Chapter 1188: A Late-Night Talk with Shi Yao at the Hotel!

Yunhu Courtyard.

Xiao Qin knew her son-in-law had gone to Liaoning Province to attend a conference, and the photos of him speaking at the event had even made it into the provincial newspaper.

Du Chengfeng told her to stay by the television in the evening to watch the News Broadcast, saying there might be an unexpected surprise.

When Tang Ye's image appeared, Xiao Qin immediately cried out, "Xi Xi, Old Du, hurry over and look!"

Du Xi and Du Chengfeng walked to the living room, but it had already moved on to the next news segment.

"I just saw Tang Ye on screen; it was too fast, it's a pity you two missed it."

Du Xi said regretfully, "If I had known, I should have stayed by the television just like you."

Du Chengfeng laughed in spite of himself, "It's just appearing on TV, is there any need to be so excited?"

Du Xi said with a smile, "Dad, isn't this worth getting excited about? Have you ever been on the CCTV News Broadcast?"

Du Chengfeng was stunned by Du Xi's question, "I really haven't. On this point, Little Tang is indeed better than me."

After Du Chengfeng left, Du Xi gave Xiao Qin a thumbs-up and said triumphantly, "This round, your husband lost, and my husband won!"

Xiao Qin was left between laughter and tears, "Fine, fine, fine, I'll count this round as your win..."

Returning to her room, Du Xi wanted to turn on her computer to video call Tang Ye, but because Tang Ye had requested that she avoid electronic products as much as possible outside of work, she could only hold back.

At this moment, her phone rang, and Du Xi hurriedly answered the call.

"Husband, we just saw you appear on the News Broadcast."

"Really? My luck is quite good; I actually got caught on camera." Tang Ye paused and smiled, "How are you today? Are you still vomiting severely?"

Du Xi said helplessly, "I still have no appetite at all; I vomit whatever I eat! I can't stand even a whiff of cooking oil fumes. My gag reflex isn't usually this sensitive; I didn't have such a big reaction even when I saw corpses before."

Tang Ye laughed, "Look at what you're saying. Once you've 'unloaded the cargo,' I'll treat you to something delicious."

Du Xi gave a hum, "When are you coming back?"

Tang Ye said, "I won't be back this week; I'm already in Yanjing to discuss some matters."

Du Xi said, "Alright. Take care of your safety while you're out."

Tang Ye smiled, "Alright, long phone calls aren't good for pregnant women, so let's end today's call here."

Du Xi couldn't help but laugh out loud and accused him, "That's very cruel to me."

Tang Ye thought for a moment, "Then should we chat a little longer?"

Du Xi shook her head, "Forget it! You should get some good rest."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Ye checked the time; it was already around ten o'clock at night.

Based on the timing, Shi Yao should be arriving at the hotel from the airport soon.

Not long after, Tang Ye received a call from Shi Yao.

"Tang Ye, I've arrived at the hotel."

"I'm on the first floor, on the right-hand side!"

Shi Yao looked toward the right-hand side.

Tang Ye stood up from the sofa and walked toward Shi Yao with a smile.

"Comrade Shi Yao, thank you for your hard work."

Shi Yao smiled and reached out her hand, "What hard work is there in this?"

Tang Ye gently shook Shi Yao's hand, and for a moment, memories of Dayu County surged into his mind.

Shi Yao was also somewhat lost in thought; coming back this time was, in fact, to make up for some regrets.

Previously, when Tang Ye participated in an event in Shaanxi Province and received an award, he hadn't told her.

This made Shi Yao feel a sense of loss.

Because in her heart, she had always regarded Tang Ye as a very important person.

However, Tang Ye seemed to regard her as an optional passerby.

She did not want the feelings established with Tang Ye during their poverty alleviation work to gradually fade away with the distance and the passage of time.

Tang Ye escorted Shi Yao to her hotel room.

Tang Ye smiled, "By the way, does Brother Minshan know you're back this time?"

Shi Yao shook her head, "I didn't tell him. He isn't in Yanjing, so even if I told him, we wouldn't be able to meet."

Tang Ye took out the materials, "This is the proposal for Yechuan County's Strategic Eastward Expansion, based on high-end manufacturing, laying out Intelligent Manufacturing and Precision Manufacturing to build a city of the future. You should take a look when you have time tonight."

Shi Yao smiled, "I'll wash my face and look at it right away. Don't rush to leave; if there are parts I don't understand, you can explain them to me directly, that will be more efficient."

Having said this, Shi Yao walked into the bathroom and wiped her face.

Tang Ye felt that it was a bit inappropriate for the two of them to be alone, but Shi Yao acted in a poised and natural manner, so he felt there was no need for him to be coy.

About two hours later, they finished discussing the materials.

Shi Yao glanced at the watch on her wrist; it was already past two in the morning.

She couldn't help but feel a bit surprised.

Although they had been discussing official business the whole time, people's words can be fearsome, and if it got out, it might cause a lot of trouble.

"It's getting late. Tomorrow morning we'll go to the National Development and Reform Commission. You should get some rest quickly!"

"Alright, you get some rest early too."

Tang Ye also felt that they had been too engrossed in the discussion just now, which is why he had forgotten the time.

A man and a woman discussing work in a room late at night, having done nothing else—if it got out, it was highly probable that many people wouldn't believe it.

After Tang Ye left, Shi Yao took off her clothes and took a hot shower.

She looked at herself in the mirror and suddenly realized that when she was facing Tang Ye, she felt very relaxed.

In fact, she knew in her heart what the reason for this was.

But she tried hard to correct her mindset, determined not to do anything out of line.

Whether it was herself or Tang Ye, both had to put their careers first.

Shi Yao lay on the bed, thinking of her fiancé, Zhou Minshan.

Her wedding with Zhou Minshan had already been put on the schedule; they were to be married in October.

In the past, Shi Yao felt that once one reached a certain age, one certainly had to get married; this was everyone's final destination.

But now she was hesitating, because she discovered that Zhou Minshan did not truly love her; of course, she was not head-over-heels in love with Zhou Minshan either.

However, both sets of parents had already approved of the marriage, and she had no other choice.

More importantly, apart from Zhou Minshan, she had no other options.

After all, a man like Tang Ye was something one could encounter but not seek out.

……

Early the next morning.

After Shi Yao got up, she sent a message to Tang Ye.

The two agreed to eat at the restaurant.

After finishing their meal, Shi Yao and Tang Ye headed to the National Development and Reform Commission.

Because Shi Yao had once worked at the National Development and Reform Commission, getting in was not as difficult as one might imagine.

One had to know that even for a Bureau-Level Cadre, wanting to knock on this door required a great deal of effort.

For Shi Yao, her starting point was the ceiling in the eyes of others.

Shi Yao waited in the reception room for a while.

Movement came from outside.

Liao walked in, and upon seeing Shi Yao, his face was full of smiles, "Secretary Shi, welcome back!"

Shi Yao introduced him to Liao, "This is Comrade Tang Ye, the County Magistrate of Yechuan County."

Liao took the initiative to shake hands with Tang Ye, "County Magistrate Tang, hello, very pleased to meet you."

Tang Ye said, "Liao, thank you for giving me this opportunity to communicate with you in person."

Liao patted Tang Ye on the shoulder, "You should thank Secretary Shi."

Tang Ye thought to himself, it really is true that having connections in the capital makes things easier to get done.