Chapter 1017: A Sign of Great Wealth and Prosperity!

Tang Ye walked into the office.

Shi Yao brewed some tea.

The office was permeated with the fragrance of jasmine tea.

"Drink some tea!" Shi Yao's tone was gentle.

Tang Ye sat down, picked up the teacup, and took a sip. "It's very fragrant, the taste is quite good."

Shi Yao smiled faintly. "Don't bother with polite lies. In the entire Dayu County, who doesn't know that Secretary Tang's Hanzhou Green is the best to drink?"

Tang Ye said, "Although Hanzhou Green has a clear and crisp taste, unlike the ruggedness of Dayu County's local tea, it is still a bit bitter for women. Scented tea is more suitable."

Shi Yao set down her teacup, her smile fading, a touch of seriousness in her eyes.

"Secretary Liu contacted me this morning and said you are going to be transferred away soon.

Upon receiving this news, it took me a long while to process it.

We have only been working together for a few months, just beginning to understand each other, and now we are to part ways. To be honest, I am still quite reluctant to see you go.

However, I am also genuinely happy for you; with your abilities, the organization should be giving you more responsibilities.

Although the poverty alleviation project in Dayu County is still some time away from full fruition, judging by the current momentum, it has already achieved a huge breakthrough, so you can leave with peace of mind."

Tang Ye could hear many emotions in Shi Yao's words, such as regret, pity, support, and confidence.

He still sensed a change in Shi Yao.

Because from the very beginning of their contact, Shi Yao's heart had been closed off.

She seemed unwilling to let anyone get close.

However, as the two fought side by side, the distance between them had rapidly closed.

"Secretary Shi, thank you for your support. I will make sure to hand over all the work on my hands clearly before I leave," Tang Ye said with deep emotion.

Shi Yao was silent for a few seconds, a look of encouragement appearing in her eyes. "There isn't much difference in age between you and me. I am very happy that you have the opportunity to advance, but you must never become complacent. Huaguo has many outstanding talents, and the officialdom is a place where elites gather and talents emerge in succession, so you must not slack off."

Tang Ye knew that Shi Yao was encouraging him.

Many people were flattering him.

But Shi Yao was reminding him not to feel proud and satisfied with temporary achievements, thereby losing his drive to progress.

Although Tang Ye performed very prominently, he was still lacking compared to the heaven-favored children like the Central Selected Graduates.

For example, Shi Yao's fiancé Zhou Minshan is three years older than Tang Ye and is currently a deputy department-level cadre in a ministry.

Shi Yao understood Tang Ye's abilities very well; they were no worse than those of the Selected Graduates, but Tang Ye's starting point was still a bit lower, so he would have to work even harder to catch up with the pace of the Central Selected Graduates.

Tang Ye felt that being able to work with Shi Yao this time had given him a brand-new understanding of this society's structure.

Take the wind power project as an example.

If he had relied on his own efforts to secure it, perhaps there might have been a chance, but it would have required immense effort and also depended on luck.

But for Shi Yao, she could lower the difficulty through resources.

"Thank you for your golden words, Secretary Shi," Tang Ye said earnestly. "I will keep them in my heart."

Shi Yao smiled. "Although you are about to leave Dayu County, I hope we can communicate more in the future."

Tang Ye laughed. "Sure, Secretary Shi, if I encounter problems I cannot solve, I will definitely consult with you."

Shi Yao nodded slightly. "If you have any good ideas, we can also discuss them together."

After saying this, Shi Yao began to cough violently.

Tang Ye asked in surprise, "Secretary Shi, why are you still coughing?"

Shi Yao gave a bitter smile. "After the pneumonia cleared up, I've had a bit of a cough. I went to the hospital for a check-up, but they didn't find anything wrong."

Tang Ye suggested, "This has turned into a chronic condition; you cannot just ignore it, you must seek active treatment."

Shi Yao said helplessly, "When I return to Yanjing, I will find a traditional Chinese medicine doctor to take a look."

Tang Ye's eyes lit up. "There is a Daoist priest surnamed Feng at Baiyun Temple whose medical skills are quite good. How about I ask him to take a look at you?"

Shi Yao waved her hand. "Would that be too much trouble?"

Tang Ye laughed. "I have a good relationship with Daoist Feng; I will call him right now."

Tang Ye dialed Daoist Feng's number.

"Daoist Feng, I have a favor to ask!"

Daoist Feng laughed heartily. "Secretary Tang, if you have any needs, just give the order."

Tang Ye explained, "Our County Party Secretary has been feeling unwell lately and has been coughing. I would like to ask you to help take a look."

"No problem! I will come over this afternoon," Daoist Feng agreed readily.

Daoist Feng and Tang Ye had hit it off from the moment they met.

With Tang Ye's help, Baiyun Temple had already begun expanding.

The original old Daoist hall was being preserved, and several incense halls were to be built along the road down the mountain.

Once completed, the mountain road leading to this temple would surely be bustling with incense offerings.

Several of his fellow disciples heard that the government was investing in the temple and had all rushed back.

Daoist Feng had not expected that upon his return to the mountain this time, Baiyun Temple would actually show signs of prosperity.

Around one o'clock in the afternoon, Tang Ye received a call from security and hurried to the entrance.

Daoist Feng was still dressed in his usual green Daoist robe.

His complexion was ruddy, and his spirit and appearance were much better than before.

"Secretary Tang, long time no see."

"Daoist Feng, sorry to trouble you."

"You are too polite. Your business is my business."

Daoist Feng spoke very casually, full of the air of the wandering world.

Tang Ye led Daoist Feng to the County Party Secretary Office.

"Secretary Shi, Daoist Master Feng is here!"

Shi Yao nodded toward Daoist Feng and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work, sorry to trouble you with this trip."

Daoist Master Feng waved his hand and laughed, "Secretary Shi, you are too polite."

Daoist Master Feng asked Shi Yao to extend her hand, then placed his fingers on her wrist; the expression on his previously amiable face gradually became grave.

Shi Yao looked toward Tang Ye, feeling somewhat nervous.

Tang Ye hurriedly asked Daoist Feng, "Is the condition very serious?"

Daoist Feng nodded slightly, "Did you have lung heat a few months ago?"

Tang Ye shook his head at Shi Yao, signaling that he had not leaked her condition to Daoist Feng.

Shi Yao's eyes lit up, knowing the other party had real ability, "Yes!"

Daoist Feng's brows relaxed, and he said softly, "I will give you a few acupuncture needles, then prescribe some traditional Chinese medicine for you; after a period of adjustment, there will be no problem."

"Okay! Thank you." Shi Yao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Daoist Feng needed to perform acupuncture on Shi Yao, so Tang Ye stepped out.

About an hour later, Daoist Feng left, and Tang Ye came over to see him off.

"I heard from Secretary Shi that you are leaving Dayu County?" Daoist Feng asked softly.

"Yes, if you encounter difficulties in the future, you can go directly to Secretary Shi. Of course, if there is anything you need me to do, you can also contact me," Tang Ye laughed.

Daoist Feng nodded slightly and sighed with emotion, "Last time you visited Baiyun Temple, Senior Brother Chen looked at your physiognomy. After you left, he secretly told me that you have the appearance of great wealth and nobility, and that you would be promoted soon; sure enough, Senior Brother Chen was right!"

Although Tang Ye did not believe in feng shui or physiognomy, he still held these people of the wandering world in high regard.

"Please convey my thanks to Daoist Master Chen for his auspicious words!"