Chapter 348 The New County Magistrate is Actually Him
A voice, both familiar and strange, reached Wan Qiqi's ears.
She frowned slightly, then opened her eyes and met the gaze of the man in front of her.
A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes. "The County Magistrate?"
Wan Qiqi looked Xie Xing up and down, confirming that the color and pattern of his official robes were the same as those of Magistrate Yu from before.
She went through almost everyone who could possibly be involved, even guessing that the new county magistrate was Tao Ran's father, but she never thought of Xie Xing.
Xie Xing possessed a free and unrestrained spirit, suited to the vast landscapes rather than being bound by officialdom.
Unexpectedly, this person chose to be bound.
Xie Xing smiled, tapped the table lightly, and said, "You've seen me, yet you don't bow?"
Sure enough, a person with a sharp tongue is the same no matter their identity!
Wan Qiqi lowered her eyes slightly and slowly stood up.
However, as soon as she stood up, she felt dizzy and weak, and fell backward as if all her strength had been drained.
Chen Yongnian's expression changed, and he immediately caught her, asking with concern, "Wife...wife, what's wrong?"
Although Wan Qiqi felt dizzy, she wasn't about to faint; she just had blurred vision and some tinnitus.
She gave a self-deprecating laugh and said, "Your Excellency, it's not that I don't want to kneel, it's that I have no choice!"
Xie Xing's smile faded, his eyes turned cold as he looked up at Liang Pengfei and asked in a cold voice, "What's going on?"
Liang Pengfei knelt down on one knee, bowed his head and said, "When I arrived, someone was mixed in with the people and tried to kill Manager Wan. Manager Wan tripped and fell while trying to avoid the attack, and hit his head."
Xie Xing's eyes grew even colder. "The person is dead?"
“Yes, suicide!” Liang Pengfei replied.
Xie Xing's eyes were cold, but his true emotions were unreadable.
He tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said coldly, "Go and fetch a doctor. Tell the people outside that anyone who disrupts official business will be severely punished!"
After leaning against Chen Yongnian's chest for a while, Wan Qiqi felt better and said, "Magistrate, driving away the people will cause public anger."
Xie Xing glanced at her and said lightly, "You still want to clear your name?"
Wan Qiqi didn't even need to open her eyes to guess the look in Xie Xing's eyes, which was undoubtedly a warning to her to stay out of his business.
To successfully navigate this crisis, listen to him and don't act on your own.
Wan Qiqi ultimately chose to remain silent.
Fifteen minutes later, Doctor Ge was invited to Xinglong Restaurant for a consultation.
Although they couldn't take X-rays in ancient times to check for intracranial hemorrhage, they could still give Wan Qiqi a rough diagnosis.
Then, using traditional Chinese acupuncture techniques, Wan Qiqi received a few more needles, and her headache immediately subsided considerably.
After examining Wan Qiqi, Doctor Ge was not released but was taken to the backyard by Liang Pengfei.
Wan Qiqi watched the figure disappear before turning her gaze back to Xie Xing.
This person looks good no matter what clothes they wear.
Wearing official robes, he truly exudes the aura of an official.
Xie Xing didn't flinch at her scrutiny at all; on the contrary, he allowed her to look him over openly. Finally, he asked, "Have you looked enough? Aren't you afraid your husband will get jealous?"
Damn it! You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth.
Even after becoming a county magistrate, Xie Xing's mouth remained foul, making people want to punch him.
Wan Qiqi remembered Ge Langzhong's advice and calmed herself down, deciding not to hold a grudge against the other party.
She asked in a calm voice, "County Magistrate Xie, how should we cooperate with the investigation going forward?"
Xie Xing smiled knowingly, looking at Wan Qiqi with a meaningful gaze, as if to say: You finally remember your suspect?
He stood up, tapped the table lightly, and said, "Come upstairs with me."
Wan Qiqi got up, and Chen Yongnian naturally helped her up, preparing to go with her.
Xie Xing suddenly stopped, glanced at Chen Yongnian, and said in an icy voice, "Don't forget what you promised me!"
Chen Yongnian stopped in his tracks and reluctantly let go of Wan Qiqi.
Doctor Ge said that Wan Qiqi needs to rest well and avoid mental strain, otherwise she will develop headaches.
He wanted to take care of his wife.
But the most important thing right now is not this matter, but catching the person who administered the drug.
The second floor was empty except for Xie Xing and Wan Qiqi.
Wan Qiqi followed behind Xie Xing, pondering what Xie Xing said to Chen Yongnian.
Sure enough, the person who trapped Chen Yongnian last night was Xie Xing!
Chen Yongnian is here, but Chen Yongliang is not; perhaps Xie Xing let him go.
Wan Qiqi stared at Xie Xing's figure and asked, "Why did you suddenly become interested in becoming an official?"
Xie Xing abandoned his previous seriousness and, with the air of a spoiled young master, pushed open the door to the private room, saying, "My family is forcing me into this marriage, so I have no choice."
Wan Qiqi shrugged, indicating her helplessness.
She could trust many people, but Xie Xing was not among them.
This person comes from a respectable family, but is a complex individual, difficult to understand and like a fog.
Wan Qiqi even sensed danger from him!
An incense burner was added to the private room, and the smoke filled the air, permeating the entire room with a fragrant aroma.
The table was set with some fruits and vegetables, and even a wine pot.
Wan Qiqi was somewhat dazed, wondering if she hadn't been arrested for interrogation, but rather that someone was treating her to a meal.
However, if she wasn't mistaken, all of these things belonged to Xinglong Restaurant.
She raised an eyebrow and said, "Lord Xie, Xinglong Restaurant is losing money. When will you set out to investigate and clear Xinglong Restaurant's name?"
"If you cooperate well, it will be quick." Xie Xing gestured for Wan Qiqi to sit down and said, "The drinks at the restaurant are quite good, but it's not appropriate for me to drink while I'm on duty. Manager Wan, please keep me company with some tea!"
Wan Qiqi sat down, rested her chin on her hand, and said, "Was the distinguished guest that Manager Zhu received yesterday Lord Xie?"
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