Chapter 780: The Female County Magistrate's Nighttime Visit

Is it special concern for Vice County Magistrate Li, or dissatisfaction with her?

But think about it, the county government leadership was almost completely wiped out: County Magistrate Wen Qiren, Executive Vice County Magistrate Gao Hai, and two other vice county magistrates all went in, but Li Lingyu was only called in for questioning and then returned.

Factually, although she is not deeply involved, she still has connections with Geng Miao and the others.

The reason Li Lingyu could return, most people attribute to the fact that the county government leadership is empty, making it impossible for Su Yang to shoulder all the work alone.

She returned partly to share the county government's workload, and compared with the others, she indeed is not as deeply entangled.

Of course, no one dares to take up this matter.

Finally, Lu Zhi Xin's gaze fell on Zhou Yanru's face, and Zhou Yanru, mustering courage, said, "I think he definitely told County Magistrate Su."

Lu Zhi Xin then said nothing further, and invited everyone to drink together.

Su Yang returned to his guesthouse's temporary quarters and found a woman standing at the door.

On closer look, it was Vice County Magistrate Li Lingyu.

At that moment Li Lingyu also saw Su Yang, stepped forward two paces, and said, "County Magistrate Su, you have returned."

"I shouldn't have come to disturb you, but I have some relatively important work in hand, so…"

Su Yang said, "Oh, don't be formal; you can always come talk to me about work matters."

Speaking that, he opened the door, turned on the light, and invited Li Lingyu into the room, but he did not close the door.

This was also to prevent gossip later and to avert other incidents.

Because in such matters, some have been shortchanged; bluntly put, when a man and a woman share a room, if the woman has any scheming, the man becomes irredeemably implicated.

"Sorry, Vice County Magistrate Li, I'm a bit messy, the room… oh dear, please bear with it."

"Had I known you were coming, I should have cleaned up before leaving."

Li Lingyu also understood what Su Yang leaving the door open meant.

She said, "County Magistrate Su, you are being overly distant; of course, this is also our county government's oversight, we should assign someone to handle the sanitation for you properly."

"Now you have to lead the whole county's work, all your energy is poured into the office; how can you find time for these?"

"Otherwise, later I can help you tidy up, but of course, don't get the wrong idea."

"Anyway, I'm a woman, and I'm better at housework than you men."

Su Yang smiled and said, "No need, no need; I'm used to being messy, this is fine."

I don't know how many leaders have been approached by female subordinates using cleaning as an excuse to find a breakthrough.

Whether or not Li Lingyu has such intentions, she wants to block that route.

Of course, Li Lingyu in her thirties is indeed at her most charming.

Moreover, she is quite good-looking, with a proper face and features; even in winter, wearing a coat, her figure is still curvaceous.

He had noticed it when he first arrived, but in his view, a woman like that must have backing within the county.

Either she has some connection with Geng Miao and the others, otherwise a relatively beautiful woman becoming vice county magistrate would not be so easy.

Because of this thought, and the county's work being indeed varied and complex, he never had a chance to talk privately with this female county magistrate.

He remembered that before he left, Li Lingyu should still have been at the Discipline Inspection Commission.

Now she has emerged completely unscathed, which explains many issues.

He tried to invite Li Lingyu to sit, but she insisted on standing.

Li Lingyu said, "County Magistrate Su, actually my visit is mainly to acknowledge your mistake."

"When you first arrived, you already made the clearest assessment of our county's situation and took appropriate measures, but I, due to various concerns, failed to keep up with your pace in time."

"That left you to fight these criminal gangs alone and even endure several ordeals."

"But facts prove your approach was correct; it not only eradicated the long‑standing tumor in Lieshan County, but also changed the work style of the county's officials."

"Previously everyone was focused on currying favor with Geng Miao and his brothers, and on pleasing the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery to get more shopping cards and cash red packets."

"Now everyone is single‑mindedly devoted to work; the backlog that had piled up for a long time was basically cleared in just a few days."

"Moreover, many people voluntarily worked overtime, pulling all‑night shifts."

"I've worked in our county for several years, but have never seen them so proactive."

"All these changes are thanks to you."

"Therefore, I hope to continue serving the county government under your leadership."

"Please grant me an opportunity."

Su Yang finally realized that the woman was seeking to cling to his leg.

And logically, she should have been at the welcome banquet; it seems this time she really went all out.

But he still asked, "Vice County Magistrate Li, I'm asking a question I shouldn't, please don't mind."

"I heard you were also summoned by the Discipline Inspection Commission; how did it go? Have you cleared all issues related to you?"

"Because I don't tolerate any grit in my eyes, I believe you have already witnessed that."

"So I don't want us, after just having closely cooperated, to face various problems again; that would be irresponsible to the organization and to the Common People of Lieshan County."

Li Lingyu's expression turned slightly sour, which was no different from a blatant slap, but when she thought about who Su Yang was…

He originally wouldn't even save the face of Ye Xianggao and Wen Qiren, let alone someone like her, a lower‑ranking vice county magistrate.

She said, "Thank you for your concern, County Magistrate Su; I fully understand the question you asked."

"I had previously received their cash red packets and shopping cards, but I returned them all."

"Here I also need to clarify to you: before you arrived, even though everyone in the county from top to bottom would accept them, refusing would lead to being excluded or even framed, making it impossible to work."

"I say it was a bit selfish, but under the circumstances, I was only protecting myself."

"But when you came, I had already returned all of them to the Discipline Inspection Commission."

"You can inquire about this at the Discipline Inspection Commission; apart from those cash red packets and shopping cards, I have no other ties with them."

"I can assure you of this; if any issue arises later, the Discipline Inspection Commission may investigate me at any time."

People have already said it to this extent, Su Yang naturally wouldn't say anything more.

But he also knew this matter wasn't that simple. County Magistrate Li definitely has someone behind him; otherwise, it wouldn't be so easy to come out.

But now he actually can't worry about that much; the County Government has only him, and even if he split himself into several pieces he couldn't keep up.

He needs someone to help him complete all the work.