The Strongest Master Venturing Urban-Chapter 323: Who is the Real Boss!

It was Saturday noon when Chen Bin arrived at a restaurant near the Provincial Committee Party School with Hao Wenjing and her daughter. frёeωebɳovel.com

Hao Wenjing smiled and said, "County Magistrate Chen, you’re being far too kind. You really didn’t have to treat us to a meal."

Chen Bin responded with utter seriousness.

"This is not about being polite. If your father didn’t live so far away, I would have definitely invited him out today as well. If it weren’t for you two last time, I might not have made it out alive!"

Hearing that, Kong Shiyu puffed up her rosy little cheeks and said,

"Not enough, that meal was too cheap for you. I want ten meals!"

Knocking lightly on her head, Hao Wenjing laughed and said,

"If you eat that much, you’ll turn into a little pig."

The little girl pouted stubbornly.

"Then so be it. A little pig it is. I’ll even pack some food to bring back for Grandpa!"

Hearing this, Chen Bin couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

"Ten meals are far too few. From now on, as long as we eat together, I’ll foot the bill. Does that work for you?"

Clapping her little hands, Kong Shiyu looked utterly delighted.

"Alright, then I’ll eat until I make you broke!"

Over the next while, the three of them chatted as they ate.

Soon, the conversation shifted to Chen Bin’s personal life.

"County Magistrate Chen, are you married?"

Seeing the curious expression on Hao Wenjing’s face, Chen Bin shook his head slightly.

"No, not yet. After graduating from university, I’ve been so focused on work that I’ve delayed dealing with that side of life."

"Don’t tell me your standards are so high that you couldn’t find anyone?"

"Not at all. It’s just that my social circle is very small, and I hardly ever interact with women. I barely get any time to sit down and properly talk to anyone."

Nodding knowingly, Kong Shiyu, acting like a little grown-up, said,

"My mom’s the same way. She’s never looked for a boyfriend, and Grandpa’s been worried sick."

Hearing this, Hao Wenjing quickly kicked her under the table.

"Shiyu, can you stop spouting nonsense?!"

"I’m not spouting nonsense! Grandpa even warned you last New Year that if you don’t bring a boyfriend home this year, he won’t let you in the house."

Hao Wenjing’s cheeks flushed crimson, and she instinctively glanced at Chen Bin.

For some reason, her heart started racing.

The clever little girl then looked up again at Chen Bin and asked,

"Uncle Chen, what are your requirements for finding a girlfriend?"

Shaking his head, Chen Bin responded casually.

"No real requirements. As long as we get along, that’s good enough."

After all, in his view, there was no need to explain too much to a child.

But Kong Shiyu giggled and asked, "How about I introduce someone to you in the future?"

"Sure, then my lifelong happiness will be in your hands."

The three of them continued chatting and eating, the atmosphere pleasant and lighthearted.

After finishing the meal, the three parted ways with waves and smiles.

Chen Bin had barely returned home when his phone started ringing.

Seeing that it was Su Xiangqian calling, he asked, "Director Su, what’s the matter?"

"Bai Xiang’s condition is worsening, and it looks like he won’t be able to continue working. Shouldn’t the county start considering someone else to take over?"

Bai Xiang, the Deputy County Magistrate in charge of economic affairs, was diagnosed with a stroke earlier this year.

It left half of his body paralyzed.

Even though he was gravely ill, he had persisted in working each day.

While his determination was commendable, it was clear that he was no longer fit to continue serving as Deputy County Magistrate in the long run.

Chen Bin immediately understood the implication behind Su Xiangqian’s words and responded with a smile, "Understood. I’ll find a way to address this issue."

Su Xiangqian hesitated. "But what about Ye Hong...?"

Chen Bin chuckled in response to Su Xiangqian’s concern.

"Don’t worry about that. You’ll see when the time comes."

For the rest of the weekend, Chen Bin spent his time with Zhao Xinmei and her daughter.

Come Monday morning, he went straight to the secretary of the County Committee’s office.

After knocking on the door, he heard Ye Hong’s voice from inside.

"Come in!"

After entering, Chen Bin greeted him with a smile.

"Secretary Ye, busy?"

Frowning at Chen Bin, Ye Hong had a vague sense of foreboding.

After all, Chen Bin wasn’t the kind of person who would come without a reason.

If he appeared, it was bound to be for something significant.

However, Ye Hong still had the confidence to confront Chen Bin head-on, so he replied,

"Not busy. What’s up?"

"Deputy Magistrate Bai’s health condition makes him unfit for his current role, so I suggest assigning someone else to replace him. What’s your take on this?"

"No problem. Do you have a good candidate in mind?"

Chen Bin didn’t hold back, responding directly.

"I think Su Xiangqian from the Civil Affairs Bureau is quite suitable. Whether in terms of age or qualifications, he’s a good fit."

With a sneer, Ye Hong responded directly,

"Alright, then let’s hold a meeting with the committee to see what everyone’s opinion is."

He immediately called the County Committee office and instructed them to notify all the standing members to gather in the meeting room.

Soon, everyone arrived in succession.

Ye Hong began, "Regarding Deputy Magistrate Bai’s issue, I assume everyone is aware that his health is no longer suited to his current position. What are your thoughts?"

Chen Bin wasted no time, standing up to heap praise on Su Xiangqian.

Ye Hong, however, remained unmoved by the display.

To him, Chen Bin’s recommendation was meaningless.

The whole point of this meeting, in Ye Hong’s eyes, was to humiliate Chen Bin.

A reminder to him about who truly called the shots in Dragon Mountain County.

When Chen Bin finished speaking, Ye Hong turned to the others.

"Everyone, share your opinions. Is Su Xiangqian suitable to serve as Deputy County Magistrate or not?"

Xiong Wubing, being firmly in Chen Bin’s camp, wasted no time stating his support.

The remaining three, who had previously aligned themselves with Xue Baoguang, also nodded to express agreement.

After they had spoken, Ye Hong mocked,

"Anyone else in favor of appointing Su Xiangqian as Deputy County Magistrate? No? Then—"

Before he could finish, Yu Jiang unexpectedly voiced her stance.

"I agree!"

The room was stunned.

No one had anticipated that Yu Jiang, a staunch follower of Ye Hong, would throw her support behind Chen Bin’s candidate.

Betraying Ye Hong to his face—was she out of her mind?

Ye Hong himself was so shocked he felt dizzy.

Yu Jiang had defected?!

Faced with such a turn of events, Cai Weiguo frowned deeply, his expression growing grim.

Although Xiong Wubing and the others didn’t know the full story, they were certain that this must be related to Chen Bin.

Seeing Yu Jiang step forward, Du Minli also decided she didn’t want to continue pretending with Ye Hong.

Just as she was about to state her position, Chen Bin motioned for her to remain silent.

Nodding subtly, Du Minli quickly sat back down.

At this moment, Chen Bin turned his gaze toward Shi Lei, who had been silent all along.

"County Magistrate Shi, what are your thoughts?"

Shi Lei, having long supported his daughter remarrying Yu Jiang’s son, found himself wavering after witnessing Yu Jiang’s sudden turncoat behavior.

After some hesitation, he eventually answered reluctantly,

"I don’t know Su Xiangqian well enough, so I won’t support or oppose."

Nodding slightly, Chen Bin next turned to the two fence-sitters in the room.

"What are your thoughts?"

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