Chapter 233: Good Fortune with Young Ladies!

The next morning, Tang Ye was just preparing to call Wen Rong to arrange work when his cell phone rang.

The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number; after answering, he discovered it was An Guohao.

"Little Tang, I really owe you for yesterday. An Xin told me; if you hadn't helped, I truly wouldn't have known how to get back to the hotel so smoothly."

"President An, you are too kind. If you run into a similar situation in the future, just give me a call; please don't stand on ceremony with me." Tang Ye responded politely with a faint smile on his face.

"Situations like that are quite rare; I mainly just ran into an old friend I hadn't seen in years. Of course, if a similar situation arises, I won't be able to avoid troubling you."

An Guohao had an excellent impression of Tang Ye, and his words were full of approval.

Just after hanging up the phone, a call from Guo Zhengting came in.

"Section Chief Tang, there is something I would like to ask you to step in for."

"County Magistrate Guo, please feel free to speak." Tang Ye replied.

"Do you know An Guohao, President An?"

He had just been talking to An Guohao.

"I do, what's the matter?"

"An Guohao is interested in investing in a project in Hanzhou and is currently in the investigation stage. When I hosted him for a banquet, he mentioned you on his own initiative. I wonder if you have time these next few days to step forward and receive An Guohao? With you stepping in, the investment might actually happen."

Tang Ye understood Guo Zhengting's intention and readily replied: "Sure, I'll wait for you to arrange the specific time."

Guo Zhengting was visibly relieved and continued: "An Guohao is currently hesitating between Tianling and Suiyuan County. He is an old colleague of Wang Xingjian, the County Party Secretary of Suiyuan County, so it is truly quite difficult for us to secure this investment."

Tang Ye said modestly: "I've only met An Guohao a few times; our relationship isn't that deep, so I can only do my best."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Ye stroked his chin thoughtfully, and a smile suddenly curled at the corners of his mouth.

Although he wasn't close with An Guohao, he was a long-tested old friend of his daughter, An Xin.

So, when it came to competing for the project, he had a few chances of winning!

Not only was his "old cadre luck" very good, but he also seemed to have quite good "young lady luck."

The so-called "old cadre luck" referred to his ability to always get along well and hit it off with retired old leaders like Hong Ruilin, Gu Yong, and Yao Mei;

while "young lady luck" meant that he could always cross paths with the daughters of leaders or bosses.

Relying on the bonus of these two types of luck, his career path could be considered smooth sailing.

Of course, this luck didn't come naturally; it had to do with how Tang Ye handled people and affairs.

……

The cell phone rang.

The caller ID was labeled "Mayor's Daughter"!

As soon as he answered, Jiang Rou's commanding tone came through.

"Tang Secretary, you come pick me up after evening self-study tonight."

Tang Ye was quite surprised and couldn't help but ask: "Does Auntie Chen not have time tonight?"

Jiang Rou's tone was firm, "Auntie Chen works so hard on weekdays; I want her to rest for a night. Besides, I want to go to a place, and you have to accompany me. If you don't agree, I won't go to evening self-study starting tomorrow."

Tang Ye was caught between laughter and tears, "Threatening people is wrong! What influence could me not going to evening self-study have on you? In the end, aren't you the one who suffers?"

Jiang Rou smiled slyly, "If I don't study hard, your little schemes will fall through. You went to such lengths hoping I would become better just to show my dad that you know how to get things done, right? I can be obedient, but the prerequisite is that you must unconditionally satisfy my requests."

Tang Ye shook his head and sighed: "I thought you had been moved by me. Fine, I'll pick you up after class tonight; this is the only time, don't let it happen again."

Jiang Rou huffed, "In your dreams! As long as you are still working as a secretary by my dad's side, don't even think about escaping my grasp."

A trace of regret couldn't help but flash through Tang Ye's mind.

This young lady was tricky and eccentric, and she liked to take the unconventional path!

Tang Ye borrowed a car from Sun Hai.

After work, he picked up Jiang Rou at the entrance of the training center.

Jiang Rou opened the car door, sat in the passenger seat, and upon seeing the interior decorations, couldn't help but say in surprise: "I didn't expect you to borrow such a high-end car to pick me up."

Wearing her school uniform, if Jiang Rou didn't speak, she really had that pure school beauty vibe.

Her face was full of collagen, her skin was fair, and although the loose school uniform wasn't tight, it exuded a faint, soft aura of youth.

Several male peers who followed Jiang Rou out looked at Tang Ye with eyes full of vigilance and suspicion.

The corners of Tang Ye's mouth lifted slightly, "It's rare to satisfy you once, tell me, where are we going?"

Jiang Rou took a slip of paper out of her pocket, handed it to Tang Ye, and said: "Go here!"

Tang Ye looked at the elegant handwriting on it and nodded, replying: "As you command."

The car drove along the road.

The destination was a small restaurant hidden in an alley in the Old City.

Tang Ye parked the car outside the alley and walked into the restaurant with Jiang Rou.

After entering, Jiang Rou enthusiastically greeted a young girl: "Wu Juan, we're here to eat!"

Wu Juan was slightly startled, then responded to Jiang Rou with poise: "What would you like to eat? My treat today."

Tang Ye realized the girl before him was Jiang Rou's classmate.

Jiang Rou smiled and pursed her lips at Tang Ye, saying: "No need for you to treat, someone else is paying the bill."

Tang Ye immediately realized that the girl before him was Jiang Rou's classmate.

As she spoke, she picked up the menu on her own and ordered several dishes in a row.

Wu Juan hurriedly reached out to stop her, "Our portions are especially large; you two definitely won't be able to finish them. Let's just serve three of our shop's best dishes."

After Wu Juan turned and walked into the kitchen, Tang Ye couldn't help but tease Jiang Rou with a smile: "You're the same age, why is the gap so big? Look at her, how sensible she is."

Jiang Rou immediately widened her eyes, glared at Tang Ye angrily, and threatened: "You dare to dislike me? Be careful, or I'll go back and complain to my dad and have him deal with you properly."

Seeing Jiang Rou provoked, Tang Ye smiled triumphantly.

Not long after, the three dishes were served one after another.

In an instant, a rich aroma permeated the air; the dishes were enticing in color, making anyone who saw them instantly ravenous.

A braised silver carp head, the fish head braised to a bright red, the sauce thick;

A plate of stir-fried shredded pork with yellow chives, yellow and green interspersed, the colors bright;

And a bowl of three-delicacy soup, the ingredients simple, the soup fresh and delicious.

Although these dishes were not as refined or particular as those in a large restaurant, they were full of a rich, home-cooked atmosphere and were extremely appetizing.

Tang Ye ate with great relish.

After finishing a bowl of rice, just as he was preparing to serve another, the restaurant door was suddenly pushed open.

A group of people walked in from outside.

Wu Juan's figure suddenly froze, and a trace of panic flashed through her eyes in an instant.

Tang Ye looked toward that group of people; the person in the lead looked somewhat familiar.

He quickly realized that the man in the lead was not old, only eighteen years old, named Huang Ping, a hoodlum who had dropped out of middle school.

Wan Ming had handed this person's file to Tang Ye.

He was very close with Wang Xingjian's nephew and currently worked at Wang Xingjun's construction company; nominally a Captain of security, he was actually acting as a hired thug.

He had not expected to run into him today.