Chapter 206: I Am Your Helpful Partner!

Around nine o'clock on the weekend, Tang Ye headed to the hospital to handle the discharge procedures for Jiang Rou.

Watching Tang Ye busy running between the various hospital windows, a warm current quietly surged in Jiang Rou's heart.

After completing the procedures, Tang Ye escorted Jiang Rou back home.

Upon arriving home, Tang Ye led Jiang Rou into the bedroom.

"How is it? Are you satisfied?"

Seeing the bed covered in pink, delicate sheets and a duvet cover, Jiang Rou couldn't help but pout and mutter in a low voice, "You really take me for a little girl!"

Tang Ye had sharp ears and explained with a smile, "My girlfriend carefully picked these out for you. If you don't like them, go settle the score with her!"

"Girlfriend?" Jiang Rou instantly became interested, a hint of mischief at the corner of her mouth, and she said bitingly, "She must be the most loving person in the world. Otherwise, how could she have taken a fancy to you?"

Tang Ye looked stunned, "You are still young; in a few years, you will know that a man like me is the most charming."

Jiang Rou pouted in disdain and retorted, "You really know how to gild your own face."

Just then, Tang Ye's phone rang; the caller ID showed Du Xi.

Tang Ye answered the phone, exchanged a few brief words, then turned to Jiang Rou and said, "Alright, I have to accompany Mayor Jiang to an event this afternoon. My girlfriend will come to keep you company later, and she will take you around Hanzhou."

Not long after, the crisp sound of the doorbell rang in the house.

Jiang Rou sat on the living room sofa, quietly sweeping a glance toward the door.

When she saw that the person arriving was Du Xi, her gaze was instantly drawn to her.

Du Xi had a beautiful face, paired with a spirited temperament radiating from her whole body.

A sense of feeling inferior inexplicably welled up in the bottom of Jiang Rou's heart.

She thought bitterly that this guy Tang Ye, who looked average and didn't have a great temper, really had good taste!

Tang Ye saw Jiang Jing.

He immediately stepped forward to report: "I have already brought Jiang Rou home, and she is in quite a good mood now. I have also made proper arrangements with the Education Bureau, and I will take her to complete the enrollment procedures next Monday."

Jiang Jing nodded slightly and solemnly emphasized: "Remember, do not engage in any special treatment."

Tang Ye hurriedly explained: "Rest assured, I tell everyone outside that she is my distant relative."

Jiang Jing sighed lightly and said with worry: "This child is too rebellious; I really don't know if she can adapt to a new environment."

Tang Ye said in a firm tone: "Changing the environment gives her a chance to start over. I feel that deep down, she still wants to change herself. I asked my girlfriend to keep her company and take her around Hanzhou this afternoon to get familiar with the environment."

Jiang Jing was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and remarked with a hint of apology: "Doesn't this delay your girlfriend's weekend rest?"

"I really can't spare the time to accompany Jiang Rou, and my girlfriend happens to be free on the weekend, so this arrangement kills several birds with one stone," Tang Ye responded with a smile.

Jiang Jing said nothing more and slowly closed his eyes.

Although he understood in his heart that Tang Ye doing this had some intention of currying favor with him, he had to admit that Jiang Jing inwardly approved of these actions by Tang Ye.

Tang Ye secretly pondered that it seemed his judgment of Jiang Jing was completely correct.

Jiang Rou was both the softest flaw in Jiang Jing's heart.

And at the same time, the key breakthrough for him to close the distance in his relationship with Jiang Jing.

After all, Jiang Jing had clear and grand political goals and could by no means be easily tempted by material interests.

Of course, Tang Ye was not deliberately plotting all of this.

Many things developed to this point naturally, and success came when the conditions were ripe.

Judging from the current situation, the effect was quite good.

Jiang Jing already regarded Tang Ye as one of his own, and when encountering some important issues, he would take the initiative to ask for Tang Ye's opinion.

Tang Ye cherished these opportunities, not to show off or express himself, but to use these occasions to try to analyze problems from Jiang Jing's perspective.

After all, "where you sit determines where you stand"; the high position Jiang Jing occupied determined that his vision was broader and his perspective far exceeded Tang Ye's.

Tang Ye also hoped to continuously improve himself through this method.

At noon, Jiang Jing led Tang Ye to a restaurant belonging to the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission to host a banquet for his former colleagues.

At this meal, although Jiang Jing never mentioned work from beginning to end, Tang Ye saw it clearly in his heart and instantly saw through the intention of Jiang Jing's move—to fight for projects for Hanzhou. Tang Ye secretly guessed that this was highly likely related to the farm project of the Provincial Agricultural Reclamation Group.

The Huainan Provincial Agricultural Reclamation Group was planning to select sites in thirteen cities to plan "Modern Agricultural New Reclamation Zones."

The New Reclamation Area covered four major construction sectors:

First, Residential Settlement Area Construction, planned to accommodate 15,000 residents;

Second, infrastructure construction for the industrial concentration area, based on existing conditions, focusing on building the Metal Products Processing Area;

Third, construction of staff apartment buildings in the development zone, with the farm participating in management as a shareholder, expected to house 20,000 employees after completion;

Fourth, continuous promotion of the Reach-the-Goal Project, completing the paving of over ten kilometers of graded roads within the site within the year.

Tang Ye knew well that if Hanzhou could successfully secure this project, it would undoubtedly play a pivotal, or even decisive, role in the layout of the modern agricultural field.

Thinking of this, a hint of excitement faintly welled up in the bottom of Tang Ye's heart.

After all, once this project landed, Jiang Jing's political achievements during his tenure would have a solid guarantee, and as a close follower, he naturally hoped to take advantage of this tailwind to advance further in his official career.

After all, on the road of politics, relying solely on secret visits to break the status quo was far from enough.

Political achievement was the top priority.

After the meal, the group moved to a nearby teahouse to drink tea and chat.

It was not until around four in the afternoon that this gathering came to an end.

Tang Ye hurriedly notified the driver to wait downstairs, and when the car stopped steadily, he quickly stepped forward and respectfully opened the door for Jiang Jing.

After Jiang Jing shook hands and said goodbye to his old friends one by one, he sat in the back seat of the sedan.

The car drove away slowly, and Tang Ye watched the departing sedan, noticing a hint of fatigue quietly appearing on Jiang Jing's face.

After a two-hour drive, they finally returned to Hanzhou.

Tang Ye sent Jiang Jing home and reported to Jiang Jing: "Jiang Rou went out shopping and said she would come back after dinner."

Jiang Jing nodded and said: "It's better if she comes back later, so we don't have to have an unpleasant scene as soon as we meet."

Tang Ye sighed inwardly; who could have imagined that the usually decisive and swift Jiang Jing would be so cautious and careful when facing her daughter, Jiang Rou.

Tang Ye himself truly felt somewhat exhausted.

Returning home, he simply cooked a bowl of noodles to satisfy his hunger, then took a hot shower.

Just as he was preparing to rest, a call from Du Xi came in.

"I just sent Jiang Rou back," Du Xi said on the other end of the line.

"You've worked hard today; I'm really sorry to have had you help look after the child on your weekend," Tang Ye said, full of apology.

Du Xi chuckled softly and said in a lighthearted tone, "Jiang Rou is more mature and sensible than I imagined; I quite like her. I've hoped for a younger brother or sister since I was small, so this can be considered fulfilling that wish of mine."

Tang Ye silently marveled at Du Xi's kindness in his heart and said with a smile, "It's great that you think that way."

Du Xi paused slightly, then asked half-jokingly, "So, am I your virtuous helper?"

Tang Ye could not help but laugh out loud.

It turned out that Du Xi understood everything.

"That goes without saying; my judgment has always been excellent!"