Chapter 1356: The Grudge Has Likely Been Formed!

Boss Xu returned to the private room.

His face was full of confusion: "Director Yu, what is the background of this County Magistrate Tang just now? Is he very powerful?"

Yu Jian'an smiled with profound mystery: "Don't you know how Tan Zonghe fell from power?"

Boss Xu felt a shock in his heart, his speech stumbling slightly: "I know, I heard it was related to organized crime?"

Yu Jian'an knew that Boss Xu had this reaction because he had a guilty conscience.

If one were to dig deep, Boss Xu's history of building his fortune was not clean either.

Back in the day, Boss Xu contracted the vegetable market and did no shortage of bullying and monopolizing, engaging in underworld dealings.

Yu Jian'an said: "You only know one part, not the other. Anti-organized crime campaigns and rectifications often serve political struggles. Tan Zonghe fell precisely at his hands."

Boss Xu was incredulous: "He doesn't look very old; does he have such great capability!"

Yu Jian'an nodded slightly: "Don't look at him as just a County Magistrate; he is a favorite in front of the new Municipal Party Secretary, Jiang Jing. You would rather offend a Vice Mayor than offend him."

Boss Xu was full of regret: "Oh my, what should I do? How about I pay the bill for him?"

Yu Jian'an rolled his eyes at Boss Xu:

"People who want to pay his bill are already lining up!

You wanting to pay the bill, I'm afraid you don't have the qualifications.

It is better to resolve grievances than to settle them!

Go and try; if there is no chance to pay the bill, then in my name, send them a more expensive bottle of wine."

Boss Xu said with a smile: "Director Yu, I have learned from you. This perspective is truly high."

He went out and found the Manager: "Put the consumption of the Fu Gui Hua Kai private room on my tab today."

The Manager hurriedly explained: "Boss Xu, the consumption for that private room has already been settled in advance."

Boss Xu frowned: "Then send over the most expensive bottle of red wine in your shop!"

A smile appeared on the Manager's face: "Alright, I will arrange it immediately."

The waiter delivered the red wine to the private room.

Xie Kai frowned: "We didn't order red wine!"

The waiter explained: "This was sent by Boss Xu from the next room."

Seeing Xie Kai hesitate, Tang Ye shook his head at him and said softly: "One should not accept rewards without merit; we cannot afford to accept this."

Xie Kai understood Tang Ye's meaning; he also loathed Boss Xu's arrogance and said to the waiter with a smile: "Please take the wine back to the next room and say that we appreciate the kind gesture. However, this bottle of wine is too precious, and we cannot accept it."

The waiter could only take the red wine to the next room.

"Boss Xu, they did not accept the wine you sent."

"Understood, you can put the wine down!"

After the waiter left,

Boss Xu said angrily: "This group of people has such big airs. I sent them wine, and they still don't give me any face."

Yu Jian'an suddenly felt that Tang Ye did not know what was good for him.

He frowned and said coldly: "Since he doesn't give me face, there is no need for us to be overly eager to please..."

According to the original plan, as long as the other party accepted the wine, they would come over here to toast.

In this way, they could meet, smile, and dissolve their grudges.

Perhaps they could even become new friends after the initial conflict.

However, Tang Ye and the others did not provide a way out.

This grudge, I am afraid, has been formed.

Yu Jian'an did not dwell on it too much.

He worked in the city and had no dealings with Tang Ye.

Inside the Fu Gui Hua Kai private room.

Although an unpleasant incident occurred before the meal began.

But after three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere gradually improved.

It was rare for Tang Ye to take the initiative and let him organize a business banquet.

Xie Kai ordered the dishes with great care.

Anything that made it to the table had to be representative of fine cuisine.

In addition, there were some innovative dishes.

He introduced a new dish that had just been served:

"The reason this restaurant is famous is mainly because it incorporates modern elements into traditional cuisine. This abalone sauce silver carp head is very distinctive; I suggest you try it."

"President Xie, you are too thoughtful. With so much delicious food in front of me, I have decided to indulge myself today. I will toast you with tea instead of wine."

Li Youyou was born with a sweet and lovely face, a pair of affectionate phoenix eyes, and she possessed fair, delicate skin and a head of jet-black hair. She had a slim figure, an elegant temperament, and was touching to behold. She looked so sunny, her smile was so bright, and when she spoke, she was full of vitality. Her lively eyes, as they darted about, were innocent and charming, as if they could speak.

However, Xie Kai had no improper thoughts about Li Youyou.

Because he guessed that there might be a story between Li Youyou and Tang Ye.

As dinner neared its end, Tang Ye had Ma Ran take out the gifts prepared for the two of them.

They were jade pendants that Tang Ye had specifically commissioned a jade master in Hanzhou to carve.

The carved designs were all different.

Tang Ye smiled and introduced: "Troupe Leader Xue, this jade pendant is for you. I heard you like peony flowers."

Xue Ying took the gift and smiled: "County Magistrate Tang, you are too thoughtful."

Tang Ye turned to Li Youyou and said: "This is a phoenix design, because your dance features the phoenix as the protagonist. I hope this phoenix can bring you beautiful blessings."

Li Youyou took the jade pendant: "The carving is exquisite, and the meaning is wonderful. I really like it."

……

After dinner, Zhao Qian and Xie Kai went home. While waiting for a red light, she suddenly said softly: "Li Youyou likes Tang Ye."

Xie Kai was surprised: "County Magistrate Tang is married. Don't talk nonsense."

Zhao Qian sighed: "I am a woman, so I understand women better. When a woman likes a man, her gaze cannot deceive. She kept subconsciously looking at County Magistrate Tang's lips."

Xie Kai could neither laugh nor cry: "What you said is too mysterious."

Zhao Qian rolled her eyes at Xie Kai in annoyance: "I'm not joking with you. County Magistrate Tang really has ability. Even a big star like Li Youyou favors him."

Xie Kai remarked: "County Magistrate Tang is young and promising, and he has a sense of responsibility in his work. He is indeed too outstanding. However, such men are few and far between. You must cherish the person before you."

Zhao Qian couldn't help but laugh: "Don't worry, I am very content."

……

The next morning.

Li Youyou and Xue Ying left Yechuan and returned to Shaan Province.

On the road, Li Youyou touched the jade pendant on her chest and suddenly felt a bit sentimental.

As she grew older, she felt more and more that a woman's greatest rival in love is not a third party, but time; the final destination for even the most outstanding woman is family and children.

She had once dreamed that she and Tang Ye were together, building a happy family.

But every time she woke up from the dream, she would feel incomparably guilty.

She told herself not to be too greedy.

But, feelings are an unsolvable poison.

……

The next morning.

After Tang Ye arrived at work, Li Yongan came to find him.

Li Yongan placed a document by Tang Ye's side.

"County Magistrate Tang, the working group has recently investigated several villages, and the rural drinking water project indeed has issues with unclear accounts. The company responsible for the project is called Xiyang Hongsheng Engineering Management Co., Ltd. The boss of this company is named Xu Xinchang."

Tang Ye took the photo of Xu Xinchang and studied it carefully.

No wonder he felt this Xu Xinchang looked familiar!

He had seen Xu Xinchang's photo before.

This guy has a large mole on his chin!

Xu Xinchang was together with Yu Jian'an!

Could it be that the two have some unknown connection?

"Continue the investigation! I will notify Han Hu later; we must not only investigate the rural drinking water project but also check the company's other projects."

Tang Ye gave Li Yongan a new task.

Ding Zhen's recent petty actions have been constant.

His plan is to win over Yu Jing and use Yu Jing's remaining influence to increase his own voice.

Although this person Yu Jing has retired to the second line, if he really were to join forces with Ding Zhen, he would inevitably have a headache!

He must lay out his plans early and prepare countermeasures!