Chapter 202: Rest in Peace Beneath the Nine Springs!

Stepping into Auntie Cai's new home.

Although the interior had not yet been renovated, the concrete floor and raw walls appeared slightly rough.

Yet, compared to the dilapidated, crumbling shack of the past, it was a world of difference.

Auntie Cai enthusiastically brewed two cups of steaming hot tea for Tang Ye and Wen Rong.

"Tang Secretary, I've wanted to properly thank Mayor Jiang, but I never found the opportunity, and I thought I'd never see you people again in this lifetime."

Tang Ye smiled gently, his tone kind: "Mayor Jiang has always kept you in his thoughts, so he specifically sent Comrade Wen Rong and me to follow up on the local government's subsequent resettlement work. Auntie Cai, if you run into any difficulties, please don't be formal; just tell us. Wen Rong, give your and my contact information to Auntie Cai later."

Wen Rong set her teacup aside, took a notepad from her exquisite handbag, and wrote down two mobile phone numbers.

Afterward, she held her pen poised over the notebook, her expression focused, ready to take notes.

Auntie Cai calmed her emotions and said slowly: "I am satisfied with the government's arrangements from the bottom of my heart.

That Deputy Director of the Chengguan Street Office who intimidated me more than once before has now been dismissed.

Also, my son and daughter-in-law's former workplace notified them that they can return to work, and they even promised to pay back the wages for the two years they were suspended."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, then said with a solemn expression: "Auntie Cai, there is one more important matter to inform you of.

The criminals behind the Arson Case of Chengguan Street have all been caught. There were three people involved in the arson, and the mastermind is named Dai Pengfei; he is suspected of organizing mafia-style crimes and, barring any surprises, will be sentenced to death.

The other accomplices will also receive corresponding punishments according to the law."

Upon hearing this news, Auntie Cai froze instantly.

After a long while, tears uncontrollably welled up and spilled from the corners of her eyes.

She walked unsteadily and tremblingly toward the cabinet where the memorial portrait was placed, carefully lifted the photo with both hands, held it tightly to her chest, and sobbed uncontrollably.

"Old man, after all these years, the murderer has finally been caught and received the punishment he deserves. You can finally rest in peace beneath the nine springs."

Wen Rong was deeply moved; her nose suddenly felt sore, and tears overflowed.

Tang Ye happened to look toward Wen Rong.

Noticing Tang Ye's surprised gaze, Wen Rong hurriedly wiped away her tears with her sleeve in a panic.

At this moment, the room door was gently knocked by a rhythmic sound.

The door opened slowly, and a group of people stood outside.

At the head was a middle-aged man of about forty years old.

Tang Ye recognized him as the newly appointed director of the Chengguan Subdistrict Office, Zhang Yang.

Tang Ye immediately stood up, walked over with a steady gait, extended his right hand, and said with a smile: "Director Zhang, hello."

Zhang Yang's face was full of smiles.

Although he and Tang Ye were both Section-level Cadres, in his heart, the gold content of Tang Ye's Section-level position was clearly much higher than his own.

He hurriedly responded: "Section Chief Tang, why didn't you give us a heads-up before coming to inspect the work? We haven't provided proper hospitality."

Tang Ye explained to Zhang Yang: "I am here under the instruction of Mayor Jiang to conduct a follow-up visit with Auntie Cai. I have already learned enough about the current situation, so there was no need to make a big fuss."

Zhang Yang nodded slightly and said softly: "Section Chief Tang, since you are here, there is just one thing I would like to report to you. Ever since that parking lot was shut down, it has caused some trouble. Now, many tourist buses cannot find a suitable place to park and have no choice but to park on the road, which has led to poor traffic flow."

Tang Ye gave Wen Rong a look.

Wen Rong understood immediately, picked up her notebook, and quickly recorded the relevant content.

Since it was a follow-up visit, one must not only solve livelihood issues but also address urban management problems.

Tang Ye patiently explained to Zhang Yang: "The parking lot didn't have complete documentation before; we need to wait for the paperwork to be approved before it can resume normal operations. I will report your difficulties truthfully to Mayor Jiang, and I believe that under the Mayor's attention, this problem will be properly resolved very soon."

Zhang Yang breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I will have to trouble Tang Secretary. It's mealtime; we have prepared a simple meal, why don't we eat while we chat?"

Tang Ye smiled and declined: "We still need to report the results of this follow-up visit to Mayor Jiang as soon as possible. Let's do it next time."

Zhang Yang felt helpless and said with a bitter smile: "Alright, let's schedule it for another time."

Zhang Yang saw Tang Ye and Wen Rong off to the downstairs area.

Tang Ye and Wen Rong did not take the official vehicle; they raised their hands to hail a taxi and drove away.

Watching the two figures leave, Zhang Yang smiled bitterly to himself, feeling fortunate that he had properly resettled Auntie Cai's family.

Otherwise, there was no telling what unexpected trouble might have been stirred up.

He instructed his subordinates: "From now on, be sure to keep an eye on the living conditions of Auntie Cai's family at all times; do not be the least bit careless."

The subordinate hurriedly replied: "Understood, Director Zhang!"

Sitting in the back seat of the taxi, Wen Rong took out her phone and dialed Lin Ru's number to report the situation of the follow-up visit to Chengguan Street.

After hanging up the phone, Wen Rong inadvertently turned to look at Tang Ye and found that Tang Ye's brows were knitted into a knot.

In an instant, Wen Rong felt a chill in her heart; could it be that Tang Ye was blaming her for reporting to Lin Ru over his head?

"Secretary-General Lin has always been very concerned about the progress of the follow-up handling of the Arson Case of Chengguan Street."

Tang Ye gave a light "Hmm" and said, "Reporting work to her is not wrong in itself, but next time pay attention to the method; sending a message or reporting in person would be more prudent."

Wen Rong subconsciously glanced at the driver in the driver's seat.

In a public place like a taxi, discussing many work matters indeed leaves a bad impression.

Tang Ye did not approve of Wen Rong's way of handling things in his heart.

Wen Rong had been in the government agency for quite some time, but she still lacked the experience in handling these types of issues.

If Wen Rong handled problems this way in front of Mayor Jiang, she would definitely have points deducted!

Wen Rong returned to the office, sat down at her desk feeling depressed, grabbed her notebook, and typed up the follow-up materials.

Zhan Shiqi happened to pass by and keenly noticed Wen Rong's low mood: "What's wrong? Did Section Chief Tang scold you?"

Wen Rong was feeling irritable and glared at Zhan Shiqi unpleasantly, saying coldly: "Mind your own business."

Zhan Shiqi usually felt that Wen Rong had a gentle and easygoing personality, and occasionally he would unconsciously act like a senior.

But this time, after hitting such a big wall, he could only smile awkwardly and slink away.

While writing the materials, Wen Rong secretly complained about Tang Ye in her heart.

Recalling those two return visits, she had been deeply moved and healed by the final outcome both times.

But now, calming her mind to think it over carefully.

Tang Ye's gentleness and sentimentality were not directed at her.

Tang Ye was not only cold toward his subordinates, but even somewhat harsh!

The more Wen Rong thought about it, the angrier she became.

After finishing the materials, she couldn't help but send a message to her best friend to vent about her immediate superior.