Xu Qianli was well aware that moving away might be his best option given his current situation.
Nevertheless, it wasn't easy, as he had no connections elsewhere.
Zeng Changyun's offer to help seemed like a fantastic opportunity.
As Zeng Changyun had mentioned, if Xu Qianli could get away from Deputy County Magistrate Zhang Kuisan's oppression, his future as a young department-level cadre still held great potential for growth.
Then there was Xu Shuman, his girlfriend of three years with whom he was discussing marriage. Although he had rashly agreed to break up with her two days ago, his feelings for her remained.
For his future and for his girlfriend of three years, Xu Qianli was willing to go all out tonight.
He had his reservations, "Just to be clear, I agree, but only for one night!"
Hearing this, Zeng Changyun laughed, lighting a cigarette before he responded jovially.
"My wife is such a beautiful woman, and I am already pained to offer her to you for a night, and you want more nights? Look how pleased you are."
"As long as you agree, that's good. Let's settle it at that."
"Alright, my wife has already gone to the city's Regent Hotel to book a room. I'll send you the room number later, hurry over there."
With that, Zeng Changyun gestured for Xu Qianli to leave.
Stepping out of the office, Xu Qianli couldn't help but think about the woman with whom he would soon be involved.
As Zeng Changyun was an official parachuted in from the city, he didn't bring his family to Jiang City, so Xu Qianli had no idea what his wife looked like.
Although Zeng Changyun had praised his wife greatly, who knew what she actually looked like.
Xu Qianli just hoped Zeng Changyun's wife wasn't too unattractive—at least she should be easy on the eyes, even if not as beautiful as described.
While busy with these thoughts, Xu Qianli returned briefly to the Government Office area.
It was after hours, and the place should have been empty, but as he pushed open the door, he heard sounds of a man and woman in pleasure.
He saw a decently figured woman bending over the desk, her skirt pulled up to her waist revealing her white legs, with a man behind her...
Upon closer inspection, the man was the Deputy Director of the Government Office, Zhang Cheng.
The two immediately saw Xu Qianli come in. The woman, no longer concerned with what was happening, quickly stood up, pulled down her skirt to cover her legs, and ran off with her head low.
Zhang Cheng cursed under his breath and frowned at Xu Qianli as he zipped up his pants.
"Well, well, if it isn't Director Xu. Why are you still here after hours? How dedicated!"
"What brought you here? An important task undone, perhaps? The restroom not clean enough, or the floors not fully scrubbed, or garbage not taken out?"
"With so many important tasks, Director Xu, you really are exceptional, capable of what others cannot. I must say I'm impressed."
Zhang Cheng's sarcasm was sharp and direct.
Already displeased with him, especially since he had just interrupted his tryst, Zhang Cheng showed no mercy verbally.
Facing Zhang Cheng, Xu Qianli was filled with anger.
This man was an incompetent official who managed to get into the Jiang City County Government only thanks to his uncle, Zhang Kuisan.
A month ago, when the old County Magistrate died in a car accident, Zhang Kuisan became the Acting County Magistrate and quickly promoted Zhang Cheng to Deputy Director of the Government Office.
Although he was named Deputy Director, with Xu Qianli, the rightful Director, being suspended from all duties, Zhang Cheng was effectively in full control, and he had not missed a chance to trouble and suppress Xu Qianli.
Xu Qianli understood that Zhang Cheng's actions were directed by Zhang Kuisan, using clumsy tactics to force him out.
Now, facing provocation from Zhang Cheng, Xu Qianli couldn't bear it any longer, coldly scrutinizing Zhang Cheng.
"Even if a toad has a strong background, it's still just a toad."
"Do you think just because your uncle supports you, you can oppress me and force me out so that you can become the Government Office Director?"
"And you, you think you're fit for it? Why don't you piss on a mirror and take a good look at yourself?"
"I used to let you off easy, but don't think I'm scared of you; if you dare to shout at me again, watch out because I won't be polite!"
After enduring for a month, Xu Qianli couldn't take it anymore.
Be it Zhang Cheng or Zhang Kuisan, they would never bully him again.
If he was really pushed to the edge, he might as well quit the official circles!
Xu Qianli's reaction slightly startled Zhang Cheng, who couldn't help but size him up.
"Damn, kid, what have you eaten today, bear's heart and leopard's gall, to dare to act wild in front of me?"
"It looks like I was too polite to you before. I have to seriously teach you a lesson!"
"Kneel down immediately, kowtow and apologize, and even lick my shoes clean, or else this isn't over!"
"If you don't kowtow and lick my shoes, I'll call my uncle and have him assign you to watch the public toilets!"
Zhang Cheng pointed fiercely at his feet, threatening Xu Qianli.
"Kowtow and apologize?"
"I'll kowtow to your mother's head!"
Enraged, Xu Qianli kicked out fiercely, landing a kick in Zhang Cheng's stomach.
"You scum, making me kowtow, lick your shoes, and watch toilets? I'll kick the shit out of you first!"
Zhang Cheng was caught off guard and was knocked to the floor by Xu Qianli's kick, sprawling and convulsing, his pants wet.
Finally catching his breath, Zhang Cheng pointed at Xu Qianli furiously, "You dare hit me? You're dead, I'll blow this up, have my uncle fire you, and even have you imprisoned!"
"Go ahead and tell, broadcast the fact that your pee got kicked out of you."
"As for me, Xu Qianli, I've been driven to the bottom; I might as well quit."
"And you, your promotion was irregular to begin with; you've just become the deputy director and now you're brawling with me, the director. I don't see how you'll climb any higher in your career."
"Oh, and by the way, the woman who was just bending over to mess around with you, if I recall correctly, is the daughter-in-law of Vice Director Liu from the Education Bureau. If you dare, go ahead and spill the beans!"
Xu Qianli's aura was intense, completely tearing off the mask, sparing no regard for Zhang Cheng and his powerful backer, Zhang Kuisan.
Since they were fully oppressing him, why should he care about their opinions?
Even a cornered rabbit will bite; no matter how powerless he was now, being pushed too far meant he would fight back!
Zhang Cheng's face turned grim.
With Xu Qianli's words, he truly didn't dare to escalate the situation and didn't know what to do next.
Xu Qianli's smile grew wider.
"What, lost your nerve to speak?"
"Lost your nerve and I'll say it; all the oppression and humiliation you and your uncle gave me this past month, I remember every single detail."
"This account, I'll settle it with you sooner or later, just you watch!"
After dropping those words, Xu Qianli spat on Zhang Cheng and strode away, hailing a cab straight to the city.
After dark, Xu Qianli arrived at the Regent Hotel.
Just as he stepped into the hotel, he received a message from Zeng Changyun.
'Room 608, my wife is already waiting. The matter of using another man's seed for pregnancy, my wife only agreed hesitatingly, she might be shy when she meets you, so you have to be more proactive, go at it multiple times tonight, make sure she gets pregnant!'