Chapter 1326: Go Ahead and Investigate!

Ring-ring, the landline phone rang.

Seeing that it was Tan Zonghe calling, Gao Qidong answered the phone.

"Mayor Tan, may I ask what the matter is?"

"Mayor Gao, Fan Shaoqun has come to Xiyang and sincerely invites you to attend a banquet tonight!"

Gao Qidong secretly mused that Tan Zonghe had been in close contact with Fan Shaoqun recently, and the two planned to host a large-scale cultural performance in Wenyang City.

As one of the investors, Fan Shaoqun needed to pull strings behind the scenes.

"Very well, then I will see you tonight."

After getting off work, Gao Qidong took a car to the hotel where the banquet was held.

As soon as he appeared, Tan Zonghe came up to greet him, "Welcome, Mayor Gao."

Gao Qidong shook hands with Fan Shaoqun.

Subsequently, Tan Zonghe introduced the few people beside him to Gao Qidong: "This is Mr. Cai Yao, a well-known agent from Hong Kong; many stars were discovered and cultivated by him."

Gao Qidong shook hands with Cai Yao, "Mr. Cai, hello, I have long admired your name!"

Next, Tan Zonghe introduced the several young ladies attending the banquet to Gao Qidong.

These individuals were all Cai Yao's artists; although they did not have any widely popular representative works, some had played supporting roles in television dramas, and others had participated in variety shows.

One had to admit the vision and professional standards of Hong Kong agents; these ladies were not only outstanding in appearance, but they also kept smiles on their faces at all times and were well-mannered when conversing with him.

Seeing Tan Zonghe chatting happily with these ladies, Gao Qidong could not help but feel a bit of disdain in his heart.

He secretly mused that if Tan Zonghe did not pay attention to his personal conduct, he would sooner or later take a big tumble because of it.

Seeing that the timing was about right, Cai Yao said softly: "Mayor Gao, we plan to hold a star concert in Wenyang this time. We will arrange for first-tier singers to attend, and we ask for your support and help."

Gao Qidong said with a smile: "Mr. Cai, please rest assured, Wenyang welcomes you. For us, this is also a good opportunity to promote the city's image."

Cai Yao raised his glass and smiled: "Then I wish us a smooth cooperation."

Gao Qidong drank it in one gulp, then found an excuse: "Chairman Fan, Mr. Cai, I have an important meeting tomorrow morning and still have to work overtime tonight, so I will not keep you all company any longer."

Fan Shaoqun said with a smile: "Mayor Gao, you are a very busy person. We are already very honored that you could spare the time to come and dine with us."

Gao Qidong waved his hand: "I have indeed been busy with affairs recently. There is a working group from the province down here to supervise work, and I am overwhelmed."

Fan Shaoqun showed an expression of understanding: "Then you should hurry off to your work!"

The group saw Gao Qidong to his car and then returned to the private room.

The atmosphere inside the private room cooled down for a moment.

Cai Yao had originally thought that Gao Qidong would look at one of the artists differently today,

but he found that Gao Qidong acted indifferent and ascetic, which he found quite unexpected.

"Mayor Tan, does Mayor Gao have an opinion of me, or is he dissatisfied with today's arrangements?"

Tan Zonghe said with a smile: "Mr. Cai, don't overthink it. I have worked with Mayor Gao for many years; he is not interested in women."

Cai Yao shook his head and gave a wry smile: "So that's how it is. It is Mayor Tan who is a man of true temperament; we hit it off immediately."

Fan Shaoqun had been trying every possible way to establish a closer connection with Gao Qidong.

It was just that Gao Qidong was more cautious than he had imagined, always keeping his distance from him.

Precisely because of this, Fan Shaoqun looked at Gao Qidong with new eyes.

People like Tan Zonghe were easy to win over and befriend.

But someone like Gao Qidong, who could refuse all kinds of temptations and focus his energy on his official career, was often able to go much further.

No wonder Gong Weimin valued Gao Qidong so much, treating him as his own confidant and successor to be cultivated as a priority.

Shi Guangrong had been in a very good mood recently, partly because he had successfully suppressed Ding Zhen's arrogance.

On the other hand, his son's career had also shown clear improvement.

Shi Jun had been appointed as the head of the project department and was full of energy in his work every day.

The relationship between his daughter-in-law and Shi Jun had not been harmonious before, but the young couple's feelings had eased up quite a bit during this recent period.

The door was knocked, and Shi Guangrong casually called out to come in.

Tang Ye walked in.

Shi Guangrong stood up hurriedly and said with a smile: "County Magistrate Tang, is there something the matter?"

Tang Ye took out a list: "This is the list for the County Party Committee Party School training class; I have adjusted it slightly."

Shi Guangrong did not look at the list in detail and said with a smile: "Just adjust it according to your wishes; I have no objections."

Tang Ye smiled: "Very well, then it is settled."

He paused for a moment and said softly: "I heard some news recently that the city is currently studying the candidates for the County CPPCC Chairman."

Shi Guangrong mused to himself, why would Tang Ye suddenly bring this up?

"The city will naturally have corresponding arrangements. Some comrades can still shine and contribute after going to the County CPPCC and changing their status."

Tang Ye reminded him: "Secretary Shi, you still need to make preparations in advance for this matter!"

Hearing these words from Tang Ye, Shi Guangrong's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that Tang Ye was hinting that he might be adjusted to a position in the CPPCC?

Although Shi Guangrong was not young, he believed he could still advance further in his post.

If he went to the CPPCC, it would mean his official career had reached its final stop.

Tang Ye was also not certain whether Shi Guangrong would really be arranged to go to the CPPCC.

But he had heard wind of it from Jiang Jing.

The city was currently studying the candidates for the County CPPCC,

and Shi Guangrong was precisely one of the candidates.

For many Deputy Division Level officials, taking a post at the People's Congress or the CPPCC is the final opportunity to adjust their rank at the end of their official careers.

But for Shi Guangrong, he was still far from that last resort.

Shi Guangrong felt he could still work in a substantive position for a few more years.

Therefore, he had never thought that he would have any connection to the position of CPPCC Chairman.

For Tang Ye, he needed a stable political environment.

But once Shi Guangrong was transferred to the County CPPCC, his alliance with Shi Guangrong would collapse right then and there.

In this way, Ding Zhen would have the opportunity to regain the initiative.

Tang Ye returned to his office.

He picked up a newspaper and flipped through it casually, soon becoming attracted to a piece of news.

Wenyang City was about to host a large-scale concert, and many Hong Kong stars would come to perform on stage at that time.

Tang Ye mused to himself that Wenyang City certainly knew how to use events to promote the city.

Tang Ye did not feel envious; instead, he was inspired by it.

If Yechuan wanted to achieve development, it would likewise need to carry out these kinds of promotional activities.

……

The telephone rang suddenly.

Director of the County Public Security Bureau Han Hu called.

Tang Ye answered the phone: "Director Han, is there any progress in the interrogation of those three people?"

Han Hu shook his head helplessly: "The three of them have unified their stories, insisting that they only went over to watch the commotion. As for later inciting trouble, they only claimed they thought it was fun. We combed through their interpersonal relationships and discovered that all three had previously worked at a unit in Wenyang City called Dashou Insurance Company, and were fired by the company after the incident occurred."

Tang Ye frowned deeply: "Does this insurance company have a deep background?"

Han Hu nodded: "Yes, the legal representative of Dashou Insurance Company is named Tang Ying, and her husband is named Zhang Xianguang. They have close relationships with many government officials in Wenyang City, have extensive connections in Wenyang City, and are quite well-known."

Tang Ye took a deep breath: "Continue interrogating those three people, and additionally, thoroughly investigate this insurance company. The employees they hired are involved in underworld activities; the company itself likely has problems too!"

Han Hu looked troubled: "County Magistrate Tang, Dashou Insurance Company is registered in Wenyang. For us to conduct a cross-regional investigation is against regulations!"

Tang Ye said in a deep voice: "Director Han, I know what you are worried about. If any problems arise, I will take responsibility. Just go ahead and investigate..."