Chapter 166: A Self-Criticism That Gets a Zero!

"Tang Ye, from this moment on, you are to truthfully account for your actions and deeds in Pinghu Town."

The staff member wore a stony face as they handed a sheet of paper to Tang Ye.

Then, with a "slap," they slammed a pen heavily onto the paper, their tone cold, hard, and stern.

Tang Ye picked up the pen without haste, and immediately began to write furiously.

Before long, over a dozen pages were densely filled with content.

The staff member watched Tang Ye being so "cooperative" and felt secretly amazed.

But when they took the paper to look at it, they were so angry they could have breathed fire.

"Please correct your attitude! We are asking you to reflect on and examine your own mistakes, not to brag or boast about how outstanding you are!"

The staff member's eyes widened in anger as they rebuked Tang Ye.

Tang Ye feigned astonishment, raised a hand to pat his forehead, and said with a face full of innocence, "Comrade, you have to make yourself clear to me. Fine, I'll rewrite it!"

After saying this.

Tang Ye casually crumpled the paper he had just written into a ball and tossed it accurately into the trash can.

Then, he racked his brains and began to write again.

Tang Ye grumbled inwardly; if he were asked to write about the achievements he had made in Pinghu Town, hundreds of thousands of words would be a breeze.

But to write a self-criticism, it was harder than ascending to heaven; he couldn't squeeze out a single word.

In the room next door, Liu Bin saw the staff member walk in with a face full of rage and couldn't help but look surprised, asking: "Is he not cooperating?"

"Secretary, I feel like he is deliberately provoking us."

The staff member handed the material Tang Ye had written to Liu Bin.

Liu Bin took the material, his brows furrowed tightly, and he read it carefully for over ten minutes before a faint smile appeared at the corners of his mouth, and he commented:

"This kid has a sharp pen, he just used it in the wrong place. If this were a work report, it would get a perfect score, but as a 'double-regulation' self-criticism, it falls far short."

"Secretary, why don't we wear him down for a few nights and see if he still dares to fool us," the staff member suggested.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bin was slightly startled, then shook his head with a bitter smile: "I'll go have a chat with him."

Hearing the door move, Tang Ye looked up and saw Liu Bin walk in; he hurriedly put down the pen in his hand, stood up respectfully, and said: "Secretary Liu! Hello."

Liu Bin's gaze swept toward the paper in front of Tang Ye, only to see that it had only two sparse lines written on it; he pondered to himself that this kid really knew how to put on a show.

His expression turned serious instantly, and he said earnestly: "Tang Ye, please don't treat the work of the Discipline Inspection Commission as child's play. Correct your attitude; this will only benefit you, not harm you."

Tang Ye wore a bitter smile and said sincerely: "Secretary Liu, I have absolutely nothing to hide from the organization, but could you give me some hints? I really don't know where to start."

"Fine, then tell me about the issues with Qinge Clothing Factory first," Liu Bin said, not beating around the bush with Tang Ye and asking directly.

"Are there issues with Qinge? It's developing quite well now, with annual sales exceeding one hundred million," Tang Ye responded with a slight frown, somewhat puzzled.

"Then have you participated in the management of Qinge? For example, holding shares or receiving dividends?" Liu Bin stared intently at Tang Ye and pressed further.

Tang Ye chose to confess truthfully and said calmly: "I admit that I did participate in the transformation of Qinge. When Qinge was in urgent need of startup capital for its transformation, I had my mother lend a sum of money to Gu Wenqin. Gu Wenqin hoped I would invest in the form of equity.

I did participate deeply in the management of Qinge; all the products in the factory were designed by me, and I also suggested they use E-commerce to expand sales channels.

But I can guarantee that I never used my position to open doors for Qinge. On this point, I hope Secretary Liu will investigate thoroughly."

Liu Bin already had some understanding of the previous situation in Pinghu Town and knew a thing or two about the Qinge Clothing Factory affair.

In his view, Tang Ye had truly saved an enterprise on the verge of bankruptcy.

"Regarding the joint bid by Haihua Group and the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, someone reported you for corruption and bribery. How do you explain this?" Liu Bin continued to throw out questions.

"I admit that in this bidding process, I did have some personal considerations. I had dinner with Zhu Junting and Xu Xiangchun a few times, but those were all normal business banquets.

The final bidding result exceeded expectations; we obtained 1.05 billion. And we also secured a two-million donation from Xu Xiangchun, all of which was used for the education cause in Pinghu Town.

In this bidding, I did not sell out the interests of any common people, and I have a clear conscience."

"Tang Ye, you must think clearly before saying these things. I will give you one last chance." Liu Bin's expression was grave, his tone carrying a hint of warning.

Tang Ye knew that constantly pressuring the psychological bottom line of the person under investigation was the standard tactic of the Discipline Inspection Commission.

"If it is investigated that I have taken even a single cent I shouldn't have, I will not hesitate to go to jail, and I will accept being dismissed; I will have absolutely no complaints."

Tang Ye looked aggrieved and spoke with earnest words.

"The report letter also questions you for using your power to help Guo Liang get elected as Deputy Town Mayor, and for privately accepting benefits from him. How do you explain this?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ye reacted instantly and said eagerly: "Secretary Liu, if I'm not mistaken, this real-name report letter was written by Cao Debiao, right? You can send people to Pinghu Town for a field investigation to see what kind of person Cao Debiao is and whether he is credible."

Liu Bin looked at Tang Ye with some surprise, "You only need to answer the question; there is no need to say anything else."

Tang Ye was furious and said loudly: "Secretary Liu, the character of Cao Debiao is known to everyone in Pinghu Town. If the Discipline Inspection Commission lightly believes the slander of such a person, if it gets out, I fear it will become a laughingstock."

Hearing this, Liu Bin felt for a moment that he was truly wronging Tang Ye.

But then he thought for a second and felt as if he were being led by the nose by Tang Ye.

"Tang Ye, don't digress. I hope you will honestly cooperate with the investigation and confess your problems; this will be good for you." Liu Bin hurriedly pulled the topic back on track.

Tang Ye's eyes were firm and clear as he said seriously: "I will never admit to any accusations made against me by a despicable villain."

"Tang Ye, it has already reached this point. I hope you will honestly cooperate and confess; this will be good for you." Liu Bin repeated this same sentence over and over.

To tell the truth, Tang Ye was still feeling somewhat desperate inside.

They don't hit you, they don't scold you.

But being bombarded like a tape recorder every day, your psychology is bound to have problems.

After Liu Bin left, the staff member came in to deliver food, and then never came in again.

Tang Ye had a good mindset; he took a shower, lay on the bed, and fell into a drowsy sleep.

Early the next morning, the staff member opened the door, wore a stony face, and said softly, "Tang Ye, you can go."

Tang Ye wasn't too surprised!

He had no problems to begin with.

On the contrary, the person who made the real-name report was about to be in trouble!

Tang Ye retrieved his mobile phone and found countless missed calls.

Although it had only been one day, Tang Ye felt as though several years had passed.

Tang Ye first returned a call to Qin Lan.

"Tang Ye, where are you? How are things?"

"I'm in Pinghu. I had a social engagement last night and drank too much. I just woke up; is something the matter?"

"Were you taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission?"

"Who are you listening to spouting nonsense? I happen to be heading to the city on business, so I'll come home to see you later."

"Everyone outside is saying you committed corruption."

Tang Ye laughed and said, "Mom, do you think I would commit corruption?"

"Of course I don't believe you would do such a thing. However, I'm afraid you might have offended someone and been framed. Hurry and call Du Xi; she is worried sick!"

The whole day.

Du Xi was like someone who had lost her soul.

Suddenly, the mobile phone rang abruptly. Du Xi glanced at it and, seeing it was a call from Tang Ye, a glimmer of light instantly flashed in her previously dim eyes.

A familiar voice came through the receiver.

"Du Xi, I'm at the entrance; come out for a moment!"

Du Xi hurried toward the entrance with quick steps.

The moment she saw Tang Ye's figure.

Her worries and anxieties gushed out like a bursting flood... "Forty thousand words, the Pinghu Town arc is coming to an end. In the game of power, even if one wins, there will ultimately be some regrets. Where will Comrade Tang Ye go in the next stop?"