Chapter 26: Don't Even Dare to Touch It!

Although Xu Yiping is petty, he still has some sense of awareness when it comes to matters of great principle.

He immediately called for Tang Ye and Xia Haiqiao.

"Tomorrow we are heading to the county to attend an important event. Aiou Electric is looking to select a site in Tianling County to build a factory. We will gather at the Government tomorrow morning at five and arrive at the meeting location before seven. Comrade Tang Ye, you must take this opportunity seriously, organize the materials well, and perhaps you will have the chance to represent Pinghu in discussions with the enterprise."

Xia Haiqiao glanced at Tang Ye, thinking to himself that Boss Xu really knew how to draw a pie in the sky.

What kind of thing is Tang Ye? Does he have the qualifications to represent Pinghu?

Besides, among all the townships in the county, Pinghu Town's economy is at the bottom. Enterprises aren't stupid; why would they choose Pinghu?

To put it bluntly, the three of them are just going through the motions to serve as green leaves for others.

"Secretary Xu, I will prepare the relevant materials." Although Tang Ye knew Xu Yiping was not sincerely exhorting him, he did not let his guard down.

After Tang Ye left, Xia Haiqiao asked in a low voice, "Why did you bring Tang Ye along?"

Xu Yiping rolled his eyes at Xia Haiqiao, "Do you think I wanted to bring him?"

Xia Haiqiao suddenly realized; it must have been a designated request from the leadership above, and a fire of jealousy inevitably surged in his heart.

The next day, at dawn, as the sky was just beginning to brighten, Tang Ye rushed to the Government.

As it turned out, Xu Yiping and Xia Haiqiao did not arrive until six o'clock, fashionably late.

It was clear that Xu Yiping had deliberately given Tang Ye a soft nail.

"Little Tang, sorry to keep you waiting! There was no need to come so early. I intended to notify you to come later, but then I got sidetracked by other matters."

"Secretary Xu, I usually get up very early, it's fine." Tang Ye gritted his teeth in hatred.

The old turtle likes to hide needles in cotton and mess with your state of mind from time to time.

Tang Ye could do nothing about him; he was just too small-minded!

On the way, Xia Haiqiao and Xu Yiping chatted and laughed.

Tang Ye couldn't be bothered to interact with them, so he simply closed his eyes to rest.

Upon arriving at the hotel for the negotiation meeting, the leaders of several townships met and exchanged pleasantries.

Although Tang Ye had attended a few county meetings, he was a new face and didn't know anyone.

Xu Yiping deliberately left him out in the cold, and Tang Ye felt a sense of isolation.

As for the others, they assumed Tang Ye was just an errand-running follower for Xu Yiping and Xia Haiqiao.

Xia Haiqiao was smoking in a corner with a group of people while looking at the lonely Tang Ye not far away, secretly feeling smug: No matter how much you jump around, in an occasion like this, you can only be a spectator, right?

"Old Xu, I heard the city's inspection team specifically went to Pinghu Town to conduct research last week? Are you building a resort there?" Jiao Deyi, Secretary of the Zhugou Township Party Committee, asked with a smile, probing him.

"Nonsense, pure nonsense!" Xu Yiping wore a smile on his face.

Although the matter of the resort was baseless, it had spread widely among the townships. Previously, he had been in a low-key and inconspicuous position at gatherings, but now, because of this, he was the center of attention and couldn't help but feel a bit complacent!

The Zhugou Township under Jiao Deyi's jurisdiction was currently the best-performing township in Tianling County, with several enterprises having an annual output value of over ten million, making it a major taxpayer in the city and a figure of some standing even within the city.

At the same time, Jiao Deyi also knew something about the resort matter; it was a pity that Zhugou Township didn't have the water resources of Pinghu, otherwise, he could have vied for it and gone head-to-head with Jinshui Town of Chongjiang County.

In Jiao Deyi's view, Xu Yiping was a mediocre person who held a golden nugget but didn't know how to use it—seemingly steady and seasoned, but incapable of accomplishing anything major.

Jiao Deyi exchanged a few simple pleasantries with Xu Yiping before connecting with representatives from other townships. Every circle had its shining figures, and Jiao Deyi was undoubtedly the center of the conversation, while Xu Yiping, who was imposing in Pinghu Town, could only be considered a marginal figure here.

After half an hour, Tang Ye saw through the tricks of the trade.

Xu Yiping was a typical example of being "an expert at internal strife, but an amateur at external affairs."

He was particularly adept at making things difficult for subordinates who wanted to advance when behind closed doors.

But once he stepped out of Pinghu, he instantly became like a wilted old cucumber.

Based on his ability and vision, wanting to gain support from higher-level departments or the attention of excellent enterprises was no different from winning the jackpot in the lottery.

A black Audi and a black Mercedes-Benz drove into the hotel one after another.

The Secretary stepped out of the Audi's front passenger seat first and opened the rear door; Du Chengfeng stepped out from the back of the car.

A middle-aged man stepped out from the back of the Mercedes-Benz, and the two walked side by side toward the team welcoming them.

Xu Yiping and the township Party Committee Secretaries were in the second tier.

Tang Ye and Xia Haiqiao could only stand at the very back.

Entering the conference room, there were name cards placed on the seats.

Xia Haiqiao's expression suddenly stiffened because he actually saw the name "Tang Ye" on a name card. He himself could only sit in the corner of the conference room; what qualifications did he have to sit there?

Xu Yiping's heart surged with waves; it seemed like just a name card, but it contained many signals.

Jiao Deyi was also somewhat baffled to see a young, unfamiliar face sitting next to him.

Where did this kid pop out from?

Others were also curious about Tang Ye's identity.

"Brother Haiqiao, who is sitting next to Old Jiao? He came with you, right?"

"A newly arrived Seconded Official."

"No wonder! His background must be significant! Your Pinghu Town might actually have a chance at competing for this project!"

Following this, the meeting began.

President Dou of Aiou Electric held the microphone and smiled, "It is an honor to be here to meet everyone. First, let me introduce myself. I am Dou Fanggang, Chairman of Aiou Electric, and an old classmate and old friend of County Magistrate Du. Everyone has likely heard of Aiou Electric; we mainly engage in the manufacturing of household appliances such as range hoods and stoves. Our current factory is in Guangdong Province, but due to development needs in recent years, we want to build a second factory. Because I am from Hanzhou, I am prioritizing building the factory in Hanzhou."

Du Chengfeng took the microphone, "I'll be frank with everyone: President Dou is bringing several hundred million in capital back to invest and build a factory. Everyone should properly state their advantages and strive to have President Dou keep the money in our Tianling County. Next, please chat with President Dou. If President Dou feels interested, he will follow up individually."

Hearing about an investment of several hundred million, the eyes of everyone present lit up.

Tang Ye, however, was very calm inside.

Such a large investment would certainly not be secured with just a few words.

It was just a pity that he had no say. He glanced at Xu Yiping's wilted and listless appearance; wouldn't Xu Yiping be a total coward, retreating before the battle and raising the white flag directly?

It's like entering a business setting with a beautiful woman sitting next to you—let alone hugging or feeding each other fruit, you wouldn't even dare to touch her!

Damn it, to be stuck with such a superior...

It could be called a broadsword in a cesspit—it can neither be displayed (smelled) nor handled (covered)!

Tang Ye was worried sick...