Chapter 1345: The Carefully Nurtured Secondary Account!

Tang Ye's reaction was within Jiang Jing's expectations.

In Tang Ye's view, Jiang Jing was a "main account" he had nurtured with great care.

And in Jiang Jing's view, was Tang Ye not also a "secondary account" he had painstakingly cultivated?

In the eyes of many, Jiang Jing was in the prime of his life, having become Municipal Party Secretary at forty-eight, with a bright future ahead.

But Jiang Jing knew in his own heart that every step forward would be exceptionally difficult.

Taking Wen Zhengming as an example, among those powerful regional officials, whose resume was not more brilliant and impressive than his own?

Jiang Jing was actually very clear about the ceiling of his official career;

it would most likely stop at the Deputy Ministerial Level.

Because once one reached the Deputy Ministerial Level, every step forward was as difficult as ascending to heaven;

the higher one went, the fewer the positions,

and the opponents were all figures with unfathomable backgrounds.

Wanting to reach the Ministerial Level was even more difficult than ascending to heaven, and absolutely impossible.

But Tang Ye was different.

If he started cultivating and supporting him with all his might now, he still had a chance to aim for a higher level.

What's more, Jiang Jing trusted Tang Ye extremely deeply.

Back when he was sick and undergoing surgery, Tang Ye had stayed by his side day and night, caring for him attentively.

The relationship between the two had long since surpassed that of a simple superior and subordinate.

To put it bluntly, if one day he really met with some accident and needed to entrust his children to someone,

he would definitely entrust his children to Tang Ye to take care of,

and Tang Ye would certainly guard them well with all his heart.

Tang Ye noticed that Jiang Jing was a bit different today.

Jiang Jing had always been one to keep his emotions hidden, calm and reserved,

but today, he was uncharacteristically expressive, becoming a man of sentiment.

Tang Ye could also understand; the path of an official career was fraught with peril at every turn, and every step was crucial.

From Mayor to Municipal Party Secretary, it seemed like only a step away,

but the difficulty involved was unimaginably great!

……

Jiang Jing nodded and said, "The training opportunity at the Central Party School is extremely rare; you must prepare in advance."

Tang Ye drained the wine in his glass, "Thank you for your recommendation."

Jiang Jing patted Tang Ye on the shoulder, "I don't have that much influence. There is only one spot for the entire Huai Province; it was Minister Cheng who gave this opportunity to you."

Tang Ye smiled, "Then I must find an opportunity to properly thank Minister Cheng."

Tang Ye was still feeling very invigorated.

This opportunity was the recognition from those big shots for his time in Yechuan!

Party schools at all levels held training classes for Division Level officials,

but the Division Level training class at the Central Party School was the most competitive.

This meant his name would be officially included in the talent pool of Reserve Cadres for the Central Committee Organization Department!!!

With this opportunity to "gild" his resume,

his status would be different.

Although it was not as solid as Shi Yao's status as a Central Selected Graduate, at least he had stepped into a higher level.

Tang Ye's previous work adjustments could only be made within the scope of Huai Province,

but after entering the Central Committee Organization Department's Reserve Cadre talent pool, he could adjust his position nationwide,

with more opportunities and a higher ceiling!

At this moment, Jiang Rou knocked on the door, "Dinner is ready, you can come eat."

Jiang Jing followed her downstairs and saw Jiang Rou picking up her younger brother; a wave of warmth instantly surged in his heart.

Because of the birth of her younger brother, Jiang Rou's personality had changed greatly.

Before, she had always been indifferent to Xie Yina, but now, she was not only willing to take the initiative to hold her brother, but would also help change his diapers.

Jiang Jing suddenly remembered a sentence Tang Ye had once said to him.

Jiang Rou was actually very kind at heart;

she had merely wrapped her fragile inner self in a hard shell.

Jiang Rou being able to have such a big change was inseparable from Tang Ye's help.

Whether in life or at work, Tang Ye had given Jiang Jing great assistance.

"Let's have some wine today!" Jiang Jing said with a smile.

Tang Ye knew that Jiang Jing had undergone heart surgery and had recovered well, but there were still hidden risks.

"I will drink a couple of glasses with you, but we must control the amount."

Jiang Jing laughed, "Fine, today is limited to a small drink for pleasure! Absolutely no overindulging!"

Xie Yina saw that Tang Ye and Jiang Jing had things to discuss, so after eating a few bites, she carried the baby to the nursery.

Jiang Rou sat to the side, pouring wine for the two, rarely speaking.

The two men before her were the two most important people in her life.

One was the father who gave her life and raised her,

and the other was the person who illuminated her life and changed her destiny.

At this moment, these two men cherished each other and drank joyfully,

giving her a very strange feeling.

After Jiang Rou entered university, her goal was very clear. Besides attending regular classes, she spent a large amount of time studying for the civil service examination.

After graduation, she would take the national exam, choose a suitable position to enter the system, and walk the same path as these two men.

The reason she was always at odds with Jiang Jing and constantly resisting during her adolescence was simply to vie for more of her father's attention.

In Jiang Rou's heart, her father had always been a remarkable man.

His new position had already been confirmed,

and he would officially take office as the Xiyang Municipal Party Secretary.

Since she was small, her father's work ability and achievements had brought her many auras.

……

After Jiang Jing drank two liang, he became slightly tipsy, and his emotions became complex.

If Gong Weimin had not been transferred away from Xiyang, he would have had to wait at least two more years.

In two years' time, there were too many variables.

When he went to Hanzhou to serve as Executive Vice Mayor a few years ago, he never imagined that in just a few short years, he would be able to reach the position of Municipal Party Secretary.

It required not only ability but also luck.

"Little Tang, do you still remember the scene of our first meeting?"

Tang Ye smiled, "I remember. You went to Pinghu Town to investigate the pollution situation of a chemical enterprise. At that time, I was working in Pinghu Town, and you were mistaken for a reporter. I recognized you at a glance."

Jiang Jing was speechless and mocked himself, "If you hadn't appeared in time back then, I'm afraid I would have been beaten by someone.

From that moment on, I felt that there would be a deep bond between us, and that you would be a very good cadre, capable of being entrusted with important tasks.

Later, it was proven that my judgment was correct; you really helped me a lot."

Tang Ye hurriedly said, "Secretary Jiang, please don't say that. I have always been by your side, learned many things from you, and it was you who gave me the opportunity to grow."

Jiang Jing smiled, "Humility is your greatest strength. Not everyone at your age can be as clear-headed as you."

Tang Ye smiled calmly, "Mayor Jiang, you have had too much to drink today. When you are clear-headed, you wouldn't praise me."

Jiang Jing laughed loudly, "Really? I praise you often! I just don't praise you to your face for fear that you'll get cocky."

After drinking two more cups, Tang Ye smiled and said to Jiang Rou, "No more drinking, go brew a pot of tea."

Jiang Rou nodded, and in a moment, she brought over the teapot and poured tea for the two men.

Jiang Jing spoke candidly with Tang Ye, "The province sent me to Xiyang with a comprehensive plan in mind. I originally worked at the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and Xiyang is an important bridgehead for Huai Province to carry out the construction of the Huaibei Urban Agglomeration."

Tang Ye nodded and said, "Secretary Jiang, you have achieved results in Xiyang over these two years. During your tenure as Mayor, Xiyang's GDP growth rate was obvious to all, ranking in the top three among the thirteen cities in the province. The fact that the province is now letting you take full charge of the work is an acknowledgment of you."

Jiang Jing patted Tang Ye on the shoulder, "The road ahead is long!"

Tang Ye's eyes were firm as he added, "I will seek the truth high and low!"