Chapter 1033: Arriving for the First Time, Showing One's Mettle!

"Of course, do you need me to step out?" the policewoman asked softly.

Tian Xiaomeng knew the Interrogation Room had surveillance, so stepping out was meaningless, and she said, "No need!"

Connecting the call, the Producer's voice came through.

"Xiaomeng, where are you right now?"

"I am at the Yechuan County Station Police Station."

The Producer was somewhat surprised, "Are you alright?"

Tian Xiaomeng shook her head, "I'm fine, the Police here... actually... are quite polite to me."

The Producer sighed, "I just received notice from the station leadership; the Old Lock Factory case you are investigating cannot be broadcast for the time being. You need to come back immediately!"

Tian Xiaomeng was somewhat startled, "Why can't it be broadcast?"

The Producer's tone became serious and firm, "You need to come back immediately; the city attaches great importance to this case. Don't be too discouraged; not being able to broadcast it doesn't mean the value of your undercover investigation is denied. Keep your interview materials safe; you can report them in the form of internal documents. The City Leader will look into this matter in detail and handle it accordingly."

Tian Xiaomeng's mood sank.

Although she had not been subjected to any difficulties at the Police Station, Yechuan County had exerted pressure on the station through the city.

One could only say that this world was darker than she had imagined.

"I understand. I will come back in a while."

The Producer seemed to sense Tian Xiaomeng's disappointment and encouraged her, "I know you feel very uncomfortable right now, but this world is just like this; it has a set of operating rules. As a Reporter, many times, there is not much we can do."

Tian Xiaomeng nodded slightly, "I understand you."

Hanging up the phone, Tian Xiaomeng said to the policewoman, "Can I leave now?"

The policewoman said, "You may leave at any time."

Tian Xiaomeng thought of Tang Ye, "What about that passerby who acted bravely for a just cause?"

The policewoman shook her head and said, "He still has some matters that need to be handled; he cannot leave for the time being."

Tian Xiaomeng said somewhat angrily, "He only hit someone because of me. If you refuse to release him, I will report the situation truthfully."

At this moment, the door to the Interrogation Room opened.

Tang Ye walked in.

Tian Xiaomeng observed Tang Ye's expression and mental state, discovering that his mindset was quite good.

As for Zhao Zhangle, he looked at Tang Ye with a face full of smiles.

"Did they give you a hard time?"

Zhao Zhangle hurriedly said, "Reporter Tian, please rest assured. The People's Police are for the people; we have no reason to make things difficult for anyone with a sense of justice. The matter has been investigated clearly; you may go."

Tian Xiaomeng felt a sense of relief and glanced at Tang Ye, "Then what about him?"

"I still have some matters to handle. Reporter Tian, please rest assured, I will cooperate with the Police and handle the remaining matters clearly."

Although Tang Ye had only been in contact with Tian Xiaomeng for a short while, he felt that this woman possessed a strong sense of justice.

He knew that if he were an ordinary person and unable to get away today, she would certainly have stood up and faced any risks alongside him.

Tian Xiaomeng looked at Tang Ye strangely; after all, they were strangers who had met by chance, so she could not force Tang Ye to leave and could only leave the Police Station helplessly.

She waited for a taxi on the side of the road and suddenly remembered one thing.

She had even forgotten to ask for Tang Ye's name.

……

After seeing Tian Xiaomeng off.

Tang Ye breathed a sigh of relief and said to Zheng Shaokang, "The television station will not broadcast this report for the time being, but the case must still be investigated."

Zheng Shaokang nodded slightly, "County Magistrate Tang, please rest assured, I will personally take over this case."

Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "According to my observations, Yang Ping's character is extremely low; he is just a rascal. Why would such a person become a Government staff member?"

Zheng Shaokang smiled awkwardly, "The problems within this need to wait until I have investigated clearly before I can report to you."

Zheng Shaokang was actually quite helpless inside.

On the surface, Tang Ye had resolved this conflict with a single phone call.

But, this matter was already known to the Mayor's Secretary, which meant Mayor Jiang would certainly know as well; if a reasonable result was not produced, there would certainly be endless trouble.

……

Yang Ping was currently lying in a hospital room; his head was wrapped in thick bandages, and he held a banana in his hand, having eaten more than half of it.

Suddenly, several Police officers walked in from outside the door, and the one leading the team was none other than Zhao Zhangle.

"Police Station Chief Zhao, what brings you here?"

There was no expression on Zhao Zhangle's face, "Yang Ping, please come with us."

Yang Ping was baffled, "What do you mean? I'm injured; I can't move at all!"

Zhao Zhangle said with displeasure, "We have asked your Attending Physician. Your injuries are not serious; they are just minor skin wounds. Regarding the Old Lock Factory matter, we need to ask you to assist in the investigation."

Yang Ping was immediately unhappy, "Police Station Chief Zhao, I was beaten; I am the victim. What about that brat who hit me? Where is he now? You should be arresting him. Our medical expenses, hospitalization fees, lost wages, and compensation for mental distress should all be borne by him."

Zhao Zhangle thought to himself, Yang Ping is truly pathetic; he still doesn't know who he has offended.

"Yang Ping, stop acting like a rascal here. Hurry up and come with us!"

Yang Ping said angrily, "I want to make a phone call; I want to file a complaint against you."

Zhao Zhangle waved his hand and said with dissatisfaction, "That is your right, but I will remind you. Your problem is very serious. You making a phone call now looks like you are calling for reinforcements, but in reality, you are harming others. I advise you to behave yourself!"

Yang Ping and his subordinates were forcibly taken back to the Station Police Station from the hospital.

Sitting in the car, Zhao Zhangle dialed Zheng Shaokang's phone number.

"County Magistrate Zheng, Yang Ping and the other two have already been brought under our control."

"Very well, thank you for your hard work!" Zheng Shaokang said softly.

Hanging up the phone, Zheng Shaokang hesitated over whether he should report the issue of Tang Ye arriving in Yechuan County ahead of schedule to the County Party Secretary.

After thinking about it, he decided against it!

Tang Ye's file was already sitting on many people's desks.

Tang Ye is thirty-one years old this year, and because he is a graduate student, his actual time in the workforce is only four years.

Although the promotion speed for graduate students is fast, it is impossible to rise to the Division Level in four years.

The key is that Tang Ye is a Reserve Cadre in the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department's talent pool.

More importantly, Tang Ye had just shown his hand.

He made a phone call to Lu Tianming, resolving the risk brought about by the City Television Station reporter's undercover investigation.

This indirectly proved his relationship with Mayor Jiang.

Tang Ye must have done this on purpose.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there is a technique called "showing the mountain gate."

To put it plainly, it means to intimidate the other party and make them acknowledge you.

Upon arriving at a new place, one must "show the mountain gate" so that the outside world knows one's capabilities.

Zheng Shaokang felt a sense of realization; from here on out, there would be many adjustments in Yechuan County, and these adjustments would all unfold around the various measures taken after Tang Ye took office.

Zheng Shaokang is a smart man.

Although his first meeting with Tang Ye could not be considered pleasant, through this contact, he had an opportunity to get to know Tang Ye.

Building a good relationship with Tang Ye was not a bad thing for Zheng Shaokang!