Chapter 122: Tang Ye Is Not My Soldier!

In the banquet hall on the second floor of the Hanzhou Grand Hotel, there were two large round tables, each capable of seating eighteen guests.

When Tang Ye arrived at the scene, he found that most of the people had already come.

Shen Datong greeted him with a smile, "Town Mayor Tang, you really are punctual!"

"Since Brother Shen arranged the gathering, I couldn't let you down."

Shen Datong led Tang Ye toward a middle-aged man wearing a jacket.

The middle-aged man was talking to someone, but seeing Tang Ye appear, he stood up with a smile.

"County Magistrate Zhang, Tang Ye is here!"

Deputy County Magistrate Zhang Guiping shook hands with Tang Ye and pointed to a middle-aged man beside him to introduce him.

"Little Tang, let me introduce you to this gentleman beside me, Ouyang Chong, Vice President of Fengxing Group."

Ouyang Chong stood up and shook hands with Tang Ye, "I just had a meal with your Chen a few days ago, at which time he invited me to go to Pinghu for field research."

"I have heard Chen mention this matter; we still need County Magistrate Zhang to set a time, and when the time comes, we will certainly do a good job with the reception."

Ouyang Chong did not take Tang Ye too seriously, but he still went through the motions.

However, there was a sense of arrogance in his words.

Mentioning Chen Zhihua's name seemed like trying to get close, but it was actually a way to put a little pressure on him.

In Ouyang Chong's view, Chen Zhihua was the top leader, and Tang Ye was the second-in-command.

Fengxing Group was an extremely excellent enterprise in Huainan Province, and Ouyang Chong often dealt with many local cadres; Zhang Guiping, who was responsible for receiving him today, was a Deputy Division Level official.

He was somewhat unhappy inside, believing that the Tianling Government had slighted him.

The reception standard should have at least had one or two Deputy Department Level officials to be appropriate.

Zhang Guiping noticed Ouyang Chong's thoughts and emphasized Tang Ye's background to Ouyang Chong.

"President Ouyang! The Pinghu Health and Wellness Town was a concept proposed by Comrade Tang Ye, and Secretary Zhou appreciates him very much. He is a rare and excellent young cadre in our county."

Zhang Guiping thought Ouyang Chong knew Tang Ye's background, and organizing the gathering today could be considered helping him make a connection; he did not expect Ouyang Chong to be completely unappreciative of Tang Ye.

Of course, from another perspective, Ouyang Chong probably thought that as long as he grasped the imperial sword of Mayor Xiao, it would be enough to move unimpeded in Hanzhou!

Ouyang Chong indeed did not feel that Tang Ye had anything special, and he perfunctorily said, "Being young is good; your alcohol tolerance must be quite good."

Tang Ye was unhappy inside, but he had to give Zhang Guiping face, so he smiled and said to Ouyang Chong, "I will toast you a few more times later."

Ouyang Chong smiled faintly, "My alcohol tolerance is sometimes good and sometimes bad; it depends on my state. If my state is poor, I get drunk at the touch of alcohol."

The implication of his words was that he was picky about who he drank with.

Everyone present felt Ouyang Chong's arrogance, but no one showed any displeasure.

On the contrary, they even squeezed smiles onto their faces, as if Ouyang Chong had said something very humorous.

There was no help for it; Ouyang Chong had the confidence, as he was the money-man, representing Fengxing Group to invest in Hanzhou!

In officialdom, not showing one's emotions on one's face is a basic skill.

Tang Ye was currently at the Section Chief level, but the government personnel at the main table today started at the Section Chief level.

He came from a township, while the others came from county bureaus; if one were to talk about seniority, he indeed could not attract Ouyang Chong's focused attention.

Zhang Guiping felt Ouyang Chong's "aura."

The pressure increased sharply!

Guo Zhengting was originally supposed to attend this dinner, but because there was a temporary meeting to be held in the city, Guo Zhengting let Zhang Guiping receive him on his behalf.

Tang Ye knew that he was only there to accompany the guests today, so he acted very low-key.

One is often not the master of one's own fate in the world.

This drinking party today was clearly not Tang Ye's comfort zone.

But, to open up the situation, he had to make an attempt.

Shen Datong looked after Tang Ye's mood, chatting with him from time to time, and also introduced him to the leaders of relevant departments such as the Industry and Commerce Bureau and the Tax Bureau.

He had been in contact with them before, but having a private meal would take the relationship a step further.

Although with Tang Ye's alcohol tolerance, he could handle it with ease, he did not raise his glass easily today, secretly observing the group at the table and analyzing everyone's personality.

After about an hour, accompanied by a burst of hearty laughter, the rosewood door of the private room was pushed open, and Guo Zhengting walked in with big strides.

He walked straight to Ouyang Chong, patted the back of Ouyang Chong's hand, and apologized, "I'm sorry, I'm late. Mayor Zhao also rushed over specifically to have a good chat with you."

Seeing Zhao Disheng behind Guo Zhengting, Ouyang Chong put away his cold face and smiled all over, "Mayor Zhao, aren't you in the province for a meeting? I thought I wouldn't be able to see you today!"

Zhao Disheng shook hands with Ouyang Chong, "You are an honored guest; I wouldn't dare to neglect you!"

He scanned the crowd, his gaze landing on Tang Ye's face; he was slightly stunned, then immediately nodded at Tang Ye.

Guo Zhengting noticed this detail, and as his gaze landed on Tang Ye's face, a flash of coldness appeared in his eyes.

After Zhao Disheng took his seat.

A new round of toasts began.

Tang Ye finally waited for an opportunity, raised his glass, and came before Zhao Disheng, "Mayor Zhao, I toast you."

Zhao Disheng held Tang Ye's wrist and smilingly introduced him to Ouyang Chong, "Don't look at this table; although Little Tang is the youngest, he is a young man whom Secretary Zhou values highly."

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Mayor Zhao, don't use the Secretary to endorse me; I can't bear it! President Ouyang, I toast you!"

Ouyang Chong re-examined Tang Ye.

After clinking glasses with Tang Ye, he drank it in one gulp.

"Little Tang, your alcohol tolerance is indeed very good!"

Zhao Disheng said with a smile, "Little Tang hasn't let loose; otherwise, there wouldn't be anyone at this table who could compete with him."

At the dinner party to receive the Northeast Chamber of Commerce on the eve of the City Investment Promotion Conference, Tang Ye became famous in one battle!

Someone reviewed it, and Tang Ye had drunk at least four jin of white liquor, drinking the "God of Alcohol" of the Northeast Chamber of Commerce under the table.

This matter had reached Zhao Disheng's ears.

Afterwards, Tang Ye toasted Guo Zhengting again, "County Magistrate Guo, I toast you."

Guo Zhengting sat in his chair without even shifting his backside, saying with a forced smile, "I have been waiting a long time for this drink!"

"It is my fault! People were constantly toasting you, and I was waiting for an opportunity."

"Opportunities are things you have to fight for! It is just that your desire is not strong enough." Guo Zhengting said, implying something else.

Tang Ye was stunned for a moment; was this a criticism that he had not come to pay his respects to him?

Saying this at a dinner table, while it could be taken as a joke, was, in Tang Ye's view, a warning!

Tang Ye finished the wine and showed the bottom of his glass.

Guo Zhengting glanced at Tang Ye lightly and took a shallow sip.

Tang Ye knew that Guo Zhengting intended to humiliate him in front of everyone.

He felt very uncomfortable inside, but he did not show it and returned to his seat.

Zhao Disheng noticed this detail.

He admired Tang Ye.

But this was Guo Zhengting's home turf, so it would not be good to be too deliberate.

As for Guo Zhengting showing his attitude so clearly, it was obviously not very clever!

However, Zhao Disheng could also understand Guo Zhengting.

The problems in the land administration system during this period had caused him to be scolded quite a bit, and the culprit was Tang Ye.

If it were him, he would not give Tang Ye a pleasant look either.

The dinner party ended, and there was a second round.

"Town Mayor Tang, why don't you ride in my car? Let's go sing together." Shen Datong invited him with a smile.

"I won't be joining; I have matters to handle tomorrow morning." Tang Ye politely declined with a smile.

Ouyang Chong watched Tang Ye leave and joked with Guo Zhengting, "County Magistrate Guo, your soldier doesn't seem to listen to your command!"

Guo Zhengting raised an eyebrow and said coldly, "He is not my soldier, so of course he doesn't listen!"

Ouyang Chong sensed that Guo Zhengting was angry.

Guo Zhengting had a pretty good temper; what exactly did he say wrong to touch his reverse scale?

After getting into the car, Ouyang Chong curiously asked Zhang Guiping, who was in the same car.

Zhang Guiping then explained in detail the relationship between Tang Ye and Du Chengfeng!

Only then did Ouyang Chong realize that Tang Ye was the culprit behind the land transfer controversy!

He was quite surprised in his heart.

Tang Ye looked gentle and low-key, smiling at everyone he met; he never expected him to be hiding so much!