The pushover offended a top-tier boss

Wei Zixuan looked at her warily: "Who are you?"

"Who I am is not important." Xu Shihan's gaze fell on her face as she spoke softly. "Now you have an opportunity in front of you. After it's done, I can give you some money and arrange for you to work abroad."

"Why should I trust you?" Wei Zixuan still remained wary.

Xu Shih-han couldn't help but sneer: "Do you even have a chance to turn things around?"

She stared at Wei Zixuan's face and couldn't help but say with regret:

"You're clearly more capable and better looking than Ye Zhenzhen, so why does she live in a villa while you live in this run-down house?"

"Are you content with her living such a glamorous life?"

Wei Zixuan's hands trembled uncontrollably.

She was unwilling to accept it. Why was Ye Zhenzhen so lucky to meet a man like Zhou Huaijin and rise above her social class to become a superior person?

Despite years of hard work, he could only live like a rat in a gutter.

She understood that she had no way out at this point. The woman in front of her, dressed extravagantly and arrogantly, probably had some kind of background.

She took a few deep breaths and began to speak:

"Yang Guanyu, the county magistrate of Nanjing, likes Ye Zhenzhen."

Xu Shih-han was somewhat surprised: "Are you sure?"

Wei Zixuan nodded firmly. "Back when they were in the district committee, they were very close. Ye Zhenzhen even did a cultural tourism promotion plan for Nan Jing, which helped Yang Guanyu a lot. They were senior and junior classmates, and their relationship has always been very good. I'm sure Yang Guanyu likes Ye Zhenzhen."

Xu Shihan's lips slowly curved into a smile.

"very good."

Xu Shihan had heard of Yang Guanyu. Since taking office, Nanjing has transformed from an extremely poor county into a popular tourist destination with agricultural products sold all over the country.

A poor boy from the countryside who turned his life around through education has a strong will to live. However, those who climb up from the bottom are often the most susceptible to temptation.

A poor person cannot be an honest official.

Xu Shihan's car was parked at the side entrance of the hospital, her face mostly covered by a mask. Li Chengsen lay in a private room, wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet on his wrist. His medical parole meant he was temporarily spared from the cold detention center, but he had lost a lot of weight and was completely different from the refined businessman who used to sit on the top floor of the Dingxin Building, sipping tea and overlooking Bin City.

Xu Shihan bribed the nurse on duty, changed her clothes, closed the door, and drew the curtains.

"Mr. Li, I can help you get out of here." She said in a low voice as she changed his dressing.

Li Chengsen looked up at her, his gaze filled with wariness, yet also with a scrutinizing intensity that seemed to see a glimmer of hope in a desperate situation. "Where are you from?"

"The Xu family in Beijing."

Li Chengsen's eyelid twitched.

He certainly knew about the Xu family in Beijing. That Xu family, deeply entrenched in the ministries, wielded considerable influence.

His gaze lingered on Xu Shihan's face for two seconds, then narrowed slightly. "State your conditions."

……

In just ten minutes, Xu Shihan left the hospital and drove directly to Nanjing.

Yang Guanyu was somewhat surprised when he received the call. How could an official from Beijing come to visit a small county? But he still put aside his work and met her in the reception room.

"Minister Xu, what brings you to Nanjing?" Yang Guanyu sat opposite her, his back straight, his tone polite and gentle.

Xu Shihan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and looked at his face.

"I heard that County Chief Yang is a top student who graduated from Tsinghua University. After taking office, he transformed Nanjing from one of the poorest counties to its current scale. He is truly admirable."

She put down her teacup and smiled.

"It's such a pity that such a talented person has been stuck at the grassroots level."

"In my opinion, Zhou Huaijin's position is at least worthy of County Magistrate Yang's abilities."

Yang Guanyu's brow twitched slightly. "Minister Xu, please be careful with your words."

Xu Shihhan didn't stop, as if she hadn't heard him, and took another sip of tea. "I heard that County Magistrate Yang and Zhou Huaijin's wife are alumni? And they've always had a good relationship?"

Yang Guanyu frowned and asked her seriously, "Minister Xu, what exactly is your intention?"

"County Chief Yang, it must be hard to bear having your love stolen away, right?" Xu Shihan chuckled. "But what can you do? He's in a higher position than you, and he has a better family background. Even if he uses underhanded tactics, what can you do about it?"

She sighed and said with emotion, "It's a pity. If County Magistrate Yang had his background, you would probably be sitting in that position now."

Yang Guanyu was silent for a few seconds before speaking coldly, "Minister Xu, just say what you have to say."

Xu Shihan put down her teacup, leaned forward slightly, and looked straight at him.

"Two hundred billion, and Zhou Huaijin's position, are all yours. As for the person you love, they will naturally return to your side."

Yang Guanyu's fingers paused on his knee for a moment.

Two hundred billion...

The number was so large that it seemed unreal to him.

"This is the price that Dingxin offered to Zhou Huaijin."

Xu Shihan spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Once you take his position, the Yang brothers will also be at your service. Within five years, you can rise even higher. Besides, you should know about my family's influence in Beijing; your future is bright."

Yang Guanyu wasn't stupid; he knew the importance of being overly attentive.

"Minister Xu, what is your purpose?"

"Pull Zhou Huaijin down." Xu Shihhan didn't mince words, speaking directly and frankly, "Let's not beat around the bush, County Magistrate Yang, with your talent, are you willing to be subordinate to someone else?"

"I heard that after you graduated, you've been working at the grassroots level, toiling away in the fields. If you hadn't been transferred to Nanjing, you probably would never have had a chance to get ahead in your life."

Yang Guanyu remained silent for a long time.

Birds chirped outside the window, and cars honked in the distance. The office was so quiet that you could hear the ticking of the clock on the wall.

"Minister Xu, I will pretend I didn't hear what you said today."

He finally spoke, his voice steady, "I was born and raised in Nan Jing, and I don't feel wronged here. As an official, I only serve the people of this region. I will not take sides, nor will I be anyone's pawn."

Xu Shihan smiled, a smile devoid of surprise or disappointment. "County Chief Yang, please reconsider. It's too early to give an answer now."

The Ye family had their horoscopes matched, and the elderly couple were overjoyed. They immediately called their daughter. "A match made in heaven! People say you two complement each other perfectly, bringing good fortune to each other!"

Mother Ye held her phone, her smile wide and her eyes crinkling at the corners. "People say you're born to be a princess."

Ye Zhenzhen beamed with joy, leaning back on the sofa with her feet propped up on the coffee table, and nudged the person next to her. "Old Zhou, did you hear that? I'm going to bring you good fortune."

"Didn't Mom say that we'd both prosper?" Zhou Huaijin sat next to her, holding a document in her hand.

"Hehe, of course! You'll definitely bring me good fortune too." Ye Zhenzhen leaned in, hugged her, and swayed her back and forth. "Since I met you, my work has gone smoothly, my life has improved, and even my complexion has gotten better."

Zhou Huaijin's lips curved slightly, and he was about to say something when his phone vibrated. He glanced at the screen; it was Lin Rui.

"Boss, Director Wu said Xu Shihan has arrived." Lin Rui's voice was very low.

"What is she doing here?"

"She only said she was there on behalf of her unit to understand the situation and convey the message. Director Wu said she didn't do anything special, and left after getting a general understanding of the case's progress."

Zhou Huaijin hung up the phone and placed it on the table. After thinking for a moment, he dialed Zhou Chenyu's number.

"Sis, keep an eye on the Xu family's moves for me lately."

"What? Are you trying to trip me up again?" Zhou Chenyu's voice on the other end carried a hint of wariness.

"Xu Shih-han has come to Bin City, ostensibly to study and convey the spirit of the Party. Although nothing seems out of the ordinary yet, I have a feeling that something is not quite right."

"That woman is really persistent," Zhou Chenyu snorted. "She came to my house looking for Mom a few days ago, but Mom kicked her out. I think she won't give up until she's completely cornered."

"The case in Bin City isn't over yet, so don't let her take advantage of any loopholes. You should also be careful in everything you do," Zhou Chenyu instructed him.

Zhou Huaijin hummed in agreement, his gaze falling on the person on the sofa who was playing with the cat.

Suddenly, she lowered her voice and said, "Sister, if something really happens to me one day, please help me send Zhenzhen away."