Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City-Chapter 427 Expelled from Qingyang Town

Xie Jin abruptly closed his mouth when he saw Zhang Baifa’s figure, previously domineering presence dissipating in an instant.

He looked at Zhang Baifa in disbelief, "Town... Mayor? How did you end up here?"

Zhang Baifa snorted coldly, "If I hadn’t come, Qingyang Town might as well have become your Xie Jin’s kingdom!"

Xie Jin’s face changed, realizing something, and he hastily said, "Mayor, did they speak ill of me to you? You mustn’t believe a word they say, what they are doing is slandering me, I was just trying to ensure the normal operation of the town’s homestay industry!"

Zhang Baifa barked, "I have already checked the records of this homestay. Since its opening, it has consistently received high praise. Yet you used the excuse of too many complaints against them to kick them out of Qingyang Town and take over the homestay for yourself. Is this also for maintaining the normal operation of the homestay industry?"

Cold sweat broke out on Xie Jin’s forehead as he vehemently denied, "Mayor, that’s absolutely nonsense! Since taking office, I have been diligent and dedicated, always thinking of the town. How could I possibly do such a thing? They are slandering me!"

Seeing Xie Jin’s sophistry, Su Qingyan said angrily, "Ugh! You are truly shameless, lying through your teeth without even a hint of a blush!"

Xie Jin quickly turned to Zhang Baifa and said, "Mayor, you must have been misled by these two tourists, right? You can’t believe them. They have been bought off by Jiang Chunhua’s family, just to cause trouble for me. What I’ve said is all true!"

Zhang Baifa’s face turned ashen as he glared at Xie Jin, "Do you remember me mentioning in the meeting that we would have two distinguished guests visiting the island during this period? These are those very guests!"

"They are guests whom even President Sun respects. Do you really think they would conspire with others to slander you?"

Xie Jin was stunned and looked incredulously at Chen Fan and Su Qingyan, having originally thought they were just ordinary tourists who couldn’t do anything to him as long as he refused to admit anything. Who would have thought these were the very guests Zhang Baifa had emphasized in the meeting?

No matter what he said now, Zhang Baifa surely wouldn’t believe him.

Xie Jin became extremely frantic, looking at Zhang Baifa with a pleading face, "Mayor, I..."

Zhang Baifa flung his sleeve and declared loudly, "There’s no need for excuses. When I appointed you as the director of the homestay management office, I must have been kicked in the head by a donkey. Effective immediately, you are dismissed from your director position. Moreover, considering your deplorable behavior, you and your family are forever banned from setting foot in Qingyang Town again!"

Xie Jin completely collapsed upon hearing this, begging desperately, "Mayor, I know I was wrong, please just give me another chance!"

He had made a good deal of money from his director position, living lavishly and even buying a house in a first-tier city, albeit on a mortgage. Now he still had millions in loans to pay back.

He had also secretly partnered with others on a project that was urgently in need of funds. The reason he targeted Jiang Chunhua’s homestay was to use this incident to get some quick cash to cover the project’s costs.

This project was hard-earned through various maneuvers, and if he could not come up with the money, it was highly likely he would end up in jail for fraud.

He had thought his directorship was secure for life, yet his boat had capsized so suddenly in the gutter.

Zhang Baifa looked at Xie Jin with an indifferent expression, "Give you another chance? To continue bringing disaster to the people of Qingyang Town?"

When Xie Jin realized Zhang Baifa’s resolve was firm, he turned his gaze to Chen Fan. Without hesitation, he knelt before Chen Fan, "Young man, I realize my mistakes. I bow before you, please plead on my behalf. If I lose this job, I won’t be able to live!"

Chen Fan grinned, "Wouldn’t that be perfect?"

Xie Jin went rigid but continued to bow repeatedly, "Please, I beg you!"

After considering for a moment, Chen Fan said indifferently, "Well, if that’s the case..."

Xie Jin thought there was hope, immediately looking at Chen Fan with anticipation, hoping for leniency.

But then he saw Chen Fan turn to Zhang Baifa, saying, "Now that this guy’s position has been revoked, the director spot at the homestay management office is vacant. In that case, why not let Uncle Jiang take over as director? His character is far better than this guy, and as director, he would certainly do a better job in developing the town’s homestays."

Xie Jin saw his last hope shatter, and he collapsed to the ground.

Jiang Chunhua, on the other hand, was utterly stunned by the conversation and hastily said, "That’s not right, I am in no way qualified for the director position. Chen Fan, please don’t joke with the Mayor."

Chen Fan chuckled, "If Xie Jin can do it, why can’t you? Uncle Jiang, trust me, you will do a great job."

Zhang Baifa laughed heartily, "I think Mr. Chen’s suggestion is very appropriate. Therefore, the director of our town’s homestay management office will be taken up by Brother Jiang."

Out of respect for his relationship with Chen Fan, he was extraordinarily polite to Jiang Chunhua.

Jiang Chunhua’s expression was complex as he looked at Zhang Baifa, "Mayor..."

Zhang Baifa patted his shoulder, "There’s no need for false modesty. If Mr. Chen thinks you are up to the job, then you certainly are."

Jiang Chunhua understood that now was not the time for modesty and nodded solemnly, then turned gratefully to Chen Fan, "Chen Fan, thank you."

Liu Fang and Jiang Qing were moved, with tears swirling in their eyes.

Jiang Qing felt a trace of relief in her heart. She was thankful she had specially recommended her homestay to Chen Fan and Su Qingyan, which led them to stay at her place. If it hadn’t been for that, her family might have been chased out of Qingyang Town by now.

...

On the other side, Wang Shihao and Xu Ting were fiercely following a young man in his twenties with earrings and a dissolute look, heading towards Jiang Chunhua’s homestay.

There were more than a dozen thugs behind them, carrying sticks and clubs.

The young man was none other than Xie Jin’s son, Xie Lei.

Wang Shihao and Xie Lei had met while playing online games and quickly became fast friends due to their similar bad tastes.

By that time, Wang Shihao had already shared his plans to teach Chen Fan and Su Qingyan a lesson, asking Xie Lei for help.

As soon as Xie Lei heard that Su Qingyan was a beauty, he immediately became interested.

The three of them found out that Chen Fan and Su Qingyan were staying at Jiang Chunhua’s homestay and led their gang over to cause trouble.

"Speaking of which, there’s some beef between my dad and Jiang Chunhua’s family, so teaching that Chen Fan a lesson is a good opportunity to also give Jiang Chunhua’s family a warning," Xie Lei said as he walked.

Wang Shihao laughed. "Mr. Xie, it’s really impressive how you can handle anyone you want in Qingyang Town. We really are gaining face by hanging out with you this time."

A smug expression crossed Xie Lei’s face. "Of course, do you know who my dad is? Not to boast, but here in Qingyang Town, apart from the town mayor and a few other department heads, I’m not afraid of anyone."

"Still, my dad said that there have been two very important guests in town recently, with extraordinary status, and he told me not to mess with them if I run into them. Aside from them, there’s nothing to worry about."

Wang Shihao was surprised. "Two important guests? Who are they to be taken so seriously?"

Xie Lei shrugged. "Who knows, I haven’t seen them. But guests of that caliber would definitely go to the top places in town. We probably won’t run into them, so don’t worry about it."

Wang Shihao and Xu Ting both nodded, internally curious about who these two distinguished guests were.

"When we see that Chen Fan and Su Qingyan, you two just watch them for me. I guarantee I’ll make them regret messing with you guys. Then we’ll take the opportunity to snatch Su Qingyan and find a deserted place to have some ’fun’," Xie Lei continued.

A wicked smile appeared on Wang Shihao’s face. "I’ll follow your lead, Mr. Xie."

He too was tempted by Su Qingyan’s beauty. In comparison, Xu Ting was nothing but the lowest maid to him, and he was envious that Chen Fan could have such a beauty. He had long wanted to ravage Su Qingyan.

The group soon arrived at the entrance of Jiang Chunhua’s home.

In the yard, Zhang Baifa gave orders to the security team, pointing at Xie Jin. "Kick him and his family out of Qingyang Town, and do it now." freeωebnovēl.c૦m

Xie Jin’s face was filled with urgency. He had a sizeable stash of gold bars hidden at home. If he was kicked out of Qingyang Town now, he would be left with nothing.

His first thought was to quickly call his son to hurry home and pack all the gold bars before they were driven out of Qingyang Town, lest they be left with nothing but the cold wind to curse.

In a frenzy, he fished out his mobile phone and tried to dial Xie Lei’s number.

Just then, a familiar voice came from outside the yard.

"That Chen Fan, come out here to grandpa right now! How dare you bully my friend Xie Lei in Qingyang Town. You really are looking for trouble!"

Xie Jin’s face changed, thinking that was his son’s voice. Why had this idiot come here too?

Soon after, he saw Xie Lei entering the yard with his gang.

Chen Fan and Su Qingyan also turned their heads and, after seeing Wang Shihao and Xu Ting, instantly understood what was happening.

They exchanged a knowing look, both showing a mocking smile.

Xie Jin was in a state of urgency. He quickly got up, ran to Xie Lei, and urgently hinted. "What on earth are you doing here? Get back home now, pack all the gold bars. We’re ruined, and if we don’t get those bars, we’ll have no good days ahead!"

Xie Lei looked puzzled at the swollen-faced man in front of him and felt a bit confused. Then he slapped him across the face and cursed, "Damn it, where did this freak come from? You gave me a scare. How do you know about the gold bars in my house?"

Xie Jin was so angry he was close to a stroke; he slapped Xie Lei back. "Son of a bitch, you really are turning against me. Open your eyes and look carefully. Who am I!?"

Xie Lei squinted and studied the ’freak’ for a moment, then suddenly realized. "Dad... Dad?"

Xie Jin was so angry he could barely speak, glaring furiously at his foolish son.

Zhang Baifa spoke up upon seeing Xie Lei arrive. "You’re just in time; I was about to have the security team look for you. Since you’ve come on your own, you can be kicked out of Qingyang Town along with your dad."

Xie Lei’s eyes widened in disbelief – he hadn’t expected the town mayor to be there as well.

Wang Shihao, who didn’t recognize the town mayor, stepped forward and cursed loudly, "Who the hell do you think you are? Daring to say you’ll kick Mr. Xie out of Qingyang Town? Do you even know who Mr. Xie is? If you know what’s good for you, you’d better come and kneel down to apologize to Mr. Xie right now, or you’ll regret it!"