Chapter 218: Truly Fated with Little Tang!

"After the Research Group arrives, two things must be arranged properly.

I have some understanding of Director Qi; he is an extremely incorruptible and self-respecting leader. If we send gifts that are too expensive, not only will he refuse them, but it might even backfire.

Therefore, we must find gifts that are neither too expensive nor lacking in Hanzhou character.

Do you have any ideas?"

Tang Ye looked toward Wen Rong, listening earnestly to her suggestions.

"We've sent tea leaves before, as well as the Four Treasures of the Study. Should we ask Secretary-General Lin?" Wen Rong responded cautiously, her tone carrying a hint of reserve.

Tang Ye shook his head and said, "Those are all too common and cliché. I have an idea: contact Mu Yunchun and have them produce traditional handmade cosmetic gift boxes. Also, commission a custom Han-embroidery silk scarf from Teacher Xie Hongxia. Then, communicate with Teacher Ma Feng and have him design a set of pastoral-style paper cuttings."

Wen Rong's eyes lit up instantly, and she said, "These gifts can reflect Hanzhou culture and also have collection value; they are indeed excellent."

Tang Ye continued to instruct: "Keep the cost under one thousand yuan. Also, find a packaging factory to design and produce the gift boxes to be exquisite."

Wen Rong hurriedly replied, "I will go arrange it right now."

"There is one more thing you must handle." Tang Ye frowned slightly and continued, "The dinner on the last day of the research trip must be held grandly. You choose a high-class hotel and make sure to create a good atmosphere."

Wen Rong looked at Tang Ye with a complex expression and asked, "The hotel is no problem, but as for creating the atmosphere, are there any specific requirements?"

"Find comrades who can sing and dance, and prepare a few artistic performances; the atmosphere will naturally liven up." Tang Ye secretly thought that he had stolen this idea from Chen Ping.

Wen Rong was slightly startled, then immediately understood Tang Ye's meaning. "Rest assured, I will have it arranged by then."

After parting ways with Tang Ye, Wen Rong returned to her office seat and dialed her best friend's number.

"There's something I'd like to trouble you for," Wen Rong said.

Her friend responded with a laugh on the other end of the line: "Why are you being so polite with me? Just say it."

"The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission Research Group is coming in a few days, and my cold-faced boss gave me a task to find a few female comrades to perform some programs to liven up the atmosphere."

Her friend couldn't help but laugh out loud and teased, "Isn't this asking you to be a 'middleman'!"

Wen Rong rolled her eyes in annoyance. "I'm worried to death. You know a lot of people, why don't you help me find some."

"If it's just performing programs, that's not very difficult. But I can't help for nothing; there has to be some reward."

"You name it. How about that bag you had your eye on in Xiangdu last time? I'll buy it for you."

"Deal, it's a promise!"

Seeing that her friend had agreed, Wen Rong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Friday, around nine in the morning.

The motorcade of the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission slowly drove into the Municipal Government Compound.

Municipal Party Secretary Zhou Chengwu, Mayor Xiao Jingyu, Executive Vice Mayor Jiang Jing, and Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission Director Dai Weimin, along with a group of other leaders, had been waiting here for a long time.

Tang Ye stood toward the back of the crowd, his gaze fixed firmly on the Coaster.

He watched as Qi Yunhui and the others stepped off the vehicle one by one, then shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with each of the leaders.

"Director Qi, a warm welcome to you for coming to Hanzhou to inspect and guide our work!" Zhou Chengwu said enthusiastically, his face full of smiles.

"Secretary Zhou, thank you for such a warm and thoughtful reception," Qi Yunhui responded with a smile. "I hope that through this research trip, both sides can gain something and work together to push our work to a new level."

The group then walked into the conference room.

The meeting was presided over by Xiao Jingyu, and then Jiang Jing began to deliver a targeted report.

The report mainly unfolded around the current status of the province's agricultural development, and in particular, it provided a meticulous, in-depth, one-on-one detailed report regarding the potential development goals of the Provincial Agricultural Reclamation Group.

This report contained a great deal of Tang Ye's hard work.

Jiang Jing read from the manuscript fluently, with detailed content and clear logic.

Qi Yunhui nodded frequently as he listened, looking quite satisfied.

Tang Ye and Xiao Tan sat in the corner of the conference room.

Although the two had not met for some time, they had spoken on the phone quite a bit while coordinating the research itinerary, and at this moment, they felt like old friends who had known each other for years.

Xiao Tan chatted with Tang Ye in low voices from time to time; they talked happily, and the atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious.

After the meeting ended, Zhou Chengwu and Xiao Jingyu walked toward Qi Yunhui one after the other, shaking hands with him one by one.

Zhou Chengwu said apologetically, "Director Qi, Comrade Jingyu and I have urgent matters to attend to this afternoon, so we truly cannot spare the time to accompany you on your research. From here on, Comrade Jiang Jing will accompany you throughout; he will take you to properly understand the situation in Hanzhou."

Qi Yunhui responded with a smile, "Secretary Zhou, please go ahead with your work; there is no need for such formalities."

Afterward, they moved to the hotel opposite the government building, where a working meal had been arranged.

Jiang Jing held a teacup and looked at Qi Yunhui with a smile. "I feel deeply honored by your visit to Hanzhou for inspection, and at the same time, I am particularly nervous. Considering there is still work this afternoon, I will use tea instead of wine to express my deep respect to you."

Qi Yunhui patted Jiang Jing on the shoulder lightly and said in a kind tone, "We have known each other for many years; there is no need to be so formal."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to suddenly remember something. His gaze shifted to Tang Ye, and he said with a smile, "Little Tang, we've met again!"

This greeting caused everyone's eyes to focus squarely on Tang Ye, all revealing expressions of surprise.

Tang Ye hurriedly stood up and said with a slightly playful, reproachful smile, "Director Qi, you kept me in the dark! Before, I kept thinking you were an entrepreneur here to invest in projects, thinking about doing big things in Pinghu Town. I never imagined you were actually a leader from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission."

Tang Ye's words gave Qi Yunhui great satisfaction in his act of "playing the pig to eat the tiger."

Qi Yunhui laughed heartily, "Little Tang and I are truly fated."

Immediately afterward, he enthusiastically described his previous experience inspecting Pinghu to everyone in detail.

After hearing this, Jiang Jing was filled with surprise.

No wonder Qi Yunhui had such a deep impression of Hanzhou.

So he had actually been here to scout the location before!

After lunch ended.

Jiang Jing called out to Tang Ye and said in a low voice, "The arrangements for the afternoon's research activities have changed; there is no need to go to Chongjiang County."

Tang Ye understood instantly.

Chongjiang County originally still had a chance to stand out during this inspection.

However, when Qi Yunhui previously traveled incognito, he encountered an unpleasant experience in Chongjiang County, and his impression of that place has likely been greatly diminished.

Thinking of this, Tang Ye felt his mood instantly brighten.

In this competition, Tianling County had one less powerful rival.

The afternoon's research activities went quite smoothly because Jiang Jing had already scouted the situation in advance.

Tang Ye secretly admired Jiang Jing's approach to work.

Every action seemed to leave no trace.

But upon careful analysis, it was like placing stones on a chessboard, each move linked to the next.

……

In the evening, the Research Group was hosted at the Guest House.

Jiang Jing placed great importance on the banquet and asked Tang Ye about the arrangements for the dinner on the way there.

Tang Ye methodically reported the entire process to Jiang Jing in detail.

From the careful selection of dishes to the reasonable arrangement of seating, nothing was left out.

When Jiang Jing heard that Tang Ye had asked Wen Rong to arrange a cultural performance, he was slightly taken aback.

Afterward, he nodded gently.

This arrangement might just yield unexpected benefits!