Chapter 222: Guo Zhengting Lowers His Head to Seek Help!

After work, Tang Ye first sent Jiang Jing home, then headed straight to Jiangnan Yipin Restaurant.

Pushing open the door and walking into the private room, besides Guo Zhengting, Zhang Guiping and Shen Datong were also seated.

Previously, for a banquet for Ouyang Chong of Fengxing Group, the few had eaten together; now reunited, a familiar atmosphere instantly permeated the air.

Tang Ye hurriedly shook hands with each of them one by one, apologizing: "I am truly sorry for keeping you leaders waiting for so long."

Guo Zhengting enthusiastically pulled Tang Ye to sit in the seat of honor: "You are being too much of a stranger, sit down quickly and eat something to fill your stomach first."

Tang Ye remained calm, a smile on his lips, and sat down accordingly, beginning to exchange pleasantries with Zhang Guiping and Shen Datong.

Zhang Guiping and Shen Datong were full of flattery in their words toward Tang Ye.

Firstly, as the Chief Secretary to the Mayor, Tang Ye held significant power and resources in his hands;

Secondly, he was also the prospective son-in-law of County Party Secretary Du Chengfeng.

With the political capital Tang Ye currently possessed, his future development was limitless; being able to establish a friendship with him was an opportunity many dreamed of.

Guo Zhengting knew well that Tang Ye had an extraordinary capacity for alcohol, so he had instructed Zhang Guiping and Shen Datong beforehand that they must drink to their hearts' content with Tang Ye.

However, after three rounds of drinks, Shen Datong was the first to be unable to hold his liquor, collapsing onto the table.

Zhang Guiping was also barely holding on, his face flushed red and his eyes already somewhat unfocused.

Seeing that the time was right, Guo Zhengting pulled Tang Ye into the room next door.

He opened his briefcase and took out a complaint letter: "Section Chief Tang, to be honest with you, I have a favor to ask today."

Tang Ye took the materials and quickly browsed through them: "County Magistrate Guo, I saw this complaint letter several weeks ago."

Having said that, he also took out the exact same materials from his own bag.

Guo Zhengting took the materials handed over by Tang Ye, finished flipping through them in a hurry, and felt uneasy inside.

He was surprised by Tang Ye's ability to see through things as clearly as a fire!

"After Mayor Jiang saw it, what did he say?"

Tang Ye's tone was flat as he said slowly: "I didn't show this material to Mayor Jiang. At the time, it was the critical period for the New Agricultural Reclamation Project, and I didn't want to interfere with his judgment using a document based on hearsay. However, with the New Agricultural Reclamation Project still being pushed forward now, it is unknown whether this complaint material will be used by others to become a handle to attack Tianling County. Actually, I was just about to look for you to chat about what exactly is going on."

Guo Zhengting knew clearly that he had to be honest with Tang Ye at this moment.

"Tianling Heavy Machinery was at a critical juncture of transformation at the time, and in order to complete the task assigned by the city, I was indeed a bit too hasty.

Wei Jian introduced Guo Chen to me; Guo Chen was wealthy and powerful, and he gave me three million.

That was 1998!

A huge sum of money!

The night I got the money, I tossed and turned all night. After struggling for a long time, I transferred this money to the Integrity Account.

At that time, after Guo Chen was arrested, I kept hesitating whether I should take the initiative to confess to the Organization Department.

However, I still had a fluke mentality. As for Guo Chen, he did not expose this matter either."

Tang Ye couldn't help but take a deep breath and ask: "Why did the other party send an anonymous letter? Who did you offend?"

A cold sneer appeared on the corner of Guo Zhengting's mouth: "Ma Haiyang, the Full-time Deputy Secretary of Suiyuan County, once worked in Tianling County and participated in the restructuring of Tianling Heavy Machinery. He knew that I was close to Guo Chen back then, so he wanted to use this complaint letter to stir up trouble.

In the end, his main goal was to prevent Tianling County from getting the New Agricultural Reclamation Project.

I am not afraid of taking responsibility; I am only afraid that they will play dirty behind our backs and submit this complaint material to the provincial level.

I am willing to be responsible for my own mistakes, but I absolutely cannot let my actions affect the development of Tianling and become a sinner in the development of Tianling."

Although Tang Ye felt deep down that these words from Guo Zhengting sounded somewhat hypocritical, things had reached this point, so he decided to help Guo Zhengting solve this thorny problem.

Jiang Jing had poured a great deal of effort into the New Agricultural Reclamation Project and had used all the connections and resources she could mobilize; it would be a great pity if it fell through because of this matter.

Tang Ye couldn't help but wonder to himself, why did Guo Zhengting come to him?

Could it be that he wanted to drag him into the water?

Guo Zhengting seemed to see through Tang Ye's thoughts and said sincerely: "Little Tang, although I haven't known you for long, I can tell that you are wholeheartedly thinking about doing things for the common people. I was truly at my wit's end, which is why I came to ask for your help."

Tang Ye had a close relationship with Du Chengfeng and Jiang Jing; Guo Zhengting's move was clearly intended to use the importance of the New Agricultural Reclamation Project to these two people to facilitate the project's safe landing.

Although there was a suspicion that Guo Zhengting was using him, Tang Ye had no better way at this moment.

"County Magistrate Guo, since this anonymous complaint letter has reached my hands, other leaders must have received it as well. I suggest you go directly to Secretary Cheng Feng, report the situation truthfully, and accept the leaders' criticism," Tang Ye said solemnly.

Guo Zhengting was stunned upon hearing this, then asked with a bitter smile: "Is there no better way?"

Tang Ye's expression was grave as he said in a low voice: "Cooperation leads to mutual benefit, while fighting leads to mutual destruction. If you and Secretary Cheng Feng can work together sincerely, those villains will have no opportunity to exploit."

Tang Ye felt he had already made himself clear enough.

Du Chengfeng had a close relationship with Municipal Party Secretary Zhou Chengwu.

As long as Du Chengfeng stated his position, Zhou Chengwu would inevitably consider the stability of Tianling County.

Guo Zhengting found a breakthrough in these words from Tang Ye, and his mood suddenly became much lighter.

After returning to the private room, he took the initiative to raise his glass and drank several cups in a row with Tang Ye.

After parting ways with Guo Zhengting, Tang Ye returned home and called Du Chengfeng.

He explained in detail the ins and outs of Guo Zhengting coming to him.

Du Chengfeng was silent for a long time before slowly speaking: "Secretary Zhou specifically showed me that complaint letter about Guo Zhengting. Actually, I have been waiting for him to confess voluntarily."

Tang Ye instantly understood what Du Chengfeng meant; it was highly likely that he was waiting for the New Agricultural Reclamation Project to land before dealing with Guo Zhengting's problem.

"He has political sensitivity and sensed the danger." Tang Ye did not express his stance rashly; he knew that Du Chengfeng already had his own plans in mind.

"Tianling County needs stability. Since he deposited that money into the Integrity Account in advance, it shows that he still has awe in his heart," Du Chengfeng stated his position tactfully.

Tang Ye secretly breathed a sigh of relief for Guo Zhengting.

Although Guo Zhengting did not go with the flow regarding those three million, if one were to harp on the details, he would inevitably suffer a heavy blow.

Tang Ye pondered for a moment and sent a message to Guo Zhengting: "Proceed according to the plan."

Guo Zhengting took a deep breath and dialed Du Chengfeng's phone number.

The next morning, just as the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary Du Bin arrived at his office, he received a call from Guo Zhengting.

In fact, Du Bin had already received a call from Municipal Party Secretary Zhou Chengwu last night, so he knew exactly why Guo Zhengting had come.

As soon as Guo Zhengting walked into the office, he got straight to the point: "Secretary Du, I have come to voluntarily confess my mistakes."

Du Bin crossed his arms, his expression stern: "If you hadn't come, I was just planning to find you. I am very gratified that you could come voluntarily. Regardless of the size of the mistake, your attitude is worth affirming; it shows that you hold a sense of awe for organizational discipline."

Guo Zhengting took that document out of his bag and said: "This whistleblowing letter accuses me of taking bribes during the restructuring of Tianling Heavy Machinery; presumably, the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection has also received the same material."

"That is correct, we have been paying attention to it all along," Du Bin said, taking a deep breath with a heavy tone, "Three million—this is no small sum, the nature of it is serious!"