Chapter 1404: Delete My Name!

Han Hu walked into the County Magistrate's office, his face showing excitement. "County Magistrate Tang, Yu Jian'an was intercepted at the expressway toll station. He has now been sent to the City Bureau!"

Tang Ye nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Yu Jian'an colluded with Boss Xu and acted in cahoots, wantonly amassing wealth through the water conservancy projects he oversaw. Such a person must be severely punished without leniency."

Han Hu continued, "There is another situation: Director Yu suffered a sudden illness and has been sent to the City People's Hospital for emergency treatment."

Tang Ye was somewhat surprised. "What happened?"

Han Hu explained, "Director Yu wanted to call the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to report Yu Jian'an. Yu Jian'an stopped him from making the call, and during the struggle, his head hit the coffee table."

Tang Ye was quite taken aback and said with a complex tone, "Director Yu actually chose to uphold justice over family; he is truly an Old Secretary with party principles and a bottom line."

Han Hu curled his lip and said sarcastically,

"Director Yu is someone who appears to cherish his reputation very much on the surface, but in reality, he often has selfish motives as well.

If it weren't for his support, how could Yu Jian'an have sat in the position of Deputy Bureau Chief of the Water Resources Bureau?"

Tang Ye nodded slowly and said in a heavy tone, "Regardless, the internal vermin has been caught. I hope that similar man-made disasters will not happen again in the future."

……

The injury on Ding Zhen's foot had improved quite a bit, and he was already able to get out of bed and walk.

His wife was accompanying Ding Zhen for a walk in the hospital garden.

Suddenly, a familiar face flashed before her eyes.

His wife hurriedly called out, "Cao Dajie!"

Cao Dajie was none other than Yu Jing's wife.

Upon hearing the call, Cao Dajie looked up at her, then immediately lowered her head and walked away quickly.

His wife was full of surprise and muttered, "I didn't mistake her for someone else; why didn't she acknowledge me?"

Ding Zhen returned to the ward, having only just lain down.

A knock sounded on the ward door.

Ding Zhen looked up and saw that it was Cheng Xin who had come, so he hurriedly invited him to sit down.

"Minister Cheng is here! Please, sit!"

Cheng Xin sat down next to Ding Zhen, and Ding Zhen's wife poured him a cup of tea.

Cheng Xin took the teacup, said thank you, and then reported to Ding Zhen,

"Secretary Ding, the floodwaters in Yechuan County have now receded. The current primary task is to carry out epidemic prevention and disinfection work in the disaster area.

Because protective measures were taken in advance, no epidemic has occurred within the territory.

In a few more days, we can organize the common people to return to the disaster area and carry out post-disaster reconstruction work in an orderly manner."

Ding Zhen sighed slightly, "I have to say, Tang Ye's ability is indeed very strong. I heard that the neighboring Gaogu County suffered major losses because the evacuation was not timely!"

Cheng Xin nodded, "That's right. The embankment in Gaogu County breached, dozens of households in one village were submerged by the flood, and dozens of people are unfortunately missing."

In the face of a major natural disaster, everyone present knew exactly what it meant when people went missing.

Without comparison, there is no distinction between high and low.

The handling of the disaster relief in Yechuan County this time is absolutely a cut above other regions.

This is a display of governing ability!

Ding Zhen remarked with emotion, "In this flood, Yechuan also had quite a few people sacrifice their lives. Natural disasters are heartless!"

Cheng Xin said coldly, "Besides natural disasters, there are also man-made ones. Recently, the city has been investigating corruption in the water affairs system! They traced it to Yu Jian'an!"

Ding Zhen looked surprised, "Isn't that Director Yu's son?"

Cheng Xin nodded, "That's right. Director Yu also raised an unfilial son. When Director Yu argued with Yu Jian'an, he was beaten and injured, and he is now receiving emergency treatment at the City People's Hospital!"

At this moment, Ding Zhen's wife interjected, "When I was walking downstairs, I ran into Director Yu's wife. I greeted her at the time, but she ignored me. I thought I had mistaken her for someone else. So that's why such a big thing happened at home!"

Cheng Xin continued, "Actually, the public security system had been eyeing Yu Jian'an for a long time. Because there were previous whistleblower letters complaining about unclear accounts and the misappropriation of funds in the rural drinking water purification project, they had been collecting evidence all along!"

A look of regret appeared in Ding Zhen's eyes, "Director Yu is an old cadre with upright conduct. It is a pity that he had his lifelong reputation ruined by his own son."

Cheng Xin had always been dissatisfied with Yu Jing, "Director Yu is quite enthusiastic, but sometimes it's not good for an old cadre to be too enthusiastic; it's easy for people to find it annoying."

Ding Zhen had, after all, had a brief alliance with Yu Jing, and he felt somewhat uncomfortable at this moment, "Since things have already reached this point, there is no need to kick a man when he is down."

Cheng Xin then changed the subject, "The city is preparing to hold a commendation conference and is currently collecting a list of outstanding individuals and collectives! I drafted this list. Please offer your opinions!"

Ding Zhen took the list and saw his own name and Tang Ye's name, and immediately felt his cheeks burning.

"Recommending me, I'm afraid that's not very appropriate, is it?"

Cheng Xin insisted, "Secretary Ding, you were injured while performing your duties. I think it is well-deserved for you to receive a commendation."

Ding Zhen sighed, "I appreciate your intentions. If I agree to this, I'm afraid I will become a joke.

Also, you must delete Yu Jing's name! Although he is himself and Yu Jian'an is Yu Jian'an, if the son is involved in corruption and the father is awarded, wouldn't it become a joke if it got out?

I have no other opinions on this list.

You hand it to County Magistrate Tang and let him make the final decision!"

Cheng Xin was stunned for a moment, "Alright!"

Ding Zhen's attitude was, after all, understandable.

Everyone knew that Tang Ye had performed outstandingly in this disaster relief operation!

Ding Zhen had always been an outsider and had not provided any value.

To try and claim credit at this time would inevitably lead to being branded with the stigma of being shameless!

Ding Zhen's mood at this moment, besides being depressed, was filled with deep helplessness.

……

Cheng Xin returned to the government compound and took the initiative to find Tang Ye.

Tang Ye had originally intended to have Ma Ran pour tea, but later remembered that he had arranged for Ma Ran to go to Lianhua Town for a temporary post to gain experience.

Tang Ye called Qian Wenle.

Qian Wenle then poured a cup of tea for Cheng Xin.

After Qian Wenle left.

Cheng Xin suggested,

"County Magistrate Tang, your Liaison Officer Ma Ran has gone to the township to hold a temporary post. I think Qian Wenle is quite good; why not transfer her to be your Liaison Officer?"

Tang Ye smiled and shook his head, "Little Qian's professional ability is good, and she is efficient in her work, but she is a female comrade, so it is not appropriate for her to be my Liaison Officer. Besides, I will be studying full-time in Yanjing for the next six months and do not need a Liaison Officer!"

Cheng Xin thought to himself that Tang Ye was indeed cautious; a female Liaison Officer could easily arouse suspicion from others.

Issues between men and women are very sensitive at present, not to mention that Tang Ye is now a public figure.

Furthermore, Tang Ye's arrangement was also indirectly avoiding the waste of human resources.

Although Cheng Xin had not had much contact with Tang Ye, he still highly recognized Tang Ye's management ability.

"County Magistrate Tang, this is the commendation list for this flood control and disaster relief. I communicated with Secretary Ding, and he requested to remove his own name."

Tang Ye took the list and looked it over carefully,

"Remove my name as well! In addition, add the name of Chenxin Town Party Committee Secretary Gao Guangquan..."