Chapter 1246: My Best Friend's Husband is Truly Great!

The Yechuan County Eastward Expansion Strategy has achieved phased results.

The Huainan Television news channel has launched a series of special promotional films titled "Made in Yechuan: A High-Intelligence Departure!"

In the promotional films, Tang Ye appears on screen quite frequently.

After watching the program, the people of Yechuan County remembered his young and handsome face.

Shao Jinbo walked into his home and saw the Yechuan promotional film playing on the television.

His expression darkened immediately, and he picked up the remote control to turn off the television directly.

Xiao Hui looked at Shao Jinbo with dissatisfaction and said coldly, "What, are you starting to be jealous of others again?"

Shao Jinbo smashed the remote control hard: "You did this on purpose, didn't you? You know perfectly well I have no good feelings for Tang Ye, yet you insist on using him to provoke me."

Xiao Hui glanced at Shao Jinbo with contempt: "You overestimate yourself. If I really wanted to provoke you, I wouldn't need to use this method. If you want to vent your emotions, can you show a little backbone? Smashing a remote isn't a skill; if you have the ability, smash the television."

Provoked by Xiao Hui, Shao Jinbo's eyes widened; he grabbed a chair and charged straight toward the television.

When the chair was one centimeter away from the television screen, he let it down dejectedly.

The corners of Xiao Hui's mouth curled slightly: "If you had actually smashed the television, I would have admired you instead."

Shao Jinbo let out a cold laugh: "Don't think I don't know your scheme. You want to leave behind evidence so you can have more leverage when we divorce. I won't fall for your trap."

After saying this, Shao Jinbo put down the chair, walked into his room, put on his headphones, opened the interface, and was soon immersed in the virtual world.

Xiao Hui watched this, grinding her teeth in anger, yet she was helpless.

Shao Jinbo had completely sunk into depravity, becoming a person of no worth. How could she have been so blind in the past to choose such a man?

Tang Ye's performance in Yechuan County was as stable and outstanding as ever.

Every time she saw Tang Ye achieve brilliant results, Xiao Hui felt like a volcano erupting inside, and she could not stop the sourness from welling up.

Tang Ye had been very helpful to Xiao Hui, and she was genuinely grateful to him from the bottom of her heart.

But Tang Ye was the husband of her good friend, a fact that made it hard for her to let go.

She adjusted her mood and sent a message to Tang Ye: "I saw the Yechuan promotional film, congratulations."

Tang Ye replied quickly: "Thank you."

With those two short words, the gloomy mood Xiao Hui had just felt instantly brightened.

She did not know when it started, but a secret had grown in the depths of her heart.

Including Shao Jinbo, many people felt that Xiao Hui was calculating and keen on climbing the social ladder, a woman with a strong competitive spirit who craved fame and fortune.

But all of this was merely a facade.

She also wanted to live more easily, to have a reliable person by her side to provide a sliver of comfort when she felt empty and lonely.

But reality was very cruel.

Why were other people's husbands so outstanding?

Yet she had married Shao Jinbo, this man without ambition.

She could only rely on her own efforts to prove that she could live very well, and even be outstanding enough.

She hoped that one day, Tang Ye would be surprised to discover that she was actually very excellent.

That he would feel a sliver of regret in his heart for not choosing her back then, but choosing Du Xi instead.

Even if it were only a little bit, she would be satisfied.

……

He Haiyang returned home and discovered an extra pair of men's shoes in the shoe cabinet.

He walked into the living room, saw Shen Mingcheng, and a smile appeared on his face as he took the initiative to step forward: "Welcome back."

Shen Mingcheng's eyes were full of guilt: "Brother-in-law, I'm sorry, I let you down."

In prison, every day felt like a year.

He counted the days every day, wondering when he could get out.

He had also felt regret, but now he had processed it.

Regret was useless.

He had to start over!

He Haiyang patted Shen Mingcheng on the shoulder: "Family doesn't talk about two different families."

At this moment, Shen Minghan walked out of the kitchen and greeted the two with a smile: "The soup is ready, you can come to the table to eat."

Shen Mingcheng sat down, his expression appearing slightly reserved.

He Haiyang took a bottle of Moutai from the wine cabinet and poured a glass for Shen Mingcheng.

Shen Mingcheng's hands trembled as he downed the wine in one gulp.

Immediately, that sense of bitterness welled up from the bottom of his heart once again.

He Haiyang patted his shoulder: "You suffered quite a bit inside, we all know that. You should rest well first, adjust your state, and I will arrange work for you."

Shen Mingcheng wiped away his tears: "Brother-in-law, I truly thank you. Over these two years, I have tasted the cold and warmth of the world. I kept telling myself that I must hold on. I don't need to rest, I just want to work as soon as possible."

He Haiyang was very satisfied with Shen Mingcheng's attitude: "What are your plans?"

Shen Mingcheng said: "With my current status, it's very hard to find a normal job. I want to do business."

He Haiyang pondered for a moment and encouraged him: "Your idea is feasible, I support you. Your sister and I aren't exactly wealthy, but if you want to do business, we are willing to help you with the capital."

Shen Mingcheng shook his head: "Brother-in-law, I don't need you to put up the money. You are both wage earners, and it's not easy to save money. Don't worry, I have my own ways."

Although Shen Mingcheng no longer served as County Party Secretary, his brother-in-law He Haiyang was a Deputy Minister of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department.

With just this backing, if he wanted to do business, countless people would take the initiative to flock to him.

Shen Minghan brought the soup pot to the table.

After sitting down, she placed a key by Shen Mingcheng's hand.

Shen Mingcheng looked at Shen Minghan in confusion: "This is?"

Shen Minghan explained, "This is the intention of your brother-in-law and me. You have no place to stay after coming out, so I have already had the tenant move out. You can move in tomorrow with just your bags."

Shen Mingcheng's eyes turned red, "Sister, you are too good to me."

Shen Minghan said, "You are my only younger brother; if I am not good to you, who would I be good to? Rest assured, if there are difficulties in the future, we will face them together. The hardest days have already passed, and things will only get better from here on out."

Shen Mingcheng wiped away his tears, raised his wine glass, and spoke respectfully, "Sister, brother-in-law, I toast you both. I was ignorant before and did many wrong things. Please believe that I will definitely turn over a new leaf and start life anew. I will keep your help today in my heart and will surely repay you in the future."

He Haiyang smiled, "Your sister only has you as a younger brother, so there is no need to talk about repayment. Leaving the system is not necessarily a bad thing. The current domestic economic situation is looking up; as long as you work diligently, you will soon be on the right track. I believe in your ability."

Shen Mingcheng's gaze became firm, "I will not let your expectations down."

……

After the meal, Shen Mingcheng came to the living room.

The television screen kept switching through digital channels.

Suddenly, Shen Mingcheng froze!

On the screen, a promotional video for the Yechuan Eastward Strategy was playing.

He stared closely and saw that Tang Ye had actually appeared on the screen.

How could he appear on the Provincial Television Station?

He opened his mouth wide, his face full of disbelief, "Th-this is Tang Ye? He became the County Magistrate?"

He Haiyang could understand Shen Mingcheng's shock.

Shen Mingcheng had spent two years in prison.

Two years is not considered long for a grassroots cadre.

At that time, Tang Ye was only a Deputy County Magistrate, still some distance away from the position of County Magistrate.

For a normal person, this distance would take over ten years to bridge.

Some people might not even be able to cross this hurdle in their entire lifetime.

It was very hard for Shen Mingcheng to accept that Tang Ye had completed such a massive leap in only two years...