Chapter 20: A Refreshing Sight That Surprises Everyone!

Tang Ye skillfully connected his laptop to the projector.

He clicked on a video titled "Health and Wellness Town" and set it to full-screen mode.

The background music "Spring Returns to the Earth" began to play.

The wide-angle shot cut in from a vast view of the lake!

A boatman wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat rowed a flat-bottomed boat, weaving through the reeds while singing a local water-country folk song.

Immediately after, the screen switched to display the three words: "History, Present, Future."

Inside the conference room, many people began whispering to one another.

"The opening is well-made; it feels like watching a blockbuster movie."

"I didn't expect Pinghu Town to have such a hidden ace up its sleeve!"

Twenty years later, when major governments conduct investment promotion, using local promotional videos as a guide is a common practice.

In 2005, government project presentations were primarily conducted using PowerPoint.

Taking a script and reading it aloud was standard operating procedure.

The previous towns had similar meetings, all involving handing out piles of printed materials to everyone in the investigation team and promoting themselves while standing on stage.

However, Tang Ye adopted a video presentation, which was truly refreshing!

Everyone was captivated by this novel, stunning, and magnificent method of presentation.

The attendees who had been dozing off could no longer sleep at this moment; they stared at the screen, thinking that this method of recommendation was intuitive and effective, capable of providing sensory stimulation.

But, wouldn't the cost be very high?

If they hired a professional team to do it, it would cost at least several hundred thousand, right?

The town didn't have spare money to make this video; it must have been made by Tang Ye himself.

Xia Haiqiao kept his head down, his fists clenched tightly.

He didn't expect this guy to have kept a trick up his sleeve.

They had been holding preparatory meetings for the past few days; why hadn't he brought out his trump card then?

Wait, could it be that this inspection tour was designed by him?

If so, hadn't he been running around and coordinating everything for the past few days just to make a wedding dress for him?

Xu Yiping, who had originally been calm, now felt like someone farting into a jar—suffocated.

When goods are compared, the inferior ones should be thrown away.

Comparing his own presentation with Tang Ye's, the difference in quality was immediately apparent!

Who was working with heart and who was just going through the motions was clear at a glance.

Xu Yiping hadn't expected Tang Ye to use this method to prove his own ability, effectively turning him into a background prop.

The former was plain and unremarkable.

The latter was breathtaking.

Tang Ye accompanied the video with a description of the integration between Pinghu and the resort.

"Pinghu is a famous historical town with over three thousand years of history. We use our historical culture as a foundation to build Pinghu into a famous historical town where ancient culture and modern civilization shine together.

In our planning, the resort is only a part of the Health and Wellness Town. Beyond that, I believe there should also be layouts for cultural tourism, hospitals, and large-scale shopping centers.

Of course, we have disadvantages compared to other towns, but visible problems can all be solved.

Although Pinghu seems to have nothing right now, it is precisely because it is a blank slate that it is easier to draw upon."

Jiang Jinpeng looked at his favorite student with eyes full of approval, nodding repeatedly. The reason he valued Tang Ye so much was that it was no exaggeration to call this kid a genius when it came to urban planning.

His own team often provided strategies for governments all over the country.

Tang Ye could always come up with the most suitable plan and the most appropriate solution.

From another perspective, today, Tang Ye was completely engaging in dimensionality reduction strikes in this setting!

Ten minutes later, it ended, the screen went black, and Tang Ye turned on all the lights in the room.

Mayor Zhao took the lead in applauding, followed closely by County Magistrate Du, and the applause in the room grew louder and louder.

Tang Ye took a deep breath; judging from the feedback on the spot, his preparation over these many days had not been in vain.

After staying up so many nights, constantly revising details, and killing off a bunch of brain cells, everything was worth it.

Mayor Zhao waited for the noise in the conference room to subside before bringing the microphone to his mouth. "Although our visit to Pinghu Town this time was not smooth, and we even had an accident on a rainy day, I didn't expect to see such a brilliant promotional recommendation; it makes one's blood boil. Little Tang is worthy of being Dean Jiang's proud student, demonstrating an ultra-high level of professionalism. He has taught us a lesson: investment promotion cannot follow the old ways. One must broaden their horizons, look for new elements and methods, stand at a higher level, and use refreshing methods to open up a unique path for town planning."

A humble smile appeared on Tang Ye's face. "Thank you for your encouragement, Mayor Zhao. There are still many shortcomings that require your guidance and criticism."

"Of course, the details of the promotional video could still be deliberated upon further!"

Mayor Zhao gave some minor suggestions for modification, none of which were major issues.

If a leader is willing to spend time and effort giving you suggestions, it means they value you highly.

If they didn't value you, they would usually just write "Read."

Tang Ye recorded them earnestly.

Mayor Zhao glanced at the watch on his wrist. "It's getting late, let's stop here for today. We still have to rush back to the city."

Du Chengfeng stood up, a smile appearing on his face.

The Pinghu Resort project was originally scheduled for the neighboring county.

But judging from Mayor Zhao's attitude today, Tianling County might still have a chance.

An investment of over two billion is no small amount; if he could secure it, it would be an immortal achievement.

Tang Ye let out a sigh of relief. He had been a bit nervous just now, but judging from Mayor Zhao's evaluation, the effect was good.

The meeting ended.

Jiang Jinpeng found Tang Ye alone and patted him on the shoulder. "You didn't lose face for me."

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Were you afraid I'd lose face for you, so you intentionally ignored me at the beginning?"

"I reckon that no matter how poorly you perform, you'll still be better than the previous speakers," Jiang Jinpeng said with a smug smile. "Of course, I'm also waiting for the right moment! When it comes to the discussion session, you'll stun everyone, and that's what will leave a deep impression!"

The two looked at each other, fell silent for a few seconds, and both burst into laughter.

Having worked together as mentor and protégé for many years, they knew exactly what kind of schemes were hidden in each other's bellies.

At today's promotional meeting, Tang Ye was not only proving himself but also proving Jiang Jinpeng's capabilities.

The more outstanding Tang Ye's performance, the more it proved that hiring Jiang Jinpeng as a consultant was no empty reputation.

If you want others to hold you in high regard, relying on sugar-coated bullets won't last long.

The highest state is inevitably mutual achievement!

Jiang Jinpeng looked at Tang Ye's lean jawline. "You've done plenty of reports, but I've never seen you sweat this much."

Tang Ye smiled. "In the past, you covered for me. If I didn't do a report well and the client wasn't satisfied, you bore the consequences. Now I have to be responsible for myself and for the common folk of Pinghu Town. If I don't do things well, for many people, it means missing an important opportunity."

Jiang Jinpeng helped Tang Ye straighten his shirt collar, and Tang Ye looked even more upright!

"You are more composed than before. My previous worries were unnecessary."

Tang Ye could hear the sincere concern in Jiang Jinpeng's tone, and he felt inexplicably moved.

Du Chengfeng watched from afar as Jiang Jinpeng and Tang Ye interacted intimately; to think that Tang Ye had such a renowned "mastermind" like Jiang Jinpeng as his teacher—this was a resource in politics that one could only hope for but never seek!

This young man is definitely no ordinary person, but it's a pity he is a Seconded Official from the Municipal Party Committee...

With such outstanding talent, Tianling County might not be able to keep him...