Chapter 1135: Shared Political Interests!

The matter of the Huimin Bus cannot be implemented in a day or two.

Tang Ye was not discouraged.

After leaving the City Transportation Bureau, Tang Ye headed to Jiang Jing's residence.

Xie Yina received notice from Jiang Jing, and upon hearing the doorbell, she got up to open the door for Tang Ye.

Xie Yina's belly had already grown noticeably, yet she still looked very thin overall.

"Hello, Teacher Xie!"

"Hello, County Magistrate Tang. Mayor Jiang won't be back for another half hour; please, have a seat for a while."

"Then I shall intrude."

Tang Ye sat down on the sofa in the living room, and Xie Yina turned and walked into the kitchen to pour him a cup of jasmine tea.

Tang Ye picked up the teacup and took a sip; the rich floral fragrance instantly spread in his mouth, though it slightly masked the natural aroma of the tea leaves themselves.

Compared to the flower tea Shi Yao brewed, it lacked a bit of mellow depth.

Auntie Chen was in the courtyard hanging out laundry.

There were only Xie Yina and Tang Ye in the living room.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward for a moment.

Xie Yina broke the silence first, chatting about the pregnancy: "I heard that Du Xi is also pregnant?"

Tang Ye nodded gently and said with a smile, "Yes, she's only two months along. She doesn't have any experience, so in the future, you can let Du Xi learn from you."

Xie Yina hurriedly stood up, took a few books related to pregnancy from the study, and handed them to Tang Ye with a smile: "Please share these books with Du Xi; perhaps they can help her."

Tang Ye flipped through them casually; the content in the books was very comprehensive, covering everything from pregnancy recipes and precautions to postpartum recovery.

Tang Ye did not refuse; he took the books and said, "Alright, I will pass them on to her later."

The living room fell into silence again, and an awkward atmosphere quietly enveloped them.

Xie Yina picked up the remote control and turned on the television, tuning it to the Huai Province Television channel.

Coincidentally, the television happened to be broadcasting a variety show hosted by Ding Xiang.

Watching the radiant Ding Xiang on the screen, a complex expression appeared in Xie Yina's eyes, and she whispered:

"Sometimes I really envy Sister Ding Xiang; she can always strive and fight for her ideals and live as the person she likes."

Xie Yina was previously a host at Hanzhou Television, but now she is a full-time housewife.

Having given up the career she loved for the sake of marriage, deep down, she must have felt resentment and regret.

Tang Ye encouraged her softly: "You don't need to be too sentimental. Just rest and focus on your pregnancy for now; once the child is born safely, you can slowly look for opportunities again. As long as your heart is full of passion for life and you want to pursue your dreams, it is never too late."

Xie Yina's eyes brightened, and she said sincerely, "Thank you for your encouragement."

Tang Ye took the initiative to take out his phone and dialed Ding Xiang's number.

When Ding Xiang answered Tang Ye's call, her tone was full of surprise: "Brother, why did you suddenly call me? Is there something you need?"

Tang Ye teased with a smile: "Can't I call you if there's nothing wrong? Can't I just chat with you?"

Ding Xiang shook her head with a smile, "You are so busy; you definitely wouldn't call me specifically if there wasn't a reason. If you are looking for me, there must be something."

Tang Ye's intentions were guessed correctly, so he said with a smile: "Haha, you guessed it again. I am currently with a friend of yours; let her chat with you for a bit!"

Xie Yina took the phone from Tang Ye's hand and said softly: "Hello, Sister Ding, this is Xie Yina."

Ding Xiang was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted, "So it's Nana. I heard you're pregnant; I'm happy for you, congratulations!"

Xie Yina responded with a smile: "Thank you, Sister Ding. I've missed you."

Ding Xiang said with a smile: "When you are free, let's make an appointment to have a meal together and have a good chat."

Xie Yina agreed readily: "Yes, yes! I'll wait for your news!"

After chatting for a few sentences, Xie Yina returned the phone to Tang Ye.

Tang Ye chatted with Ding Xiang about some simple daily matters, and just then, Jiang Jing pushed the door open and walked in, so Tang Ye said goodbye to Ding Xiang and hung up the phone.

On the other end of the line, Ding Xiang covered the phone and remained silent for a long time.

Although she had not been in contact with Tang Ye during this time and had immersed herself in her busy work, trying to dilute the feelings of the past.

But this sudden phone call still awakened long-forgotten memories.

When she was working at Hanzhou Television, Mayor Jiang had actually pursued her.

However, at that time, Ding Xiang already had someone in her heart, and on the other hand, she was determined to make a name for herself at the Provincial Television Station, so she had politely declined Mayor Jiang.

Later, Mayor Jiang chose Xie Yina, perhaps because when Xie Yina was at Hanzhou Television, she had the nickname "Little Ding Xiang" and possessed a temperament somewhat similar to hers.

……

Tang Ye followed Jiang Jing into the study.

Jiang Jing took a document out of the desk drawer, with an undisguised smile on his face, and handed it to Tang Ye:

"This document will be officially issued tomorrow; take a look at it first!"

Tang Ye hurriedly took the document, opened it, and an expression of surprise instantly appeared in his eyes; he said excitedly: "It was approved so quickly? Mayor Jiang, you are amazing!"

This document was precisely the approval for Yechuan County's application for Strategic Eastward Expansion.

This could be said to be the most important political achievement during Tang Ye's tenure.

Yechuan County's Strategic Eastward Expansion was not only about building a modern new city with an international vision, but it would also become an important manifestation of the urban extension of Xiyang City.

In other words, the implementation of this approval gathered the shared political interests of Tang Ye and Jiang Jing.

Jiang Jing put away his smile and said in a serious tone:

"The province will subsequently provide corresponding human, material, and financial resources to advance this work. The task on your shoulders will be very arduous; you must be fully prepared."

Tang Ye nodded with a solemn expression, "Please rest assured, Mayor Jiang, I will definitely go all out to do this job well."

Subsequently, Jiang Jing and Tang Ye discussed the overall strategy and direction of the Strategic Eastward Expansion in detail.

Although Tang Ye had not been in the position of County Magistrate for very long, he did not lack grassroots work experience.

Furthermore, regarding this application document for the Strategic Eastward Expansion, Tang Ye had already made extremely detailed layouts and plans beforehand.

Therefore, many of the contents already had a rough outline in his mind.

After leaving Jiang Jing's residence, Tang Ye's mood remained surging with emotion.

He wished he could share this good news immediately.

However, he resisted this impulse!

——After all, this official approval would be formally announced tomorrow,

and by then everyone would know; there was no need to be in such a rush for this moment.

……

Early the next morning, Han Zhengyi was summoned to the Municipal Party Committee Office by Municipal Party Secretary Gong Weimin.

Gong Weimin took out an official approval document issued by the province, his face full of excitement:

"The province's approval for Yechuan County's Strategic Eastward Expansion has come down! Secretary Han, from here on out, you must prepare yourself mentally; Yechuan County is going to let go of its inhibitions, go all out, and prepare to do something big!"

Hearing this news, Han Zhengyi only managed to control his excitement with great difficulty.

"Please rest assured, Secretary Gong, our County Party Committee and County Government will certainly be of one heart and one mind, working together to complete this arduous task without any compromise!"

Subsequently, Gong Weimin chatted with Han Zhengyi in detail about the supporting resources and support policies that Yechuan County would receive next.

Before leaving, Gong Weimin also dropped a meaningful remark:

"You must coordinate well with Comrade Tang Ye.

He is a pragmatic doer who is steady and willing to work.

In advancing this work, he has ideas and methods.

You must support his work more and give him enough room to perform."

Han Zhengyi immediately understood Gong Weimin's meaning.

This was telling him to provide sufficient support and guarantees for Tang Ye when configuring cadres for the government team at the upcoming County People's Congress.

There was still over a month until the County People's Congress would be formally convened.

At this meeting, Tang Ye would face a vote on transitioning from "Acting County Mayor" to the formal County Mayor.

Additionally, there were still several vacant positions in the County Government team, and there would be room for additions.

Correspondingly, the County Party Committee team would also make some adjustments accordingly.

To be honest, based on Tang Ye's performance in Yechuan County over these past few months—outstanding political achievements and a solid work style—there would be no objections to him successfully removing the "Acting" title and becoming the formal County Mayor.

And this approval document for the Strategic Eastward Expansion would give Tang Ye more say and initiative in controlling government affairs and advancing work!

Because of Tang Ye's promotion of the Huimin Bus, Han Zhengyi had held quite a few opinions about Tang Ye in his heart.

His attitude toward him over these past few days had also been very cold.

However, now, the haze had been swept away!

……

Returning to the County Party Committee Compound, Han Zhengyi called Tang Ye as soon as he sat down.

"Comrade Tang Ye, please come to my office for a moment."

"Very well, Secretary Han, I will be there immediately."

Tang Ye arrived at the County Party Committee office building and gently knocked on the door of Han Zhengyi's office.

Han Zhengyi's face was full of joy; he hurriedly stood up to greet Tang Ye: "County Mayor Tang, please, sit!"

After Tang Ye sat down, Han Zhengyi immediately handed over the approval document for the Strategic Eastward Expansion and said with a smile: "The document for the Strategic Eastward Expansion has been approved! Yechuan County is about to usher in great development!"

Tang Ye deliberately pretended to have just learned about this matter, exaggeratedly widened his eyes, revealed a look of surprise on his face, and said excitedly: "Really? That's great! It's so exciting! Secretary Han, we succeeded! Everyone's hard work was not in vain!"

Han Zhengyi nodded vigorously and said with deep emotion: "Yes, when you first brought up this plan for the Strategic Eastward Expansion, I didn't have any confidence in my heart at all; I didn't expect that it would actually be approved!"

Tang Ye hurriedly shook his head and said in an exceptionally firm tone:

"No, Secretary Han, I cannot allow you to be so modest.

You are our Class Monitor, our backbone!

If not for your decisive decision-making and strong support!

This plan could not have been advanced so smoothly!

And it would have been even more impossible to receive approval from the province so quickly!"