Volume 4 Chapter 148: The Temptation of Money

  Ma Jialiang nodded vigorously and then disappeared in a flash, letting out a long sigh as he left. The pressure brought by this young county head was really too great. His cold eyes seemed to be able to see through one's thoughts, giving him an incredible feeling that only appeared when facing mayoral-level old leaders. Fortunately, he was also very clear that his responsibility in this matter was not too great. If there was any responsibility at all, it was that he insisted on holding classes despite knowing the danger of the building. If this county head really wanted to take action, he would be in real danger. This was also the root cause of his fear. Another reason was that he had a small heart.

  In a hotel in Hongqiao Town, Secretary Zhang Jianxin and Mayor Wang Sheng were having dinner with several other town officials when they received a call from Li Qing'an, the secretary-general of Xishan County Government, asking them to rush to the scene. As soon as Zhang Jianxin heard the news, his head buzzed and he quickly dialed Gu Chunsan's phone number.

  Gong Chunshan was silent for a long time before he angrily scolded, "Zhang Jianxin, are you all a group of fools? Is this how things should be done? Color steel plate, you actually used color steel plate to replace reinforced concrete and bricks. You really dare to do it. Not to mention Liu Fei, even I would like to take you down."

  "County Magistrate, we know we were wrong, but look, Liu Fei has already bullied us to the point of no return. By bullying us, he's essentially bullying you too! Please think of a solution quickly! We're all your people, after all! He should at least show some respect for you!" Zhang Jianxin said with a bitter face.

  Gong Chunshan remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "The die has been cast, it's too late, the only remedy is Liu Fei. You handle it yourself."

  He hung up the phone and couldn't help but think of what Guo Chunshan had said, "The only way to make amends is to deal with Liu Fei." Suddenly, he felt a sense of clarity. Upon further reflection, he realized that Liu Fei's outburst was actually caused by his own provocation, because he and Wang Sheng hadn't given the new county head Liu Fei enough face. Thinking about this, he suddenly shivered with fear. This young County Head Liu may be young in age, but his methods were a bit too ruthless. How could he not give them any leeway? This one move was almost going to send him to his death. However, he also knew that he wasn't alone on this path, and there would naturally be people accompanying him along the way. So he turned his head to look at Wang Sheng beside him and said: "Town Head Wang, the matter of Hongqiao Hope Primary School has been exposed, County Head Liu wants to take us down, and County Head Guo says that currently the only way to make amends is to deal with Liu Fei. Otherwise, our careers will definitely be over."

  "Secretary Zhang, just be straightforward, how did you settle with Liu Fei? You know I'm a straight shooter, whatever you say I'll do. As long as we can get rid of the Hope Primary School thing, it's done. Ah, damn it, if only I knew today, I wouldn't have been so greedy for that 2 million back then. We only got 1 million in total, what a loss, too much of a loss." Wang Sheng said gritting his teeth.

  Zhang Jianxin bowed his head in contemplation for a moment, then suddenly raised his head: "Wang Sheng, do you want to keep your official position or do you want to keep your money?"

  Wang Sheng smiled and said: "Secretary Zhang, I may be foolish, but I also know that official position is the most important. As long as we are in this position, will we not have enough money in the future?"

  Zhang Jianxin patted Wang Sheng's shoulder and said, "Alright, you immediately come up with 500,000 in cash, I'll also take out my 500,000, let's go find County Chief Liu together, even if we have to use money to shut him up!"

  Wang Sheng felt his flesh aching, money was his flesh after all. Spending money was like cutting off his own flesh. However, thinking that if things didn't go well, he would lose his official position, he quickly walked out and took out his phone to call his wife: "Wife, hurry up and take out the 500,000 yuan in cash hidden at home, put it in a black canvas bag and send it over to me immediately. What? You don't want to give it? Still asking what I'm going to use it for? Shut up, don't ask anymore. Just know that without this 500,000 yuan, I'll be eating prison food tomorrow. You're just a housewife, what do you understand? Hurry up and send it over."

  The same words also came out of Zhang Jianxin's mouth, only his wife was more straightforward than Wang Sheng's wife. As soon as she heard that her husband needed money, she didn't say a word and took out the money directly.

  Their residential building is very close to the town government, just behind the town government. So the money from both families was delivered quickly.

  Fortunately, those two guys also knew that the money was ill-gotten gains. In order to avoid being found out, they simply hid the cash at home, which is now much more convenient.

  The two took the money and drove to Hongqiao Hope Primary School in person.

  Half an hour later, two people rushed into Hope Primary School, each carrying a black leather bag in their hands.

  After entering, Zhang Jianxin and Wang Sheng first greeted Secretary-General Li Qing'an, then the two of them went to Liu Fei's side and whispered: "Director Liu, can we find a quieter place to borrow for a word?"

  Liu Fei furrowed his brow and asked: "Who are you? Do I know you?"

  Zhang Jianxin suddenly felt his face flush red.

  Indeed, they two today for flattering Deputy County Magistrate Guo, gave Liu Fei a snub, making Liu lose face.

  However, Zhang Jian's face was thick enough. He said with a sad face: "Director Liu, sorry, we were wrong, please forgive us, and in the future, even if we are cows or horses for you, it will be worth it."

  Wang Sheng saw Zhang Jianxin's expression and almost burst out laughing, the town committee secretary who was once so majestic in Hongqiao Town today looked like a beggar, so humble and servile.

  However, he also knew that he had to rely on himself, so he lowered his voice and said: "Director Liu, may I have a word with you?"

  Liu Fei looked at the two people with a fawning expression, and his heart was filled with cold laughter: "What's going on? Now you know to be afraid, but it's too late! Is my face so easily damaged by others? Dare to make me lose face, then I'll make sure you have no official position! Humph, I, Liu Fei, can eat anything, but I absolutely won't eat a loss. Unfortunately for you, you've run into me." Then, he smiled and said: "Alright, I hope you can give me a satisfactory answer."

  Zhang Jianxin saw Liu Fei agree and smiled on his face, exchanging a smile with Wang Sheng, the triumphant feeling was all in his eyes.

  Three people got on the car driven by Liu Fei, and Driver Xiao Wang and Secretary Li Qing'an both went far away to chat. Secretary Li Qing'an shook his head slightly: "Well, I originally thought that the county magistrate who came was determined to boost the economy of Xishan County, but it seems that there is no difference with others, and the greedy and lustful habits are probably unavoidable."

  At this time, Secretary-General Li Qing'an lost confidence in Liu Fei.

  They got on the car, Liu Fei sat in the back seat, while Zhang Jianxin and Wang Sheng sat on both sides of Liu Fei, closing the door. Zhang Jianxin and Wang Sheng then simultaneously handed a black leather bag to Liu Fei, unzipped it and said: "Director Liu, we have 1 million yuan in cash here, if you let us go this time, Hongqiao Town will be your territory from now on, this 100,000 yuan is for you as a hush fee, and every year we'll give you 100,000 yuan, how about that?"

  Liu Fei opened the zipper, took a look inside, and saw stacks of brand new banknotes, shining with an unusual and alluring aura. However, he only glanced at it briefly before zipping it back up. He shook his head lightly: "Is this really your sincerity?"

  Wang Sheng was stunned, thinking to himself: "What does Liu Fei mean by this? Is he taking the money or not?" So he asked in confusion: "County Head Liu, what do you suggest we do? Is 500,000 yuan too little for you? We really didn't embezzle it all, no mistake about it, we did embezzle 2 million yuan, but we only got 1 million yuan."

  Liu Fei sneered, "Am I worth only 1 million yuan in your eyes? Humph, you two look down on me too much. You actually think you can buy me off with just 1 million?"

  Zhang Jianxin suddenly felt extremely uncomfortable in his heart, thinking that you are too greedy, aren't you satisfied with this one million plus our annual 300,000 yuan filial piety fee? However, his face did not reveal it, and he only said: "Oh, 1 million is a small amount of idle money? Then Liu County Magistrate, name a price." He also let go today, anyway, as long as he doesn't ruin his own rice bowl, it's just a matter of time to make as much money as he wants in the future.

  Liu Fei laughed, his voice even colder: "Is money really that important in your two hearts? You're talking about money with every word, I'm telling you, I Liu Fei like money, but I don't lack money, so this money is useless to me. Don't you know who you've wronged? Let me tell you, it's not me Liu Fei, but the people of Hongqiao Town. The organization trusted you and allocated poverty alleviation funds to your town for you to supervise in person. Look at this house, you actually built it with color steel plates! Didn't you think about what would happen if something went wrong? Are the accidents that occur every year in Xishan County not enough? Get out, take your bags and get off the car, I don't want to dirty my car." After finishing speaking, Liu Fei shouted at the two people beside him.

  At this point, Wang Shengke was slightly dissatisfied, his voice somewhat cold: "County Magistrate Liu, are you not going to give us two any face at all? Are you determined to drive the two of us to death?"

  Liu Fei smiled calmly: "Face? You also know about face? It's really funny, is your behavior in the town today giving me, Liu Fei, face? Let me tell you, in my dictionary, there are no words for losing out. Moreover, the people under my rule cannot lose out either. But now, you've made the people under my rule lose out. The building that was built with over 30 million yuan from the Hope Project is actually a dangerous house, a simple house. I, Liu Fei, don't want to hit anyone, so it's best if you know what's good for you and get out of here now. Someone will come to talk to you."