Chapter 1420: Rated as an Outstanding Trainee!

Shi Yao was startled, "Why aren't the lights on? You scared me!"

Zhou Minshan asked in a cold tone, "Who did you see tonight?"

Shi Yao took a deep breath, "Who I see is my own business."

Zhou Minshan was furious, "Shi Yao, don't forget, you are already married, you are my wife. I know who you saw! As a woman, you must observe the proprieties! Being too intimate with a married man, you are playing with fire!"

Shi Yao said angrily, "Zhou Minshan, don't talk nonsense. Tang Ye and I are just friends, it's not as filthy as you think."

Zhou Minshan sneered, "Friends? Don't think I don't know, there is a photo of you and him hidden in your office cabinet, and it was taken at the Summer Palace."

Shi Yao was full of surprise, "You actually went through my things!"

Zhou Minshan spread his hands, "That's right, I went through your things. However, rest assured, I won't ruin you. As long as you promise me you will never contact him again, I can forgive you!"

Shi Yao's face turned pale, her tone filled with disappointment: "Zhou Minshan, the reason I agreed to marry you was because of the pressure from both our parents. Before we married, I made it clear to you, and you accepted it at the time! What you are doing now really makes me very disappointed."

Zhou Minshan grabbed his hair in agony and slapped himself twice hard.

Seeing Zhou Minshan's hysterical state, Shi Yao sighed to herself and took two sheets of paper out of her bag.

"I admit I was too optimistic. I thought we could deceive ourselves and just make do. This is a divorce agreement; I have already signed it."

"I won't sign it." Zhou Minshan angrily tore the divorce agreement to shreds.

In the room, there was a deathly silence!

Zhou Minshan still wanted to hold on.

But he knew that a woman's heart is like spilled water.

It cannot be gathered back.

Especially a woman like Shi Yao.

Once a decision is made, it is hard to change!

"Shi Yao, I want to ask you one thing, have you ever loved me at all?"

"I will tell you very seriously, I did love you. But, from the moment I was held hostage and you remained indifferent, I stopped loving you."

"Even if you don't love me anymore, I don't want a divorce. Because my recent appointment is coming down soon, and I don't want any variables."

"Fine, then we'll talk when it's convenient for you!"

Shi Yao was expressionless as she walked into the room.

Zhou Minshan walked out of the house, looking dejected.

He understood Shi Yao too well!

Shi Yao had firm political goals and would never do anything that violated her moral character.

But as a man, he could not accept that his wife still had another man living in her heart.

He had once thought that marriage would make Shi Yao change her mind, but he hadn't expected that after marriage, the distance between them would only grow further.

He especially regretted that he shouldn't have supported Shi Yao in going to Dayu County for a temporary post.

If Shi Yao hadn't gone to Dayu County, she wouldn't have met Tang Ye, and even less would she have fallen for someone else...

At the same time, he transferred all his hatred onto Tang Ye.

How could this guy make Shi Yao so obsessed!

He secretly made up his mind that he must achieve some success and make Shi Yao regret her current choice!

Furthermore, he would find a suitable opportunity to trample Tang Ye under his feet.

He wanted to prove that he was more outstanding than Tang Ye!

……

Shi Yao sat in the room, silent for a long time.

She knew that she might be somewhat unreasonable in handling emotional problems, but the moment she took out the divorce agreement, she felt an unprecedented sense of relief in her heart.

She had originally wanted to just make do with Zhou Minshan like this, but every time they were together, she felt awkward all over—let alone physical contact.

Even just saying one more word to him felt as uncomfortable as having needles prick her pores.

The breakdown of her relationship with Zhou Minshan had nothing to do with anyone else.

What she truly couldn't accept was the cowardice in Zhou Minshan's bones.

Perhaps divorce was a relief for both of them!

……

Sitting at home, the pot falls from the sky.

Central Party School.

After Tang Ye finished his shower, he suddenly felt his nose itch and couldn't help but sneeze, wondering to himself!

"This sneeze came quite strangely. Could it be that someone is secretly thinking of me?"

……

The days at the Party School passed quickly.

Before the Spring Festival arrived, many cadres from Huai Province came to Yanjing, and Tang Ye attended several dinners.

At first, it was Zhou Chengwu taking his junior fellow apprentice out to see the world.

Unexpectedly, Tang Ye had a great capacity for liquor and performed with composure and propriety at the dinner table!

Immediately after, he was treated as a gold-medal drinking companion and frequently participated in various dinners.

Although Tang Ye's capacity for liquor was not bad, he still vomited a few times.

That feeling of being turned inside out was exceptionally uncomfortable.

But this was a required course in officialdom.

Compared to the trainees in the same term, Tang Ye had an average background.

To put it bluntly, ten years of hard study could not compare to the connections others had accumulated over four generations of holding office.

Therefore, Tang Ye must advance steadily and surely!

On one hand, he must continuously create political achievements to increase the depth of his resume;

on the other hand, he must utilize his business acumen to accumulate various resources.

……

At the same time, the half-year of study at the Party School also entered its final stage.

Tang Ye got along extremely well with Li Dongchen and Zhang Feiyue; in the last few days, they drank together a few more times, and Tang Ye deliberately pretended to be drunk twice.

To put it bluntly, this is also the way of the world in officialdom!

Only by knowing how to show weakness in moderation can one better maintain relationships.

Tang Ye spent New Year's Day of 2011 in Yanjing, and on January 18, the Central Party School officially held the graduation ceremony.

After half a year of closed-off study, he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

At the graduation ceremony, Vice Principal Ren Zhongyuan delivered a speech.

"……

Comrades, graduation from the Party School is the end of study, but even more so a new starting point for struggle……

Currently, we are at a critical period in advancing Chinese-style modernization, facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges, and also bearing heavy responsibilities and missions……

I hope all students will take this graduation as an opportunity to transform what you have learned, thought about, and realized at the Party School into a powerful driving force for work and entrepreneurship, and into practical actions to serve the masses……

Take courage and act well in your respective positions, and strive to hand in an answer sheet that puts the Party at ease and satisfies the people……

……"

After the speech ended, the meeting Host announced the list of Excellent Students for this training.

Tang Ye unexpectedly heard his own name, and amidst the applause, he walked to the front of the stage feeling uplifted.

Immediately after, Ren Zhongyuan presented graduation certificates to the Excellent Students.

When it was Tang Ye's turn, Ren Zhongyuan shook hands with him, paused suddenly, and said in a gentle tone: "Your graduation thesis was written very well; continue to work hard and keep up the good work!"

Tang Ye hurriedly responded respectfully: "Thank you for your encouragement, Principal Ren."

"Alright, next is the group photo session. Everyone, please come up to the stage!"

Tang Ye hurriedly took photos with every classmate to commemorate the occasion……

"We have graduated!"

"Finally, we can go home!"

The graduation ceremony concluded.

Tang Ye received a call from Cao Siji.

"County Magistrate Tang, I have already arrived at the entrance of the Party School."

"Alright! I will come out immediately."

Tang Ye packed his things and walked out of the room, only to see Li Dongchen standing not far away waiting for him.

Li Dongchen opened his arms, hugged Tang Ye tightly, and patted his back twice!

"Remember to keep in touch! When I have time, I will definitely go to Yechuan County to find you for a drink."

"Mm, Brother Dongchen, let's keep in touch!"

Tang Ye had lived and studied with Li Dongchen for half a year, accumulating a deep friendship.

Especially the few students who were close to them, they even agreed to organize at least two gatherings every year in the future……