Chapter 169: A Tear-Jerking Farewell Ceremony!

Tang Ye and Chen Zhihua fought side by side, intimate partners in the same trench.

Tang Ye held nothing back, explaining his meticulously planned development schemes and unique ideas to Chen Zhihua in exhaustive detail.

Chen Zhihua listened with rapt attention, picking up a pen from time to time to earnestly record the key points in a notebook.

Out of consideration for the subsequent development of Pinghu, Tang Ye also had his own "selfish motives," specifically giving Chen Zhihua a detailed briefing on Guo Liang, with whom he had a closer relationship.

He knew well that Chen Zhihua was rigorous, earnest, and meticulous in his work, while Guo Liang was smooth and flexible in his conduct.

If the two could cooperate with each other, they would surely spark an unexpected "chemical reaction."

News of Tang Ye's impending transfer from Pinghu gradually spread, and everyone had been discussing it over tea and after meals these past few days.

Everyone knew Tang Ye was leaving; some began to keep their distance from him and lean toward Zhong Hui.

But Guo Liang still took the initiative to appear very close to Tang Ye.

Everyone greeted Tang Ye warmly when they saw him, but some spoke unpleasant words, gloating: "I didn't expect Town Mayor Tang to leave before even finishing a year of his temporary post. It's truly a pity. Don't be too extreme in your work in the future; you're still young, you should leave yourself a way out."

Guo Liang was so angry he went straight over and locked horns with the red-faced person opposite.

Seeing this scene, Tang Ye mused that although Guo Liang was slick, he was not a weather vane, and he felt much comforted.

"Xu Qiao, why are you asking for leave again?" Tang Ye felt a bit uneasy.

Guo Liang thought to himself that he couldn't tell the truth—that she was reluctant to see him go—so he smiled and said, "She caught a cold a while ago, and she's been coughing badly these past few days."

Tang Ye nodded slightly. "Go back and ask Xu Qiao if she's willing to go to the County Party Committee Organization Department. Once at the County Party Committee Organization Department, the platform will be higher, which is also suitable for her development."

Guo Liang said hurriedly, "This is a good opportunity; I'll accept on her behalf."

Returning home, Guo Liang told Xu Qiao about Tang Ye's arrangements for her.

Xu Qiao could no longer control her emotions, and in front of Guo Liang, her tears gushed forth like a spring.

Guo Liang was stunned at the sight.

He had once thought that if his sister-in-law could get together with Tang Ye, then he and Tang Ye would become relatives.

But now, everyone knew that Tang Ye's girlfriend was the daughter of the County Party Secretary.

Therefore, his sister-in-law and Tang Ye were destined to have no fate together.

The personnel notice regarding Tang Ye was finally issued several days later.

"Notice:

To the Pinghu Town Committee of the Hanzhou Municipal Committee of the CPC:

The Municipal Party Committee has decided:

Comrade Tang Ye shall conclude his temporary post, and he is removed from his position as Town Mayor of the People's Government of Pinghu Town, Hanzhou City, to be assigned elsewhere.

Hanzhou Municipal Organization Department

June 5, 2006"

On Saturday night, the Jindu Hotel was extremely lively, with several tables of sumptuous feasts set up in the second-floor restaurant.

After everyone was seated, Chen Zhihua walked with steady steps, holding a microphone, and stood before the crowd.

"Everyone, today is a special day. We are here to bid farewell to an extremely important colleague.

Although he has worked with us for only a few short months, he has brought a once-in-a-lifetime development opportunity to Pinghu.

With his assistance, the Qinge Clothing Factory successfully turned losses into profits, leaping to become an excellent enterprise with annual sales exceeding one hundred million.

The largest electrical appliance factory in the country is also about to land and build a plant in Pinghu.

Not only that, the future Pinghu will also go all out to build a provincial-level Resort Project and construct the city's first five-star hotel..."

Listening to Chen Zhihua recount his achievements, Tang Ye felt both embarrassed and proud.

So, the heart's blood and effort he had poured into Pinghu were seen by everyone and kept in their hearts.

"Now, let's invite Town Mayor Tang to the stage to say a few words!"

Thunderous applause erupted, and Tang Ye picked up the microphone. "I only want to say that Pinghu will always be my home. In the future, I will definitely come home to visit often. Come, everyone, raise your glasses, let's drink it all!"

At the banquet tables, everyone toasted one another, and laughter and joy were constant.

However, Tang Ye appeared somewhat distracted, his eyes searching the crowd from time to time, only because he could not see Xu Qiao's figure.

As the banquet neared its end, Xu Qiao arrived late.

She was dressed in a light blue dress, and under her exquisite makeup, her face was dusted with faint shimmering powder, her brows and eyes revealing a fresh and charming demeanor.

The snow-white skin faintly visible at her chest contrasted with her delicate, fair, and swan-like graceful neck; the whole person was like a beautiful painting.

It was clear she had dressed meticulously, wanting to imprint her most beautiful appearance into the bottom of Tang Ye's heart forever.

Today, as the guest of honor, Tang Ye did not refuse any of the toasts from the crowd.

Although his alcohol tolerance was quite good, after several rounds, he inevitably felt some drunkenness, his footsteps staggering as he walked.

Seeing this, Xu Qiao hurriedly followed carefully by his side.

Whenever Tang Ye's figure became unstable and swayed, she would quickly step forward and gently support his arm.

In an instant, a soft sensation spread across half of Tang Ye's body, and an elegant fragrance quietly drifted into his nostrils.

Tang Ye was slightly startled, then immediately adjusted his posture.

Walking downstairs, Tang Ye's footsteps suddenly stopped, and he froze in place, shocked into speechlessness by the dense crowd before him.

He saw Tian Daming standing at the very front, a simple and honest smile on his face, saying: "Everyone heard you were leaving and all clamored to come and see you off."

Tang Ye's gaze swept through the crowd one by one, seeing Zhao Bin, Wu Jie, Sister Liu, the Chen Chao couple, the landlady...

"Town Mayor Tang, I wish you everything goes smoothly in the future."

"You are a good official!"

"If you want to eat something hot, come back and visit..."

At this moment, he only felt his eye sockets grow hot.

Who would have thought that Tian Daming, despite his seemingly careless appearance, would actually care so much about a sense of ceremony!

Tang Ye took a deep breath and bowed solemnly to everyone, "Thank you all for your recognition."

Amidst the gazes of everyone, filled with reluctance to part.

Tang Ye straightened his back, raised his hand, and slowly waved goodbye to everyone.

……

On a morning of drizzling rain and mist, Tang Ye quietly left Pinghu.

The night before, he had meticulously cleaned Elder Hong's house.

He walked downstairs in silence.

Sun Hai stood by the sedan smoking, the trunk and back seat packed full of luggage.

The car slowly drove out of the residential compound, and at the same time, two police cars started up.

Tang Ye waved at Ren Jun and said loudly, "Police Station Chief Ren, goodbye!"

A smile hung on Ren Jun's face as he replied, "Bureau Chief Wan specifically instructed me to ensure you are safely escorted home."

Tang Ye couldn't help but chuckle, teasing, "Leaving with a police car escort—coming to Pinghu this time was certainly worth the trip."

Upon arriving downstairs at the residential building, Ren Jun directed several police officers to enthusiastically help Tang Ye move his luggage into his home.

This scene drew curious gazes from the surrounding neighbors.

At noon, Tang Ye cordially invited Ren Jun and the others to have a meal at a nearby restaurant.

In the afternoon, having nothing to do.

Tang Ye went to the Municipal Party Committee residential compound to visit Hong Ruilin. "Begging for votes!"