Chapter 1016

Ma Su revealed a seductive smile, deliberately pulling down her collar, then leaned forward.

From that opposite angle, one could see the deep chasm.

However, she had thought Zhao Nanxing was furious, wanting to reduce fire or something, but she didn't expect the loud slap to snap her out of that unrealistic fantasy directly.

Pa— Ma Su spun around like a top on the spot.

County Magistrate Zhao, what's wrong with you? She hasn't offended you, why hit her?

After that slap, Ma Su's delicate makeup was knocked off, powder falling. She covered her face with both hands, squatted on the ground, shoulders trembling as she sobbed, evoking pity.

But Zhao Nanxing had no such thoughts at the moment; he wanted to kill this idiot: "You damn idiot, know that? You're overcomplicating things, unnecessary! Normally just stamping a flow would do, as long as the account has this money, what are you messing around with there?"

"Do you think Su Yang is like those other people in the county who haven't seen the world? Do you think if you find someone to Photoshop a picture, they won't be able to tell?"

"Moreover, do you not know in your heart whether they really took bribes? I tell you, it's because of you this idiot that Secretary Qi really got a slap from Secretary Zhang, and they're still in the hospital."

"The bank flow you cleverly concocted has already been sent by Su Yang to the provincial public security bureau for appraisal. Actually I could tell you, they don't even need appraisal; just go to the bank and print another flow to prove where your flow is wrong! This is a standing committee level matter, you deputy director are basically finished."

As his words fell, Ma Su burst into tears: "County Magistrate Zhao, can you give me another chance? I've been diligent, haven't done anything half-hearted to let down the Cultivation Organization and leadership. This time I did this solely to deal with Su Yang, to vent for the leaders—who knew Su Yang was so cunning!"

While sobbing, she actually crawled up to Zhao Nanxing's side and clung to his thigh.

She cried with tears streaming down her face; how could Zhao Nanxing bear it? He then said: "Alright, find someone to take the blame. In short, someone must step forward and admit it. Alright, nothing else, you go first—I still need to go to the hospital."

Ma Su said: "Okay, okay, I got it—so I'll still be waiting for you in the suite at Lieshan Grand Hotel tonight? I've already told the hotel staff there, so when you come in through their back door, others won't easily notice."

Besides, she had thought quite thoroughly. Zhao Nanxing said: "Let's see tonight."

In the hospital, after a round of various IV drips and injections, Qi Guohui slowly woke up: "What's going on? How did I end up here?"

The nurse at the bedside said upon hearing: "Secretary Qi, you're awake, this is the hospital—you fainted from low blood sugar during the meeting, didn't you forget?"

The nurse was still the same one, after all, county standing committee members and real power figures need to be cared for by nurses who are outstanding in appearance, physique, and professional ability; these nurses are also high-caliber talents specially trained by the hospital.

Upon hearing this, Qi Guohui suddenly reacted: "Ah, this old ailment of mine—it showed up in a checkup years ago; although I took some medicine in between, I've never fully cured it. How serious is my condition? How long do I need to rest in the hospital?"

The little nurse only felt: This leader is more hypocritical than us workhorses; now everyone in the county knows you were knocked out by a slap, yet you claim low blood sugar—you're really just using that as an excuse. As a leader, can't you be a bit more sincere?

She thought what she thought, but still said: "We've already given you a comprehensive checkup; your low blood sugar is actually controllable, the medication's effect isn't big."

Although her words were meant to keep helping Qi Guohui save face, to Qi Guohui's ears they were outright mockery; he immediately changed expression and snapped: "Have your dean come over!"

The little nurse's face turned pale, she hurried away on small steps. Is it wrong to try to please leaders? Do I need to tell you that you were knocked out by a slap and sent to the hospital?

You're not even ashamed—if it were an ordinary person, a Common Person, even taking a slap, just resting a bit would be fine, but you're making a life-or-death fuss, rushing to the hospital for emergency care. You don't find it embarrassing, but I do.

Just as the little nurse ran out, a voice came from the doorway: "Secretary Qi, why are you so angry? Did the little nurse offend you?"

As the words fell, Zhao Nanxing and Jiang Tao entered from outside.

Qi Guohui gave an embarrassed smile and said: "The little nurse doesn't understand; I asked him to pour me a cup of water, but he hemmed and hawed. You also know I've had this low blood sugar condition since early on; sometimes I don't even know when it will flare up. I've hardly ever had it in my life, but since coming to Lieshan Xian it's already happened twice—really embarrassing for the comrades of the County Party Committee and County Government."

Zhao Nanxing chuckled and said: "Ah, we all know this is your old ailment, but from now on we should try to keep it under control; what if it happens again?"

Jiang Tao also said from the side: "Secretary Qi, you too are a comrade who charges into battle for us, but sometimes Su Yang is too cunning, affecting our judgment of the essence of things. This bank flow originally had a problem, and moreover Ma Su that woman cleverly fabricated a fake flow, which Su Yang saw through at a glance, so this time the problem isn't on you."

Bringing this up, Qi Guohui felt as wronged as could be, and said: "What's up with Secretary Zhang? Rather than saying I had a low blood sugar episode, it's more like he has mania—we're all respectable people, why be so crude? Is what I said wrong? How does Su Yang have 20 million? Who would give him 20 million? Is that person his son? This is treating him like a father to be filial!"

Zhao Nanxing pressed down his hand and said: "Keep your voice down. I asked around, and it seems Su Yang's money is related to Secretary Zhang and them. I also heard from the Organization Department people when I was leaving that Su Yang and Secretary Zhang actually knew each other long ago; they watched the World Cup together and placed bets at the club in Jingcheng."

"It was Secretary Zhang and another Jingcheng rich kid who lost 20 million to them, so you say you said all that today—who else should get slapped if not you? Oh, right, I misspoke—given today's situation, who else would get low blood sugar if not you?"