Chapter 1212: Blood Debts Must Be Paid in Blood!

Chai Zhenkun took a sip of Hanzhou Green and nodded in admiration, "County Magistrate Tang, the tea from your hometown is truly excellent, leaving a fragrance on the teeth. However, compared to the tea of Xiyang, it lacks a bit of mellowness. County Magistrate Tang, if you actually take the time to savor our Xiyang tea, you will soon appreciate the taste of this tea."

Chai Zhenkun was using the tea to point at himself, telling him to know the current times!

Tang Ye replied steadily, "It seems Boss Chai prefers tea with a heavier flavor. Everyone has different tastes; I think Xiyang tea and Hanzhou tea each have their own merits, and both are quite good to drink."

From Tang Ye's words, Chai Zhenkun could see his character; it was just as the intelligence he had gathered suggested—though young, he was very steady.

Chai Zhenkun gently set down his teacup, "County Magistrate Tang, as the saying goes, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.' Once you arrive in a place, you must adapt to the customs and habits of that place. You have been in Xiyang for a while now. But I feel you haven't done enough when it comes to 'integrating'."

Chai Zhenkun's words had a hidden meaning, sarcastically implying that Tang Ye was acting too aggressively and not giving local forces any face.

When Chai Zhenkun said this, he struck a high-and-mighty pose.

Because in Chai Zhenkun's view, he was older than Tang Ye and had much more seniority.

He was qualified to stand on high ground and say a few harsh words to Tang Ye.

The corners of Tang Ye's mouth curled into a faint, ambiguous smile, "Boss Chai, it is impossible for anyone to be perfect in everything they do. If I consider problems from the perspective of the common people, I will inevitably stand on the opposite side of the local gentry and landlords."

"Perhaps it has caused dissatisfaction among some people, but that is only a very small group."

"I personally believe that what I have done is clear to my conscience."

Chai Zhenkun sighed inwardly; Tang Ye was indeed eloquent.

He picked up a shrimp dumpling, took a bite, and wiped his mouth with a paper napkin.

"County Magistrate Tang, let's speak plainly. Regarding those four gardens, can you please show some mercy? If you are willing to show mercy, I will surely keep it in my heart and will definitely reward you heavily in the future."

Tang Ye sighed helplessly, "I cannot turn a blind eye to those four gardens. Whether it is the financial compensation plan or the land-for-demolition scheme you proposed, I cannot agree to either."

Chai Zhenkun slammed his chopsticks onto the table with a "Clack!": "It seems I overestimated your breadth of mind and vision."

Tang Ye shook his head and gave a bitter smile: "If keeping the people in one's heart is called having no vision, then I would rather be a person without vision."

Fury erupted in Chai Zhenkun's eyes.

In his view, Tang Ye was merely a Department-level Official, and not even the top leader at that.

He had met so many high-ranking leaders, yet he had never seen an official more stubborn than Tang Ye.

What good would it do Tang Ye to offend him?

Seeing the conversation reach a stalemate, Chai Zhenkun had to choose to concede, "How about this: for these four gardens, I agree to follow your demolition standards, but I hope you can hand over Dong Qu Plot 22 to the Zhenao Group for investment and development."

Dong Qu Plot 22 would be the core commercial district of the Eastward Expansion Plan in the future.

Chai Zhenkun's calculations were truly loud.

Even at a time like this, he was still thinking about recouping his costs!

Tang Ye shook his head, "Boss Chai, Dong Qu Plot 22 will be open for public bidding in the form of a listing; I cannot give you any promises."

"As for those four gardens, we have already submitted an application to adjust the scope of the demolition."

"If the demolition costs are too high, the red line for demolition will be retracted."

"Therefore, it is not the case that the Government must demolish them!"

Chai Zhenkun laughed, "Policies cannot be changed overnight; I know that much. The application submitted by Yechuan has given some leaders in the province a headache. You went to the province to see Director Zhang not long ago, right? Director Zhang subsequently contacted me, hoping I would sit down and have a good talk with you!"

Although Chai Zhenkun's laughter was not loud, it was grating.

Arrogant!

Extremely arrogant.

He was using this method to tell Tang Ye that his background was deep.

You, a tiny County Magistrate, cannot just change policy whenever you want.

You say you want to change it? Then I will tell you clearly: you don't have that ability!

Chai Zhenkun had almost laid his cards on the table.

The province would not agree to modify the scope of the demolition.

If he did not sign for the four gardens, the Eastward Expansion Plan would be obstructed.

When that time came, Tang Ye would have to shoulder all the responsibility.

In this matter, shaking hands and making peace was the only way to resolve it.

Tang Ye said indifferently, "Policies indeed cannot be changed overnight. However, if a policy is leaked before it is announced, leading to significant losses for the people's interests, then it must be reconsidered."

Chai Zhenkun mused that Tang Ye was truly impervious to both soft and hard tactics, and was even obliquely hinting that a leader in the province had leaked confidential information.

This made Chai Zhenkun quite annoyed!

He looked at Tang Ye coldly, "County Magistrate Tang, you are really difficult to communicate with!"

Tang Ye's gaze was calm as he wiped his hands with a paper napkin, "Boss Chai, I am full. You don't need to pay for this meal. Let's go Dutch."

Chai Zhenkun looked at Tang Ye in astonishment, "What do you mean by this?"

"Those with different paths cannot make plans together. Boss Chai, you had better look out for yourself!"

"Tang Ye, are you clearly trying to go against me?"

"Boss Chai, I know that in Xiyang City—no, in the entire Huainan Province—you are a ruthless character who gets the final say. People outside all call you Chai Dragon King! Heh, Dragon King, what an imposing and majestic title! However, I am not afraid of you!"

"You, what kind of nonsense are you spouting!" Chai Zhenkun could not fail to hear the backhanded compliments and sarcasm in Tang Ye's words.

"Chai Dragon King, I wonder if you have ever been to the Forbidden City? In this world, some are real dragons, and some are fake dragons. There are many dragons in the Forbidden City, but they are all dead dragons. Sometimes, a mangy snake with two ox horns on its head pretends to be a dragon, just to fool the ignorant."

Chai Zhenkun's face turned livid.

He had not expected Tang Ye's mouth to be so venomous, saying things that were extremely unpleasant.

"Tang Ye, please watch your tone. You are a County Magistrate, after all; don't be so spiteful."

"Boss Chai, some things must have a price. Blood debts must be paid in blood."

"Blood debts?"

"That's right, blood debts!"

Although Xie Yina was out of danger, she had walked through the gates of hell.

This blood debt, how could it be resolved just by Chai Zhenkun compromising?

"Is that so? It seems the conflict between us is already irreconcilable!" Chai Zhenkun sighed helplessly.

"Boss Chai, you played the wrong move from the very beginning. Starting from Zhaojiang Wharf, you were wrong. I advise you: do not continue to make mistake after mistake." Tang Ye slowly stood up.

"Good, good, good."

Chai Zhenkun was so angered by Tang Ye's words that he laughed.

Tang Ye is truly ignorant and fearless, actually daring to threaten me, Chai Zhenkun!

Wasn't it said that this person Tang Ye was very tactful in his dealings?

In Chai Zhenkun's view, he is just a bastard who doesn't understand the ways of the world!

He had originally thought this meal could resolve the rift between them.

He hadn't expected that Tang Ye would refuse to budge at all!

After Tang Ye left, Chai Zhenkun swung his arm violently, fiercely sweeping the bamboo steamer off the table.

In an instant, dim sum like shrimp dumplings, siu mai, and char siu bao were scattered messily on the floor.

The Secretary looked at Chai Zhenkun nervously.

Because she had not seen Chai Zhenkun this angry for a very long time!

Returning to his office, Chai Zhenkun dialed the phone number of Zhang Nan, Deputy Director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission...