Chapter 1227: Received by Director Qi!

After work, Tang Ye changed into casual clothes and took a walk around the urban area.

The Old City area of Yechuan County has been undergoing renovations in recent years, and the overall progress is orderly.

However, problems still exist in some places. Recently, many ordinary people have complained that construction on this road has issues; it is frequently done on weekends and at night, causing a great impact on the people.

Tang Ye took out his camera and snapped a few photos of a construction site where road work was underway.

Seeing a worker walking over, Tang Ye hurriedly left the scene.

Back at his residence, Tang Ye studied the photos he had taken and sighed to himself that there was still a large gap between his photography skills and those of Zhou Songtao.

The next morning, Tang Ye called Li Yongan into his office.

He showed the photos to Li Yongan.

"The construction period for this road is too long. I went to the site yesterday; there are no dust nets, and it's a mess. It has had a huge impact on the surrounding residents. You need to handle this quickly."

Li Yongan nodded slightly, "I am aware of this construction site. I will handle it well."

After Li Yongan left, Tang Ye received a phone call from a number in Yanjing.

"County Magistrate Tang, hello, this is Qian Rui."

"Qian, hello."

Qian Rui smiled and said, "I have read your proposal, and it is very well written. I have submitted it. Director Qi is deeply impressed by you. Come to Yanjing tomorrow. Director Qi wants to talk to you in person."

Tang Ye hurriedly said, "Okay, I will book a ticket immediately!"

After hanging up the phone with Qian, Tang Ye felt his heart pounding.

He had great confidence in this proposal.

But he had not expected to directly receive an opportunity for an audience with Director Qi of the National Development and Reform Commission.

Director Qi's time was precious; it was impossible for him to meet with just anyone.

The only explanation was that this meeting had decisive significance for the implementation of high-end manufacturing.

If he could successfully secure this project, his layout in Yechuan County could be put into practice, and it would definitely not be seen by others as an ethereal, high-minded delusion.

Striving to adjust his mindset, Tang Ye dialed Han Zhengyi's number.

"Secretary Han, I am going to Yanjing tomorrow, and I wanted to let you know."

Han Zhengyi was somewhat surprised, "Is there some urgent matter?"

Generally speaking, Tang Ye's itinerary was set a week in advance.

To suddenly head to Yanjing must mean there was some special situation.

Tang Ye did not hide it, nor did he explain the matter in great detail, "I received a notice from the National Development and Reform Commission to report on our Yechuan County high-end manufacturing layout proposal to a leader."

Hearing Tang Ye say this, Han Zhengyi was somewhat surprised, wondering if Tang Ye was bragging...

He remained calm, "Okay, I wish you a smooth trip, and I hope you can gain the leader's approval."

Tang Ye's tone was earnest, "I will do my best!"

After hanging up with Han Zhengyi, Tang Ye sent a message to Shi Yao.

"I am going to the Capital tomorrow to report my work to Director Qi. Do you have any suggestions?"

Shi Yao replied quickly, "With your ability and level, treat Director Qi as an elder, keep a normal mindset, and treat it as an ordinary conversation."

Tang Ye gave a helpless, bitter smile and clicked on a recording on his computer.

This recording was one Tang Ye had used to encourage Ma Ran when they were running that day.

Now it was coming in handy!

"The most devaluing behavior in life is to be timid when meeting big figures, and to be fidgety in big scenes;

To fear the strong, to feel inferior when seeing the excellent, to feel insecure when looking at beautiful women;

Even if you have nothing, you must be fearless;

Looking out from the encirclement of the galaxy, all living things are but mayflies in an instant;

So the predicament you face is just like dust; don't lock your ambition within this square inch!"

Shi Yao, as a guide, had helped him complete the groundwork.

The remaining path had to be completed by himself.

Tang Ye opened the proposal and threw himself into it completely; he sorted out his thoughts and simulated the areas where Director Qi might question him.

He made his preparations as optimal as possible.

In the early morning, Tang Ye first took a car to Qiongjin Airport, then boarded the earliest flight to the Capital.

After checking into his hotel, Tang Ye headed to the National Development and Reform Commission.

Qian came to the entrance and brought Tang Ye inside.

"Director Qi has a meeting later; he will only give you five minutes to report the proposal."

Tang Ye nodded, "Thank you for the reminder; I will be sure to control the time well."

A five-minute private communication with Director Qi was something even a Deputy Ministerial Level Official would find hard to come by.

Led by the Secretary, Tang Ye walked into Director Qi's office.

Qi Tianyi was correcting a document; he handed the document to the Secretary and smiled warmly at Tang Ye, "I have read the proposal you submitted; the content is solid and very thoughtful. However, I still wanted to see you."

Tang Ye said, "Director Qi, this document is the result of many people's joint efforts. I have had exchanges with Qian, and I also studied the details of the proposal with Comrade Shi Yao."

Director Qi nodded and said, "Many projects cannot be completed by one person alone. Now, I will ask you a few questions."

Tang Ye sat up straight, "Please instruct me!"

Qi Tianyi immediately raised several questions.

Tang Ye was very well prepared and answered very fluently.

But there were also some tricky questions.

Tang Ye did not face the questions head-on, but rather responded with an attitude of accepting the questions.

"Director Qi, the issue you mentioned is one I hadn't considered before. However, since you've raised the issue, you surely have a strategy to resolve it."

This way of responding took Qi Tianyi quite by surprise.

"Little Tang, you are quite cunning! I brought up the issue, but you didn't answer directly; instead, you're evading it."

Tang Ye said sincerely, "Director Qi, the issues you pointed out are all very sharp; matters like funding and technology are all hit right on the mark."

"If I answer you now, it would definitely not be an ideal answer."

"Since you were willing to meet with me, you must already have a decision in mind."

"If I were to speak carelessly and miss the point, that would be a waste of your precious time."

Qi Tianyi laughed in spite of himself, "You are very clever, passing the buck back to me."

Tang Ye smiled, "You are the commander, and you can consider issues from a higher perspective. What is difficult for me is very simple for you."

Qi Tianyi nodded slightly, "I have an important meeting in a moment; go back and wait for news!"

Tang Ye stood up quickly, "Alright, goodbye Director Qi!"

Tang Ye walked out of the office.

Qi Tianyi picked up a document.

This document was Tang Ye's personnel file.

"Thirty-one years old!"

"Top Scorer of the Provincial Examination!"

"Worked his way up step by step from the grassroots level."

"Served in two provinces and performed excellently in poverty alleviation work in Dayu County!"

"Applied for a national-level green industrial base demonstration park!"

"This young man has an indescribable sense of ease about him; he sees issues very deeply and reacts very quickly!"

"However, during our meeting today, he didn't respond directly to my questions!"

Qi Tianyi felt slightly disappointed!

Tang Ye left the office and came to the office of Qian.

Qian walked over and asked in a low voice, "How did the chat go?"

Tang Ye smiled, "The questions Director Qi raised were very tricky. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to answer a few of them, so I didn't answer directly. I plan to go back, put it into writing, and then ask you to submit it to Director Qi."

Hearing Tang Ye say this, Qian secretly thought that this fellow Tang Ye was not hiding anything from him, and patted Tang Ye on the shoulder,

"The fact that Director Qi was willing to meet you is already a great success. Don't be discouraged; let's work harder together!"