Chapter 258: An Opportunity to Draw Closer!

For these past two days, everything else has been set aside.

Yet, it has felt exceptionally long.

Fortunately, Jiang Jing successfully passed the danger period and was transferred out of the Intensive Care Unit, and the hospital arranged a special care ward.

In the hospitals of every city, there are special care wards.

Patients who are able to stay in them must not only have financial strength but also possess a certain status and position.

The one Jiang Jing is staying in is the largest suite among the wards.

Calling it a ward is perhaps not as fitting as calling it a five-star guest room.

It is not only equipped with a companion room and a reception room, but facilities such as a sofa, television, and internet are also all available.

Before Jiang Jing was transferred in, Tang Ye arrived at the ward in advance, placed his own toiletries into the companion room one by one, and then carefully checked the security.

Although the hospital's privacy is already very strong, being extra cautious is never a bad thing.

After Tang Ye finished checking and confirmed there were no issues, he went to the Intensive Care Unit to accompany the medical staff in escorting Jiang Jing to the special care ward.

Lin Ru was also among the escort team; her acting skills could be called superb, with her eyes rimmed with red, full of concern and heartache.

Tang Ye followed at the end of the line unhurriedly, secretly pondering to himself that his previous performance had been good enough.

As for this current opportunity to perform, he would let Lin Ru have it.

Tang Ye listened to the attending doctor's instructions and used a notebook to jot down some points of attention.

Lin Ru, standing to the side, also listened very earnestly, nodding vigorously from time to time.

Tang Ye felt a bit uncomfortable inside!

You aren't even the one staying here to provide care, so just stop acting once it's enough!

After the doctor left, Lin Ru said softly to Jiang Jing, "Mayor Jiang, Secretary Zhou and Mayor Xiao both asked me when it would be appropriate to visit you; if you feel a bit better, just let me know."

Jiang Jing glanced at Tang Ye.

Tang Ye understood immediately and said right away, "Secretary-General, why don't we arrange it for these next day or two? Mayor Jiang's surgery was very successful and his condition is quite good; meeting with Secretary Zhou and Mayor Xiao will let them rest easy sooner."

Lin Ru looked at the haggard-looking Jiang Jing and started muttering to herself: In this state, is he really up for it?

However, since Jiang Jing had already agreed, she felt there was no need to insist further.

"Then I will report to Secretary Zhou and Mayor Xiao in a moment."

Jiang Jing did not respond and slowly closed his eyes.

Tang Ye said softly to Lin Ru, "Mayor Jiang is very tired and needs to rest; let's go outside to talk."

Lin Ru nodded slightly.

She felt extremely unbalanced inside.

Jiang Jing having fallen seriously ill was a great opportunity to draw closer to him.

But she could only watch helplessly as Tang Ye took care of Jiang Jing personally.

If she were a man, perhaps she could still stay here to provide care for a few days.

But as a woman, she had to avoid suspicion.

Because of this, Tang Ye's gender advantage became prominent.

"Little Tang, Mayor Jiang's condition is very poor right now, so you must take meticulous care of him. I will find time to come see him every day, and if there is anything you need, just ask. But during his recovery, I hope you can put aside personal interests and serve him wholeheartedly, so as to make up for your previous negligence."

Lin Ru deliberately imposed the reason for Jiang Jing's illness onto Tang Ye once again.

Tang Ye felt he had to argue his case.

"Secretary-General, Mayor Jiang's condition was unforeseeable and difficult to control. Before he fell ill, he had a dispute with his ex-wife Liu Xiuzhi, which was an unexpected situation."

"I discovered the problem at the first opportunity and sent him to the hospital at the fastest speed, which was the most reasonable arrangement."

"I know you are under great pressure because Mayor Jiang is ill; you don't need to specifically instruct me, as I will certainly fulfill my duties. I only hope you can grant me your recognition and trust."

Lin Ru did not expect Tang Ye to strike back without any politeness; she was momentarily stunned on the spot, her brows slightly furrowed.

"Your decisions in the early stages were indeed quite good, but that was also your duty. I have other matters to attend to, so I will leave this place to you."

After saying this, Lin Ru left with hurried steps.

Tang Ye watched her departing back, his gaze turning cold.

He had only used a slightly firmer tone, and Lin Ru's attitude had changed immediately.

In official circles, it is quite necessary to show a firm attitude at the right time.

Otherwise, some people will treat you like a soft persimmon and manipulate you at will.

Tang Ye's cell phone rang suddenly, with the caller ID showing Du Chengfeng.

"Secretary-General Du, hello!" Tang Ye knew that a call from the other party at this time must be related to official business.

Using an honorific would never be wrong.

"Secretary Zhou intends to go to the hospital to visit Mayor Jiang; I wonder if it is convenient?" Du Chengfeng asked.

"Mayor Jiang's condition is currently good; when will Secretary Zhou be coming over?" Tang Ye responded.

"Around 1:30 in the afternoon."

"Alright, I will go ask Mayor Jiang for instructions right now."

Tang Ye covered the phone's receiver, walked quickly into the ward, and informed Jiang Jing of the matter.

After hearing this, Jiang Jing nodded slightly toward Tang Ye.

Watching Jiang Jing's weak appearance, Tang Ye could not help but feel secretly worried.

After confirming the time, Du Chengfeng set about coordinating the leader's schedule.

Afterward, he called Tang Ye again.

"Besides Secretary Zhou, Mayor Xiao will also come along to visit the patient. Other Standing Committee Members originally had the idea to visit as well, but they were stopped by Secretary Zhou."

Tang Ye quickly replied, "Secretary Zhou is truly thoughtful; too many people visiting the patient would indeed affect Mayor Jiang's quiet recovery."

At 1:30 PM, Tang Ye received a message from Du Chengfeng, learning that they were already approaching.

He hurried to Jiang Jing's side and said softly, "Secretary Zhou and Mayor Xiao will be here shortly."

Jiang Jing slowly opened her eyes, which had been tightly shut, and said calmly, "Help me sit up, and you go to the door to welcome them."

Tang Ye's face showed a look of worry as he persuaded, "Why don't you just lie down?"

Although Jiang Jing's voice was soft, it carried an unquestionable tone: "Help me sit up."

Seeing this, Tang Ye hurriedly adjusted the hospital bed. With Tang Ye's assistance, Jiang Jing's upper body slowly moved up.

Afterward, Tang Ye walked quickly to the door of the hospital room.

A group of people was slowly walking over from the distance of the corridor.

Among the crowd, one could clearly see Zhou Chengwu, Xiao Jingyu, Du Chengfeng, and Lin Ru;

Dean Lu, Qi Pingsheng, Tang Yu, and other hospital personnel followed behind.

The group arrived at the door of the hospital room, and Zhou Chengwu nodded to Tang Ye, then immediately turned to the people beside him and said, "With so many people, let's not all go in together. I, Mayor Jingyu, and Comrade Cheng Feng will go in to visit Mayor Jiang; everyone else wait outside!"

Tang Ye sighed inwardly, thinking that Zhou Chengwu was indeed meticulous in his considerations and was truly the backbone of Hanzhou City.

They walked into the hospital room.

Seeing Jiang Jing looking at him with a smile on her face, Zhou Chengwu breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Jingyu wore a gentle smile on his face, but inwardly, he felt somewhat disappointed.

Why hadn't Jiang Jing just died directly on the operating table?

That way, he could have eliminated a major threat without drawing blood!