Chapter 1002: I Have a Request!

After the meeting ended, Tang Ye immediately went downstairs.

Zhao Hui had already had his car parked downstairs; he stood by the car, waving at Tang Ye from afar.

Tang Ye sat in the back row.

This scene was seen by many people.

Jiang Anbang felt quite surprised that he had not requested an official vehicle.

Why would Tang Ye be with Zhao Hui?

The victim who was ripped off was named Xie Zhiming, a physical education teacher at a primary school in Jianzhou City, Shaan Province.

Tang Ye finished reading Xie Zhiming's file.

He began to ponder how to communicate with Xie Zhiming and how to obtain his forgiveness.

At this moment, Xing Zhijun called.

"We just raided the restaurant; the owner was drinking tea in his office, and we have already brought him to the police station.

The fire, industry and commerce, health, and tax departments have all entered the shop to inspect it and have applied seal strips.

Preliminarily, the problems with this shop are very serious; many areas were not handled well."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "Have you found the person behind him?"

Xing Zhijun nodded and said, "Found him! His cousin is a Government cadre, and he has another relative working in the County Tourism Bureau. The restaurant operates on a one-off 'rip-off' basis for tour groups, usually taking group meals, and occasionally tricking a few individual tourists whenever they can. They have encountered similar travelers before, and usually, they just beat them up to end the matter. I didn't expect this time to blow up so big."

Tang Ye was thoughtful, "Looking at this tourist's information, they are also an ordinary person. For public opinion to ferment so quickly, I suspect someone is secretly fanning the flames."

Xing Zhijun said angrily, "Who could it be?"

Tang Ye sighed, "I don't know either; we still need to investigate further. Although the internet is deceptive, as long as we investigate with care, we will certainly be able to find clues."

Xing Zhijun gave a wry smile, "I am not familiar with the internet."

Tang Ye encouraged him, "I will have Lin Ziyang assist you. He is very familiar with the internet and knows the logic behind creating online public opinion trends; I believe he can definitely help you. In the future, the internet will become the mainstream battlefield for public opinion. You getting in touch with internet crime early now is actually a good opportunity."

Xing Zhijun was actually completely confused.

However, he followed Tang Ye's instructions implicitly.

"Okay, I will contact Mr. Lin later."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Ye called Lin Ziyang.

"Ziyang, there is a matter that needs your attention. The negative news about the rip-off and assault in Dayu County is trending heavily. I feel someone is deliberately guiding it; many forums and news comment sections have traces left by internet trolls."

Lin Ziyang said, "Rip-off news is generally prone to causing public outrage in popular tourist destinations. It is a bit strange that it appeared in Dayu County. I will find people to ask around; as long as internet trolls were truly employed, it can definitely be found out."

Tang Ye breathed a sigh of relief, "Xing Zhijun, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Dayu County, will contact you."

Lin Ziyang said, "I will cooperate with his work."

For Lin Ziyang, the negative public opinion storm caused by this rip-off was also a thorn in his side.

The E-commerce Incubation Base was a project he was responsible for.

Now that Dayu County was receiving negative publicity, it had also had a certain impact on the E-commerce Incubation Base.

At noon, they ate something casually at a service area and then hurried on their way.

Around three in the afternoon, the car arrived at the destination.

Tang Ye got out of the car, went to the school gate, and asked the security guard for instructions, "I have something to discuss with your school's PE teacher, Xie Zhiming; could you help me make a call?"

Seeing that Tang Ye did not look like a bad person, the security guard helped Tang Ye make the call.

A moment later, Xie Zhiming walked over.

He looked Tang Ye up and down, somewhat guardedly, "Who are you people?"

Tang Ye took out a business card, "I am a staff member from Dayu County. Is it convenient to find a quiet place to sit down and chat for a few minutes?"

Xie Zhiming took the business card, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes, and said in a stiff tone, "There is nothing to chat about."

Tang Ye said softly, "Teacher Xie, I know the previous events have disappointed you. However, we have come with sincerity. I hope you can give us five minutes to listen to our solution."

Xie Zhiming sneered, "Isn't your solution to threaten me, saying I must delete the post, otherwise you will have the Police come to arrest me? I am not afraid of you."

Tang Ye secretly thought that when the people below were handling this issue, they must not have communicated well with Xie Zhiming at the beginning, which was why it caused a misunderstanding.

"I am not here to arrest you, but to seek your forgiveness with sincerity," Tang Ye said earnestly, "You don't want this matter to continue to develop either, right? The current trend of public opinion should have already exceeded your expectations."

Xie Zhiming was stunned for a moment.

After the news became popular, not only had the staff from Dayu County threatened him, but some media outlets had also found him, wanting to interview him.

This made Xie Zhiming become unusually sensitive and cautious.

"Fine, I'll chat with you."

After thinking for a moment, Xie Zhiming agreed to Tang Ye's suggestion.

Subsequently, Xie Zhiming got into the car and arrived at a teahouse near the school, finding a private room.

Tang Ye poured a cup of tea for Xie Zhiming, picked up his own teacup, and said with a solemn expression,

"Teacher Xie, I must apologize to you.

First, because of the bad experience in Dayu County, it has caused trouble for your life.

Second, because our staff's attitude when communicating with you was incorrect, making you feel disheartened.

Furthermore, because we did not pay attention to this matter in time, there was a dereliction of duty, so I must say I am sorry to you."

Xie Zhiming saw that Tang Ye's attitude was sincere.

His originally angry mood softened.

"We went to Dayu County specifically for the Dayu Women's High School.

We brought the donations raised by the whole school's teachers and students to Dayu Women's High School, but I didn't expect to be doused with cold water.

Your Government departments really need to seriously reflect on this; using such an attitude to treat visiting tourists will make many people feel disappointed and chilled."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "The fact that I took the initiative to come find you and admit our mistake shows the sincerity of the Government."

"Besides apologizing, I have also brought the results of our handling of the matter. That restaurant has already been sealed off by us, and the restaurant owner has been detained. The police officers on duty that day have also been given serious warnings."

"In addition, we would like to know if you have any other requests; we are willing to do our utmost to compensate you."

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhiming's expression softened considerably, and he waved his hand, saying, "I don't need compensation, I only need an explanation. You have given me an account, and I am already satisfied. I will not pursue this further, and I will delete the post as soon as I go back."

A look of joy appeared in Tang Ye's eyes, and he remarked with emotion,

"Teacher Xie, thank you for your tolerance."

"Dayu County is a National-level Poverty-stricken County."

"Our County Government is working hard to change the predicament of Dayu County, wanting to help Dayu find a path for development, and tourism-based poverty alleviation is one of our important plans."

"Because of this incident of overcharging customers, Dayu County has fallen into a public opinion crisis, which has caused huge damage to the image of Dayu County."

A look of helplessness appeared at the corners of Xie Zhiming's mouth, "I also didn't expect the public opinion on the internet to ferment to this extent."

Tang Ye implored, "Teacher Xie, I have a presumptuous request; I would like to invite you to attend a press conference. At the press conference, we will express our most sincere apologies to you."

A look of hesitation appeared on Xie Zhiming's face.

However, he ultimately agreed.

After all, Tang Ye was a Deputy Division Level Official who had taken the initiative to visit him in person to apologize.

He still had to give him this much face...