Chapter 1027: You've Become Cunning, Kid!

The dinner party ended, and Xiao Guangyi said softly to Tang Ye, "Let's have a private chat."

Tang Ye quickly said, "Alright, Uncle."

They arrived at a private room.

Xiao Guangyi said meaningfully, "Little Tang, our family's relationships are quite complex; you should have heard something about that, right?"

Tang Ye nodded, "The Xiao Family is a large family involving many people. As the head of the family, you not only have to worry about work every day but also family matters. You have to consider many issues comprehensively; everyone can understand that."

Xiao Guangyi was quite satisfied with Tang Ye's answer, "Your mother-in-law is my youngest sister. When she was little, she was my little shadow, but as she grew up, our relationship grew distant. Especially when she got married, it was too sudden. Du Xi's grandmother was very angry, and since then, there has been a rift in our relationship. However, in recent years, I have always wanted to repair this bond."

Tang Ye secretly thought that Xiao Guangyi's words were a bit fake.

Back then, when Du Chengfeng was still unknown, he hadn't seen Xiao Guangyi actively trying to repair the relationship.

Now that he saw Du Chengfeng developing well, he wanted to repair it.

"Uncle, I can understand your feelings. This is a matter between you elders, and I don't know how to mediate. However, I believe that time will heal the wounds, and time will let the cracks slowly close."

Xiao Guangyi nodded slightly, "Among the younger generation, you have the most potential. You must be mentally prepared to shoulder the responsibility."

Tang Ye was stunned for a moment. Was Xiao Guangyi hinting that he was going to be cultivated as a core member?

However, Tang Ye recalled Xiao Guangyi's attitude after Shen Mingcheng's incident, and he immediately became clear-headed.

Why Du Chengfeng would not reconcile with Xiao Guangyi was actually because he had long seen through Xiao Guangyi's character.

He absolutely must not be brainwashed by Xiao Guangyi's simple words.

The Xiao Family is a big tree, but it might not necessarily be able to shelter him from the wind and rain!

"Thank you for your encouragement, Uncle. I am not mature enough yet, and I lack the confidence and meticulousness to shoulder the responsibility you mentioned.

However, I will do every task step by step and will absolutely not let you down."

Xiao Guangyi felt a bit disappointed.

Tang Ye had tactfully rejected him.

After Tang Ye left, Xiao Guangyi took a car home.

Seeing Xiao Guangyi looking unhappy, Mo Nianci asked softly, "Did you encounter any difficult problems?"

Xiao Guangyi said in a deep voice, "I am very puzzled. Why are Du Chengfeng and Tang Ye, father-in-law and son-in-law, so full of hostility toward me?"

Mo Nianci was stunned for a moment, "The grievances and conflicts accumulated over many years cannot be easily resolved with one or two sentences. Little Tang looks very easygoing, but I have paid attention to him; he actually has a lot of backbone and his own judgment."

Xiao Guangyi nodded slightly, "Xiao Qin has good luck. Tang Ye is indeed a talent. Du Xi marrying him was the right choice."

The outside world all thought that Tang Ye's progress in such a short time was related to Du Chengfeng's support.

As early as a year ago, Xiao Guangyi also thought so.

However, in the half-year that Tang Ye went to Dayu County, Xiao Guangyi closely followed Tang Ye's every move.

Every step Tang Ye took was walked by himself.

Attracting investment and multi-angle poverty alleviation strategies were all Tang Ye's personal efforts.

Even without external force, he could still walk very well.

From the family's perspective, Tang Ye was definitely a talent worth cultivating.

On Wednesday afternoon, Tang Ye arrived in Xiyang City.

Jiang Jing arranged for a driver to pick Tang Ye up from the long-distance bus station and take him to his residence.

Jiang Jing's residence was a small villa.

The driver rang the doorbell, and a pretty woman came to open the door; it was Jiang Jing's current wife, Xie Yina.

The relationship between Jiang Jing and Xie Yina had always been stable.

Last year, after Jiang Rou finished the college entrance examination, Jiang Jing and Xie Yina quietly registered their marriage. Now, Xie Yina's lower abdomen was slightly protruding; she should be several months pregnant.

"Tang Ye, you've worked hard. Come inside and have something to eat!" Xie Yina said with a smile, very warmly.

She was not warm to everyone.

Her ability to know Jiang Jing was somewhat related to Tang Ye.

If it weren't for that business reception, Xie Yina would not have had the opportunity to come into contact with Jiang Jing.

Moreover, Jiang Jing trusted Tang Ye very much; it wasn't as simple as just seeing Tang Ye as a subordinate.

As for Jiang Rou, who had always been at odds with her, she also had extraordinary respect for Tang Ye.

After the college entrance examination, she went directly to Dayu County and stayed for more than a month, which surprised Xie Yina quite a bit.

Tang Ye walked into the house, and Xie Yina poured a cup of tea for Tang Ye.

Xie Yina's cell phone rang, and she walked to the balcony to answer the call.

Tang Ye looked at the displays in the room; many were Xie Yina's items, and he suddenly realized why Jiang Rou was unwilling to stay in this home for long.

After Xie Yina's child was born, Jiang Rou's sense of presence would be even weaker.

The reason Jiang Rou had a personality like a prickly hedgehog was actually just using this method to attract the outside world's attention.

About an hour later, Jiang Jing returned to the residence.

Tang Ye stood up to shake hands with Jiang Jing.

Jiang Jing looked Tang Ye up and down, "I finally waited for you to come! You look much darker!"

Tang Ye smiled, "Mayor Jiang, thank you for your concern."

The man standing not far away was named Lu Tianming, who was Jiang Jing's Secretary.

Lu Tianming looked at Tang Ye, who was several years younger than him, and felt a wave of emotion in his heart.

Jiang Jing had been in Xiyang City for a while, and this was the first time he had seen Jiang Jing so relaxed.

"Little Lu, you can go back. Let's go, let's go to the study to talk."

Tang Ye followed Jiang Jing to the study.

Jiang Jing shed her previous relaxed demeanor, her expression turning serious as she picked up a document and placed it in front of Tang Ye.

"This document is a real-name report that the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection received before Zhou Songtao passed away.

Not long after the report was submitted, Zhou Songtao fell from a building.

Although a suicide note was left at the scene, there are many suspicious aspects to it.

You must be doubly careful this time you go to Yechuan County. The mission is very dangerous, but I know you well; you are absolutely the most suitable person to break the deadlock."

Tang Ye picked up the document and flipped through a few pages, his gaze becoming grave.

"Please rest assured, I will investigate the matter clearly."

Jiang Jing said in a deep voice, "Additionally, sometimes solving a problem isn't just about arresting a few people. The goal is to ensure the common people are not affected and that social order remains stable. This will require you to use your wisdom."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "I will handle it with proper discretion."

Jiang Jing's tone softened, "The tougher the nut to crack, the more it can temper a person. You were able to carve a path through the difficult situation in Dayu County. Although the situation in Yechuan County is complex, I believe in you; you will certainly find a way to quickly take control of the situation."

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Mayor Jiang, you don't need to give me a pep talk. I'm not that fragile, and besides, if the sky falls, you'll be there to hold it up for me."

Jiang Jing was stunned for a moment, then laughed in spite of herself, "It's been a while, you rascal, you've become cunning!"