Chapter 1039: Old Lock Factory Employees Defend Their Rights!

After Tang Ye finished his busy schedule, he had a video call with Du Xi.

Although they hadn't been apart for very long, the two had endless things to talk about.

"Honey, I had a dream yesterday that we went mountain climbing together. We went to watch the sunrise, but it started raining at first, and I thought we were going to miss it. But just as we were about to head down the mountain, the sun poked out from the clouds. The scene at that moment was incredibly vivid."

"Are you dropping a hint? Should I take you mountain climbing to watch the sunrise next time?" Tang Ye said with a smile.

"No, that's not it. I told Mom about this dream, and she was very happy to hear it, so she specifically went to Gao Ming Si to find a fortune teller. The fortune teller said that my dream was a very auspicious one, called 'waiting for the clouds to part to see the moonlight'." Du Xi said with a serious expression.

Tang Ye understood what Du Xi meant; the two were actively preparing for pregnancy. Although Du Xi looked very young, she was already over thirty, which was normal in modern times, but in ancient times, she would have been considered an elderly mother.

"Hmm, what you think about by day, you dream about by night. I believe this dream will surely bring a good result." Although Tang Ye did not believe in metaphysics, some things had existed for thousands of years, so there was still some logic to them.

"How are things in Yechuan County? When do you officially take office?" Du Xi asked.

"I officially take office tomorrow," Tang Ye said with emotion. "Department Head Xia is rushing over from the province to personally escort me to my post."

Du Xi said in surprise, "That shows Department Head Xia trusts you and has high hopes for you. Honey, keep it up, I believe you can definitely open up the situation in Yechuan."

"By the way, how is your work lately?"

"There's a rather tricky case recently; why don't you help me analyze it?"

"Alright, tell me about it!"

The topics Tang Ye and Du Xi chatted about were not just romance, but also family matters and daily work.

The two could talk about many things, and they could also talk very deeply.

This was also the reason why, even though the two lived apart after marriage, their feelings were constantly warming up.

After hanging up the video call with Du Xi, Tang Ye took a hot shower.

Before going to bed, he received a call from Jiang Jing.

"Did you gain anything by going to Yechuan early?"

"I did indeed make quite a few discoveries. The breakthrough for solving Yechuan's problems might lie in the Xingshun Food Factory."

A look of gravity appeared in Jiang Jing's eyes. "Are the problems at Xingshun very serious?"

Tang Ye nodded and said, "Yes, I had the Liaison Officer, Xiao Ma, enter the Xingshun Food Factory to work a week in advance. During this stage, he discovered quite a few problems. I will draft a detailed report tomorrow and send it to you."

Jiang Jing nodded slightly. "Thank you for your hard work."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Jing rubbed her chin, secretly thinking that Tang Ye really did not follow the beaten path in his work.

Who would have thought he would arrange for someone to infiltrate Yechuan County in advance to silently collect materials?

The next morning.

Tang Ye arrived at the Municipal Party Committee to meet with Xia Hong, and then they headed to Yechuan together to take up their posts.

They were a few minutes away from the County Party Committee Compound.

Someone was blocking the road ahead.

The motorcade had to stop and wait for the road to be cleared.

Xia Hong's expression immediately became unnatural!

"Now you have an idea of the situation in Yechuan County, don't you?"

Tang Ye nodded slightly. "Department Head Xia, please rest assured, I am mentally prepared."

Among the crowd, there was a familiar face; it was Xu Fu An, whom he had seen at the station a few days ago.

"The Yechuan County Government is failing to act, causing the common people's relocation compensation to be embezzled!"

"The leaders must uphold justice for us!"

"The Yechuan County cadres only care about their personal interests and ignore whether we live or die!"

At this moment, two police officers stepped forward, grabbed Xu Fu'an, and escorted him toward a police car.

The banner was also forcibly taken by the police and stuffed into the trunk of a car.

Several other employees of the Old Lock Factory tried to step forward to stop them, but they were all roughly pushed away.

"Stop making trouble here. This is an illegal gathering and is disturbing public order. Do you believe I'll have you all arrested?" a police officer responsible for maintaining order threatened sternly.

"Go ahead and arrest us! It's not like we haven't been arrested before!"

"That's right, if the problem isn't solved today, we absolutely won't leave."

"If it's not solved today, we'll go to the city tomorrow. If the city doesn't solve it, we'll go to the province."

"I don't believe it! There's no place to reason anymore."

The police and the common people had physical contact, and he worried the situation would turn for the worse.

Tang Ye quickly said, "Driver, can you open the back door?"

Click—the car lock popped up!

Tang Ye opened the car door and walked straight toward Xu Fu'an and the others.

"Stop, let him go!"

The two police officers holding him were stunned for a moment.

Because they knew the person inside the car was the leader arriving to take office today.

Xu Fu An looked at Tang Ye in surprise.

His first reaction was that this person speaking looked very familiar.

"You, you are that young man who acted bravely for a just cause!"

Tang Ye nodded at Xu Fu An and said in a gentle tone, "Elder Xu, my name is Tang Ye, and I am the Acting County Magistrate of Yechuan County. I just took office today. A few days ago, we met at the station, and I have also learned about the situation at the Old Lock Factory.

I can understand how you feel. However, holding a banner on the road has caused a traffic jam.

This is of no help in solving the problem."

Xu Fu'an's mood at this moment was like a roller coaster.

He said excitedly, "This young man helped me a few days ago; I thought he was a passerby, but I didn't expect him to be the new County Magistrate of our Yechuan County. It is truly unbelievable."

Others chimed in, "I have an impression of him too. He was taken to the Police Station with the Reporter from the News Girl at the time."

Xu Fu An calmed his emotions, "County Magistrate Tang, I will listen to you. We will disperse now and not cause you any trouble."

Tang Ye's expression was grave, and he promised solemnly, "Xu Daye, please rest assured, I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation regarding the Old Lock Factory! Please give me some time."

The crowd dispersed.

Xia Hong witnessed Tang Ye step forward to resolve a mass incident, and a look of relief appeared in her eyes.

As expected, Tang Ye's ability to handle affairs is astonishing!

The motorcade drove into the County Party Committee Compound.

County Party Secretary Han Zhengyi stood at the very front of the line.

The Liaison Officer reported in a low voice, "Department Head Xia and County Magistrate Tang were intercepted on the road."

"What is going on?" Han Zhengyi was somewhat angry.

"Old Lock Factory employees are defending their rights!"

"Truly, more hindrance than help!"

Han Zhengyi quickly adjusted his emotions, put away his anger, and took the initiative to walk toward Xia Hong and Tang Ye.

Han Zhengyi is forty-eight years old this year; his figure is not particularly tall, about one meter seventy-two, the hair at his temples is graying, his build is thin, and his eyes reveal an air of authority that commands respect without anger.

Han Zhengyi first shook hands with Xia Hong, "Department Head Xia, welcome!"

Immediately after, he shook hands with Tang Ye enthusiastically, "Comrade Tang Ye, I have finally waited for you. The Yechuan County team has welcomed a young cadre, and this will bring huge changes to our team. I am especially looking forward to working with you."

Tang Ye smiled, "Secretary Han, thank you. Moving forward, under the correct guidance of the County Party Committee, I will strive to make progress in the economy of Yechuan County, make society more stable, and make the people happier!"

Xia Hong smiled faintly and said humorously, "Just as we were about to arrive at the County Party Committee Compound, I felt the enthusiasm of the common people."

Han Zhengyi knew that Xia Hong was being sarcastic about the Old Lock Factory employees blocking the road to defend their rights.

"Department Head Xia, I have let you see a joke. To welcome Comrade Tang Ye today, we made ample preparations. However, despite all precautions, a problem still occurred. I am willing to accept Department Head Xia's criticism; I will certainly take it seriously and will properly resolve the issues raised by the common people."

Xia Hong nodded slightly.

Although the problems in Yechuan County are complex, Tang Ye has the ability to withstand the pressure!

Better to attend to official business first,

and go through the "taking office" procedures!