearly or else get lost!” Xie Heguo said irritably, nibbling on the first tastes of benefits he was not ready to let go. Scared out of his wits, Lin Fugui trembled as he recounted the entire incident, including the dealings Huang Xiaofeng was involved in within the village, which Lin knew about. “What? Huang Xiaofeng that scumbag was trying to mess with Ren Peiling? Damn... so, it was all Huang Xiaofeng’s own doing?” Xie Heguo asked Lin Fugui, feeling like it was quite a complex situation. “Yes, yes, yes! Trying to steal but... Instead of succeeding with Ren Peiling, he ended up beaten like that! The village chief and I didn’t know it was President Huang; we thought it was that bastard Liu Hun! That’s why we hit him so hard!” Lin Fugui said, trying to appease Xie Heguo with a smile. Xie Heguo, feeling overwhelmed, took a while to process the tangled information, then quietly asked Lin Fugui, “That... does Huang Xiaofeng really have something that can make women listen and men foolish?” “He told us that. But... seeing how he ended up, it’s probably bullshitting. Even if such a thing existed, he wouldn’t give it to us!” Lin Fugui quickly added, feeling oppressed these past couple of days, as if he ended up scolded without even managing to get what he wanted. “Useless! You can’t even handle such a small matter!” Xie Heguo’s initially warm heart suddenly cooled, as he had long been salivating over Ren Peiling. Xie Heguo’s rusty brain was spinning and spinning when suddenly it caught on to something crucial. As the saying goes, even an old donkey can pull a cart through, and he truly grasped the crux of the issue. He immediately asked Lin Fugui, “You just mentioned Ren Peiling and Liu Hun went to the village ahead because of what Huang Xiaofeng was setting up there. What could happen?” Liu Hun, that flat bastard, said someone might die, claiming it was something about the environment or whatever. I think he’s just bluffing us! Nobody from that village ahead has died yet, have they? It’s normal for children and the elderly, who have weak immune systems, to get sick. As for chickens, ducks, fish, and the like, it’s normal for them to die too.” Lin Fuguid casually dismissed the concerns to Xie Heguo, not taking the matter seriously at all. “Idiot! Could this not turn into a big issue? You are still...” Xie Heguo was scolding Lin Fugui when the telephone on the desk rang. “May I speak to Mayor Xie Heguo?” A woman’s voice came from the other end of the line. “I am! Who is this?” Xie Heguo asked as he picked up the phone. “I am Secretary to Huang Xiaofeng, Mr. Huang. Mr. Huang has now regained consciousness. He says he doesn’t blame anyone and just hopes that the project in the village ahead can continue,” the secretary explained over the phone. “Tell your Mr. Huang that I need to think this over,” Xie Heguo told the secretary, concerned that biting off too much might lead to losing more than gained. “Mayor Xie, our Mr. Huang said as long as the project in the village ahead remains unchanged, that’s fine. You don’t need to worry about Director Ren and Liu Hun; he will find a way to handle it. He feels very sorry for the trouble caused, so he has sent one million in cash to your home as an apology and hopes you do not mind. Also, Mr. Huang mentioned he will be back!” After conveying her message, the secretary on the phone hung up. “Hello! Hello! She hung up...” Xie Heguo’s eyes narrowed slightly as he slowly placed the receiver down, his mind not pondering whether to take the million but rather if keeping a million at home was safe. “Mayor... Mayor?! Is there something wrong? Should we just call off the mess in the village ahead then?!” Lin Fugui asked nervously, these days he trembled at the slightest sound just like a woman in her confinement. “Why don’t you just shut off your brain too? It’s not like it’s any good anyway! Idiot! The project in the village ahead must continue. But you need to keep a close eye on it, make absolutely sure no one dies! I’m going back first!” Xie Heguo said as he got ready to leave, worried his wife might run off with the money, “Right! Also, keep an eye on Ren Peiling and Liu Hun! Don’t let them cause any more trouble. If Ren Peiling comes looking for me, tell her I’m not in!” Now that Liu Hun, that pest, had clashed with Huang Xiaofeng, and since Huang Xiaofeng would also return, let Huang Xiaofeng, that mad dog, bite Liu Hun, that wolf. By the time they both end up with a mouthful of each other’s fur, he could come in and collect the pieces. Hopefully, Huang Xiaofeng would come back soon; the show would be spectacular then! Xie Heguo mused gleefully as he left the Mayor’s office. “Yes, yes! Mayor, take care!” Lin Fugui bowed and scraped as he saw off Xie Heguo, pondering over how quickly his face could change, unable to make head or tail of it. “Screw it, as long as the project continues, there’s still a profit to be made! I must steer clear of Liu Hun, that jinx!” Lin Fugui calculated as he too left the mayor’s office. Meanwhile, Liu Hun managed to find time to visit the town health clinic, planning to discuss the situation with Chen Qiuya. He hoped to prepare some emergency medications through Chen Qiuya to hide his superpower when saving people if an outbreak happened in the village ahead. Additionally, it was also for Ren Peiling and Chen Qiuya; when the whole town and even the county were at a loss, presenting these prepared emergency medications would be more commendable than any speech. Arriving at the town health clinic, Liu Hun found the place bustling with people in white coats, and upon inquiring discovered that the county health department was assessing the medical skills of the doctors at Taiping Town Health Clinic. Thus, Liu Hun entered a diagnosis room crammed with doctors. The door was open and no one paid him any mind; he stood at the back and immediately spotted Chen Qiuya, who stood at the far end. Today, Chen Qiuya was dressed in a white coat, holding a record book. Through narrow gaps between people, one could see shiny stockings wrapped around her thighs, and high heels that accentuated her persona, her phoenix eyes seemed to soften anyone they glanced upon, and her pouty lips, glossed with who knows what, were irresistible. “Dr. Chen! You are a vital pillar of support for Taiping Town Health Clinic and your professional skills are quite remarkable. But you see, Dr. Xu and I were sent by the higher-ups to inspect the health clinic, all to better serve the public! I hope you don’t feel any pressure or burden,” said Wang Shunqin, a middle-aged woman wearing a badge, speaking calmly to Chen Qiuya. Although her words were reassuring, her thoughts harbored different intentions...

Chapter 124 - 124 123 Assessment

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