Chapter 1150: I Overestimated Myself and Underestimated Him!

Chen Ning stood in the office, taking in everything that was happening downstairs.

He had people guard the stairwell, terrified that someone might storm into his office.

After Tang Ye appeared, he began distributing water and bread to the masses, and even handed out heatstroke relief water to relieve the summer heat.

Chen Ning secretly sighed with emotion; Tang Ye was still very experienced in handling mass incidents.

Through Tang Ye's mediation, the common people unlocked the doors and soon dispersed.

He had originally thought Tang Ye would come in to chat with him for a bit.

However, Tang Ye left directly by car.

This made Chen Ning feel ignored.

Chen Ning dialed Yang Guofeng's phone number.

"Mayor Yang, the masses who were defending their rights have already left."

Yang Guofeng frowned and said, "Have you ever thought about why these common people came to lock the doors?"

Chen Ning was somewhat surprised, "Could it be that someone was directing them from the shadows?"

Yang Guofeng pondered, "I always feel that this matter is not that simple.

Last time the minibus owners went to the Municipal Government to defend their rights, Tang Ye must have guessed that we were putting him in a checkmate.

Now, he is using their own methods to pay them back!"

Chen Ning said angrily, "If that is really the case, isn't Tang Ye being too low-handed?"

Yang Guofeng actually had no evidence either; he had only made the deduction unilaterally.

"This Tang Ye is very difficult to deal with; once targeted by him, I'm afraid there will be more trouble."

Chen Ning said gloomily, "Mayor Yang, why don't you pull some strings and drive him out of Xiyang City?"

In Chen Ning's view, Tang Ye was nothing more than a County Magistrate.

Yang Guofeng was stunned for a moment, then gave a bitter smile, "Drive him away? You overestimate me and underestimate him."

Chen Ning asked in surprise, "Does he have a very deep background?"

"When he went to Yechuan County to take office, he was escorted by the Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee."

Chen Ning's heart skipped a beat, but he still refused to admit defeat, "So what if he has provincial resources? Mayor Yang, your foundation in Xiyang City is much deeper than his."

Yang Guofeng sighed, "Do not rush to clash head-on with him for now. Wait for him to make a mistake!"

Chen Ning smiled and chimed in, "Yes, as long as one is human, one will make mistakes. If there is no room for mistakes, we will create the room for him to make mistakes, and he will definitely make one."

Yang Guofeng felt that Chen Ning's words provided him with good inspiration, "Your thinking is very mature. No one is perfect. Money... women... I don't believe he won't make a mistake."

He hung up Yang Guofeng's call.

Chen Ning sat in his seat feeling somewhat dejected.

Originally, he thought Tang Ye was just a Department-level Official who came to Yechuan County to gain experience and gild his resume.

He never expected that even his own superior, Yang Guofeng, would be so wary of Tang Ye.

He was feeling some regret now...

He shouldn't have been so cold toward Tang Ye.

Walking in official circles, one should have fewer enemies and more friends; he had committed a taboo!

The man who was beaten was named Feng Bo, and his son was named Feng Yu.

Tang Ye led Feng Yu to the County Public Security Bureau.

Feng Yu saw Du Xiaohu in the detention room and realized the Government had not been fooling him.

After seeing Feng Yu, Du Xiaohu was extremely agitated and cursed loudly, "So it was you who was plotting against me! Hmph, once I get out, I will definitely not spare you."

Zheng Shaokang frowned and scolded, "This is the Public Security Bureau, not a place for you to run wild. You dare to spout wild words; your crime is now doubled."

Du Xiaohu sneered, "Don't try to scare me! At worst, I'll just stay here a few more days."

Seeing that Du Xiaohu was still so arrogant, Feng Yu was scared pale.

Tang Ye comforted Feng Yu, "Don't worry. You must trust the People's Police; they will protect every citizen well. He will not be released until he has been properly reformed."

Only then did Feng Yu's expression improve, and he said gratefully, "Thank you, County Magistrate Tang."

Tang Ye patted Feng Yu on the shoulder, "Go back and take good care of your father, and wait for news."

Returning to the County Government.

Tang Ye dialed Li Yongan's phone number.

After Li Yongan entered the room.

Tang Ye looked at him expressionlessly, "Feng Yu went to the City Transportation Bureau to lock the doors; this was the trick you suggested, right?"

Li Yongan was stunned for a moment and told the truth, "Did Feng Yu tell you? He came to the County Government to petition a few days ago; I received him, so I gave him a hint."

Tang Ye mused that the idea Li Yongan came up with could be considered "besieging Wei to save Zhao."

But, as a Government official, this tactic clearly could not be brought out into the open.

"Your starting point was good, but next time you must consider it carefully. We are Government officials; we must resolve social contradictions, not create them or incite the emotions of the masses."

Li Yongan said shamefully, "County Magistrate Tang, you are right to criticize me; I will reflect on my behavior."

Tang Ye waved his hand, "Although the strategy was wrong, the starting point was good. You used your own way to help the victimized common people."

Li Yongan's eyes lit up, "Thank you for the encouragement, County Magistrate Tang. The brothers Du Dalong and Du Xiaohu have a foul reputation; they are famous local thugs in the county, and they have monopolized several routes. They even engage in setting up checkpoints to collect road tolls from out-of-town vehicles."

Tang Ye frowned, "Since there are problems, why are they still at large?"

Li Yongan sighed helplessly, "They are very cunning; they usually let their subordinates take the fall while they hide in the back. With Du Xiaohu arrested, given Du Dalong's personality, he will definitely retaliate next."

Tang Ye said coldly, "If Du Dalong dares to commit extreme acts, what awaits him will be walking right into the net."

……

After Li Yongan left.

Ma Ran walked in, "County Magistrate Tang, the taxi driver Zhang Ping has arrived."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "Please invite Master Zhang in."

The driver Zhang Ping walked into the County Government, feeling somewhat uneasy.

This morning, he had suddenly received a call from an unfamiliar phone number.

The other party claimed to be the County Magistrate's Liaison Officer, stating that the County Magistrate wanted to meet with him.

He was extremely curious; why would the County Magistrate want to see him?

He was nothing more than an ordinary taxi driver.

He walked into the County Magistrate's office.

Tang Ye stood up, wearing a smile, and took the initiative to shake Zhang Ping's hand, "Hello, Master Zhang."

Zhang Ping hurriedly grasped Tang Ye's hand, "Hello, County Magistrate Tang."

Ma Ran walked in and handed a cup of tea to Zhang Ping.

Tang Ye noticed that Zhang Ping was a bit nervous and said with a smile, "Master Zhang, we have met before."

Zhang Ping widened his eyes, struggling to recall, and said dejectedly, "County Magistrate Tang, have we met? Have I driven you before? I'm sorry, I see too many people every day."

Tang Ye explained, "Not long ago, you had a conflict with local illegal taxi drivers and a gang in Zhaojiang Town. We happened to be passing by."

Zhang Ping was surprised, "You were there at the time."

Tang Ye said with a sincere expression, "Yes, not only was I there, but Mayor Jiang was also there. We were conducting an unannounced visit to Zhaojiang Wharf and happened to see you acting bravely for a just cause."

Zhang Ping knew the ins and outs of why Zhaojiang Wharf had been sealed off.

It was related to the unannounced visit by Mayor Jiang Jing and County Magistrate Tang Ye.

However, he had not expected that this matter would involve him as well...

Zhang Ping stood up excitedly, "The kind-hearted passerby who took the child to the County Hospital—could it be you?"