Chapter 1421: A Secret Inspection of Lianhua Town!

Yunhu Courtyard.

Du Xi held An'an, pricked up her ears to listen toward Xiao Qin, and asked softly, "Mom, is there any movement outside?"

Xiao Qin couldn't help but tease with a smile, "You, you're too sensitive. I didn't hear any movement at all."

Du Xi still felt uneasy; she walked to the door and glanced outside, then sat back on the sofa with a look of disappointment, sighing softly, "Logically speaking, it's about time to be back."

Xiao Qin said helplessly, "If you're really that worried, just give Tang Ye a call and ask him where he is."

Du Xi shook her head, "Better not!"

At this moment, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Du Xi hurriedly stood up and walked over to open the door.

Tang Ye was holding a bag in his hand, a smile on his face, "Wife, I'm back."

Du Xi took the bag from Tang Ye's hand, "Welcome back!"

Du Xi was dressed in a simple, homey outfit, wearing black leggings paired with a gray knit sweater; she looked gentle and soft, with an outstanding temperament.

Tang Ye took a toy out of the bag and walked with long, swift strides to An'an's side, "An'an, this is a gift Daddy bought for you!"

Seeing the new toy, An'an's eyes instantly lit up, a bright smile bloomed on her face, and she kept letting out giggles.

Afterward, Du Xi called Tang Ye upstairs and reached out to open the wardrobe door.

Tang Ye asked curiously, "It's not dark yet! What are you doing?"

Du Xi gave Tang Ye a huff of annoyance, took out a piece of clothing, gently stretched the fabric, held it up vaguely against Tang Ye's front, and smiled, "Come, try it on and see if it fits."

Tang Ye laughed, "Why did you buy me clothes again?"

Du Xi said, "I'm afraid you won't have clothes to wear."

Tang Ye was between laughter and tears, "You haven't sent fewer clothes to Yanjing."

Du Xi said, "It's almost the New Year. Of course, I have to buy you clothes. By the way, I also bought an outfit for An'an's grandparents."

Tang Ye smiled, "You really are a virtuous wife and a good mother."

All of Tang Ye's current clothes were bought for him by Du Xi.

Because Tang Ye was a County Magistrate and often attended various events representing the image of the Government, the brands Du Xi bought for Tang Ye were all quite expensive.

As for Du Xi, she rarely bought clothes; her reason was that she needed to wear her police uniform for work, so buying clothes would be a waste since she couldn't wear them.

Tang Ye changed into the new clothes and glanced in the mirror; he was indeed glowing with health and looking full of energy.

"When do you plan to go back to Yechuan to work?"

Tang Ye teased with a smile, "I just got home, and you're already in a rush to drive me away; isn't that a bit heartless?"

Du Xi shot him a look of annoyance, "Am I that kind of person? I know you can't stay idle; I can't keep you contained."

Tang Ye said, "I've been away from Yechuan for half a year. There must be a pile of things waiting for me; just thinking about it gives me a headache."

Du Xi smiled, "Hasn't Yechuan developed just as well without you for this half year? You don't need to be anxious in advance."

Tang Ye said, "You're right, the earth can keep spinning without anyone. How about this: there are only a dozen or so days left until the Spring Festival. I'll go back to work after the New Year."

Du Xi couldn't help but laugh, "I don't believe you'd give yourself such a long vacation. Hey, why are your eyes red?"

Tang Ye said, "I knew I was coming back today, so I was too excited to sleep last night and didn't get any rest."

Du Xi said with heartache, "I'll apply some eye ointment for you."

Du Xi found the medicine kit, squeezed some eye ointment onto her finger, and gently applied the medicine for him.

Tang Ye had his eyes closed when he suddenly felt a sensation of moisture on his lips.

Could she have applied the eye ointment to his mouth?

No!

He had actually been secretly kissed by Du Xi!

"Why did you sneak a kiss? Applying the ointment was a pretense; taking advantage of me was the real goal!"

"Sorry, I just couldn't help it!" Du Xi's little scheme had succeeded, and she laughed triumphantly.

Early the next morning, Tang Ye rushed to Yechuan County.

Tang Ye appeared at the Yechuan County Government Compound, and the entire compound was in an uproar.

"I saw County Magistrate Tang today!"

"Isn't he in Yanjing for full-time study?"

"He graduated! I saw a briefing released by the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department yesterday that mentioned County Magistrate Tang; he was rated as an Excellent Student."

"Half a year went by so fast! Why do I have the illusion that County Magistrate Tang never left Yechuan County?"

"That's because even though he went to study, all the affairs of the County Government, big and small, were handled according to his methods."

"County Magistrate Tang's ability is indeed very strong. Even while studying full-time in Yanjing, the administrative work in Yechuan has been orderly."

Tang Ye returned to his office.

A few minutes later, Qian Wenle came over and knocked on the door, "County Magistrate Tang, you've come to work?"

Tang Ye nodded at Qian Wenle, "The office is cleaned very thoroughly; did you come to clean it in advance?"

Qian Wenle explained, "Yes, during the time you were away in Yanjing, the first thing I did every day when I came to work was to clean this office."

Tang Ye thought to himself that Qian Wenle was still very attentive and instructed, "Bring me all the complaint documents received by the County Magistrate's mailbox over the last half year; I want to look at them immediately."

Qian Wenle nodded and said, "Alright."

There were many complaint materials accumulated over half a year, but through these materials, one could roughly judge where the root of the problem in Yechuan County lay now!

Two complaint materials regarding Ma Ran caught Tang Ye by surprise!

Ma Ran had been arranged by him to serve as the Acting Town Mayor of Lianhua Town.

In half a year, he had actually been complained about multiple times.

Clearly, Ma Ran's current situation is not optimistic.

He had contacted Ma Ran several times, but Ma Ran had never complained to him about his own situation.

These two whistleblower reports,

one is related to the demolition in Lianhua Town.

In order to build a Lianhua culture-themed town, a dispute arose between the demolition office and the local villagers.

The materials reflect that Ma Ran instigated the underworld to carry out violent demolitions, resulting in a second-degree disability for a villager and causing a malicious impact.

There is another whistleblower report reflecting that a factory in Lianhua Town is discharging sewage, leading to severe local pollution. The villagers went to the Government to demand an explanation, but as a result, under Ma Ran's shielding and indulgence, it ended without a resolution.

Although Tang Ye has an understanding of Ma Ran, people change; even if he wants to help Ma Ran, he must know the truth of the matter.

Seeing is believing.

Tang Ye decided that he still needed to go to Lianhua Town in person.

Tang Ye made a phone call and summoned Qian Wenle inside.

"Go outside and find a driver; we will go to Lianhua Town later."

Qian Wenle was stunned, thinking to himself, is County Magistrate Tang going on an incognito visit on his very first day back?

"Very well, County Magistrate Tang. I have a relative who is a driver; I will see if he can arrange it. Is it just the two of us?"

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "Yes, just the two of us!"

Tang Ye had just returned and had not yet appointed a Liaison Officer; although Qian Wenle was not an ideal Liaison Officer, he could still be utilized for the time being.

Qian Wenle quickly found a car.

"This is my cousin, Qian Xiaobiao!" Qian Wenle introduced.

"Master Qian, hello!" Tang Ye handed a cigarette to Qian Xiaobiao.

Qian Xiaobiao took the cigarette, flattered, and hung it on his ear, not willing to smoke it just yet!

This was, after all, a cigarette given to him by the County Magistrate!