Chapter 1325: He Is Our Benefactor!

"Aunt Du, this is a gift for you." Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Hu Yang took out the skincare set he had prepared.

In reality, Hu Yang was not many years younger than Du Xi.

However, in Hu Yang's heart, Tang Ye was of the same generation as his mother.

Therefore, every "Uncle" and "Aunt" he called out came extremely naturally!

Du Xi hesitated slightly, "This must cost several thousand, it's too expensive, I can't accept it."

Hu Yang insisted, "The help Uncle Tang gave me cannot be measured by money. This skincare set is produced by our own company; it was thanks to Uncle Tang's inspiration that I found the spark and the confidence. For so many years, I have always warned myself that doing business should be like being a person: honest and steady. This product contains Uncle Tang's hard work, and you should experience it too."

Tang Ye smiled and persuaded, "Little Hu is very sincere, you should just accept it!"

Du Xi gave a helpless, bitter smile, "Alright, then I will accept it."

Seeing Du Xi accept the gift, Hu Yang also felt a sense of relief.

Tang Ye asked about the current state of Hu Yang's business operations.

Hu Yang explained, "We have built several factories in South Korea and even hired some Korean stars for advertising. The influence of Korean dramas has been very strong lately, so our products have been selling very well."

Tang Ye remarked with emotion, "Your approach accurately captures the mindset of our countrymen."

Hu Yang said helplessly, "There's no other way; our countrymen always feel that foreign products have better quality and higher technological levels. Now, many people see that our model is very profitable, so they also want a piece of the pie. Next, the competition will become even more intense."

Tang Ye reminded him, "So you should still keep your sights on the domestic market. Currently, imported products are indeed sought after by our countrymen. However, in a few years, the situation will be different. In particular, import and export trade will be affected by relations between countries. If the relationship between the two countries worsens, trade exchanges will also be affected."

If anyone else had poured cold water on him, Hu Yang would certainly have chosen to ignore it, but since the person saying these things was Tang Ye, he had to take it seriously.

"Uncle Tang, thank you for the reminder; I will be well prepared. Now that our products and technology are very stable, we will invest in several factories domestically to cultivate a domestic brand. If we really encounter the problems you mentioned, we will have countermeasures."

Tang Ye thought to himself that Hu Yang had truly become much more mature.

After the meal, Tang Ye and Du Xi left by car.

Hu Yang and Lin Ru only turned around after the car had driven far away.

Lin Ru sighed, "Tang Ye and Du Xi, this couple, from the outside, haven't changed at all. Look at me, I've aged so much."

Hu Yang held Lin Ru's hand and comforted her, "Mom, you aren't old at all."

Lin Ru smiled with satisfaction, "Tang Ye said something quite right that made me suddenly see things clearly."

Hu Yang looked at Lin Ru in astonishment, "Which sentence?"

"The few years I spent inside were a good thing for you. For a man to transform, he must have an external force. If I were still in that position, you would likely still be that young, inexperienced coward who wanted to run away whenever he encountered a setback."

Hu Yang was silent for a few seconds and sighed, "Yes, looking back at my previous behavior, it was indeed ridiculously childish."

Lin Ru said very seriously, "Remember that everything today did not come easily. No matter if you face temptation or threats, do not betray Tang Ye. He is your benefactor, and he is my benefactor too."

Hu Yang's eyes lit up, "Mom, I have always kept your words in my heart."

Lin Ru was filled with emotion, "I originally thought three years was a short time, but now it seems that three years can change too many things. Tang Ye is already a County Magistrate. He is only in his early thirties; his future is limitless."

Hu Yang saw pity, regret, and remorse in Lin Ru's eyes.

Lin Ru had stepped down from the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the Municipal Government.

The Vice Mayor she previously served, Jiang Jing, was now the Mayor of Xiyang City, and given Jiang Jing's age and connections in the province, she would certainly be able to advance further in the future.

If she hadn't been hot-headed and seduced by Xiao Jingyu back then, and had chosen to firmly align herself with Jiang Jing, she would likely have been able to sit in the position of Vice Mayor by now.

And what was also surprising was that Tang Ye's father-in-law had also been promoted to Mayor.

Seeing these old acquaintances rising rapidly while she was left all alone, she felt incredibly miserable. There was no such thing as a forget-love potion in this world, nor was there medicine for regret!

Lin Ru dared not recall those things from the past.

Because she had been so glorious back then.

"Mom, you are still very young too." Seeing Lin Ru's low mood, Hu Yang hurriedly comforted her.

Lin Ru couldn't help but laugh out loud, "I'm almost fifty, what's young about that? I'm now hoping you get married soon so I can hold a grandson."

Seeing his mother urging him to marry, Hu Yang couldn't help but scratch his head, "I'm too busy with work now. I spin around like a top every day; where would I have the time for romance?"

Lin Ru patiently persuaded, "You should take Tang Ye as your role model; his career is excellent, and his family is happy and harmonious."

Hu Yang gave a bitter smile, "Alright, then you help me keep an eye out; if I meet someone suitable, I will get married immediately."

Lin Ru heard from Hu Yang that he did not have many expectations for love.

Lin Ru thought to herself that that past relationship had been a huge blow to Hu Yang.

She wondered if his ex-girlfriend would feel regret if she knew how outstanding her son was doing now?

Tang Ye returned to Yechuan County, where recent key work had mainly revolved around the Eastward Strategy and the Old City Renovation.

The Eastward Strategy already had a direction, but the Old City Renovation required consideration of many aspects, so a great deal of energy still had to be invested.

As for the Standing Committee, the new County Party Secretary, Ding Zhen, had basically lost control.

Especially after the Old City Renovation issue erupted, he chose to feign illness to avoid it, which made everyone see his level of ability clearly.

As the top leader, you can be dictatorial and make unilateral decisions, but you must never hide when things happen; the people below will look down on you from the bottom of their hearts.

Therefore, for many important matters in the county, after Tang Ye discussed them with Shi Guangrong, they would just go through the motions with Ding Zhen, and they could basically be implemented.

As for Ding Zhen, he would occasionally voice his opinions at the Standing Committee meetings.

But the attitude of the others was generally to choose silence.

This kind of silence was more like disregard and provocation.

It caused Ding Zhen to fall into severe internal friction.

Therefore, Ding Zhen feared the weekly Standing Committee meetings; the atmosphere of the meetings made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

But he still had to sit in that position.

Ding Zhen knew that sitting and waiting for death wouldn't work, so he had to find a suitable opportunity to break the current deadlock; defeating the Tang-Shi duo had become the top priority at the moment.

Ding Zhen called Gao Qidong, "Mayor Gao, is the trap set for Shi Jun progressing smoothly?"

Gao Qidong patiently pacified him, "It has already been arranged. Planning a trap requires patience; being too hasty makes it easy to alert the enemy. You can't eat hot tofu if you're in a hurry."

"Very well, I await your news."

Under Gao Qidong's reassurance, Ding Zhen could only continue to endure.

Gao Qidong secretly mused that for Ding Zhen to serve as County Party Secretary so spinelessly, he could truly be considered an anomaly!