Chapter 1261: The Change Is Actually This Great!

After finishing his meal, Qi Tianyi liked to read for a while.

He discovered that the latest issue of "Seeking Truth" had arrived.

He put on his glasses and opened to the first page.

He had a habit when reading magazines: he would prioritize looking at the table of contents.

Very quickly, he spotted a familiar name in the magazine, adjusted his reading glasses, and began to study it.

This paper was not long, the author was Tang Ye, and the article revolved around the nation's current layout for high-end manufacturing.

Tang Ye's writing of this paper possessed not only theoretical value but also practical significance.

Qi Tianyi also saw his own shadow within the paper.

He mused to himself that after this article was published, barring any surprises, a focus on high-end manufacturing would subsequently unfold across the entire country.

This held pivotal significance for Huaguo to achieve its goal of a complete industrial chain.

Since the Reform and Opening-up, Huaguo had utilized its population advantage to occupy a place in the global manufacturing industry.

However, standing from a higher perspective, hidden dangers were everywhere; Huaguo was currently still dominated by labor-intensive industries, and industries with technological content were still controlled by foreign countries.

To change this predicament, one must lay the groundwork early.

Regarding new things, young people had more ideas and more drive.

This was the reason why Qi Tianyi chose Tang Ye to lay out the plan in Yechuan.

……

Jin Yang returned home and dialed Qian Rui's phone number.

"Director Jin, is there something the matter?"

"I want to ask you one thing: are Tang Ye and Director Qi very familiar with each other?"

Qian Rui said: "Director Qi has met with Tang Ye before and particularly appreciates Tang Ye's talent. Is there some situation?"

Jin Yang shook his head and smiled, "Nothing. Care more about Yechuan in the future. High-end manufacturing is a tough nut that must be cracked in the next five years."

Qian Rui said earnestly: "Please rest assured, Director Jin."

Hanging up Jin Yang's call, Qian Rui felt somewhat bewildered.

During lunch, Jin Yang had been putting on airs the whole time!

In half a day's time, the change was actually this great!

……

Leaving the Qi residence, they saw a Shaanxi-style noodle shop by the road.

A warmth stirred in both their hearts, and they sat down.

As Tang Ye peeled garlic, he couldn't help but miss his life in Dayu County.

No matter how fancy the delicacies were, they couldn't compare to a big bowl of wide noodles that were flavorful and full of carbohydrates.

"Secretary Shi, thank you for today," Tang Ye said sincerely.

"Why be so polite?" Shi Yao smiled, "What are your plans for the next steps?"

Tang Ye said truthfully: "I plan to visit a few old gentlemen in the next few days."

Shi Yao asked curiously: "Who are they? Sorry, am I being too intrusive?"

Tang Ye shook his head: "There are a few people I met when I was studying before. At the time, I was on my mentor's team and did some projects. There is also an editor at a magazine; there is an editor we have been communicating with online, and I plan to invite him to a meal."

Shi Yao knew that Tang Ye's writing was excellent and that he had published high-quality articles in national core magazines many times.

"Alright, then you go ahead and get busy; I am returning to Dayu County the day after tomorrow."

Tang Ye said: "Looking forward to seeing you next time."

Shi Yao paused for a moment, and said with a complex tone: "Mm, see you next time."

Parting at the hotel entrance, Shi Yao watched Tang Ye's departing back, musing to herself, when will the next time be?

Immediately, she gave a self-deprecating smile.

When Tang Ye entered the elevator, he happened to come face-to-face with Gao Qidong.

Gao Qidong was stunned for a moment.

Tang Ye reacted quickly and took the initiative to greet him: "Mayor Gao, hello!"

Gao Qidong appeared very enthusiastic: "County Magistrate Tang, you are in Yanjing too; let's find time to chat when you have a moment."

Tang Ye smiled: "Okay."

Gao Qidong walked quickly toward his sedan.

After sitting in the sedan, he slowly opened the car window, his gaze toward the elevator cold and heartless!

……

Gao Qidong had also been moving about in Yanjing these past few days.

He had contacted Xue Guiping of the Ministry of Finance.

Gao Qidong had Li Hang arrange a table of dishes at a restaurant near the Municipal Office in Beijing.

After Xue Guiping sat down, Gao Qidong introduced the table full of delicacies to Xue Guiping:

"This is Shaan Province's seahorse stewed with crane needle, this is Yu Province's peony swallow vegetable, this is Zang Province's saffron cod, this is Meng Province's roasted lamb back, this is Xiang Province's eight-treasure turtle and lamb soup, this is Lu Province's gold-medal crispy-skin suckling pig, this is Zhe Province's West Lake vinegar fish, this is Hui Province's horseshoe turtle, this is Jin City's five-spice donkey meat... let's put it this way, the specialties from all over the country are all here."

A smile appeared on Xue Guiping's face: "Mayor Gao, you are too polite. It makes me feel a bit flattered."

Gao Qidong waved his hand: "Director Xue, you are from Xiyang; we are fellow townsmen. For so many years, Xiyang's development could not have been separated from your help."

Xue Guiping smiled: "Please don't say that; I troubled you to help with my younger sister's matter before."

Gao Qidong picked up his wine glass and said with a smile: "I toast you a glass; if there is anything you need help with in the future, just give the order."

Xue Guiping nodded with a smile: "I have kept your words in my heart."

The two drank a few glasses of wine.

Xue Guiping's eyes suddenly flickered, and he cautiously probed, "Mayor Gao, I would like to ask you about something."

"What is it?" Gao Qidong set down his wine glass.

"Zhang Nan, the former deputy director of the Huai Province Development and Reform Commission, was my university classmate. Not long ago, I heard she had an incident." Xue Guiping acted as if he were mentioning it casually.

A look of surprise appeared in Gao Qidong's eyes: "Director Zhang is your classmate! It is a great pity for her; she was implicated in the Zhenao Group. After Chai Zhenkun was arrested, he dragged her down with him. Otherwise, Director Zhang would have had a chance to advance further."

Xue Guiping felt a bit of sorrow in his heart: "Yes, when Zhang Nan was young, she was exceptionally beautiful; she was the college belle of our academy at the time."

Seeing that Xue Guiping did not seem to be faking it, Gao Qidong pondered to himself whether Director Xue might have had a history with Zhang Nan.

He acted extremely indignant: "Director Xue, this matter is related to Jiang Jing. If he hadn't set his sights on the Zhenao Group, Chai Zhenkun wouldn't have had an incident."

Xue Guiping knew that the downfall of Yang Guoxiong was also related to Jiang Jing, and he snorted coldly: "This person Jiang Jing has offended too many people; sooner or later, he will suffer a great loss."

Li Hang did not speak from the side; he wore a smile on his face, but he was muttering to himself in his heart.

The relationship between Jiang Jing and Gao Qidong had already reached the point of being at daggers drawn.

Li Hang was previously a subordinate of Gao Qidong and had been arranged by Gao Qidong to work at the Municipal Office in Beijing.

Li Hang now hoped to advance further.

Gao Qidong was the key figure for him to return to Xiyang.

The dinner party ended, and Li Hang handed a gift box into Xue Guiping's hands: "This is Mayor Gao's sentiment."

Xue Guiping was stunned for a moment and politely pushed it away: "What is this for? You are trying to make me commit a mistake!"

Gao Qidong explained: "It's just a small, inexpensive gift. With the New Year approaching, it's just for the sake of celebration."

Only then did Xue Guiping smile and accept the gift box: "Then I shall accept it without false modesty."

Returning home, Xue Guiping opened the gift box and discovered that inside was a Swiss luxury watch of great value.

He put the luxury watch on his wrist, gestured with it for a while, and a satisfied smile appeared at the corners of his mouth:

"This person Gao Qidong is quite clever; he has clearly looked into my interests and hobbies.

Although I never wear watches, I enjoy collecting them..."

He placed the new watch inside a watch winder.

Watching the rhythmic, steady swaying of the watch face, his mood gradually relaxed...