Chapter 1242: Actually Not Fond of Being in the Limelight!

After Ma Ran arrived at work, many people took the initiative to greet him.

"Director Ma, hello!"

"Hello!"

When Ma Ran spoke, he tried hard to control his voice, striving to appear restrained and low-key.

However, he always felt that the ends of his sentences were rising...

That joy from the inside out could not be concealed...

Many people felt that Ma Ran following Tang Ye to Yechuan was somewhat of a desperate gamble.

He had staked his entire political future on Tang Ye; such a choice was full of unknown risks.

But facts proved that his choice was incomparably correct.

In less than a year, Tang Ye had secured an important political achievement.

He had witnessed with his own eyes the entire process of a project going from nothing to something, from zero to one, and from seemingly impossible to reality; this kind of precious experience was worth more than gold.

Ma Ran was sitting in his office when the phone suddenly rang.

"Director Ma, I am Tian Xiaomeng, a reporter from the News Girl program team."

"So it is Teacher Xiaomeng, hello, hello. May I ask what the matter is?"

"I heard that Yechuan County is going to build a national-level High-end Manufacturing Incubation Base, and our program team would like to conduct an exclusive interview with County Magistrate Tang. I hope you can give us a chance!"

"I will ask County Magistrate Tang for instructions."

"Okay, thank you for the trouble."

After hanging up on Tian Xiaomeng, Ma Ran received more calls one after another.

Many were calls from media outlets wanting to interview Tang Ye.

Ma Ran was quite experienced in dealing with the media.

He knew that Tang Ye actually did not like to be in the limelight!

He politely declined them one by one!

After handling these calls, Ma Ran stood up and went to Tang Ye's office, knocking gently on the door:

"County Magistrate Tang, there is a matter I would like to ask for your instructions on. Reporter Tian Xiaomeng from the News Girl program wants to interview you regarding the High-end Manufacturing Incubation Base."

Tang Ye thought for a moment and smiled, "An individual interview is unnecessary. Later, have the Municipal Government Office prepare a press release and hold a press conference to introduce the project situation to the outside world uniformly."

Ma Ran nodded and said, "Okay, I will go prepare it now."

Not long after, Ma Ran returned.

"Secretary Han, he asks you to go over."

"Okay, I'll go over right now!"

Tang Ye carried his notebook to the office of the County Party Secretary.

Han Zhengyi had a smile on his face, "Please sit."

After Tang Ye sat down, he opened his notebook.

Han Zhengyi patted him on the shoulder, "I asked you to come over just to chat a bit; don't be so serious."

Tang Ye closed his notebook, guessing that Han Zhengyi was in a good mood.

"Secretary Han, after the document is issued, we need to start putting the project into practice. I suggest establishing a High-end Manufacturing Industry Development Office, specifically responsible for promoting the implementation of the Incubation Base."

Han Zhengyi nodded, "How are you considering the organizational structure and personnel arrangements for this office?"

Tang Ye said, "I recommend you serve as the Office Director, and I will serve as the Deputy Director. In addition, Comrade Li Yongan will be responsible for specific affairs."

Han Zhengyi said relaxedly, "I will listen to your arrangements on this matter. I am truly surprised that the national-level High-end Manufacturing Incubation Base could be implemented. I had previously questioned its feasibility. I didn't expect it to really be accomplished. Your contribution to Yechuan County is indispensable. You have set an important tone for the development of Yechuan County for the next ten years. I believe the common people will definitely remember you."

Tang Ye quickly waved his hand, "Secretary Han, you are exaggerating. My contribution is secondary. Being able to secure it is still because you lead the team well."

Han Zhengyi laughed heartily, "I haven't been this happy in a long time. Really, seeing the Yechuan Eastward Strategy gradually improving, I am especially happy."

Tang Ye said, "Secretary Han, I admire you very much. Facing the aggressive negotiations of Jinhua Group, you were firm and withstood the pressure. Your attitude is our foundation."

"This afternoon, we will hold a Standing Committee meeting to announce this good news to everyone!"

County Party Standing Committee meeting.

The expressions of all the Standing Committee Members were very relaxed.

They had previously discussed several routine tasks.

Han Zhengyi announced the news at the very end.

"Comrades, today I officially tell everyone a piece of good news: the Yechuan County national-level High-end Manufacturing Incubation Base has been officially approved!"

Deputy Secretary Shi Guangrong was the first to start applauding.

Everyone else followed suit.

The applause instantly resounded throughout the entire conference room.

"Being able to successfully secure this project is inseparable from the efforts of County Magistrate Tang. Next, I invite County Magistrate Tang to say a few words to everyone."

Tang Ye looked around the room,

"I still remember that a few days ago, at the Standing Committee meeting, we discussed the Jinhua Century City project. At that time, we voted on the Intentional Agreement and finally reached a consensus to reject the negotiation results.

Looking at it now, our collective opinion was very important.

If we had not raised objections back then, five hundred mu of commercial land in the core area of Dong Qu would have been taken away by foreign capital for free.

This would have brought huge losses to Yechuan County.

From this vote, I saw the common ground among all of you.

Although we sometimes have differences in our daily work due to different positions, we are highly consistent on matters of principle."

Only a team with cohesion and a centripetal force can win battles and fight tough wars.

Laying out a high-end manufacturing industry is a major task with no precedent to refer to.

This is a mission the country has entrusted to us.

The task is arduous and the significance is great.

We must not fail the trust the country has placed in us.

Of course, because we are very united, I have the confidence to complete the historical responsibility the country has entrusted to us."

Tang Ye's speech concluded.

Enthusiastic applause erupted once again in the conference room.

Executive Deputy County Magistrate Zhao Kaiyuan felt a complex mix of emotions inside.

He had originally felt dissatisfied because Tang Ye was deliberately delaying the negotiation process with Jinhua Group.

However, he now realized that he had misjudged Tang Ye.

Tang Ye had been striving to secure the high-end manufacturing project; if the project landed, it would cause the land value of Yechuan County to soar.

If the land were sold before the policy came down, it would cause a loss of state-owned assets, and as a negotiator, he wouldn't get to eat the pork but would instead end up covered in filth!

No, his relationship with Tang Ye must not remain this strained.

He should take the initiative to break the deadlock!

After the meeting adjourned, Zhao Kaiyuan took the initiative to catch up with Tang Ye.

"County Magistrate Tang, could I have a word with you in private?"

Tang Ye smiled faintly, "Come to my office!"

They walked into the office.

Ma Ran poured a cup of tea for Zhao Kaiyuan.

Zhao Kaiyuan felt a bit dejected inside.

Because he had heard that Tang Ye had a habit.

If it were someone he valued, or someone he was close to, he would pour tea for them personally.

Clearly, Zhao Kaiyuan was not among them.

Zhao Kaiyuan took a sip of tea and tried hard to control his voice, "County Magistrate Tang, I am here to apologize to you; during the previous negotiation process with Jinhua Group, I did not understand your good intentions and my attitude was very passive."

Tang Ye mused that it was quite difficult for Zhao Kaiyuan to face the knot between them so candidly.

In the early stages of the negotiations with Jinhua Group, Zhao Kaiyuan, as the vanguard of the negotiations, had been in an awkward position and caught in the middle.

"County Magistrate Zhao, let's not mention the past.

Regarding the bidding work for the five hundred mu of commercial land, the city has entrusted Yechuan to be responsible for it.

I hope you can shoulder this responsibility."

Zhao Kaiyuan's spirits lifted, "Thank you for your recognition, County Magistrate Tang; I will definitely complete this task."