Chapter 184: The Domineering Village Secretary

Lin Meng nodded in realization. "So that’s how it is. No wonder that Mu Qinghuan was so aloof just now. She actually has a powerful background."

"That’s not exactly it," Yang Xueqing said, shaking her head gently. "I interacted with her yesterday. She acts like this toward all men. She’s only a bit nicer to women."

Hearing this, Lin Meng froze for a moment. In that case, he had misunderstood her.

"By the way, Village Chief Lin, aren’t you angry at all now that you know this? They’re using you to steal your credit!" Yang Xueqing asked indignantly, feeling it was entirely unfair.

Lin Meng smiled indifferently. "What’s there to be angry about? I’m not interested in being a government official. I just want to make more money. As long as she doesn’t interfere with that, we’re just taking what we each need."

"I suppose you’re not wrong to think of it that way." Yang Xueqing pondered for a moment and felt that Lin Meng’s words made sense. In order to pad Mu Qinghuan’s resume, the higher-ups not only made Lin Meng the village chief but also approved a series of matters regarding the future factory construction. It really was an exchange of benefits.

"Secretary Yang, our relationship is just average. Why are you telling me all this?" Lin Meng asked curiously.

"Because I’ve experienced something similar," Yang Xueqing explained mildly. "Otherwise, I wouldn’t have only become the town secretary just now. So, I just can’t stand seeing this kind of thing."

Lin Meng’s heart stirred. Judging from these words, Yang Xueqing clearly had a past of her own! Furthermore, it was already very kind of her to tell him this. Anyone else probably wouldn’t risk offending their superiors for the sake of a country bumpkin like him.

With this in mind, Lin Meng’s gaze fell on Yang Xueqing’s legs. "Secretary Yang, thank you for telling me all this. I also have something to say. Actually, I can cure your bowlegs."

"What did you just say?" Yang Xueqing hadn’t expected Lin Meng to suddenly shift the topic to her legs. Her expression instantly became unnatural. Although she usually acted natural and confident, deep down, she was always insecure about her bowlegs. Now that it was pointed out to her face, she felt a stinging pain in her heart.

Lin Meng hurriedly explained, "Secretary Yang, I don’t mean anything else. I truly just want to cure you. Without this flaw, your figure would be absolutely perfect!"

"Village Chief Lin, I’ve been to many hospitals for this problem, and none of them had a solution. Are you sure you can cure it?" After asking, Yang Xueqing added sadly, "It’s not that I don’t want to believe you, but I don’t want to experience the agony of going from hope to despair again."

Lin Meng looked entirely serious. "I’m ninety percent confident. But if you don’t believe me, Secretary Yang, just pretend I never said anything."

Yang Xueqing felt torn, unsure of whether to trust him. At that moment, she noticed the look in Lin Meng’s eyes. It was pure, earnest, and completely clear of any ulterior motives. Paired with his robust physique, it was as if a switch had been flipped inside Yang Xueqing. Her heart gave a fierce thump, and she subconsciously chose to believe him.

"In that case, I’ll have to trouble you, Village Chief Lin. How do you plan to treat me?"

"Through massage and manipulation to realign your bones," Lin Meng replied.

Yang Xueqing nodded. "When can we start the treatment?"

Lin Meng thought for a moment. "The treatment process takes about an hour, and you’ll need to expose your legs. It’s very easy to be seen in the village, which wouldn’t be very appropriate."

Yang Xueqing also felt this made sense. After pondering for a few seconds, she said, "How about this? I live in town. If you have time tonight, you can come over to my place to treat me."

"That works." Lin Meng agreed readily.

Afterward, the two exchanged phone numbers for future contact. Once the matter was settled, Lin Meng put away his phone. "Um, Secretary Yang, please really stop calling me ’Village Chief.’ It sounds awkward. You’re a few years older than me, so just calling me Lin Meng or Xiaomeng is fine."

"I’m a bit curious. Why are you so averse to being called ’Village Chief’?"

"Cough, cough. Isn’t it because I’m so used to cursing out Li Dahai as that dog of a village chief? I’m afraid I might accidentally curse myself in the future."

Hearing this answer, Yang Xueqing burst into giggles, laughing so hard that the plump pair on her chest trembled incessantly.

Lin Meng sneaked a few glances, unable to help but think that if he could hold the Town Secretary’s twin peaks in his hands, he would definitely feel an immense sense of accomplishment. It was just like doing it with Dong Qiu Ping. In reality, the physical sensation inside was pretty much the same as with any other woman. But the moment he remembered that those very parts were something the Deputy Police Chief and other county officials had licked, the thrill was entirely different.

After chatting for a while longer, Yang Xueqing had other matters to attend to and drove off first.

Lin Meng then went to the village committee office to check on the new Village Party Secretary. But the moment he stepped into the courtyard, he froze.

Mu Qinghuan was standing inside, chatting with someone, and her typically cold face actually carried a smile. And the person she was talking to was none other than Wu Mengmeng. Come to think of it, ever since his eldest sister went back to school, he hadn’t seen her in the village for a very long time. How did she end up here?

"Xiaomeng, I heard from the Village Party Secretary that you’ve become the village chief. Is that true?" Seeing Lin Meng, Wu Mengmeng immediately asked in curiosity.

"It’s true," Lin Meng replied, scratching his head. "But Sister Mengmeng, why are you here?"

"I went to stay at my grandpa’s house for a while and just got back today. I ran into the Village Party Secretary on the way, and she dragged me right over here, saying she wanted me to be the village accountant." Wu Mengmeng gave a brief summary of the situation.

"What? She asked you to be the village accountant?" Lin Meng was truly surprised. Was this Village Party Secretary really so casual about assigning personnel?

"Do you have a problem with it?" Facing him, Mu Qinghuan immediately reverted to her aloof demeanor.

"No, you can arrange things however you want." Lin Meng shook his head flatly. He was merely surprised. Besides, there was absolutely no issue with Wu Mengmeng serving as the village accountant.

"Since that’s the case, I have something else to say," Mu Qinghuan said mildly, looking at Lin Meng. "I’m already aware of the situation in the village. Li Dahai was the village chief for so many years, yet apart from himself, he didn’t build any core administrative team whatsoever. This is completely against regulations.

"So, besides a village accountant, we also need a women’s association chairwoman and a deputy director. Look for some people and arrange for them to fill these roles."

Lin Meng wasn’t interested in such administrative matters. He smiled sheepishly. "Secretary Mu, you were sent down from the higher-ups. It’s better if you make the decisions for these kinds of things, right?"

"If I do everything, then what do I need you as the village chief for? Just do as I say!" Mu Qinghuan said bluntly.

Fuck! Was this woman really so domineering? She was obviously here to pad her resume by piggybacking on his achievements. Shouldn’t she be a little more polite to him?

"The matter is settled. Once you find the right people, just let me know." Mu Qinghuan didn’t care in the slightest about Lin Meng’s thoughts. She grabbed Wu Mengmeng’s small hand and turned to walk deeper into the village committee compound. "Mengmeng, ignore him. Let me show you around and familiarize you with your future work first. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me directly."

"Huh?" Wu Mengmeng was clearly completely bewildered by her enthusiasm and was dragged inside with a blank expression.

Lin Meng watched their retreating backs, his expression turning odd. He didn’t know if it was just his imagination, but he felt there was something very off about the way Mu Qinghuan looked at Wu Mengmeng.

After thinking about it carefully, it hit him. Fuck! Wasn’t that the exact same way he acted when he faced Qiaolian and the other women?!