Chapter 1419: No More Opinions!

At the Standing Committee meeting, Municipal Party Secretary Jiang Jing praised Yechuan County for its outstanding performance in recent investment attraction and its work as a Reform Pilot County.

This left Dong Zhangan, who had come to attend the meeting, with quite complex feelings.

To praise Yechuan was, in reality, to affirm Tang Ye.

Everyone knew that the Yechuan County Party Secretary had been in a car accident and was still recuperating.

At present, all matters, large and small, in Yechuan County were being remotely controlled and directed by the number two figure, Tang Ye, who was in Yanjing.

Mayor Gao Qidong sighed inwardly, acknowledging that Tang Ye's abilities were indeed exceptional.

Even separated by a thousand miles, he could still firmly control the development trajectory of Yechuan.

By comparison, Ding Zhen was like mud that couldn't be plastered onto a wall!

Wenyang City.

Han Zhengyi saw the latest economic indicator rankings; compared to last month, Wenyang City's position had risen, but the top spot was still held by Yechuan County.

Despite his deep affection for Yechuan County, at this moment, his heart was filled with a strong sense of frustration.

One had to know that Yechuan County could be said to be in a state of having no leader.

Even so, Yechuan's economic data continued to climb steadily.

Tang Ye!

Working side-by-side with him was exceptionally easy; one could benefit effortlessly without needing to expend much thought.

Standing opposite him, one realized the pressure this person brought, because one could become a mere background prop if not careful.

At the Government work meeting, Han Zhengyi made his demands with extreme seriousness.

"Comrades, although the economic situation in Wenyang City has improved in recent months, the gap with the first-place county is constantly widening. Next, we must strive to narrow this gap!"

"Mayor Han, the reason Yechuan County's data is so eye-catching is mainly because they obtained the policy dividends of being a Reform Pilot County," the Executive Vice Mayor analyzed.

Han Zhengyi glanced coldly at his deputy, "Everyone must adjust their mindset!

Yechuan was able to secure the pilot county quota because it was the result of their proactive efforts and hard work.

Wenyang City has held the top spot in the past, but everyone knows in their hearts how that top spot was obtained.

I hope everyone will reflect deeply and stop making excuses.

Our Wenyang has a solid foundation and strong fundamentals; as long as everyone works in a down-to-earth manner, we will surely achieve eye-catching results. Does everyone have confidence!"

"Yes!"

"Very good! Meeting adjourned!"

Days flowed away like river water, neither fast nor slow, yet they flowed in an endless stream.

Over the past few years, Tang Ye had always focused his energy on his work.

These few months of life at the Party School allowed him to settle his mind, sort through the past, and study the future!

Tang Ye reviewed his own career trajectory, which was not flawless or seamless.

If he had done better on some details, he could have executed many plans even more perfectly.

As his studies at the Party School neared their end, Tang Ye devoted more energy to writing his graduation thesis.

He discussed and explored the content of the thesis with Hong Ruilin many times.

Hong Ruilin was also consistently patient and meticulous, never tiring of communicating and polishing the work with Tang Ye.

If it were many other officials, they would mostly just go through the motions with their graduation thesis, or even have their secretary write it for them.

But Tang Ye did it himself, repeatedly deliberating over it.

This earnest and pragmatic attitude toward work was something Hong Ruilin greatly appreciated.

After finishing the latest version, Hong Ruilin said with a smile, "I have no more opinions on this version."

Tang Ye also let out a sigh of relief, "That's great. I finally waited for these words from you! It was truly difficult."

Hong Ruilin laughed, "I let an editor from *Seeking Truth* read this thesis. Later on, based on this foundation, write a version suitable for publication."

Tang Ye said, "Understood, thank you for the recommendation, Mentor."

Tang Ye discovered that writing a thesis was addictive.

Whenever an article was published in a Party journal, that sense of achievement from the bottom of his heart was hard to describe in words.

That afternoon, Tang Ye received a call from Shi Yao.

"Tang Ye, I've returned to the capital. When you have time, let's meet!"

Tang Ye smiled, "How about tonight? There is a restaurant next to the Party School, the food is quite good."

Shi Yao happily smiled, "I'll listen to your arrangements. Send me the address, and we'll see each other later!"

Tang Ye arranged the dinner at a restaurant near the Party School.

The restaurant was called Yiyuan Restaurant, and the owner was from Hanzhou, Huai Province; because they were fellow townsmen, the owner had a good relationship with Tang Ye.

Shi Yao walked into the private room and took off her coat, revealing a beige base shirt underneath.

She had a slender figure, and her body curves were graceful and well-proportioned.

Tang Ye's gaze swept over Shi Yao; he didn't know if it was just his imagination, but Shi Yao had changed quite a bit since getting married.

Shi Yao married last year and hadn't sent him an invitation, which Tang Ye still held a grudge about.

After Shi Yao sat down, Tang Ye picked up his wine glass and teased, "Secretary Shi, you really aren't a good friend; you got married last year and didn't even invite me to the wedding banquet."

Shi Yao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and explained, "The wedding was held quite simply, just for close friends and family."

Tang Ye joked, "It seems you didn't consider me a close friend!"

Shi Yao shook her head and sighed, "You are, of course, my dear friend. Not inviting you to the wedding was indeed my oversight; I will punish myself with three cups to apologize."

Knock, knock, knock!

She picked up her wine glass and downed it in one gulp.

Tang Ye did not expect Shi Yao to take the joke seriously, so he hurriedly pressed down on Shi Yao's wrist and said with a smile, "Don't rush, drinking fast makes you drunk easily! Let's drink slowly!"

Shi Yao smiled gently: "I didn't intend to punish myself with three cups in a row anyway."

Tang Ye thought to himself that the Shi Yao of today was completely different from the one in the past.

Her words were full of a woman's gentle and soft temperament, forming a sharp contrast with her capable and serious image as County Party Secretary.

Next, Tang Ye and Shi Yao chatted while they drank.

Shi Yao was very interested in Tang Ye's graduation thesis.

Tang Ye then discussed the core viewpoints of his graduation thesis with her in depth.

Although Tang Ye had a harmonious relationship with Du Xi, it was difficult to talk about such professional and profound topics in their daily life.

Yet Shi Yao was able to gain a sense of sudden enlightenment and clarity from Tang Ye's insights.

"Tang Ye, you have extremely profound and weighty unique insights into the country's future policy direction, economic development trends, and strategic layout for the next ten years."

Tang Ye laughed dumbfoundedly, "Thank you for your recognition. I've talked quite a lot today; thank you for patiently listening to these impractical ideas of mine."

Shi Yao shook her head, "No, your ideas are not impractical. I have listened to some consultant Experts talk before; they speak about macro-level content, but you speak with substance and have specific execution strategies, which is not boring at all."

Tang Ye smiled, "It seems my graduation thesis will pass smoothly this time."

Shi Yao said in a joking tone, "More than just passing; if I were a judge, I would definitely give you an excellent grade!"

Tang Ye said, "Then I'll take your kind words for it!"

After the meal ended, Tang Ye said goodbye to Shi Yao and parted ways at the entrance of the restaurant.

Shi Yao returned to her residence and raised her hand to turn on the living room lights.

Zhou Minshan was sitting on the sofa, his face livid and his expression extremely gloomy...