Chapter 1379: County Magistrate Tang is Quite Stingy!

Yu Jing walked out of the County Party Secretary's office and saw Shi Guangrong walk into the County Magistrate's office.

Immediately after, he pushed over the arhat bamboo planted in a flowerpot by the wall in a fit of stifled anger.

Yu Jing had served as County Magistrate and County Party Secretary in Yechuan, and his greatest goal had been to boost Yechuan's economy.

He had always felt he had done a good job!

Therefore, the results Yechuan was producing now were largely due to his own contributions.

As for his successors, they had merely arrived at the right time and were reaping the benefits of his work.

However, things did not go as he wished.

Yechuan had produced results, but all the focus was placed on the current leadership.

Everyone felt that Yechuan's transformation was brought about entirely by Tang Ye, and had nothing to do with himself, the old Yechuan Secretary who had retired to the second line.

"Tang Ye, your luck is too good. You've run into all the good things."

Deep inside, Yu Jing let out a cold sneer and walked toward the People's Congress office building.

……

Shi Guangrong knocked open the door to the County Magistrate's office.

Tang Ye stood up immediately and welcomed him warmly, "Chairman Shi, please sit!"

Shi Guangrong sat down on the sofa, and Tang Ye brewed him a cup of Hanzhou Green.

Shi Guangrong took a sip of tea and smiled, "I saw the latest document issued by the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. I didn't expect Yechuan County to actually rank first in economic indicators. Seeing this result, I am sincerely happy."

Tang Ye nodded, "Yes, I was quite surprised when I saw the result too. I didn't expect the data inflation in other counties and districts to be more serious than in Yechuan."

Shi Guangrong smiled, "All of this is inseparable from your efforts."

Tang Ye hurriedly said modestly, "Chairman Shi, you flatter me. Yechuan being able to produce results is thanks to everyone being united. If it weren't for you, for Comrade Zheng Yi, and for the late County Magistrate Zhou Songtao, there would be no Yechuan today."

Shi Guangrong waved his hand and smiled, "You don't need to be so polite in front of me.

If it weren't for you, the Yechuan Eastward Strategy could never have succeeded;

The New Train Station would likely have been snatched away by other counties;

And the Old City Renovation project—if you hadn't actively brought in the Zhao Group to invest, it would be a mess right now too."

Tang Ye said easily, "I truly feel happy to receive your recognition."

A cold glint flashed in Shi Guangrong's eyes, "I admire your spirit of practical work, and I can't stand the hypocritical ways of certain people. It is truly pathetic and lamentable to spend so much energy every day on backstabbing."

Tang Ye knew Shi Guangrong was implying something, actually mocking Ding Zhen, "Distance tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's heart. I cannot interfere with how others treat their work; I can only ensure I have a clear conscience. By the way, how is Shi Jun?"

Shi Guangrong shook his head and sighed, "Because Shi Jun's attitude in admitting guilt was good and he actively returned the illicit gains, the court gave a lighter sentence, but he still has to serve one year. The child has high aspirations, and I am afraid this blow will cause him to never recover."

Tang Ye shook his head, "Shi Jun served in the military; his character is resilient, and he will definitely be able to pull through. Moreover, having had this experience will make him even stronger. If there is anything you need help with in the future, let me know at any time."

Shi Guangrong said in a deep voice, "You reached out to many leaders in the city for Shi Jun's sake; I will always keep this favor in my heart. I am a straightforward person; I repay kindness and I return grudges. I will absolutely not let those who plotted to frame me off."

Tang Ye saw the hatred hidden in Shi Guangrong's eyes and could understand it.

If it were himself, being transferred away from a core position of power and having his son trapped in prison, he would certainly also seek an eye for an eye.

"Chairman Shi, I believe justice will prevail. However, I must remind you to remember to protect yourself, because the enemy is very powerful!"

Shi Guangrong nodded at Tang Ye, "Understood, don't worry, I'm not that fragile!"

……

After Shi Guangrong left,

Tang Ye reviewed materials for a while.

Ma Ran knocked on the door and asked for instructions in a low voice, "Team Leader Guo of the Provincial Government Inspection Team is here."

Tang Ye stood up immediately: "Quick, invite Team Leader Guo in."

Guo Bei walked into the office and looked around.

Tang Ye's office was not large; it was not even as big as the room she used for her daily work.

"Team Leader Guo, please sit."

Guo Bei sat down calmly with a smile on her face.

Ma Ran brewed a cup of tea and handed it to Guo Bei.

Guo Bei took the teacup and smiled lightly: "County Magistrate Tang, I came here today specifically to say goodbye."

Tang Ye was not surprised by this; he had been closely monitoring the progress of the inspection team's work.

Although the working group focused primarily on research, it still had a deterrent effect.

If one were not careful and something was uncovered, it could easily lead to major problems.

Therefore, the sooner the inspection team withdrew, the better it was for Tang Ye.

"Team Leader Guo, congratulations on successfully completing this research mission!"

Guo Bei said with a smile, "It is mainly because you provided a lot of help, especially in data collection. We previously encountered many obstacles when collecting real data. However, in Yechuan, our work proceeded smoothly without hindrance. The comrades in the working group evaluate you as having vision and courage."

Tang Ye said with a relaxed expression, "Team Leader Guo, you came down for research this time to provide policy support for Yechuan's development; it is only right and proper that we cooperate with you. After you leave Yechuan, if you have any requests, feel free to contact me at any time."

Guo Bei said readily, "I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Tang Ye took the opportunity to suggest: "You have been in Yechuan for a while now and haven't had a good rest. How about this: there is a natural hot spring in Xiyang with a very good environment. May I invite you and the other staff members to go there and recuperate for a few days?"

Guo Bei hesitated, "Would that be too much trouble?"

Tang Ye shook his head, "How could it be trouble? Last year, when leaders from the Central Committee came to Huai Province for an inspection, they stayed there when they arrived in Xiyang."

Guo Bei smiled: "Hearing you say that, I am actually a bit tempted."

"I'll make the decision for you. You all can rest quietly at the hot spring for a few days, recharge your spirits, and then return to the province to work next week."

After speaking, Tang Ye first dialed Liu Yang's phone number.

"Director Liu, there is a matter I would like to ask for your instructions on."

"Speak freely!"

"The Provincial Government Inspection Team has completed its mission and is about to leave Yechuan County. I would like to invite the inspection team to stay in Xiyang for two more days to have a good rest."

Liu Yang smiled and said, "Alright, no problem."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Ye smiled and said to Guo Bei, "Team Leader Guo, I have requested leave for you."

Guo Bei thought to herself that Tang Ye's emotional intelligence was truly high, and she said, "Thank you, County Magistrate Tang, for securing this vacation for everyone."

Subsequently, Tang Ye picked up the desk phone and dialed Lu Tianming's number.

"Secretary Lu, it's me, Tang Ye."

"County Magistrate Tang, hello. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"There is indeed something I would like to trouble you with. Please book a few guest rooms at Yichen Hot Spring for the Provincial Inspection Team to check in tomorrow. Tomorrow. As for the expenses, Yechuan will cover them."

Lu Tianming smiled and said, "Since you called me personally, how could I let you pay for this? I will handle it properly."

Tang Ye smiled and said, "Secretary Lu, you are too generous. I will send you the identification information of the guests later."

Lu Tianming nodded and said, "Alright!"

Tang Ye hung up the phone and said to Guo Bei with a smile, "Team Leader Guo, I have already made the arrangements."

Guo Bei teased, "County Magistrate Tang, I didn't expect you to be quite stingy."

Tang Ye laughed heartily, "Yechuan's finances are tight, so we must save where we can! Please rest assured, with the Municipal Party Committee making the arrangements, it will definitely be more thoughtful than Yechuan could provide."