Chapter 1262: A Resounding Slap in the Face!

On the evening of the day Tang Ye returned to Yechuan, he received a call from Jiang Jing.

"Shui Junhong has fulfilled his promise; in just a few days, he rushed the production of ten thousand pairs of shoes and ten thousand pairs of gloves, which have already been sent to Xiyang."

Tang Ye remarked with emotion, "Shui Junhong's efficiency is truly fast."

Jiang Jing laughed, "The Municipal Government is preparing to hold a donation ceremony. After the ceremony concludes, there will be investment negotiations; you should attend."

Tang Ye realized that Jiang Jing intended to set up the production base in Yechuan County, "Very well, I will adjust the work on my hands."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Ye took the initiative to report this project to Han Zhengyi.

Upon hearing that Hongxing Group had the idea of establishing a production base in Yechuan, Han Zhengyi immediately became interested.

"County Magistrate Tang, you can go ahead and negotiate freely; the County Party Committee will fully support you."

Tang Ye nodded, "I will do my best to secure it."

Two days later, a banner was hung in front of the Municipal Government office building: "Welcome Mr. Shui Junhong, General Manager of Hong Kong's Hongxing Group, and his delegation to Xiyang for an inspection."

Shui Junhong arrived at the conference room.

Above the stage in the conference room hung a banner reading "Xiyang City Spring Festival Public Welfare Comfort Action."

Several hundred sanitation workers were seated inside the conference room.

On the rostrum, Municipal Party Secretary Gong Weimin, Mayor Jiang Jing, Executive Vice Mayor Gao Qidong, and representatives of the four major leadership bodies were also prominently in attendance.

Tang Ye sat in the first row below.

The ceremony was hosted by Jiang Jing.

Jiang Jing walked to the podium and said, "Fellow sanitation workers fighting on the front lines, today is a special day. Mr. Shui Junhong, Chairman of Hong Kong's Hongxing Group, has made a special trip to Xiyang, and on behalf of the group, he is donating ten thousand pairs of shoes and ten thousand pairs of gloves to everyone.

Next, I invite Secretary Gong Weimin to the stage to speak."

Gong Weimin walked to the podium with a radiant expression and said in a resonant voice, "Comrades of the sanitation workers, the Spring Festival is almost here. First, on behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, I extend to you New Year's blessings and thank you, the city's beauticians, for your silent dedication over the past year.

Secondly, I want to express my most sincere welcome to Chairman Shui Junhong, who has come from afar.

Today is a day worth celebrating; Chairman Shui Junhong has made a meaningful contribution to public welfare with his practical actions.

On behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, I express my heartfelt gratitude for the charitable act of Hongxing Group."

Tang Ye's gaze fell upon Jiang Jing, feeling somewhat unsettled.

These ten thousand pairs of shoes and gloves were secured by Jiang Jing for the sanitation workers.

But, at this moment, the one standing under the lights was Gong Weimin.

However, a smile remained on Jiang Jing's face throughout.

Tang Ye mused to himself, this is the breadth of mind of a mature politician.

……

After the donation ceremony ended, Tang Ye arrived at a small conference room.

Jiang Jing presided over the meeting, "Today we welcome the senior management of Hongxing Group to our Xiyang City. I have been in contact with Chairman Shui, and there is an intention to invest in a production base in Xiyang City. The theme of our meeting today is to communicate before cooperation. You put forward your requirements, we offer our sincerity, and we conduct friendly consultations."

Shui Junhong said with a smile, "Not long ago, Mayor Jiang and I already reached a preliminary consensus on the cooperation. We are willing to invest in building a production base in Xiyang, but we hope the government can provide us with support in terms of investment promotion policies."

Jiang Jing said, "I will state my position: if you need people, we will provide people; if you need land, we will provide land. As long as principles are not violated, everything can be negotiated."

A look of joy appeared on Shui Junhong's face, "With Mayor Jiang's promise, I have confidence."

Jiang Jing glanced at Tang Ye.

Tang Ye immediately reacted, "Chairman Shui, how about this, let us go and inspect the location for the production base."

Shui Junhong laughed, "You have prepared very thoroughly. Fine, let's go and scout the spot!"

The group soon arrived at Yechuan County.

Although this location did not belong to the Eastward Expansion Plan, it was very close to the county center and situated within the radiation range of the train station business district.

Tang Ye had arranged for people to place a planning board at the base yesterday.

After seeing it, Shui Junhong was quite satisfied and stated on the spot, "I think this piece of land is very good. After the Spring Festival, we will immediately conduct substantive negotiations and start construction as soon as possible."

Jiang Jing said with a smile, "Fine, I hope this cooperation can be successful and smooth."

The image of Shui Junhong shaking hands with Jiang Jing was captured by the accompanying reporter.

The next day, the *Xiyang Evening News* carried out comprehensive promotional coverage of Hongxing Group's public welfare action and the subsequent investment plan.

Han Zhengyi saw this news and was quite surprised.

Because this investment project had come too suddenly.

Han Zhengyi dialed Tang Ye's phone number.

"County Magistrate Tang, I saw that news about Hongxing Group. If there is anything you need me to cooperate with, just bring it up."

"Secretary Han, the cooperation with Hongxing Group will have details of the investment discussed after the New Year. If there is any situation, I will report it to you."

After hanging up Han Zhengyi's call, Tang Ye let out a sigh of relief.

He had not expected this cooperation project with Hongxing Group to go so smoothly.

However, he was also clear in his heart.

This was Jiang Jing exerting influence behind the scenes.

Tang Ye coming to Yechuan was arranged by Jiang Jing.

Tang Ye had brilliantly completed the task Jiang Jing gave him.

And Jiang Jing had also been thinking of ways.

How to help Tang Ye complete the commercial puzzle of Yechuan County better and faster.

For Jiang Jing, helping Tang Ye was helping herself.

As Mayor, she needed a breakthrough.

Gao Qidong saw the news and his teeth chattered with anger.

The previous investment with Jinhua Group had failed.

If Jiang Jing succeeds in bringing in foreign investment,

it would, invisibly, be a resounding slap in his face...

Friday.

The county-wide Spring Festival work deployment meeting was convened.

At the meeting, Tang Ye gave an important speech.

"Comrades, the 2010 Spring Festival is fast approaching.

There are several key tasks.

First, establish a Spring Festival work leading group, with the County Magistrate serving as Team Leader, each relevant Deputy County Magistrate serving as Deputy Group Leader, and the main Party and government heads of each township (sub-district) and the main heads of each department of the County Government serving as members, to coordinate and manage all work during the holiday;

Second, with the goal of zero accidents, zero hidden dangers, and zero risks, comprehensively carry out a dragnet-style, bottom-up investigation and rectification of safety hazards, firmly hold the bottom line of production safety, and effectively safeguard the safety of the people's lives and property.

Third, put heart, emotion, and effort into doing a good job in livelihood security, effectively solve the urgent, difficult, and anxious problems of the masses, and let the masses feel the warmth of the Party and the Government."

After the meeting adjourned.

Tang Ye said to Ma Ran, "I'll give you a few days off; you can go back early for the New Year."

Ma Ran scratched his head, "County Magistrate Tang, I've already told my brother that I'm not going back for the New Year this year. There aren't many holidays for the Spring Festival, and the round trip alone takes three days. It's not worth wasting time on the road."

Tang Ye patted Ma Ran on the shoulder, "This Spring Festival, come back to Hanzhou with me for the New Year!"

Ma Ran was stunned for a moment, moved to the point where tears welled up, "Okay, thank you, County Magistrate Tang."

Tang Ye couldn't help but laugh, "Look at you, acting like a coward, why are you crying!"

Over the next few days, Tang Ye led a team deep into the townships to carry out visits and offer condolences.

He led the team to focus on visiting and offering condolences to veteran Party members, veteran cadres, veteran Red Army soldiers, families of martyrs and servicemen, as well as vulnerable groups such as elderly people with living difficulties, disabled people, and children in distress...