The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

"Oh, really? Want your life? Fine, then jump off the building, and I'll immediately tell the law enforcement downstairs to retreat."

As soon as the woman finished speaking,

Chen Fang felt a chill run through his heart.

Though she looked like a heavenly immortal, her methods were unexpectedly ruthless.

If Xu Maochai really jumped, wouldn't the consequences be dire?

Xu Maochai was also taken aback, not expecting the woman in front of him to say such things.

Grinding his teeth,

he cursed, "Bitch, are you trying to push me to death? Fine, if you won't let me live well, then don't think you can either."

After saying this,

Xu Maochai stood up from the ground.

He clenched his fists and charged at the woman, as if he wanted to tear her apart.

Unfortunately, his "skills" were lacking.

Before he even got close to her, a young man nearby lifted his leg and kicked him square in the chest.

With a dull thud,

Xu Maochai went flying.

There was a loud splash as he landed in the man-made stream beneath a small bridge, soaking wet.

"Now it's your turn, isn't it?"

The woman seemed completely unfazed by what just happened.

She pointed at Xiang Tianhong.

Xiang Tianhong no longer dared to act arrogantly.

He jolted in surprise.

Just as he was about to do something to make amends,

the phone on the table rang.

This time, it was a district committee leader calling.

His heart tightened.

He glanced at the woman and gingerly held the phone to his ear.

"Secretary Zhang, it's Xiang Tianhong,"

Xiang Tianhong took a deep breath and said.

While no one else could hear the conversation, it was clear that Xiang Tianhong's demeanor changed from calm to shock.

"Secretary Zhang, let me explain, please let me explain..."

Xiang Tianhong wanted to continue speaking, but the call was abruptly cut off.

He slumped into a chair, as if in a daze.

Originally intending to plead for mercy, he saw Xu Maochai's miserable state and realized it would be pointless.

"You're the last one."

After Xiang Tianhong was "dealt with,"

the woman looked at Qin Shuqiang.

At this point, Qin Shuqiang felt some regret. If he hadn't insisted on keeping Chen Fang around, this matter would have already ended.

But now, it seemed too late, no matter what he said.

Suddenly, something dawned on him.

He turned and slapped Su Li, who was standing nearby.

The slap was quite powerful.

It spun Su Li in place before she tumbled to the ground with a thud.

Su Li barely had time to open her mouth.

Qin Shuqiang pointed at her and yelled, "You wicked woman, it's you causing trouble. I have no grudge with Brother Chen Fang. If it weren't for your instigations, none of this unpleasantness would have happened."

After saying this,

he took small steps toward Chen Fang.

He grabbed his hand,

apologetically saying, "Brother Chen Fang, it's a misunderstanding, truly a misunderstanding. We hardly ever interact ordinarily. Had it not been for this vile woman causing trouble, how could I have offended you? Naturally, I didn't oversee things properly. I will definitely handle it well; please be magnanimous; let this brother off this once, okay?"

No wonder Qin Shuqiang could achieve great things.

He knew when to bend and when to stretch.

Compared to Xiang Tianhong and Xu Maochai, he was far more clever.

However, Chen Fang knew as well.

Qin Shuqiang's "submission" was only temporary.

Currently, he couldn't reach the Hou Family people.

But if the Hou Family regained their influence, he would definitely seek revenge on Chen Fang in the future.

Thinking about this,

Chen Fang looked at the woman beside him.

Although everything started because of him,

it was this mysterious woman who resolved it.

So, the decision was still in her hands.

The woman seemed to understand his thoughts, and she smiled faintly, saying, "Mr. Chen, you decide. Whatever you choose to do, we'll do as you say. If you want to let him go, we'll leave now. Of course, if you don't want to, I have a hundred ways to deal with him."

Her words sounded confident.

Even though Qin Shuqiang wasn't just anybody,

in her words, he was like an ant.

Upon hearing the woman's words, Qin Shuqiang once again looked earnestly at Chen Fang.

His eyes were filled with pleading.

"Mr. Qin, since it's like this, I'll give you a chance, but you have to tell the truth,"

said Chen Fang.

Qin Shuqiang nodded repeatedly, saying, "Sure, sure, whatever you ask, I'll be honest, I'll be honest."

"If you had managed to reach someone from the Hou Family earlier, would you have let me go?"

Chen Fang asked.

Qin Shuqiang was about to answer right away.

Suddenly, he faltered.

His open mouth froze instantly.

If he answered no, Chen Fang naturally had no reason to let him off.

But if he said yes, he'd be lying, and Chen Fang still wouldn't forgive him.

Chen Fang's question was a trap. No matter how he answered, the result would be the same.

No matter what, he, a distinguished figure, being taunted by a nobody like Chen Fang, would be a laughingstock if word got out.

No matter the outcome,

he might as well take a gamble, at least preserving his dignity.

With this thought in mind,

Qin Shuqiang seemed to regain his courage.

He suddenly shifted his expression,

letting out a cold laugh, saying, "Chen Fang, you think you have the upper hand, huh? I'm not running a restaurant, nor am I climbing the political ladder. I am my own boss, and I'm standing right here. What can you do to me?"

The woman slowly stood up.

She clapped her hands gently twice,

smiling, she said, "Mr. Qin, you should be an actor. Your portrayal of 'aggravation' is spot on. Well then, since your performance is over and there's no more drama to see, Wei Guang, go ahead."

The last four words were addressed to the young man beside her.

The young man nodded.

He slowly walked toward Qin Shuqiang.

This young man, named Wei Guang, had proven his capabilities earlier.

Seeing him approaching,

Qin Shuqiang began to feel frightened.

But his mouth still stayed defiant.

He pointed at Wei Guang and shouted, "You... don't mess around, if... if you touch me, you'll pay for it..."

Before he could finish his threat,

there was a thud.

Qin Shuqiang stumbled and fell to the ground.

Wei Guang stood in front of him, raising his foot and striking his calf hard.

With a crack,

Qin Shuqiang's cries were abruptly cut off.

After a few seconds of silence, his scream of agony erupted from his throat, his body rolling and thrashing on the ground, wailing like a ghost...

The extent of the deformation in his lower leg,

obviously, it was broken.

Wei Guang squatted down,

patted Qin Shuqiang's face,

and said, "Stop howling, go to the hospital soon, and they might fix it up. Otherwise, you'll spend your later years as a boss in a wheelchair..."